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US unemployment falls for 5th month

Sat, 2012-02-04 08:46
Unemployment hits lowest point in nearly three years. 3 Feb 2012 4:46 PM

Germany can lead or stumble: Zoellick

Sat, 2012-02-04 08:43
World Bank head says German role crucial to Europe solution. 3 Feb 2012 4:43 PM

China could take shine off resources earnings

Sat, 2012-02-04 08:32
Miners tipped to be best performers of earnings season. 3 Feb 2012 4:32 PM

Retailers set for tough earnings period

Sat, 2012-02-04 08:29
Analysts tip ugly results from swathe of retailers in Feb. 3 Feb 2012 4:29 PM

Wall St jumps on US jobs data

Sat, 2012-02-04 08:21
Nasdaq hits 11-year high; Dow nears 4-year high. 3 Feb 2012 4:21 PM

European stocks rise after US jobs data

Sat, 2012-02-04 08:17
Positive job growth in January boosts markets. 3 Feb 2012 4:17 PM

Shorten moves to hose down Labor leadership speculation

Sat, 2012-02-04 08:00
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

Sat, 2012-02-04 07:59
Combined company could go on a buying spree: reports. 3 Feb 2012 3:59 PM

Greek unions, employers reject wage cuts

Sat, 2012-02-04 07:55
Wage costs remain key area of dispute in debt talks. 3 Feb 2012 3:55 PM

Big four continue mortgage dominance

Sat, 2012-02-04 07:37
Despite reforms, largest banks' market share grows. 3 Feb 2012 3:37 PM

RBA should avoid cutting rates: McKibbin

Sat, 2012-02-04 07:06
Former RBA board member says cuts should wait. 3 Feb 2012 3:06 PM

PM resists pressure to call leadership vote

Sat, 2012-02-04 06:21
Leadership challenge to dominate Labor caucus meeting. 3 Feb 2012 2:21 PM

EU prepares for potential gas crisis

Sat, 2012-02-04 06:00
Russian gas supplies fall sharply. 3 Feb 2012 2:00 PM

Shell confirms Woodside sale plans

Sat, 2012-02-04 04:58
Energy giant in no rush to sell; wants right price. 3 Feb 2012 12:58 PM

Westpac hints at further job cuts

Sat, 2012-02-04 03:52
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

Sat, 2012-02-04 01:09
Strong yen, Thai floods weigh heavily on revenues. 3 Feb 2012 9:09 AM

Bligh won't rule out postponing election

Sat, 2012-02-04 01:08
Any floods inquiry delay could affect Qld election timing. 3 Feb 2012 9:08 AM

Asian shares mixed, await US jobs data

Sat, 2012-02-04 00:52
Investors also eager for Greek debt progress. 3 Feb 2012 8:52 AM

TECHNOLOGY SPECTATOR: Why Facebook should ditch its IPO

Fri, 2012-02-03 18:09
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

Fri, 2012-02-03 18:08
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