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BHP focuses on productivity

20 Sep 2013 - BHP Billiton’s Limited (ASX:BHP) new petroleum boss Tim Cutt separates the capital-intensive US shale business from its oil-and-gas interests.

Bunnings looks at growth potential

20 Sep 2013 - Wesfarmers’ Limited (ASX:WES) owned Bunnings has considered the growth potential of markets outside of Australia and New Zealand, according to media reports.

Billabong inks finance deal

19 Sep 2013 - Billabong International Limited (ASX:BBG) inks a binding agreement with the Centerbridge-Oaktree consortium to recapitalise the company.

Perpetual all-cleared for Trust Co takeover

19 Sep 2013 - The ACCC says it won't oppose Perpetual’s Limited (ASX:PPT) takeover bid for financial services group Trust Company Limited (ASX:TRU).

Brickworks builds profits

19 Sep 2013 - Brickworks Limited (ASX:BKW) full year net profit nearly doubles to $85.2 million.

Oroton bags 10% lift in profit

19 Sep 2013 - Oroton Group Limited (ASX:ORL) has delivered a 10 per cent lift in net profit to $27.5 million in a year of transition.

Rio to work with ATO

19 Sep 2013 - Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) invites the Australian Taxation Office to monitor its bookkeeping in real time to reduce the risk of unexpected tax bills.

Stockland invests in Wetherill Park

19 Sep 2013 - Stockland Corporation Limited (ASX:SGP) will invest $222 million into its Wetherill Park shopping centre in western Sydney.

WCB says takeover tilt is opportunistic

18 Sep 2013 - Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory (ASX:WCB) says Bega Cheese’s Limited (ASX:BGA) takeover bid is highly opportunistic and urged shareholders to take no action as …

Villa World raises $27.2M

18 Sep 2013 - Villa World Limited (ASX:VLW) has raised $27.2 million through an institutional placement, following strong demand from investors.

Nexus generates profits

18 Sep 2013 - Nexus Energy Limited (ASX:NXS) produces a net profit of $17.5 million, a significant turnaround from last year’s loss of $342 million.

AGL edges closer to APG ownership

18 Sep 2013 - AGL Energy Limited (ASX:AGK) increases its stake in takeover target Australian Power and Gas Company Limited (ASX:APK) for the second time this week.

Qantas flags job cuts

18 Sep 2013 - Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) may sack as many as 300 maintenance engineers and staff at Avalon Airport by next year.

Woolworths agrees to wine code

18 Sep 2013 - Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) has agreed to a voluntary code of conduct on its relationship with wine grape growers, according to media reports.

ASX probes Challenger

17 Sep 2013 - Challenger Energy Limited (ASX:CEL) says the sudden hike in its share price is linked to favourable media reports suggesting the South African government supports its…

AGL increases APG stake

17 Sep 2013 - AGL Energy Limited (ASX:AGK) strengthens its voting power in Australian Power and Gas Company Limited (ASX:APK) after its successful takeover.

Premier’s profits rise

17 Sep 2013 - Premier Investments’ Limited (ASX:PMV) net profit lifts to $174.5 million, but the group warns of a challenging retail environment.

TPG dials up profits

17 Sep 2013 - TPG Telecom's Limited (ASX:TPM) full year net profit increases 64 per cent to $149.2 million.

New Hope’s profits decline

17 Sep 2013 - New Hope Corporation Limited (ASX:NHC) generates a full year net profit of $74 million, a significant fall on last year’s result.

Crown re-signs Alexander

17 Sep 2013 - Crown Limited (ASX:CWN) extends the position of its executive deputy chairman John Alexander for an indefinite period.

AaCo completes raising

16 Sep 2013 - Australian Agricultural Company Limited (ASX:AAC) completes a significant equity raising, doubling its capital base as the company targets an Asian expansion strategy…

Atlas looks for project partner

16 Sep 2013 - Atlas Iron Limited (ASX:AGO) is ready to appoint an investment bank to help find an equity partner for its McPhee Creek mine.

AGL on-market for Aust Power & Gas

16 Sep 2013 - AGL Energy Limited (ASX:AGK) acquires additional shares in Australian Power and Gas Company Limited (ASX:APK) on-market for up to 52 cents per share.

Westfield shuts up US shops

16 Sep 2013 - Westfield Group (ASX:WDC) divests seven non-core shopping centres in the US to private investment firm Starwood Capital Group for $US1.64 billion.

Coca-Cola buys Fiji beer

16 Sep 2013 - Coca-Cola Amatil Limited (ASX:CCL) has bought Vonu Beer with the aim of turning the Fijian premium craft lager into a regional export product, according to media repo…

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