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Global economy still fragile: IMF chief
The international economy is still fragile and vulnerable to shocks despite recent improvements in financial markets, the managing director of the International Monetary Fund said.Dominique...
- AAP Tuesday November 24, 09:13 AM -
Cadbury shares jump on Nestle talk
Shares in British chocolate maker Cadbury PLC hit their highest level in at least five years on reports that another rival, Switzerland's Nestle SA, may make a takeover bid.Cadbury is already the...
- AAP Tuesday November 24, 09:12 AM -
Super mandate would help retirees: study
A federal government mandate for employers to increase their superannuation guarantee could help Australians avoid poverty in retirement, a report says.The AMP/NATSEM income and wealth report shows...
- AAP Tuesday November 24, 02:01 AM -
Predators lift bids for Polaris
The takeover battle for aspiring iron ore producer Polaris Metals Ltd has stepped up, with rival predators upping their bids for the iron ore explorer after the close of trade on...
- AAP Monday November 23, 10:39 PM -
LNG hub progress encouraging: Barnett
The joint venture partners for a planned liquefied natural gas (LNG) processing plant in West Australia's Kimberley region have still not yet agreed upon James Price Point as the chosen site, but...
- AAP Monday November 23, 09:43 PM -
Harvey Norman expects H1 up at least 40%
Gerry Harvey has reinforced positive market sentiment toward his company and the retail sector in general to post bullish profit guidance for the first half of this financial year.Electrical goods...
- AAP Monday November 23, 09:38 PM -
NAB CEO to watch UK for expansion chance
National Australia Bank Ltd (NAB) chief executive Cameron Clyne is watching the changes taking place in the UK financial sector before deciding whether his bank will expand in or exit that market.The...
- AAP Monday November 23, 09:18 PM -
James Hardie to give to AICF in 2011
James Hardie Industries NV expects to contribute to the asbestos compensation fund next year.The Asbestos Injuries Compensation Fund (AICF) was set up in 2007 to compensate sufferers of...
- AAP Monday November 23, 09:15 PM -
Ridding penalty fees improved rep: NAB
National Australia Bank Ltd (NAB) chief executive Cameron Clyne says the bank's decision to abolish penalty and other exception fees on some of its accounts has started to improve the bank's...
- AAP Monday November 23, 09:03 PM -
China boom 'a boon for WA and Qld'
Resource-rich Queensland must take advantage of increasing demand from China, India and Brazil, while bracing for a downturn in infrastructure spending next year, says a leading business...
- AAP Monday November 23, 08:58 PM -
O'Reilly admits to insider trading
A former director of Lion Selection Ltd has pleaded guilty to one charge of insider trading following legal action brought about by the Australian Securities & Investments Commission.John...
- AAP Monday November 23, 08:53 PM -
James Hardie chief says outlook positive
James Hardie Industries NV says the downturn in the US housing market appears to be nearing the bottom as it looks forward to about an 18.8 per cent rise in full year underlying earnings.The building...
- AAP Monday November 23, 08:52 PM -
Dominion says mine expansion challenging
Dominion Mining Ltd says 2009/10 will be a testing year due to the logistics of expanding its Challenger gold mine in South Australia and expected lower gold grades.Dominion is currently upgrading...
- AAP Monday November 23, 08:33 PM -
Mobile multimedia to dethrone text
Multimedia services will surpass text messaging this year as the main source of mobile operators' non-voice revenues in the Asia-Pacific region, industry analyst IDC said on Monday.Driven by the...
- AAP Monday November 23, 08:25 PM -
Toll forms new divisions
Transport and logistics company Toll Holdings Ltd will make some organisational and personnel changes from January 1, 2010, to enhance its ability to expand into regional and global markets.Toll...
- AAP Monday November 23, 07:59 PM
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