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AHG reports big jump in net profit

Automotive Holdings Group (AHG) says it will be on the look out for more acquisitions in the current year after reporting a hefty jump in full year net profit. The car dealer and logistics group sa..

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ANZ boss sells shares to pay tax

ANZ chief executive Mike Smith has raised $4.6 million through the sale of shares to meet an income tax bill and reduce his debt. Mr Smith paid $6.24 million to obtain 440,000 ANZ shares that were ..

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Woolworths result disappoints market

Woolworths shares have fallen after it posted a 15 per cent fall in full year profit because of its exit from the Dick Smith electronics chain. The retail giant's net profit in the year to June 24 ..

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Origin forecasts steady profit ahead

Origin Energy has warned that growth in its net profit will halt this year as it battles the Queensland government over electricity prices and weakening energy demand. The flat forecast from managi..

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Cabcharge lifts its annual profit 30%

Transport group Cabcharge has lifted its full year profit 30 per cent and says it is cautiously confident about future earnings growth. Cabcharge's net profit rose to $60 million for the year to Ju..

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Stocks to watch early on Thursday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Thursday, August 23 AGK - AGL ENERGY LTD - down six cents at $15.69 Energy supplier AGL Energy says the implementation of the federal governme..

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