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Blue Sky reports $2.6 million profit

STAFF WRITER  |  TUESDAY, 24 FEB 2015
Blue Sky Alternative Investments has reported an underlying net profit after tax of $2.6 million for the half year ending 31 December 2014. Underlying revenue stood at $16.5 million, up from $7.2 million in the prior corresponding period. The directors ...

Market wrap

AAP  |  MONDAY, 23 FEB 2015
... morning," Mr K'Nell said. BlueScope Steel was one of the worst performing stocks, despite a 62 per cent rise in underling half year profit, as investors were underwhelmed by the company's expectations of weaker margins in the months ahead. BlueScope ...

Suncorp Life appoints distribution GM

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 23 FEB 2015
Suncorp Life has appointed an executive general manager of distribution to face the challenging conditions of the life insurance industry. Andrew Mair will take over the role on March 9 and will report to Suncorp Life chief executive Geoff Summerhayes. ...

Market Wrap AM

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2015
... at 5,876. In equities news, Medibank Private, Cabcharge, Transpacific Industries and Duet Group are expected to post half year results, while James Hardie releases third quarter results and Santos is slated to deliver full year results. In Australia ...

Market Wrap PM

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2015
... trade." Wesfarmers was one of the worst performers, down 99 cents, or 2.2 per cent, at $44.90 as a seven per cent rise in half year earnings for its Coles supermarkets missed market forecasts. Woolworths was up two cents at $32.84. Internet provider ...

Market Wrap AM

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2015
... Resorts, Origin Energy, Webjet, Tatts, Drillsearch, iiNet and Super Retail Group are among the companies expected to post half year results, while AMP and Oceana Gold are slated to release full year results. In Australia, the market on Wednesday hit ...

Market Wrap PM

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 FEB 2015
... company results rather than the macro market scene. Seven West Media gained four cents to $1.46 despite releasing a dismal half year result. The media group posted a near $1 billion half year loss following writedowns to the value of its television and ...

Market Wrap AM

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 FEB 2015
... Wednesday. In equities news, IAG, Seven West Media, Primary Health Care, Toll Group, Ardent Leisure, Arrium, The Reject Shop half year results and Carsales.com are among the companies expected to post half year results, while Woodside Petroleum is slated ...

Market wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 17 FEB 2015
... dividend and ANZ's trading update disappointing investors. Commonwealth Bank was down about 2.5 per cent after paying its half year dividend to shareholders, which typically results in a fall in share price. "It's paying out cash to shareholders, so ...

Challenger retail annuity sales up 8%, profit down

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 17 FEB 2015
... annuity sales were up 8% during the first half of the 2014-2015 financial year, but net profit after tax was down, the half year report showed. Annuity sales reached $2.1 billion, of which $1.6 billion were retail annuity sales, up 8% since the prior ...