Stocks to watch at close on Monday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at close on Monday:

AZJ - AURIZON HOLDINGS LTD - up seven cents, or 1.64 per cent, to $4.34

Rail operator Aurizon has begun talks to sell a stake in its rail track infrastructure that would free up money to expand and lead to a break up of the business.

DLX - DULUXGROUP LTD - up 11 cents, or 2.46 per cent, to $4.59

Paint maker DuluxGroup hopes the new homes market will pick up later in the year, but further interest rate cuts could be needed to stimulate the sector.

IPL - INCITEC PIVOT LTD - Up 10 cents, or 3.53 per cent, to $2.93

Explosives and fertiliser maker Incitec Pivot's first half profit has dropped 23 per cent with its fertiliser operations hit by the high Australian dollar.

RIO - RIO TINTO LTD - down 86 cents, or 1.47 per cent, to $57.59

Workers at a Newcastle coal terminal are preparing to meet with management in a last ditch attempt to avert a planned strike.

SKC - SKYCITY ENTERTAINMENT GROUP LTD - up seven cents, or 1.91 per cent, to $3.74

SkyCity Entertainment Group shares rose to their highest level in five-and-a-half years inking a deal to build a $402-million convention centre in exchange for increased gambling concessions.

TEN - TEN NETWORK HOLDINGS LTD - flat at 32 cents

The 2014 Winter Olympics will be broadcast by the Ten Network.

WRT - WESTFIELD RETAIL TRUST - up two cents, or 0.59 per cent, to $3.41

Westfield Retail Trust boss Domenic Panaccio says consumer confidence is improving but shoppers are still cautious and sales growth is still low.

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