McMillan Shakespeare

The local bourse ended the session just shy of a fresh record high.

Stocks notch gains as bullish US sentiment helps offset profit warnings

The ASX has booked solid gains as the big miners and oil companies rose sharply on the back of fresh signs that the US economy is still firing on all cylinders.

5 years ago
Lucy Battersby

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a2 Milk's chief executive Jane Hrdlicka delivered a large rise in profit, but shareholders were less impressed with future outlook.

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Less than rosy outlooks cause wild swings on local market

Company outlooks are driving wild swings in stock prices, despite some strong profit gains.

August 21, 2019
Lucy Battersby and David Scutt

Car leasing and fleet management firm McMillan Shakespeare will buy back $80 million worth of its shares.

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Share buyback spurs McMillan Shakespeare

Stock jumps 18 per cent as profit comes in at high end of guidance.

August 21, 2019
Stephen Miles

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