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Standard & Poor's announces change to S&P/ASX Indices

Standard & Poor's has recognised the takeover of Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group (ASX:ALH) by Bruandwo/Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW).

Telstra Q1 revenue up 6.9 per cent

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 OCT 2004
Telstra Corp Ltd today said first quarter sales revenue had risen by 6.9 per cent to $5.381 billion on the previous corresponding quarter.

MIG announces winning bid for Chicago Skyway toll bridge

AAP  |  MONDAY, 18 OCT 2004
Macquarie Infrastructure Group today confirmed it had been selected as preferred bidder for 100 per cent of the Chicago Skyway toll bridge concession.

Lend Lease and GPT: The urge to merge

The Lend Lease and General Property Trust (GPT) merger is underway with an independent expert report by Ernst & Young concluding that the merger is in the best interest of Lend Lease shareholders.

Adler appeal dismissed

The criminal court of appeal dismissed an appeal by former HIH director Rodney Adler for a permanent stay of criminal proceedings brought by ASIC.

Rosy outlook for Bank of Queensland

Bank of Queensland (BoQ) achieved a record profit of $64.5 million for the 2004 financial year and a positive ratings outlook from Standard & Poor's (S&P).

HIH: another two bite the dust

Mr Rodney Aistrope and Mr Antony Boulden have been disqualified from working in the general insurance industry by APRA.

Citigroup, Bank of America post higher profits

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 15 OCT 2004
Citigroup Inc and Bank of America Corp on Thursday posted double-digit gains in third-quarter profit, driven by gains in consumer banking.

Macquarie, Leighton shares up after tollway news

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 14 OCT 2004
Shares in Macquarie Bank Ltd and Leighton Holdings Ltd surged today after a consortium in which they are members was named preferred tenderer for the $2.5 billion Mitcham-Frankston freeway project.

Coles Myer says ALH would be stand alone business

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 OCT 2004
Coles Myer Ltd chief executive Mr John Fletcher said today pub and bottle shop group Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group (ALH) would remain a stand alone business if its $1.18 billion takeover bid was successful.