Leisure and new technology lead the way; the top listed companies have, by and large, had a good year, but economists are divided on what the year ahead has in store

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The top 500 are growing with 314 improving their net profit while 185 had lower net profits. Revenue growth averaged 14.2% and profit growth averaged 18.4% for these companies. Earnings increased in 15 of the sectors while earnings decreased in nine of the sectors these companies are involved in. Greater leisure time and new technology were responsible for financial growth in some of these companies.

Australia, Cover Story, Directory, Growth companies

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Top marks for a Brisbane games maker from a world entertainment leader

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Brisbane, Australia-based Auran has signed an exclusive publishing and distribution contract with Electronic Arts. The personal computer games developer has some unique technologies and Electronic Arts COO John Riccitiello believes Auran will become a global leader in the marketplace. Electronic Arts has signed only eight similar agreements throughout the world.

Game, Toy, and Children's Vehicle Manufacturing, Games, toys, and children's vehicles, Electronic Games ex Video, Consumer electronics industry, Contracts, Computer games, Electronic Arts Inc., ERTS, Electronic games, Auran

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