Business Spectator
US unemployment falls for 5th month
Unemployment hits lowest point in nearly three years. 3 Feb 2012 4:46 PM
Germany can lead or stumble: Zoellick
World Bank head says German role crucial to Europe solution. 3 Feb 2012 4:43 PM
China could take shine off resources earnings
Miners tipped to be best performers of earnings season. 3 Feb 2012 4:32 PM
Retailers set for tough earnings period
Analysts tip ugly results from swathe of retailers in Feb. 3 Feb 2012 4:29 PM
Wall St jumps on US jobs data
Nasdaq hits 11-year high; Dow nears 4-year high. 3 Feb 2012 4:21 PM
European stocks rise after US jobs data
Positive job growth in January boosts markets. 3 Feb 2012 4:17 PM
Shorten moves to hose down Labor leadership speculation
Questions build around Gillard's hold on top job; Oakshott says change could end govt. 3 Feb 2012 4:00 PM
Xstrata-Glencore could challenge BHP, Rio
Combined company could go on a buying spree: reports. 3 Feb 2012 3:59 PM
Greek unions, employers reject wage cuts
Wage costs remain key area of dispute in debt talks. 3 Feb 2012 3:55 PM
Big four continue mortgage dominance
Despite reforms, largest banks' market share grows. 3 Feb 2012 3:37 PM
RBA should avoid cutting rates: McKibbin
Former RBA board member says cuts should wait. 3 Feb 2012 3:06 PM
PM resists pressure to call leadership vote
Leadership challenge to dominate Labor caucus meeting. 3 Feb 2012 2:21 PM
EU prepares for potential gas crisis
Russian gas supplies fall sharply. 3 Feb 2012 2:00 PM
Shell confirms Woodside sale plans
Energy giant in no rush to sell; wants right price. 3 Feb 2012 12:58 PM
Westpac hints at further job cuts
Chief executive Gail Kelly says bank has to adapt to new world; suggests more layoffs possible. 3 Feb 2012 11:52 AM
Panasonic set for record loss
Strong yen, Thai floods weigh heavily on revenues. 3 Feb 2012 9:09 AM
Bligh won't rule out postponing election
Any floods inquiry delay could affect Qld election timing. 3 Feb 2012 9:08 AM
Asian shares mixed, await US jobs data
Investors also eager for Greek debt progress. 3 Feb 2012 8:52 AM
TECHNOLOGY SPECTATOR: Why Facebook should ditch its IPO
Facebook doesn't need the money from its IPO and Zuckerberg seems to view shareholders as a necessary inconvenience. So why bother with a float? 3 Feb 2012 6:09 PM
RICH PICKINGS: Gina's prospects for influence
When it comes to buying influence, there's more than one way to skin a cat if you're a rich list member, as Gina Rinehart and Graeme Wood have shown. 3 Feb 2012 6:08 PM

