BlueScope profit lifts 42 per cent to $624 million

BlueScope Steel has lifted first-half profit 42 per cent to $624.3 million, helped by a 17 per cent increase in revenue due to stronger steel prices and a weaker Australian dollar.

BlueScope to raise $A390m debt

UPDATED: BlueScope Steel plans to raise $US300 million ($A388.93 million) on the US debt market as it takes advantage of a ratings upgrade and improved fund raising conditions.

Investors cheer on BlueScope Steel half-year results

BlueScope Steel shares have jumped more than 15 per cent in early trade after Australia’s biggest steelmaker upgraded its half-year earnings forecast for the second time in four months.