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Seek reports lift in net profit Channel: The Australian Length: 25 Date: August 24, 2010 Online jobs agency Seek has reported a 62% increase in full year net profit to beat market expectations.

Mirvac returns to profit in FY10 Channel: The Australian Length: 46 Date: August 24, 2010 Mirvac Group has rebounded to a full year profit and is forecasting strong growth in 2010/11.

Flight Centre posts jump in net profit Channel: The Australian Length: 33 Date: August 24, 2010 Flight Centre says net profit more than tripled in 2009/10 amid record ticket sales and improved margins.

Improved markets drive Perpetual profit Channel: The Australian Length: 31 Date: August 24, 2010 Funds manager Perpetual has more than doubled annual net profit.

Sonic reports 71% annual profit growth Channel: The Australian Length: 35 Date: August 24, 2010 Pathologist and radiologist Sonic Healthcare Ltd has posted a 71 per cent rise in annual profit.

Potash formally rejects BHP bid Channel: The Australian Length: 60 Date: August 24, 2010 Canada’s Potash Corporation has formally rejected a hostile bid from mining giant BHP Billiton.

NIB posts increased profits for FY10 Channel: The Australian Length: 37 Date: August 22, 2010 Health insurer nib Holdings has increased full year net profit by 159 per cent and expects further growth.

Qantas grounds planes, flights cancelled Channel: The Australian Length: 21 Date: August 22, 2010 Qantas has cancelled some services between Sydney and Canberra because of landing gear problems.

European stocks fall overnight Channel: The Australian Length: 64 Date: August 20, 2010 European stocks fell on Friday despite takeover news in the energy sector as investors shunned risky assets.

PC giants post profits, fears dismissed Channel: The Australian Length: 34 Date: August 20, 2010 Hewlett-Packard and Dell have both announced a rise in profits as they dismissed fears of drop in demand.

Facebook privacy issues aroused, again Channel: The Australian Length: 24 Date: August 20, 2010 There are fresh security concerns for Facebook following the launch of user location tracking app.

ConsMedia reports fall in net profit Channel: The Australian Length: 29 Date: August 20, 2010 Consolidated Media Holdings has reported an 8.2% fall full year in net profit.

McCrann wrap Channel: The Australian Length: 23 Date: August 20, 2010 Herald Sun business commentator Terry McCrann on the week in finance

Swan rejects MRRT damage claims Channel: The Australian Length: 28 Date: August 18, 2010 Treasurer Wayne Swan has refuted claims the govt’s MRRT has done damage to Aust's investment reputation.

Wages growth unlikely to worry RBA Channel: The Australian Length: 98 Date: August 18, 2010 Current wage growth levels are unlikely to put pressure on RBA to increase interest rates.

Economic Update - August Channel: The Australian Length: 19 Date: August 17, 2010 AdelaideNOW’s Kelly Nestor talks to Prescott Securities economist Darryl Gobbett about the economy over the past month.

OneSteel full-year profit gains 12% Channel: The Australian Length: 25 Date: August 16, 2010 OneSteel has increased full-year profit 12% as the steel maker expects a gradual pickup in demand.

Air NZ to carry Virgin passengers Channel: The Australian Length: 86 Date: August 16, 2010 Air New Zealand says it will carry thousands of Virgin Blue passengers whose flights have been disrupted.

Lower prices hit Centennial profits Channel: The Australian Length: 36 Date: August 16, 2010 Takeover target Centennial Coal Ltd has reported a drop in annual profit despite higher export sales.

Oil prices hold under $US76 Channel: The Australian Length: 49 Date: August 15, 2010 World oil prices fell for the fourth consecutive day, holding under $US76.

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