IOOF cuts costs while the sun shines
A government review of the superannuation industry’s fees and conflicts of interest is on the way. But with the help of significant cost reductions following its merger with Australian Wealth Management, IOOF’s profits are set to climb regardless.
Amalgamated's blockbuster result
With a cracking result from its cinema division, Amalgamated Holdings produced one of the better profits of the recent reporting season. It was also one of the few companies to lift its final dividend.
Sigma disappoints again
Good news from Sigma is increasingly rare, and the company’s recent half-yearly result, acquisition and capital raising didn’t give us much to smile about.
MAp directors call for votes and cash
MAp securityholders are being asked to hand over $345m cash to Macquarie Group. The outcome is what we want but the cost is far too high.
Clamming up over PERLS V
This new hybrid security being issued by Commonwealth Bank is more attractive than most income securities issued during the boom years. But the return on offer does not compensate for the fine print.
MMC Contrarian receives takeover bid
This financial services business is the subject of a low-ball takeover bid. But it’s good news for long suffering shareholders.
Corporate Express's divergent halves
The recent half-yearly results from this office supplies group were obviously affected by the tough economy. But longer term success remains on track.
BBI's expensive rescue
Babcock & Brown Infrastructure looks to have found a saviour. It needs it, but it's going to come at a massive cost.
Carsales.com's luxurious price tag
Carsales.com is about to list on the Australian Stock Exchange. It's a high quality company, but paying over the odds might result in buying a lemon; and there are no warranties in the sharemarket.
Harvey Norman confounds the sceptics
Strong businesses can be much more resilient than many think. It’s a point Harvey Norman proved with its 2009 results.
Working towards a buy on IAG
We're paying more attention to this insurance group under its new CEO. And the fact that its stock price has lagged the market also contributes to our view that it is approaching the buy zone.
31 Aug 09 - Reporting wrap
Reporting season has officially drawn to a close, and these seven companies went down to the wire.
28 Aug 09 - Reporting wrap
Fourteen stock reports for you today. And if you're looking for Friday night entertainment, the 'late reporters' usually provide it as some companies seek to avoid media scrutiny.
27 Aug 09 - Reporting wrap
Sixteen stocks on the block today; from Abacus Property to Woolworths, and many others besides.
Wesfarmers to win hardware battle
Woolworths thinks the hardware market is ripe for the picking. But there’s a big bad scarecrow in this orchard, and it goes by the name of Bunnings.
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