DataRoom AM: Chemical attraction
Wesfarmers may be interested in Orica's non-mining chemicals division, while David Jones looks likely to delay talks with Myer until after earnings results.
Europe's para-democratic madness
Europeans' dissatisfaction with the EU's political parties and direction will only be exacerbated by the upcoming European Parliament elections, which will emphasise exactly what's wrong with Europe.
Coles embarks on a new growth chapter
With the core supermarkets business finally generating double-digit returns, the focus of management is turning from introspection to expansion.
Buttered up - our agribusiness takeover targets
Australia's agribusiness sector has proved its value with the spectacular takeover of Warrnambool Cheese & Butter…who's next? Here are our top targets.
Why you should keep Woolworths in stock
Solid profit growth and a robust reinvestment program means Woolworths remains in the portfolio.
Building sector overdone?
Future outperformance in the building sector cannot be guaranteed without clearer signs of a non-mining construction boom.
Investor update: growth outlook remains on track
This week we revisit UXC, Tox Free Solutions and Pental.
Shifting sands should pay for Heemskirk
A very well situated 'fracking sands' project in Canada is set to be a major catalyst for ASX-listed Heemskirk.
Collected Wisdom
This week we look at Flight Centre, ALS, Harvey Norman, Transfield Services and AGL Energy.
Aust stocks close stronger
Local market pushes higher on strong GDP data, easing Russia-Ukraine tensions.
Market share war to continue: Qantas
Four key business group, Qantas call on senators to allow repeal of carbon tax; Joyce unsurprised by debt guarantee refusal.
Upgrades but Altona not smelling the Roseby
Altona Mining upgraded its full year guidance and delivered a solid first half result today, but that may not be enough to break the shackles capping the junior copper miner's advance.
GDP joy rings hollow for the RBA
A solid GDP result won't be enough for the Reserve Bank to alter the cash rate, with slumping business investment and fiscal austerity signalling further economic challenges ahead.
Gas growth won't kill coal, says BHP
The mining giant's boss, Andrew Mackenzie, says fossil fuels will retain market dominance despite climate threat.
Stars dimming for Starpharma
Starpharma Holdings (SPL) is dangerously close to the edge of a cliff as the stock is retesting January's three and half year low during lunch time trade.