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Forge takes hit on write-down

28 Nov 2013 - Forge Group Limited (ASX:FGE) shares have been hit hard since it resumed trading this morning, slashing the company’s value after it warned of a heavy loss this finan…

Leighton: reports contain errors

28 Nov 2013 - Leighton Holdings Limited (ASX:LEI) hits out at media reports suggesting it is unlikely to recover the $1.1 billion it says its Middle East joint venture is owed, say…

Seek upgrades domestic guidance

28 Nov 2013 - SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) reaffirms its overall guidance for fiscal 2014 and upgrades guidance for its domestic division.

Specialty buys Rivers

28 Nov 2013 - Specialty Fashion Group Limited (ASX:SFH) acquires the business and assets of apparel brand Rivers Australia for $5 million.

Rex flags profit dip

28 Nov 2013 - Regional Express Holdings Limited (ASX:REX) expects its profit to fall in the current financial year because of weak economic growth, the high Australian dollar and r…

Qantas calls for level playing field

28 Nov 2013 - Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) chief executive Alan Joyce calls on the Federal Government to ensure Virgin Australia Holdings Limited (ASX:VAH) operates under the s…

Alumina CEO to stand down

27 Nov 2013 - Alumina Limited (ASX:AWC) chief executive officer John Bevan will retire at the end of the year, to be succeeded by director Peter Wasow.

BOQ flags challenging year ahead

27 Nov 2013 - Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) chairman Roger Davis warns the lender faces macroeconomic challenges in the year ahead.

Programmed maintains profit

27 Nov 2013 - Programmed Maintenance Services Limited (ASX:PRG) delivers a net profit of $12.4 million in the first half of fiscal 2014.

Elders CEO retires

27 Nov 2013 - Elders Limited (ASX:ELD) chief executive officer Malcolm Jackman will step down from the company, effective immediately.

Woolworths defends Masters

27 Nov 2013 - Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) chairman Ralph Waters expresses his frustration with what he calls impatient investors who have complained about losses in Masters.

Harvey Norman makes Xmas wish

27 Nov 2013 - Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) says a rise in consumer confidence since the federal election has not led to a boost in sales.

Saputo ups WCB stake

26 Nov 2013 - Canadian dairy giant Saputo increases its substantial holding in Warrnambool Cheese & Butter Factory Co (ASX:WCB).

Optus crowned social media king

26 Nov 2013 - Singapore Telecommunications Limited (ASX:SGT) owned Optus is crowned the global king of social media customer service at the international contact centre awards in L…

Aristocrat spins profit

26 Nov 2013 - Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) lifts its full year profit almost 17 per cent despite a slide in revenue.

Ansell buys BarrierSafe

26 Nov 2013 - Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN) acquires the North American group BarrierSafe Solutions for approximately $US615 million.

ANZ wins over business clients

26 Nov 2013 - Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) improves its relationship with business customers.

ALS profits dip

26 Nov 2013 - ALS Limited (ASX:ALQ) has generated an interim net profit of $97.7 million, down 28 per cent on the previous corresponding period.

Ausenco in trading halt

25 Nov 2013 - Ausenco Limited (ASX:AAX) has been placed in trading halt, pending the release of its updated full-year 2013 earnings guidance.

BHP cuts workplace injuries

25 Nov 2013 - BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) says it reduced the number of injuries and lowered potential exposure to carcinogens in full-year 2013.

WCB suitor hits hurdle

25 Nov 2013 - Murray Goulburn says its takeover bid for Warrnambool Cheese & Butter Factory Co (ASX:WCB) is being hamstrung by regulatory requirements.

Charter Hall completes equity raising

25 Nov 2013 - Charter Hall Retail REIT (ASX:CQR) completes its fully underwritten $80 million institutional placement to partially fund the acquisition of Melbourne shopping centre…

Rio delays bauxite mine

25 Nov 2013 - Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) reportedly tells contractors in Qld that it has put its $1.4 billion South of Embley bauxite mine on hold for as long as 18 months.

Avita to reform remuneration

25 Nov 2013 - Avita Medical Limited (ASX:AVH) will reform its executive pay policy after shareholders rejected its remuneration report, earning the company a first strike.

DJs apologises to shareholders

22 Nov 2013 - David Jones Limited (ASX:DJS) chairman Peter Mason has hit back at criticism of chief executive officer Paul Zahra's decision to resign.

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