Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Thursday, September 20

BKW – BRICKWORKS LTD – last traded at $10.04

The construction materials company releases its full year results on Thursday.

EGP – ECHO ENTERTAINMENT GROUP LTD – steady at $4.10

CWN – CROWN LTD – up two cents at $9.24

The battle for control of Echo Entertainment group, the operator of Sydney’s only casino, has taken a new twist with Malaysia’s Genting selling down half its 10 per cent stake.

EXS – EXCO RESOURCES LTD – up five cents at 25.5 cents

Australian miner Exco Resources has accepted a sweetened takeover offer from Washington H Soul Pattinson worth about $95 million.

KMD – KATHMANDU HOLDINGS LTD – last traded at $1.37

The retailer releases its full year results on Thursday.

MAH – MACMAHON HOLDINGS LTD – down 20.5 cents at 32.5 cents

The chief executive of construction and mining firm MacMahon Holdings has resigned as the company issued a steep profit downgrade.

PPX – PAPERLINX LTD – down 0.2 cents at 5.7 cents

The chairman of embattled paper, sign and display supplier PaperlinX has quit the board, along with two other directors.

SOL – WASHINGTON H SOUL PATTINSON – last traded at $12.85

The investment firm releases its full year results on Thursday.