AUS: Woolworths FY results fail to cheer market
By: Dean Best | 25 August 2011
Shares in Australian retailer Woolworths Ltd fell today (25 August) despite the company posting a 5% increase in annual profits.
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Shares in Australian retailer Woolworths Ltd fell today (25 August) despite the company posting a 5% increase in annual profits.
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