Mystery DJs bidder
ELI GREENBLAT 2:21pm |
David Jones has been approached by a UK-based entity interested in taking over Australia's No.2 department store chain.
Local stocks leap on EU deal
1:31pm |
Australian shares leap higher after EU authorities strike a deal on allowing its rescue funds to help bring down borrowing costs.
Markets cheer EU relief for Spanish banks
1:22pm |
The EU crisis summit has made some advance towards bank bailouts without the need for harsh penalties, sparking a rally on global markets.
Telcos mark gains amid material losses
CHRIS ZAPPONE 12:12pm |
Resource stocks have been the biggest drag on the ASX 200 in the fiscal year ending today, raising doubts about the commodity boom's longevity.
Levelling the playing field
MALCOLM MAIDEN 12:24pm |
The break-up of News brings its print media assets back onto a more level playing field with competitors, including Fairfax in Australia.
Rupert's crocodile tears for Fairfax
CHRIS ZAPPONE 9:35am |
US-based billionaire Rupert Murdoch has offered words of support for his company's local rival Fairfax Media.
Italy, Spain hold up growth pact: sources
9:03am |
Italy and Spain withhold support from a proposed EU growth pact pending short-term emergency measures to drive down their borrowing costs, officials said.
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| Dow Jones | 12602.3 | -24.8 | -0.2% |
| Nasdaq | 2849.5 | -25.8 | -0.9% |
| Hang Seng | 19387.1 | 361.9 | 1.9% |
| NZ 50 | 3402.4 | 1.1 | 0.0% |
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Local stocks leap on EU deal
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Australian shares leap higher after EU authorities strike a deal on allowing its rescue funds to help bring down borrowing costs.
As one back door closes...
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EU debates 'growth compact' in debt fight
6:19am |
EU leaders battled to restore faith in the future of the euro while debating how to bring battered economies such as Italy and Spain back from the brink.
Thailand's crisis tests patience
Red warning signs are flashing again in Bangkok, writes William Pesek.
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Odds are pension criteria only going to harden
MAX NEWNHAM |
Australia's ageing population remains a concern for the federal government.
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Thrifty moves for plastic users
The growth in credit card spending has slowed as people switch to scheme debit cards which offer the same convenience but allow them to use their own funds and stay out of trouble, reports Clancy Yeates.