Author - Craig Foley

Healthcare sector sees biggest gain a year: Aus shares close 0.4% higher

14 Aug 2019 - Healthcare sector sees biggest gain in a year. CSL (ASX:CSL) shares hit a new high on immunoglobulin (anti-infection) business. Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) shares bounce off 2017 levels. Aussie wages price more than expected. Aveo (ASX:AOG) inks implementation for $1.3b takeover. Pact Group (ASX:PGH) swings into loss on higher costs. Tabcorp (ASX:TAH) profit up 100% on digital lotteries growth.

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Vicinity Centres halt plans to sell malls

14 Aug 2019 - Vicinity Centres (ASX:VCX) today announced its results for the 12 months to 30 June 2019, showing a net profit after tax of $346.1 million for the year, a drop from the previous year's $1.2 billion profit.

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Tatts help Tabcorp profit jump

14 Aug 2019 - Tabcorp (ASX:TAH) reports their statutory NPAT for the 12 months ending June 30th increased to $365.5 million from $28.7 million from the prior corresponding period.

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Trump’s Christmas present to the world: Aus shares 0.1% higher at noon

14 Aug 2019 - US trade rep removes items from the China tariff list including cellphones, laptops & game consoles, sending Apple's shares +4.2%. Wages rise more than expected in June Qtr. CSL (ASX:CSL) shares hit a new high on another record profit. National Australia Bank (ASX:NAB) 3Q earnings up 1% to $1.65b, in line with Citi's expectations. Dexus Property (ASX:DXS) distributions for FY19 up 5% as per guidance, FFO up 4.3%, profit dives 26%, but its shares +31%...

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