Vita Group, a mobile business that operates mobile phone stores, has reported a 189 per cent lift in first half net profit.

Harvey Norman is hoping strong sales in January will continue in 2013, after reporting a 36.5 per cent fall in first half net profit.

Woolworths says its higher earnings are not coming at the expense of suppliers as it vows to continue its price war with Coles.

Property developer Lend Lease has sold its 30 aged care facilities to a private equity firm for $270 million.

Wealth manager Perpetual's half year profit rose 19 per cent due to the cost-cutting measures and improving financial markets.