Alan Joyce

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News and interviews on Alan Joyce including trends, features, blogs and community conversations from an Australian business perspective.

Tuesday, 05 June 2012

Qantas shares dive after profits warning: Midday roundup

Investors get nervous about flying with Qantas; while the Hastie Group sell-off continues.

Thursday, 03 May 2012

Calls for industrial relations overhaul as speculation mounts over Budget cuts and gains

Business chiefs are urging the Federal Government to use next week’s Budget to overhaul Labor’s industrial relations system.

Friday, 19 February 2010

Business travel costs rising as demand recovers

Travel costs are set to rise over the next 12 months as demand for international travel increases and the global economy recovers.

Thursday, 18 February 2010

Qantas net profit down 72%, Shares slide: Economy Roundup

Clothing retail group Country Road has recorded a 12% decline in half-year profit to $9 million due to increased competition.

Monday, 15 February 2010

The legacy of leadership

JB HiFi under Terry Smart by 2012? Probably around a $3.5 billion company with almost 200 stores.

Wednesday, 06 January 2010

Jetstar teams up with AirAsia, Services sector still struggling: Economy Roundup

Antamina approves its $US1.288 billion expansion after shareholders in the Pervuain copper-zinc mine, a joint venture with BHP Billiton, agree to the scheme.

Tuesday, 17 November 2009

Qantas hit by more delays, slashes first-class and business seats

Due to a significant drop in demand, Qantas will slash a number of first and business class seats across its long-haul fleet.

Wednesday, 26 August 2009

Government launches $20 million tender to develop “Australia” brand

The Federal Government has announced a tender for ad agencies to come up with a new brand to help sell Australian tourism, and business opportunities, overseas.

Wednesday, 19 August 2009

Australia and China in $50 billion gas deal, Qantas profit plummets 87%: Economy roundup

Australia's relationship with China appears to be back on track after the signing of a huge gas deal. Meanwhile, Qantas hits turbulence.

Tuesday, 09 June 2009

Jobs market shows signs of stabilising, Qantas denies mergers talk: Economy roundup

Job ad figures are showing the lowest decline in a year, while Seek advises up-skilling.

Friday, 05 June 2009

Business leaders want new ‘Brand Australia’ push

With fears of a decline in ‘Australia’ brand awareness overseas, business execs push for new lobby.

Thursday, 28 May 2009

RBA says it’s too early to say if stimulus has worked, shares slip: Economy roundup

Australian share market opens lower as Wall Street holds its breath on news of potential General Motors bankruptcy.

Monday, 11 May 2009

Shares lose ground, Westpac chief warns rate cuts may not be passed on: Economy roundup

The Australian sharemarket opened slightly higher today after positive leads from Wall Street, but has since dropped into negative territory.

Monday, 20 April 2009

Shares lose ground, Chinese economy may have bottomed: Economy roundup

The Australian sharemarket opened higher today but was quickly dragged down into negative territory.

Friday, 17 April 2009

Emirates executive warns cheap airfares can't last

Emirate Airline's commercial operations boss has warned us to grab cheap airfares while we can.

Tuesday, 14 April 2009

Shares jump more than 2%, BrisConnections shareholder vote to go ahead: Economy roundup

The sharemarket has opened higher today despite massive job losses in the travel industry and some poor results from Wall Street overnight.

Qantas cuts 1750 jobs, slashes profit forecast

Qantas has slashed its full-year pre-tax profit forecast by 80% and announced it will cut 1750 jobs, while the country's biggest travel agency Flight Centre also says it will cut staff.