Wall Street seems destined to push to fresh highs again this week as investors continue to bet on both an improving economic outlook and a solid commitment from the US Federal Reserve to counter any weakness. On Friday, the Dow Jones industrial average rose 0.80 percent to close at a record 15,354.40, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index added …

Nuplex Industries cut the range for its full-year earnings guidance by about $11 million, saying Australia’s manufacturing slump has dented demand for its resins, specialty chemicals and plastic additive products. The shares dropped about 9 percent. Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation are expected to be in the range of $124 million to $129 million in the year ending …

The ambitious growth strategy that has imperilled Solid Energy was developed on a far more optimistic outlook for oil and coal prices than its industry peers, but it had no analysis to back those views, Treasury papers released today under the Official Information Act show. The plans, which included converting low grade Southland coal to fertiliser and diesel, first appeared …