Housing demand boosts James Hardie profit, dividend outlook
Building products supplier James Hardie’s seventh straight growth quarter has delivered a special windfall for investors, amid rising profit expectations.
Valerina Changarathil
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China’s punishing tariffs on Australian wine launched last year have had a deadening impact on exports.
SA tech company to raise $33m, end Thales alliance
An ASX minnow focused on high-tech X-ray systems for global healthcare and defence markets is tapping shareholders for $33m as it ends a key alliance with France’s Thales Group.
More businesses to click and connect
One in four SMEs nationwide will double-down on digital operations by providing more products and services for sale online in the year ahead.
Restaurant sector confidence rising in COVID-19 fightback
Confidence among the nation’s restaurant owners has taken a leap amid ongoing COVID-19 uncertainty, Deliveroo says.
Elders rides expectations on strong tailwinds
Strong tailwinds on multiple fronts have investors and analysts keeping a close watch on agribusiness Elders.
Afterpay tops 2020 tech surge as concerns remain
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Close eye on rising Aussie dollar
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‘Plenty of optimism’ for the year ahead
Growing consumer and business confidence show the nation is exiting 2020 with plenty of optimism, say economic experts.
Dairy sector sours on A2 warnings, Synlait hit
A2 Milk faces more downgrades, analysts warn, as supplier Synlait flags a 50pc hit to full-year net earnings.
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