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David Chau

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South32 enters exploration deal with Ausquest

21 Feb 2017 - South32 (ASX:S32) enters into a strategic alliance agreement with small-cap explorer, Ausquest Ltd (ASX:AQD).

Capitol Health enters Chinese diagnostic imaging JV

21 Feb 2017 - Capitol Health (ASX:CAJ) enters China diagnostic imaging market with the signing of an equity joint venture agreement.

Aus shares to open lower; all eyes on BHP

21 Feb 2017 - Aus shares to open lower; all eyes on BHP. Southern Cross Media Group Ltd (ASX:SXL) withdraws from negotiations with WIN Corporation about selling television assets.

Monadelphous profit falls 24.1% due to lower construction

21 Feb 2017 - Monadelphous Group Ltd (ASX:MND) NPAT falls 24.1% due to lower construction activity levels in 1H FY17.

Nib reports NPAT jump of 65% to $71.1M

20 Feb 2017 - Nib Holdings Ltd (ASX:NHF) reports its NPAT increased 65% to $71.1 million in 1H FY17.

Autosports to buy VIC luxury vehicle businesses for $46M

20 Feb 2017 - ASG Melbourne Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of Autosports Group Ltd (ASX:ASG), enters into deal to purchase several luxury vehicle businesses in Victoria for approximately $4…

BlueScope Steel’s NPAT surges 203% in 1H FY17

20 Feb 2017 - BlueScope Steel (ASX:BSL) posts impressive 1H FY17 financial results, with underlying NPAT surging 203% to $360 million.

Brambles profit plunges 44% in 1H FY17

20 Feb 2017 - Brambles Ltd's (ASX:BXB) 1H FY17 results not as strong as previous year's, with its statutory NPAT down 44% to US$162.3 million.

PMP: IPMG merger to proceed with ACCC’s blessing

20 Feb 2017 - ACCC will not not oppose the merger between printing companies PMP Ltd (ASX:PMP) and IPMG.

Hunter Hall bidding war continues with raised offer

20 Feb 2017 - Washington H. Soul Pattinson (ASX:SOL) is now offering $2.20 per Hunter Hall International (ASX:HHL) share, if it acquires a 44% stake by 7.00pm tonight.

Monday outlook: Aus shares to open flat

20 Feb 2017 - Monday outlook: Aus shares to open flat. Centuria Industrial REIT (ASX:CIP) confirms the $20 million sale of its Villawood property has settled.

ASX to open flat as Wall Street rally loses steam

17 Feb 2017 - ASX to open flat as Wall Street rally loses steam. Crown Resorts (ASX:CWN) confirms sale of 198 million shares in Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd has closed.

South32’s fortunes reversed with 1,742% surge in earnings

17 Feb 2017 - South32's (ASX:S32) earnings have skyrocked 1,742% to $470 million in 1H17, compared to the same time last year.

Sydney Airport earns $1.36B revenue in FY16

17 Feb 2017 - Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) posts total revenue of $1.36 billion in in FY16 – 11% higher than FY15.

Star Entertainment Group 1H17 profit surges 135.2%

16 Feb 2017 - Star Entertainment Group (ASX:SGR) reports its statutory NPAT surged 135.2% in 1H17, compared to pcp.

Tabcorp settles money laundering case for $45M

16 Feb 2017 - Tabcorp (ASX:TAH) enters into agreement with AUSTRAC to settle Federal Court litigation for $45 million.

Telstra’s first half profit falls 11.8% to $1.8B

16 Feb 2017 - Telstra (ASX:TLS) posts 1H17 results, showing its NPAT fell 11.8% to $1.8 billion, compared with prior corresponding period.

Tatts Group profit drops 16.5% to $122.8M

16 Feb 2017 - Tatts Group's (ASX:TTS) 1H17 net profit falls 6.5% to $122.8 million.

Wall Street bullish and Trumped up: ASX to open flat

16 Feb 2017 - Wall Street bullish and Trumped up: ASX to open flat. Propertylink Group (ASX:PLG) sells two manufacturing warehouses in Rydalmere, NSW, for $27.5 million (at a 25% p…

Sonic Healthcare’s first-half profit lifts 5% to $197M

16 Feb 2017 - Sonic Healthcare's (ASX:SHL) statutory NPAT rose 5% to $197 million according to its 1H17 results.

Oneview enters tech deal with Intel

16 Feb 2017 - Oneview Healthcare PLC (ASX:ONE) enters into collaboration agreement with Intel.

Domino’s profit rises amid worker exploitation scandal

15 Feb 2017 - Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) has release 1H17 results and addresses recent scandal concerning exploitation of workers at some of its franchisees' stores.