Mitchell Neems, Business Spectator

Mitchell Neems

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Melbourne, VIC, Australia

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Past articles by Mitchell:

Macquarie H1 profit soars 58%

Group's interim earnings boosted by FX moves; cuts dividend, reaffirms expected FY profit lift. → Read More

ANZ cash profit edges higher

Lender posts record FY profit, as international and institutional banking unit hit by global volatility. → Read More

Crown snaps up Nobu stake

Crown in $US100m purchase of 20% stake in restaurant company, Packer eyes board seat. → Read More

Lowy to retire as Scentre chairman

Frank Lowy is set to retire as chairman of Scentre Group in May 2016, to be replaced by deputy chairman Brian Schwartz. Mr Lowy said he believed it was the right time to depart the company as it has established itself in its own right following its split away from Westfield Group in June 2014. At the time of the demerger, Mr Lowy committed to lead Scentre during its "formative period". He will continues as chairman of Westfield Corporation. → Read More

Lowy to retire as Scentre chairman

Frank Lowy will be replaced by Brian Schwartz as chairman of Scentre Group in May 2016. → Read More

Savvides to resign as Medibank MD

George Savvides to step down from top job in March 2016, 15 months before anticipated. → Read More

Govt backs Murray capital findings

Turnbull's Murray response backs the need for stronger capital ratios for Australian banks. → Read More

Rio Tinto lifts Q3 iron ore output

Mining giant sees 12% lift in iron ore production in September quarter. → Read More

IAG rules out China expansion

Insurer says it will not pursue further investment opportunities in China. → Read More

Westpac unveils $3.5bn raising

Lender halts shares as it announces capital raising, FY cash earnings lift 3%. → Read More

Westpac to lift home loan rates

Lender to lift home loan variable rates by 20bps in response to capital requirements. → Read More

Telstra flags $430m revenue hit

Telco warns shareholders ACCC ruling on access to network could see EBITDA fall by up to $80m. → Read More

Telstra exec shake-up continues

Wildberger tapped to replace Ballantyne as head of retail business as CEO Penn stamps authority. → Read More

Glencore to cut zinc output, jobs

Miner to lower zinc production by one-third, will shutter Lady Loretta mine in Australia. → Read More

Macquarie confirms Esanda buy

Group to pay $8.3bn for ANZ's dealer finance portfolio, see H1 result 55% up on previous year. → Read More

BoQ posts record FY profit

Lender expects Qld to benefit from lower house prices as strong margin management buoys performance. → Read More

Peter Harmer named IAG CEO

Mike Wilkins retiring as head of insurer after more than seven years, Harmer to take helm in Nov. → Read More

Treasury Wine eyes further cost cuts

Wine group flags annual savings of around $30m, after cost cuts helped it swing back into the black. → Read More

China PMI beats forecasts

Activity in China's manufacturing sector improves, but remains in contraction. → Read More

Shayne Elliot named ANZ CEO

Lender's CFO will replace Mike Smith, who will step down after 8 years at the helm. → Read More