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- + Analyst says CBA may raise rates—An analyst says the CBA may raise interest rates independent of any move by the central bank.
- + Sundance shares up on Chinese rail deal—Shares in Sundance Resources Ltd rose after it inked a deal with a Chinese firm regarding rail facilities.
- + ABARE records jump in export earnings—Australia's mineral export earnings increased by 41 per cent in the June quarter.
- + Housing data show sector still soft—Soft housing finance figures confirm the sector will give the RBA a reason to hold off raising rates.
- + Swan won't hold back timing of MRRT—Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan says he wants Labor's mining tax legislation drafted as quickly as possible.
- + Fosters rejects $2.7b wine offer—Fosters Group says it has received a non-binding proposal to buy its wine division for up to $2.7 billion.
- + Fosters rejects $2.7b wine offer—Fosters Group says it has received a non-binding proposal to buy its wine division for up to $2.7 billion.
- + US stocks slip on European concerns—US stocks slipped on Tuesday as fresh concerns over the health of the European economy weighed in.
- + US stocks slip on European concerns—US stocks slipped on Tuesday as fresh concerns over the health of the European economy weighed in.
- + US imposes new tax on travellers—Travellers from countries which do not require visas for the US must now pay $US14 ($A15) in tax.
- + US imposes new tax on travellers—Travellers from countries which do not require visas for the US must now pay $US14 ($A15) in tax.
- + HP sues ex-CEO Hurd over new job—Hewlett-Packard is suing its ousted CEO, Mark Hurd, to stop him from taking a top job at rival Oracle Corp.
- + HP sues ex-CEO Hurd over new job—Hewlett-Packard is suing its ousted CEO, Mark Hurd, to stop him from taking a top job at rival Oracle Corp.
- + Eldorado withdraws bid for Andean—Eldorado Gold Corporation has withdrawn its bid for Sydney-based gold explorer Andean Resources Ltd.
- + Eldorado withdraws bid for Andean—Eldorado Gold Corporation has withdrawn its bid for Sydney-based gold explorer Andean Resources Ltd.
- + Potash says BHP won't be only bidder—The CEO of Potash Corp says he believes BHP Billiton Ltd will not be the only bidder for the company.
- + Potash says BHP won't be only bidder—The CEO of Potash Corp says he believes BHP Billiton Ltd will not be the only bidder for the company.
- + Labor in talks with NBN Co - Conroy—Communications Minister Stephen Conroy said the govt would be talking to the team at NBN Co this week.
- + Labor in talks with NBN Co - Conroy—Communications Minister Stephen Conroy said the govt would be talking to the team at NBN Co this week.
- + Tensions mount amid workers' protests—Over one million people took to the streets of France in protest of Sarkozy's economics 'reform agenda'.
- + Tensions mount amid workers' protests—Over one million people took to the streets of France in protest of Sarkozy's economics 'reform agenda'.
- + Google narrows the gap in online TV race—Technology giant Google has announced it plans to roll out its TV service in the US this autumn.
- + Google narrows the gap in online TV race—Technology giant Google has announced it plans to roll out its TV service in the US this autumn.
- + Drillsearch, Innamincka agree to merger—Drillsearch Energy Ltd and Innamincka Petroleum Ltd have agreed to a 'friendly merger'.
- + Population 'a challenge for retailers'—Slower population growth will be a challenge for retailers over the next decade according to analysts.
- + Europe financial concerns hit NZ market—The NZ sharemarket ended its five-day stretch of gains, opening lower as concern over the European markets.
- + OceanaGold CEO resigns—OceanaGold Corporation chief executive Paul Bibby has announced his resignation over personal reasons.
- + Gold settles at record high—Gold prices settled at a record high Tuesday following renewed worries about the global economy.
- + BP to publish oil spill report—BP has announced it will publish an eagerly awaited report on the causes of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
- + HSBC chairman joins UK government—HSBC Holdings Chairman Stephen Green has announced will leave the bank to become a minister of state.
- + EU approves debt supervision deal—The EU has agreed to create new financial oversight institutions, in a bid to curb the global debt crisis.
- + Barclays picks big bonus banker—Barclays has chosen US national Bob Diamond as its next chief executive.
- + Economist backs asset sale—A leading economist is backing the Queensland Government's asset sell-off.
- + Reserve Bank leaves rates unchanged—The Reserve Bank of Australia has left the cash rate unchanged at 4.5 per cent on Tuesday
- + NSW businesses says govt faces tough job—The NSW Business Chamber has said the Labor govt faces a tough challenge ahead of them.
- + Japan keeps key interest rate steady—Japan's central bank has voted to keep interest rates near zero.
- + Shell dismisses Woodside takeover talk—Royal Dutch Shell says it's not preparing to take over Woodside Petroleum Ltd.
- + Funeral ads misleading - Invocare—Funeral operator Invocare Ltd says funeral insurance advertisements are not telling the full story.
- + No JORC estimate for MetroCoal's project—MetroCoal says it has not yet released a resource estimate for its Columboola project in Queensland.
- + Oracle names ex-HP boss as co-president—Oracle has hired ousted HP boss Mark Hurd as co-president as it tries to muscle in on HP's turf.
- + Leighton expected to name new King—There is speculation Leighton Holdings Ltd CEO Wal King's 23-reign will end within days.
- + Rates left on hold at 4.5%—The Reserve Bank has kept interest rates on hold at 4.5 per cent.
- + Drillsearch ups stake in SA gas finds—Oil and gas producer Drillsearch Ltd has increased its interest in four wet gas discoveries in SA.
- + Jobless rate expected to fall in August—Australia's unemployment rate is expected to have fallen in August as the economy continues to pick up.
- + Coalspur expands Canada landholdings—Coal explorer Coalspur Mines Ltd has expanded its landholdings in Alberta, Canada.
- + Dollar rises, falls as Katter backs Libs—The Aussie dollar has risen and fallen sharply after independent MP Bob Katter said he will back the Libs.
- + AWB lifts wheat pool forecast—AWB Ltd says drought and weather damage across Europe has helped lift interest for Australian wheat.
- + Domino's says no taste for Crust—Pizza franchise Domino's says speculation that Crust Pizza is on the menu is false.
- + St Barbara proposes share consolidation—Gold miner St Barbara Ltd may consolidate its share base, in a bid to attract more investors.
- + France's domestic economics backlash—Strikes have broken out in France amid President Sarkozy's plans to raise the minimum retirement age.
- + AWB lifts wheat pool forecast—AWB Ltd says drought and weather damage across Europe has helped lift interest for Australian wheat.
- + More strike action for British Airways—British Airways cabin crew have voted for a ballot on new strike action in the run-up to the holiday season.
- + More strike action for British Airways—British Airways cabin crew have voted for a ballot on new strike action in the run-up to the holiday season.
- + Fitch backs competitiveness of MySuper—Fitch Ratings has thrown its support behind MySuper, praising its competitiveness and profitability.
- + Aussies lead in virtualisation market—Leading experts claim Australia is ahead of the pack when it comes to business virtualisation.
- + NBN hangs in the balance amid election—Telstra have started to trial new wireless technology to allow ultra-fast broadband.
- + NBN hangs in the balance amid election—Telstra have started to trial new wireless technology to allow ultra-fast broadband.
- + Obama to unveil huge jobs plan—US President Barack Obama has unveiled a million dollar plan to revitalise US infrastructural projects.
- + Obama to unveil huge jobs plan—US President Barack Obama has unveiled a million dollar plan to revitalise US infrastructural projects.
- + Labor's $8b mining tax black hole—The fed govt's proposed mining tax faces an $8b shortfall in revenue, according to a confidential report.
- + Labor's $8b mining tax black hole—The fed govt's proposed mining tax faces an $8b shortfall in revenue, according to a confidential report.
- + Interest rates tipped to stay on hold—Economists expect the Reserve Bank Board to leave official interest rates on hold when it meets today.
- + Study says money can buy you happiness—Researchers in the US have concluded that happiness does increase along with an inflated income.
- + Italian shepherds protest in Rome—Italian shepherds have rallied with their flocks in Rome's CBD protesting against the dairy industry.
- + London Tube workers start 24-hour strike—Millions of commuters will be disrupted, amid 24-hour strike-action by London's underground rail network.
- + European markets show modest gains—European stock markets extended a rally on Monday, with the US dollar edging higher.
- + Bank levies for bank problems - EU—The EU says levies on banks across Europe should be designed to avoid costly bills for ordinary taxpayers.
- + SEC calls out Potash—Canada's Potash has been called out by the SEC over its defence against BHP Billiton's hostile takeover bid.
- + Macquarie flags 25 per cent drop—Macquarie Group shares drop after the investment bank says first half profit is likely fall by 25 per cent.
- + Rio poised for diamond expansion—Rio Tinto Ltd is poised to reactivate a A$1.65 billion expansion of its Argyle diamond mine in WA.
- + Expert says Stockland offer too low—Aevum Ltd says an expert report supports its view that Stockland's unsolicited takeover bid is too low.
- + Cougar to address govt's concerns—Cougar Energy must prove its gas project won't contaminate groundwater before a ban on activities is lifted.
- + Business SA calls for bold budget—SA's peak business group has urged the state govt to take bold action in the upcoming state budget.
- + Businesses confident, job ads up 2.6%—Businesses are confident about the economic outlook, with job advertisements rising 2.6 per cent in August.
- + Lynas ups rare earths resource estimate—Lynas Corporation Ltd has unveiled anl increase in the mineral resource estimate for its Mount Weld project.
- + Oilex shares up on reserve upgrade—Shares in Oilex Ltd have jumped by more than 32 per cent.
- + 'BA, Iberia target 12 other airlines—British Airways and Iberia have identified 12 airlines as potential takeover targets.
- + Woolworths to sell $900m of property—Woolworths Ltd plans to offload $900 million of its retail sites from the company's property portfolio.
- + Andean shares rise on Goldcorp deal—Shares in Andean Resources have jumped following a takeover bid from Goldcorp Inc.
- + Andean shares rise on Goldcorp deal—Shares in Andean Resources have jumped following a takeover bid from Goldcorp Inc.
- + Businesses confident, job ads up 2.6%—Businesses are confident about the economic outlook, with job advertisements rising 2.6 per cent in August.
- + Insurers rush staff to quake—The NZ Govt's earthquake relief bill could swell by millions of dollars if it opts to help out thousands.
- + Insurers rush staff to quake—The NZ Govt's earthquake relief bill could swell by millions of dollars if it opts to help out thousands.
- + China vows to increase foreign imports—China has vowed to make it easier to import goods into its huge market.
- + Gloucester raises $7m from retail offer—Gloucester Coal Ltd has raised $7 million from a retail entitlement offer
- + Norton completes Lehman hedge settlement—Shares in Norton Gold Fields Ltd have jumped after a litigation settlement with Lehman Brothers.
- + Zambian govt reinstates BHP licence—The Zambian government has reinstated BHP Billiton's prospecting licence.
- + Brambles wins GM Europe contract—Brambles Ltd has secured GM Europe contract through until 2016.
- + Woolworths to sell $900m of property—Woolworths Ltd plans to offload $900 million of its retail sites from the company's property portfolio.
- + Virgin Blue embarks on brand overhaul—Virgin Blue is about to embark on a complete brand overhaul, with the help of a former Qantas mastermind.
- + Survey shows inflation heads to 3%—A survey shows inflation is heading to the upper end of the RBA target band of 3.0 per cent.
- + Insurers rush staff to quake-hit NZ—The NZ govt's quake relief bill could swell by millions if it helps out people without private insurance.
- + Macquarie 1H profit to fall 25%—Macquarie Group Ltd has forecast that first half profit will fall 25%, attributed to weak market conditions.
- + Orange leads charge in HD mobiles—In the UK, technology has been released which is the equivalent of high definition for mobile phones.
- + Celebs cashing in on headphones sales—Legendary music producer Quincy Jones has developed his own line of signature headphones.
- + IAG reaffirms earnings guidance—IAG expects claims from the NZ earthquake to be 'entirely covered' by reinsurance arrangements.
- + Aevum repeats Stockland offer rejection—Aevum Ltd has firmly reiterated that shareholders should reject a takeover offer from Stockland.
- + NZ farmers face challenges amid quake—NZ Canterbury farmers have been severely affected by the 7.1 quake, which has devastated the region.
- + Obama backing research tax credits—President Obama is set to ask Congress to increase R&D support ahead of the November elections.
- + Defiant Hoges arrives back in LA—Paul Hogan has landed back in LA, vowing to continue his aggressive fight with Australian tax authorities.
- + Marketers say gizmos have staying power—Marketers of new gizmos tout how the money saved by reducing waste can add up and retailers are stocking up.
- + Taiwan's HTC iPhone's 'quiet' challenge—East Asia is the world's electronics factory, yet unless they are Japanese, producers are largely anonymous.
- + Bad credit for corporate borrowers okay—Despite fears of a prolonged recession, corporate bond markets have performed better than expected.
- + Future of investment looks bright—A new survey says investment chiefs are 'optimistic' about the economic outlook over the next 12 months.
- + Jobs on offer grows in August - report—Online job advertisements increased in August, as businesses develop confidence in the global economy.
- + India takes punt on legalised gambling—The Indian govt is reportedly looking at proposals to legalise the country's underground gambling market.
- + Saudi telco regulator shuts down sites—Saudi Arabia's telecom regulator has shut down three websites for allegedly violating a government decree.
- + BP increases asset sale target—Oil giant BP has increased to $A44 billion the amount it wants to raise from an asset sale program.
- + Central bank ups German growth forecast—The German central bank says the German economy should grow by 3% this year.
- + Central bank ups German growth forecast—The German central bank says the German economy should grow by 3% this year.
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