Business Spectator
- + China Mobile down after Vodafone sells—Telco disposes of stake in China's largest mobile carrier. 8 Sep 2010 5:13 PM
- + Obama, Cameron congratulate Gillard—World leaders welcome re-elected PM. 8 Sep 2010 5:11 PM
- + KfW adds $300m to 2017 Australian dollar bond—German state development bank adds to issue. 8 Sep 2010 5:09 PM
- + Rio in Russia to meet Uralkali: paper—Potash producer seen as potential target for miner. 8 Sep 2010 5:06 PM
- + Sinochem approaches Temasek on Potash bid—Sources say China seeking to block BHP bid. 8 Sep 2010 4:17 PM
- + Aust stocks close lower—Local sharemarket dragged by banks, miners following dull offshore leads. 8 Sep 2010 4:15 PM
- + ACCC launches court action against Optus—Competition regulator describes telco's ads as misleading. 8 Sep 2010 4:15 PM
- + Telstra to double Australian dollar funding ratio—Telco committed to A credit ratings despite negative outlook. 8 Sep 2010 4:14 PM
- + NBN's country curveball—The independents' demand that NBN Co prioritise regional Australia is good public policy, but it could have quite significant impacts on cash flow – a...
- + Now, let the wild rumpus start—Despite moments of frenzy and torture, listening to the independents explain their decisions suggested they had taken the responsibility thrown their ...
- + High frequency trouble—This year's 'flash crash' raised serious concerns about changes in market structure. It now appears that the US is about to get tough on high-speed tr...
- + China iron ore prices slip as mills cut output—Analysts doubtful curb will ease oversupply in domestic sector. 8 Sep 2010 3:05 PM
- + Gillard cabinet shake-up expected—Rudd tipped to become foreign minister; Smith likely to move to defence. 8 Sep 2010 3:02 PM
- + Gillard's chance for visionary leadership—She may have won power through a combination of doggedness, skill and good fortune, but Julia Gillard nonetheless has a historic opportunity to show w...
- + Germany should thank its EU stars—Germany, the biggest gainer from the European Union, has an enormous political and economic interest in making the eurozone work 8 Sep 2010 3:00 PM
- + Wattyl shareholders approve Valspar takeover—US company buys paint group ahead of Woolworths hardware push. 8 Sep 2010 2:47 PM
- + Banks to ride out new global rules—JPMorgan, Fujitsu say rules unlikely to result in new minimum capital requirements. 8 Sep 2010 2:44 PM
- + Greens to leave MRRT timetable to govt—Bob Brown welcomes idea of tax summit on Henry review. 8 Sep 2010 2:40 PM
- + Home loan commitments rise in July—Number of loans remain close to lowest point in a decade. 8 Sep 2010 2:35 PM
- + Swan let Rudd down on MRRT: WA premier—Colin Barnett says former PM believed miners had been consulted. 8 Sep 2010 2:24 PM
- + Cape Lambert sues MCC over mine payment—Says awaiting final payment for sale of flagship project. 8 Sep 2010 2:22 PM
- + QR National decision soon: Bligh—Premier says looking at both float and coal consortium's offer. 8 Sep 2010 1:56 PM
- + ABARE posts jump in export earnings—Energy, minerals exports in June qtr second highest on record. 8 Sep 2010 1:55 PM
- + MRRT bill to go ahead: Swan—Deputy PM says govt must move forward with legislation; won't include mining tax in summit. 8 Sep 2010 11:33 AM
- + Chinese lead spending surge in Victoria—Tourists numbers increase 7.5 per cent in year to June. 8 Sep 2010 11:05 AM
- + DEALS TV: Foster’s vintage play—Foster’s knocks back multi-billion dollar private equity bid for its Treasury wine assets. Elsewhere Cape Lambert takes China Metallurgical to court. ...
- + LNG output at record high: report—Production in fiscal 2010 boosted by demand in North Asia. 8 Sep 2010 10:59 AM
- + Foster's rejects private equity offer—Brewer says demerger still best option; shares jump. 8 Sep 2010 10:54 AM
- + Drillsearch, Innamincka agree to merge—Combined entity would have market capitalisation of over $150 million. 8 Sep 2010 10:47 AM
- + Aust stocks drop at open—Local sharemarket responds to dull offshore leads. 8 Sep 2010 10:15 AM
- + How broadband defeated Abbott—Things move quickly in federal politics, but the Coalition did not move quickly enough to adjust its broadband plan to take account of the 'Hayman sol...
- + Abbott ends the Oakeshott love-in—The inclusive, touchy-feely politics witnessed between the independents and the major parties is not quite what it seems. And Tony Abbott has wasted n...
- + For Gillard, the battle has only just begun—The Prime Minister's powers of negotiation and consensus building, which she demonstrated during in her post-election efforts, will now be truly teste...
- + In the midst of Europe's fall—Summer is over, and the brief respite from the European debt crisis appears to have ended with bond yields in weaker eurozone countries pushing record...
- + The NBN is saved, but it's flawed—Both Rob Oakeshott and Tony Windsor saw the important national economic benefits of Labor's NBN. But the debate witnessed during the election campaign...
- + Gillard's chance for visionary leadership—She may have won power through a combination of doggedness, skill and good fortune, but Julia Gillard nonetheless has a historic opportunity to show w...
- + Coles' high-steaks policy—Coles has once again put the screws on Australian farmers, this time beef producers, through the implementation of yet another unnecessary change to i...
- + BP probe to spread blame for spill: report—Internal investigation to include contractors in culpability. 8 Sep 2010 9:59 AM
- + HP sues former CEO Mark Hurd—Lawsuit says Oracle role imperils HP trade secrets. 8 Sep 2010 9:49 AM
- + Premiers divided on Gillard win—Keneally, Bligh back PM; Barrnet says Labor will damage WA. 7 Sep 2010 7:03 PM
- + Gillard pledges $10bn for regions—Prime Minister says regions to be prioritised for infrastructure, health, education funding. 7 Sep 2010 6:44 PM
- + Abbott hopes Labor can provide better govt—Oppn leader says coalition won more seats, more votes. 7 Sep 2010 6:36 PM
- + NBN a key factor in decision: independents—Telstra shares close slightly weaker after Labor victory. 7 Sep 2010 6:35 PM
- + Australian dollar closes lower—Local unit sinks after Labor reinstalled to govt. 7 Sep 2010 6:18 PM
- + Brown says independents made right choice—Greens leader says new govt will be more representative. 7 Sep 2010 4:57 PM
- + Gillard pledges $10bn in regional funding—Prime Minister says regions to get priority for infrastructure, health, education funding. 7 Sep 2010 4:49 PM
- + Labor will work against regions: Joyce—Nationals Senate leader says govt will be at odds with regional interests. 7 Sep 2010 4:37 PM
- + Mining stocks close slightly lower on Labor win—Oakeshott says govt should revisit MRRT. 7 Sep 2010 4:27 PM
- + Market closes flat on Labor win—Stocks recover losses after Windsor, Oakeshott support Gillard. 7 Sep 2010 4:27 PM
- + Aust stocks flat at close—Local sharemarket finishes little changed after Labor wins government. 7 Sep 2010 4:15 PM
- + An ugly way for Gillard to begin—The independents were right to spell out their extensive decision process, but watch for a vicious campaign against these two men for putting stabilit...
- + Katter backs coalition to form govt—Independent MP says Abbott responded better to his 20-point plan. 7 Sep 2010 4:10 PM
- + The price of happiness—A new study casts an interesting light on the question of whether more money is associated with greater happiness. It is – up to a point. 7 Sep 2010 3...
- + Local stocks drop on Gillard govt win—Australian dollar recovers from sharp fall. 7 Sep 2010 3:55 PM
- + Which bank will blink first?—The RBA has provided no hint of an imminent change to the cash rate, but with the election result resolved, there will be increased internal pressure ...
- + Gillard to form government—Windsor, Oakeshott back Labor to form minority government. 7 Sep 2010 3:31 PM
- + Rise of the bear hug buyout—BHP Billiton's hostile tilt at PotashCorp represents an increasingly unpopular approach in the new, friendlier world of mergers and acquisitions. 7 Se...
- + Australian dollar dips as RBA holds rates—Local currency edges back on news Windsor, Oakeshott might not follow suit. 7 Sep 2010 2:52 PM
- + Andean CEO says Goldcorp still top bid—Gold producer says $3.6 billion bid most competitive on table. 7 Sep 2010 2:39 PM
- + RBA leaves rates on hold again—Central bank says 4.5 per cent cash rate appropriate for 'time being'; tips global growth to slow over year. 7 Sep 2010 2:36 PM
- + Katter breaks ranks – sort of—Bob Katter may have declared support for the Coalition, but he has left the door open to rejoining the other independents if they side with Labor. 7 S...
- + Greens call for full-term govt—Greens concerned ahead of final independents' announcement. 7 Sep 2010 2:35 PM
- + Western Areas hits record nickel output—Miner confident of output forecast from two main mines. 7 Sep 2010 1:57 PM
- + Brokers cut price targets on Macquarie—Shares fall again following yesterday's downgrade. 7 Sep 2010 1:18 PM
- + Australian dollar lower at noon—Investors await guidance from independent MPs, RBA. 7 Sep 2010 1:14 PM
- + Interest rates set to rise, says BIS—Gelber says future growth in Australia means interest rates will increase. 7 Sep 2010 1:09 PM
- + LUNCHTIME SPECTATOR: Independents' sway—The independents prepare to announce their decision on which party to support to form government. 7 Sep 2010 1:08 PM
- + Domino's denies plans to buy Crust Pizza—Calls speculation 'unfounded and incorrect'. 7 Sep 2010 12:45 PM
- + BA keen on Qantas merger—Qantas downplays talk of tie-up: report. 7 Sep 2010 10:58 AM
- + Obama announces $US50bn jobs plan—US President outlines six-year infrastructure revamp plan. 7 Sep 2010 10:48 AM
- + Independents set to make decision—Major parties agree to parliamentary reform; Windsor expects announcement this afternoon. 7 Sep 2010 10:40 AM
- + Westpac appoints new BankSA managing director—Jane Kittel to replace Rob Chapman in role. 7 Sep 2010 10:39 AM
- + Adelaide to assist NZ after earthquake—Total of 21,801 claims made to date, mostly in Christchurch. 7 Sep 2010 10:35 AM
- + Aust stocks open flat—Investors stand back ahead of key announcements. 7 Sep 2010 10:15 AM
- + CLIMATE SPECTATOR: The decoupling myth—The thorny problem of trying to decouple environmental sustainability from economic growth is set to resurface and when it does, tackling climate chan...
- + Construction activity weak in August: survey—Home building offsets improving commercial sector. 7 Sep 2010 10:05 AM
- + Hidden perils for the RBA—Today's rates call by the Reserve Bank looks like an easy decision – leave them where they are. But global developments will mean that its growing urg...
- + Printing money for Ponzis—A second round of quantitative easing could work but if all that is effected is a monetary rescue, while the finance sector remains untouched, yet ano...
- + Living on a data prayer—Last week's improved US economic data left many doom-sayer economists red-faced, but we shouldn't take too much solace in these numbers. This wild rid...
- + On the neatness of tyranny—The reforms to Parliamentary process should be welcomed by the democratically inclined, and will be a bane to closet tyrants. 7 Sep 2010 9:56 AM
- + Both houses need renovation—By overlooking the Senate, the changes to parliamentary process brokered between the independents and the major party, while admirable, leave Parliame...
- + Don't ignore NBN 3.0—A new teleco lobby group says the government should be more ambitous about the NBN's speed and coverage. Their ideas are worth closer inspection. 7 Se...
- + Major parties agree to parliamentary reform—Reform to give more power to opposition, independent MPs. 7 Sep 2010 9:08 AM
- + Shell in exclusive talks to sell Swedish refinery—St1 negotiating to buy Gothenburg refinery. 7 Sep 2010 3:30 AM
- + Oil slips as US driving season ends—US Labor Day holiday limits volume. 7 Sep 2010 3:27 AM
- + Pearson urges Oakeshott to back Abbott—Aboriginal leader says coalition would lead the way on reconciliation. 7 Sep 2010 3:14 AM
- + Merkel confident on nuclear plan—Older plants to be extended by 8 years, newer by 14. 7 Sep 2010 3:10 AM
- + BoQ, Bendigo urged to discuss tie-up—Fund manager says merger 'logical': report. 7 Sep 2010 2:55 AM
- + EU seeks stronger budget sanctions—Talks on permanent mechanism for crisis resolution put off. 7 Sep 2010 2:32 AM
- + France faces serious strike disruption—Unions hope 2 million or more will protest pension reform. 7 Sep 2010 2:27 AM
- + China war workers to sue Mitsubishi Materials—Class action seeks compensation for forced labour. 7 Sep 2010 2:19 AM
- + Gold holds steady after US data—Demand for precious metal seen rising in Q4. 7 Sep 2010 2:14 AM
- + European shares at 4-wk closing high—Utilities push gains; Wall St closed for public holiday. 7 Sep 2010 2:05 AM
- + Leighton set to annouce new CEO: report—Wal King to leave company this year, sources say. 7 Sep 2010 1:55 AM
- + Euro hits 3-week high, pares gains—Risk currencies supported after US payrolls data. 7 Sep 2010 1:35 AM
- + BA-Iberia eye takeover targets—Companies plan to seek acquisitions once merger complete. 7 Sep 2010 1:29 AM
- + Obama to announce $US50bn jobs plan—US President to announce a six-year infrastructure revamp plan. 7 Sep 2010 1:24 AM
- + MRRT faces $8bn shortfall: report—Intierra report raises fears of tax expansion beyond iron, coal. 7 Sep 2010 1:17 AM
- + Confidence rising among executives: survey—D&B survey shows lift in business expectations for qtr. 7 Sep 2010 1:02 AM
- + Crook clears way for govt decision—Major parties agree to parliamentary reform; independents set to make announcement. 7 Sep 2010 12:57 AM
- + Katter won't reveal sweetners—Qld independent unapologetic on decision making process. 7 Sep 2010 12:50 AM
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