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Lauren Evans

Stocks of the Hour: Suncorp, Transurban & Westpac

09 Aug 2021 - A snapshot of some of the news that broke today, featuring Suncorp (ASX:SUN), Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) & Westpac (ASX:WBC).

Telstra (ASX:TLS) to acquire MedicalDirector for $350 mil

09 Aug 2021 - Telstra (ASX:TLS) has confirmed that Telstra Health has entered into a binding agreement to acquire GP management software company MedicalDirector for $350 million.

Westpac (ASX:WBC) to sell its Aus life insurance

09 Aug 2021 - Major bank Westpac (ASX:WBC) has agreed with TAL Dai-ichi Life Australia (TAL) to sell its Australian life insurance business for $900 million.

ASX climbs, Suncorp up 7.8%: Aus shares tracking 0.5% higher at noon

09 Aug 2021 - The Australian share market opened higher and maintained its foothold in positive territory. At noon, the ASX is 0.5 per cent or 4.1 points higher at 7542.5.

Charter Hall (ASX:CLW) operating earnings up 3.2% in FY21

09 Aug 2021 - Real Estate Investment Trust, Charter Hall Long WALE (ASX:CLW), announces its full year results for the period ending 30 Jun 2021 (FY21).

Transurban (ASX:TCL) traffic drops 9% from FY19

09 Aug 2021 - Global road and toll operator, Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) reports a decline for the period ending 30 Jun 2021 (FY21) amid global disruptions.

Suncorp (ASX:SUN) soars 42.1% in cash earnings

09 Aug 2021 - Insurance company Suncorp (ASX:SUN) reports a strong year with cash earnings of $1,064 million for the period ending 30 Jun 2021 (FY21).

Aurizon (ASX:AZJ) earnings up 1% amid Covid-19 pandemic

09 Aug 2021 - Aurizon (ASX:AZJ) reports earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) of $1,482 million for the period ending 30 Jun 2021 (FY21).

Tech surges ASX record: Aus shares up 1.9% over the week

06 Aug 2021 - The Australian share market staged a comeback in the afternoon trade, despite a volatile day. At the closing bell, the ASX was 0.4 per cent or 27 points higher at 7,5…

Stocks of the Hour: REA Group, ResMed & News Corp

06 Aug 2021 - A snapshot of some of the news that broke today, featuring REA Group (ASX:REA), ResMed (ASX:RMD) & News Corp (ASX:NWS).

BHP (ASX:BHP) approves Shenzi North project

06 Aug 2021 - Mining giant BHP (ASX:BHP) has approved US $544 million to execute the Shenzi North oil project in the US Gulf of Mexico.

ASX dips, RBA trims Dec GDP to 4%: Aus shares 0.5% lower at noon

06 Aug 2021 - The Australian share market bounced around this morning. At noon, ASX is 0.5 per cent or 3.4 points lower at 7507.70.

News Corp (ASX:NWS) posts $9.36 bn in revenue

06 Aug 2021 - Global media broadcaster News Corporation (ASX:NWS), posts revenue of $9.36 billion for the period ending 30 Jun 2021 (FY21).

ResMed (ASX:RMD) revenue up 14% in Q4

06 Aug 2021 - Global medical equipment company ResMed (ASX:RMD), records revenue of $876.1 million for its quarter ending 30 Jun 2021 (Q4, FY21).

REA Group (ASX:REA) records 18% profit increase

06 Aug 2021 - Global digital property advertiser REA Group (ASX:REA), reports a strong performance for the period ending 30 Jun 2021 (FY21).

ASX hits over 7500, BHP & Rio surge: Aus shares close 0.4% higher

04 Aug 2021 - The Australian share market gained momentum and lifted in afternoon trade. At the closing bell, the ASX was 0.4 per cent or 29 points higher at 7,503.

Stocks of the Hour: BWP Trust, GUD & ALE Property

04 Aug 2021 - A snapshot of some of the news that broke today featuring BWP Trust (ASX:BWP), GUD (ASX:GUD), ALE Property (ASX:LEP)

ALE Property Group (ASX:LEP) records 794% profit increase on FY20

04 Aug 2021 - ALE Property Group (ASX:LEP) has recorded statutory net profit of $179.2 million for the period ending 30 Jun 2021.

ASX flattens, Miners soar while Afterpay drops: Aus shares 0.2% higher at noon

04 Aug 2021 - The Australian share market soared at the open and eased back before lunchtime. At noon, the ASX is 0.2 per cent or 12.3 points higher at 7486.8.

Christine O'Reilly to join ANZ (ASX:ANZ) board

04 Aug 2021 - Christine O’Reilly will join the ANZ Board on 1 Nov 2021 as a non-executive director, subject to meeting regulatory requirements.

GUD (ASX) reports 27.2% rally in revenue

04 Aug 2021 - GUD Holdings (ASX:GUD) reached total revenue of $557 million for the period ending 30 Jun 2021 (FY21), reflecting a 27.2 per cent increase from the prior year.