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Aussie stocks close at 11-week high

The Australian share market has closed at an 11-week high as upcoming US Federal Reserve and European Central Bank meetings raise hope of a global recovery. At close on Tuesday, the benchmark S&..

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Stocks to watch early on Tuesday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Tuesday, July 31 AGK - AGL ENERGY LTD - down 14 cents at $15.81 AGL Energy Ltd says Graeme Hunt will join the board as a non-executive directo..

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Ivanhoe Australia slashes exploration

Miner Ivanhoe Australia's tumultuous year continued as it announced plans to slash exploration spending by half. The Rio Tinto-controlled company will reduce exploration expenditure to about $15 mi..

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Billabong takeover talks to take weeks

Takeover talks between Billabong and US private equity firm TPG are expected to take at least a month, as the troubled surfwear retailer tries to push for a higher offer. Billabong on Friday said i..

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AV Jennings faces $32m annual loss

Residential developer AV Jennings fears it will plunge into the red with a net loss of up to $32 million as people continue to put off buying new homes. AV Jennings delivered the warning on Friday ..

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