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Aussie shares close higher

The Australian share market has closed slightly higher, with falls by market heavyweight BHP Billiton offset by gains by the banks and big retailers. At the close on Wednesday, the benchmark S&..

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Stocks to watch at noon on Wednesday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at noon on Wednesday: AGK - AGL ENERGY - in a trading halt, last traded at $14.68 AGL Energy has lifted its full year profit 52 per cent and anno..

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Webjet nearly triples full year profit

Online travel agent Webjet is planning more expansion as it pursues its goal of being a major force in business travel. The company has forked out more than $7 million on travel and accommodation p..

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Stocks to watch on Wednesday

Stocks of interest on the Australian Securities Exchange on Wednesday: BHP - BHP BILLITON - up 53 cents, or 1.35 per cent, at $39.68 The world's largest mining company BHP Billiton has lifted it..

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