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As of the close on Friday,$S&P/ASX 200(XJO.AU)$ closed at 7,340.10 points, up 0.20% in the past 5 days. During the last 5 trading days, $BORAL LIMITED(BLD.AU)$ was up 14.29%; $AMP LIMITED(AMP.AU)$ added 13.70%; $JAMES HARDIE INDUSTRIES-CDI(JHX.AU)$ was up 13.37%; $Star Entertainment(SGR.AU)$ rose 13.30%; and $Bellevue Gold(BGL.AU)$ increased 11.49%. 1. $BORAL LIMITED(BLD.AU)$+14.29%: Expects Higher Earnings in 2024 Amid Strong Demand and Price Environment Australian cement products manufacturer Boral Ltd (BLD.AX) announced on Thursday that it anticipates higher earnings in 2024 due to strong demand and a high price environment. This positive outlook follows a 4.7% decrease in annual profit. Revenue up 17% to $3,460.6 million Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) up 38% to $454.4 million For the upcoming year, the company projects underlying earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) in the range of A$270 million ($176.28 million) to A$300 million. This compares to an underlying EBIT of A$231.5 million in the fiscal year 2023. The net profit before significant items for the year ending June 30 was reported at A$142.7 million, showing a slight decline compared to the A$149.7 million recorded in the previous year. 2. $AMP LIMITED(AMP.AU)$ +13.70%: Reports Strong Earnings with 31% Revenue Increase and Shareholder Returns AMP Limited reported earnings results for the half year ended June 30, 2023. AMP reported a 31% increase in revenue from continuing operations to $1,424 million and a 23.9% lift in underlying net profit after tax to $57 million. AMP will pay an interim dividend of 2.5 cents per share, and it has also announced a share buyback valued at nearly $400 million. AMP has returned $610 million of capital to shareholders since August 2022, the company reported. The interim dividend is estimated to return some $140 million, and AMP has paid down $302 million in July 2023 alone. 3. $JAMES HARDIE INDUSTRIES-CDI(JHX.AU)$ +13.37%: Jumps on Margins Improvement The stock of James Hardie Industries, a prominent building products group, experienced a remarkable surge, climbing by a substantial 14.4% to reach $46.62 on Tuesday. This marked the stock's highest level since early last year. James Hardie managed to bolster its margins. Notably, the company implemented price hikes of 12% in its operations in Australia and New Zealand. Earnings before interest and tax margins in the Asia-Pacific region – largely Australia and New Zealand, with a small contribution from the Philippines – jumped by 750 basis points to 33.1 per cent. EBIT rose 35 per cent to $69.5 million in the three months to June. UBS analyst Lee Power said margins in all three of the company’s main regions were ahead of expectations. He has a “buy” rating on the stock, and a valuation of $49.50 a share. Citi analyst Samuel Seow said the June quarter result was materially higher than expected and that it showed the company was able to offset declining volumes. James Hardie's strong financial performance and its ability to navigate challenging conditions in the construction industry have drawn positive attention from analysts and investors alike. 4. $Star Entertainment(SGR.AU)$ +13.30%: Navigates Casino Duty Challenges with In-Principle Agreement The Star Entertainment Group faced potential challenges due to proposed increases in casino duty rates by the former New South Wales Treasurer. The company disagreed with the original proposal, citing concerns about its viability and the potential impact on jobs. However, the good news is that The Star reached an in-principle agreement with the new NSW Treasurer, Daniel Mookhey. This agreement aims to amend the duty arrangements with the state in a way that ensures a sustainable outcome for The Star and protects the jobs of its team members. The next steps involve formalizing the amendments through long-form binding agreements with the Treasury. The anticipated additional duty payable for FY24 is approximately $10 million, and the company plans to introduce a trial of its cashless gaming machine technology. This agreement allows The Star to work towards restoring its Sydney operations, earning back community trust, and remaining a valuable contributor to the NSW economy. 5. $Bellevue Gold(BGL.AU)$ +11.49%: The Winner as Gold Hits a Record High Spot gold prices hit a record intraday high of $2,072.5 on Aug. 7, 2020, and analysts say that prices can hit, and even push past that record. Some analysts said gold may surpass that level, potentially reaching over $2,100 in late 2023 or early 2024, driven by a pause in the U.S. Federal Reserve tightening cycle. 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