Bid adieu to Coles Express stations and retail stores, as soon they will all spell out Viva Energy. In a strategic move for both companies, Coles Group (ASX: COL) has agreed to sell its petrol stations to oil refinery Viva Energy (ASX: VEA) for $300 million. While Viva will use this opportunity to become the
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Given a choice between everyday living and health insurance, which one would you opt for? It is ironic that people are having to choose between these two in the first place, but most are opting for the first. As living costs rise, people are cancelling their health insurance, urging companies like Aussie healthcare fund NIB
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Only for retail company KMD Brands (ASX: KMD) would the phrase “winter is coming” elicit bright smiles and enthusiastic cheers as Kathmandu jackets enjoy a moment in the spotlight with the highest-ever sales growth of over 24.5% for Q4. Though it was the brand’s best-ever winter performance, the excitement has thawed as fewer people buy
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Since the demerger of its lotteries business to concentrate on its wagering business, Tabcorp (ASX: TAH) has made further strides in its restructure with the sale of its eBet business for $62 million, no longer seeing value in its loyalty and tracking systems. Generating EBITDA of $4.4 million and an EBIT loss of $2 million
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While he may be a diehard Sydney Swans fan, Hugh Honey will not be enjoying the festivities linked to his team making the AFL Grand Final, instead telling management that he is so upset by the passing of Queen Elizabeth II that he needs some additional bereavement leave. Although bereavement leave is typically only claimable
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Adelaide-based x-ray technology company Micro-X (ASX:MX1) has gained major bragging rights as the leading independent manufacturer of x-ray tech components Varex Imaging Corporation has invested $15 million into the business, thus commencing an equity partnership. As per the agreement, Varex will pay $7.5 million—in five ‘milestones’ for an exclusive licence fee to use Micro-X’s NEX
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