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A Perth start-up has captured the attention of global technology firm IBM, with indications an acquisition could be on the table.

Anytime Fitness has added to the growth in convenience health clubs in Western Australia with plans to lift its number of outlets to 34 by the end of 2014.

The uncertain outlook for the state's power sector has triggered the departure of Tesla Holdings founding managing director Ben Tan.

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Welshpool contractor MACA says it will raise up to $58.5 million through the placement of 30 million shares.

Shares in Perth explorer Empire Oil & Gas have surged after the company said it would buy ERM Power's Western Australian gas assets for $16.3 million.

Movie and TV streaming service Quickflix has blown out its full-year loss to more than $10 million after ramping up spending to attract new customers.

The Australian share market has opened higher after markets in the United States and Europe lifted on Friday.

Federal coalition tensions are mounting as a two-year deal on port access for bulk wheat exports expires in a month.

The Australian dollar has started the week lower following gains in its US counterpart.

Palladium closed above $US900 a troy ounce for the first time in more than a decade, extending its recent rally as rising tensions between Russia and Ukraine stoke fears about supply.

US stock markets brushed off rising tensions over Ukraine and Iraq to push through to new records, underpinned by easy money and steady growth in corporate profits.

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Perth-based Paladin Energy has been hit by the weak uranium price, reporting a $338 million net loss for the full year.

Renewable energy group Solco is set to acquire the GO Group of businesses, its latest step in moving away from solar panel wholesaling towards financing and technology.

Vocational education and training needs more funding and recognition according to business leaders in the sector, who met in Perth this week.

Sales have slumped in Perth's residential market, but the median home value has held firm, according to the latest analysis from the Real Estate Institute of WA.

The stock market has closed flat as the impact on miners of weaker iron ore prices, and falls by the retail giants, were offset by gains in other sectors.

The drive into Cairns was a shock to the system, with lush vegetation and hilly terrain making for a pleasant surprise after a month of desert country.

Bitcoin trader Digital CC has claimed a profitable entry into the computer-generated currency sector, highlighting a $630,146 profit for three and a half months of business, despite the vehicle through which it conducted a backdoor listing recording an $11.8 million loss for the financial year.

Copper and gold miner Sandfire Resources has recorded a slightly less profitable financial year for 2013-14 but declared a maiden dividend of 10 cents per share.

Aspen Group has just one major asset remaining in its commercial property portfolio, after completing the sale of its Noble Park warehouse property in Victoria for $20.8 million.

Sharp timing on commodities stocks has helped drive a strong result for investment manager Katana Capital, with a 187 per cent increase in revenue to $8.3 million, from $2.8 million the previous financial year.

Perth's first 7-Eleven convenience store is set to be located in the inner city, with a development application lodged for fit-out and signage at the McNess Royal Arcade in the Hay Street Mall.

The proposed changes to Medicare have spooked many who donate to medical research, a recent survey has found.

Several former BHP Billiton employees made redundant from their positions at Mount Whaleback mine have engaged law firm Slater & Gordon to fight for their Newman homes amid claims the company altered aspects of its home ownership scheme.

Silver Lake Resources continues to be buffeted by a low gold price, with operating losses at its Murchison operation and impairments dragging it to a $170 million loss.

Perth-based mobile application developer Applabs Technologies is looking to spin-off its recently launched HomeOpen app into its own company, to facilitate an Australia-wide rollout.

A couple of well-connected hospitality players are convinced they can win over Perth foodies with their contemporary spin on an international classic.

Treasurer Joe Hockey has issued a fresh invitation to Chinese state-owned enterprises to invest in Australia.

Maintenance and asset management firm Transfield Services has returned to profit and expects its positive momentum to continue.

Apartment development specialist Finbar Group has notched up its eighth consecutive year of profit growth, with the results indicative of Perth's growing appetite for high-rise dwellings.