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Australian stocks slightly lower at noon
The Australian share market is softer after a record day on the local bourse was followed by falls in the US.
Australian Associated PressMark Bouris' YBR swings to H1 profit
Mark Bouris says Yellow Brick Road is ready to reap the rewards of its repositioning and cost management over the half.
Australian Associated PressNo fun for Ardent Leisure as H1 loss grows
Dreamworld operator Ardent Leisure continues to endure tough times and has posted an increased loss for the first half.
Australian Associated PressACCC green light for Mengniu's Lion buyout
The ACCC said Mengniu's proposal to acquire Lion's raw milk processing facilities would not substantially lessen competition in the Gippsland region.
Australian Associated PressInghams' profit roasted by processing woes
Inghams has reported a 69 per cent drop in first-half profit following setbacks in its processing network.
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Stocks to watch
Stocks of interest at the close of trading on Thursday, February 20.
Australian Associated PressASX hits new high as Aussie dollar sinks
Australia's share market has hit a record high after a rebound on global market while the Australian dollar hit a nearly 11-year low.
Australian Associated PressiSignthis takes a stake in the NSX
ISignthis plans to take a 20 per cent stake in the NSX as it bids to launch a local version of the tech-heavy Nasdaq.
Australian Associated PressDomain shares slump after challenging H1
Shares in real estate advertiser Domain have slumped after a first-half weighed down by a tough property market.
Australian Associated PressMedibank H1 profit dips on claims surge
Medibank's net health insurance claims have risen by $158.7 million to $2.8 billion for the first half, a 5.9 per cent increase from a year ago.
Australian Associated PressOrigin hails robust H1 despite profit dip
Origin Energy's first-half profit is down 25 per cent to $197 million but the company has hailed a strong performance from its Australia Pacific LNG division.
Australian Associated PressSydney Airport impacted by fires, virus
Sydney Airport has posted a 42 per cent drop in after-tax profit, saying 2019 delivered some of the toughest trading conditions since the financial crisis.
Australian Associated PressBoral slashes H1 payout as profit sags 40%
Boral's net profit plunged by $91.5 million in the six months to December 31, weighed down by weak housing construction activity.
Australian Associated PressLendlease shares lift on H1 profit leap
Lendlease shares have hit a two-month high after the multinational property developer said it made a $308 million profit in the six months to December 31.
Australian Associated PressQantas cuts capacity due to coronavirus
Qantas has posted an interim profit slide and says it will reduce capacity to Asia and in the domestic market to weather the coronavirus outbreak.
Coca-Cola Amatil lifts FY profit by 34%
Coca-Cola Amatil has improved revenue for the first time in seven years on a 34 per cent full year net profit increase.
Australian Associated PressStar suffers 48% profit drop as VIPs win
Winning VIPs have caused a 48 per cent drop to Star Entertainment's first-half profit and it has warned the coronavirus has had an impact of visitor numbers.
Australian Associated PressWhitehaven profit plunges on coal prices
Whitehave Coal shares have slumped after it posted a 91 per cent drop in first-half profit due to lower thermal coal prices and curbs at its Maules Creek mine.
Australian Associated PressSouthern Cross revenue hurt by ad spend
Southern Cross Media's revenue has fallen due to a weak ad market but the company has gone from a $119.3 million net loss last year to a $20.4 million profit.
Australian Associated PressSuper Retail underpayments rise by $8m
Super Retail, which has brands including Supercheap Auto and BCF, has posted a 20 per cent drop in first-half profit and has to pay back more wages to staff.
