Macquarie Airports
Beware the privatised monopoly gouge
Michael Pascoe The indications are that the sun might rise in the east, bikini models dating sports stars might attract tabloid attention and airport car-parking charges might reflect an element of monopoly rent.
Don't be seduced by 'deal porn', conference told
Stuart Washington Super funds have been accused of succumbing to 'deal porn' rather than acting in their members' best interests.
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MAp confident of increase in demand
Matt O'Sullivan MAP airports is taking a more bullish view than airlines to a recovery in demand for travel this year.
Crisis-hit investors shun style for stability
Stuart Washington After the excesses that led to the global financial crisis, investors are opting for substance over style, with Origin Energy CEO Grant King leading the way.
The good, the bad and the ugly
Stuart Washington Investment managers judge the best in corporate Australia. Stuart Washington reports.
Macquarie looking up after crisis
Malcolm Maiden The jury is still out on whether the crisis has turned Macquarie into just another investment bank.
Macquarie beats $1b for the year
Eric Johnston Macquarie Group's profit will return to more than $1 billion this year, but its shares slumped yesterday after an earnings update fell short of expectations.
Macquarie shares slump despite profit upgrade
Eric Johnston Macquarie Group's shares slide the most in 8 months after a cautious profit upgrade that fell short of the amount some analysts had been tipping.
Stocks to watch
Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at close.
Macbank still mugging MIG
Michael Pascoe The pending vote to split Macquarie Infrastructure Group reveals the bad, the ugly and amusing way Macquarie Group handles its funds.
Profits back in season
Chris Zappone Expect the good news on the economic front to find its way into the balance sheets during the upcoming corporate earnings season.
Investor support for MIG split
Matt O'Sullivan Investors have given an overwhelming endorsement to Macquarie Infrastructure Group's split of its toll-road businesses, but not before some small shareholders questioned the benefit of the...
Macquarie raises stakes with Sempra
Stuart Washington In 2002, Macquarie Bank was sledged for paying what seemed the crazy price of $5.6b for Sydney Airport.
Macquarie ready to take on rivals in energy sector
After a year in which many questioned whether it would survive, Macquarie Group is readying itself to take on its rivals overseas in new investment banking ventures.
Macquarie to take on rivals in 2010
David McIntyre After a difficult year in 2009, Macquarie Group is preparing itself to take on its rivals overseas in new and expanding investment banking ventures.
Trio problems are a failure on the part of its gatekeepers
Stuart Washington Amid the Trio Capital drama, it is reasonable to assess what safeguards exist for investors.
Stocks to watch
Stocks of interest on the Australian stock exchange at close.
Holiday demand lifts hopes for airlines' recovery
Clancy Yeates Strong demand from holidaymakers expected to lead to a rise in air fares, helping ailing airline industry recover from one of its worst downturns.
