Casino operator’s cash stocks dwindle after big loss
Casino operator Star lost $53 million on its operations in the six months to December 31 and has $130 million left in available cash as it struggles to survive.
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Net zero could put Woodside in the red in five years
Australia's biggest oil and gas producer has posted record output, but a global supply glut and the energy transition could hinder future profits.
WiseTech to axe 2000 staff as AI transition boots up
The era of manually written code is over, the boss of logistics technology group WiseTech Global says, as it becomes the latest company to flag AI job cuts.
Unmanned petrol stations fuelling higher earnings
Australia's leading fuel retailer has benefited from converting dozens of its petrol stations to unmanned sites in what could be a sign of things to come.
Destructive hailstorms slash insurer firm’s bottom line
Suncorp's first-half profit has dropped 76 per cent after the insurer paid $1.3 billion in natural hazard claims, mostly related to two thunderstorms.
Insurer’s ‘failing’ health system warning as costs soar
Health insurer Medibank Private has lifted its interim bottom-line net profit after the number of Australians taking out policies increased.
Cheese giant hails culture as Bega hits four-year high
Australian dairy giant Bega has posted a positive earnings result, buoyed by ongoing demand for its brands and operational transformation.
Rio Tinto misses profit view on iron ore challenges
Weaker iron ore prices have dug into mining giant Rio Tinto's underlying profit, although stronger copper prices cushioned the blow.
Insurer’s shares soar to four-month high on profit rise
QBE shares have rocketed after reporting a net profit increase of 21 per cent on higher premiums and fewer disaster payouts.
Cochlear crashes in latest earnings season carnage
Hearing device manufacturer Cochlear has suffered a 19 per cent sell-off after posting weaker-than-expected half-year earnings and trimming its guidance.
‘Stonking result’: big bank basks in best day for years
Shares in Australia's biggest bank have soared to a three-month high after it beat earnings expectations with "a really clean set of numbers".
Shares in wealth manager plunge in earnings bloodbath
AMP shares have plummeted amid questions from analysts about why shareholders should watch their money being "torched" to fund the company's new digital bank.
Crocodiles in the moat: media giant lays out AI defence
News Corp, which owns news media, publishing and multiple data and information assets, has set guardrails against AI theft as it looks to a strong second half.
Property website’s listings fall, shares tumble
Realestate.com.au owner REA group has grown its first half revenue and profit, despite a six per cent fall in its digital property listings.
Private demand under the microscope after rate hike
Fresh data will reveal whether the strong momentum in private spending, which spurred the Reserve Bank to lift interest rates, has continued into 2026.
Global grain glut pushes growers toward self-storage
A global oversupply of grain continues to weigh on the earnings of one of Australia's biggest handlers, as growers opt to keep their product on-farm.
Resources tipped to win another wild earnings season
Fund managers are expecting more dramatic swings this reporting season, with mining companies likely to do particularly well given the boom in commodities.
Geopolitics an earning gem for Aussie rare earths miner
Global supply constraints and trade tussles are benefiting Australia's largest rare earths miner, helping nearly double the commodities group's price in a year.
U-turn: Ford takes $US19.5b hit, retreats from EVs
Ford is backing away from plans to manufacture large electric vehicles, citing lacklustre demand.
Nvidia results beat estimates amid AI bubble jitters
Chip giant Nvidia beat Wall Street's expectations for revenue and upcoming sales, easing fears about AI spending that have jolted the US stock market recently.
CommBank shares drop despite $2.6b quarterly profit
Australia's biggest company has posted its financial results for the quarter, but despite improving on most metrics, it still looks too dear to most investors.
‘Eye off the ball’: Woolies lays blame for limp results
A string of "distractions" are the reason why Woolworths failed to deliver for shareholders, the company's leaders say.
Coles puts heat on Woolworths with strong sales growth
Supermarket giant Coles continues to take market share from key rival Woolworths, posting stronger quarterly sales growth than its bigger competitor.
Workers threatened with weapons as retail crime spikes
Retail crime is worsening with a drastic number of Bunnings and Kmart workers threatened with violence every month, parent company Wesfarmers says.
Westpac admits dropping ball on state bank customers
Overpriced mortgage products at its state-specific subsidiaries have contributed to Westpac losing market share, despite solid growth in customer deposits.
Lovisa CEO denies misconduct allegations at Smiggle
Billionaire businessman Solomon Lew has made sensational allegations against the fired CEO of his back-to-school chain Smiggle, who is now the boss of Lovisa.
Myer’s troubled robotic warehouse costing it dearly
Myer shareholders won't see a final dividend after its full-year profit took a 30 per cent hit, driven by costly issues with a robotic warehouse.
Crunch time for Star despite narrowing full-year loss
Uncertainty continues to swirl around Star Entertainment Group's future after the struggling casino operator posted another significant full-year loss.
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Iron ore giant’s profit falls, green energy vow stays
One of Australia's biggest mining companies says it will continue to pursue green iron and renewable energy projects as iron ore revenues dip.
Shoppers check out of Woolies as Coles registers gains
Shoppers are switching supermarket brands with Woolworths losing sales to arch-rival Coles as the giant chains post contrasting financial results.
Coal prices weigh on Whitehaven as profit slides
A major Australian coal producer has reported better-than-expected production from its new mines, but price pressures cut into its full-year result.