http://bigpondnews.com/rssfeed/Finance/ Latest Finance articles. en Thu, 23 May 2013 22:01:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/24/Euro_stocks_slump_after_Tokyo_plunge_874628.html European stock markets have slumped, with most indices dropping more than 2.0% with Tokyo shares plunging. Thu, 23 May 2013 19:56:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/24/Euro_stocks_slump_after_Tokyo_plunge_874628.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/23/Nissan_to_recall_841000_cars_874587.html Japan's No. 2 carmaker Nissan says it will recall about 841,000 compact cars worldwide. Thu, 23 May 2013 13:14:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/23/Nissan_to_recall_841000_cars_874587.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/23/Gale_kicks_off_David_Jones_birthday_bash_874565.html Megan Gale has kicked off the 175th birthday celebrations for retailer David Jones. Thu, 23 May 2013 11:59:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/23/Gale_kicks_off_David_Jones_birthday_bash_874565.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/23/Tokyo_plunges_73_as_Asian_markets_fall_874542.html Asian markets have fallen with Tokyo plunging more than seven per cent. Thu, 23 May 2013 09:55:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/23/Tokyo_plunges_73_as_Asian_markets_fall_874542.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/23/Cleaner_in_voluntary_administration_874521.html Some 2,500 cleaners have lost their jobs after their employer didn't have enough money to pay them. Thu, 23 May 2013 09:16:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/23/Cleaner_in_voluntary_administration_874521.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/23/Perth_could_be_Asias_oil_and_gas_tech_hub_874504.html Perth has an opportunity to become the best oil and gas technology centre in Asia. Thu, 23 May 2013 08:24:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/23/Perth_could_be_Asias_oil_and_gas_tech_hub_874504.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/23/NZ_dollar_falls_to_eight-month_low_874503.html The NZ dollar fell to an eight-month low after figures indicated Chinese manufacturing shrank this month. Thu, 23 May 2013 08:22:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/23/NZ_dollar_falls_to_eight-month_low_874503.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/23/Aust_bonds_weaker_on_Bernanke_comments_874502.html Australian bond futures prices have spent the local session trading lower. Thu, 23 May 2013 08:19:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/23/Aust_bonds_weaker_on_Bernanke_comments_874502.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/23/A_falls_as_US_soars_874499.html The Australian dollar has fallen to its lowest level in almost a year. Thu, 23 May 2013 08:07:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/23/A_falls_as_US_soars_874499.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/23/Aust_stocks_lower_32b_wiped_off_market_874498.html Australian stocks have suffered their biggest one-day fall in two months. Thu, 23 May 2013 08:05:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/23/Aust_stocks_lower_32b_wiped_off_market_874498.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/23/Ford_to_cease_manufacturing_in_Australia_874496.html Ford's manufacturing operations in Australia will end in three years, the company has confirmed. Thu, 23 May 2013 08:01:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/23/Ford_to_cease_manufacturing_in_Australia_874496.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/23/Australian_shares_close_weaker_874488.html The Australian share market has closed sharply lower amid concerns about the outlook for Chinese growth. Thu, 23 May 2013 06:47:24 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/23/Australian_shares_close_weaker_874488.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/23/Tokyo_stocks_plunge_in_afternoon_trade_874461.html Tokyo shares have plunged more than three per cent in early afternoon trade. Thu, 23 May 2013 05:01:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/23/Tokyo_stocks_plunge_in_afternoon_trade_874461.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/23/Oil_falls_on_inventory_report_874460.html Oil prices are down after a bearish US oil inventory report. Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00:17 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/23/Oil_falls_on_inventory_report_874460.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/23/Veolia_Transport_almost_doubles_profit_874458.html Veolia Transport Auckland, which runs the city's urban passenger trains, almost doubled its profit last year Thu, 23 May 2013 04:58:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/23/Veolia_Transport_almost_doubles_profit_874458.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/23/AACo_property_fails_to_sell_at_auction_874457.html Australian Agricultural Company is continuing to negotiate the sale of a major piece of land in Queensland. Thu, 23 May 2013 04:56:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/23/AACo_property_fails_to_sell_at_auction_874457.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/23/China_manufacturing_shrinks_in_May_874456.html Manufacturing activity in China contracted in May for the first time in seven months, HSBC says. Thu, 23 May 2013 04:54:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/23/China_manufacturing_shrinks_in_May_874456.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/23/A_lower_after_China_data_Fed_comments_874426.html Disappointing Chinese manufacturing figures have sent the Australian dollar to a fresh one-year low. Thu, 23 May 2013 03:12:24 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/23/A_lower_after_China_data_Fed_comments_874426.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/23/Ford_signs_death_notice_for_Falcon_874420.html The iconic Ford Falcon will soon be extinct, after more than 50 years in Australia. Thu, 23 May 2013 02:46:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/23/Ford_signs_death_notice_for_Falcon_874420.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/23/Australian_stocks_lower_at_noon_874412.html Australian stocks are lower at noon, with all the major sectors falling amid broad-based selling. Thu, 23 May 2013 02:30:40 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/23/Australian_stocks_lower_at_noon_874412.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/23/Aust_shares_open_Thursday_874398.html The Australian share market has opened more than a third of a per cent lower. Thu, 23 May 2013 01:04:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/23/Aust_shares_open_Thursday_874398.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/23/Tokyo_stocks_open_up_072_874387.html Tokyo stocks have opened 0.72 per cent higher after the yen fell against the US dollar. Thu, 23 May 2013 00:40:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/23/Tokyo_stocks_open_up_072_874387.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/23/Kiwi_slips_as_US_mulls_tapering_QE_874384.html $NZ fell after the US Federal Reserve chairman said the central bank may taper monthly bond purchases. Thu, 23 May 2013 00:36:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/23/Kiwi_slips_as_US_mulls_tapering_QE_874384.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/23/EU_sets_deadline_for_bank_data_sharing_874382.html EU leaders have agreed that the automatic sharing of individuals' bank account data should become law. Thu, 23 May 2013 00:31:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/23/EU_sets_deadline_for_bank_data_sharing_874382.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/23/Swan_promises_help_for_Ford_workers_874378.html Wayne Swan has promised to give relief to Australian workers who may be impacted by Ford's announcement. Thu, 23 May 2013 00:07:34 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/23/Swan_promises_help_for_Ford_workers_874378.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/23/Profit_falls_at_James_Hardie_874356.html James Hardie's full year net profit has fallen significantly because of changes to its asbestos liabilities. Wed, 22 May 2013 23:21:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/23/Profit_falls_at_James_Hardie_874356.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/23/Hockey_hiding_spending_cut_plans_874345.html Penny Wong has accused the opposition of hiding its plans to cut public spending should it win government. Wed, 22 May 2013 22:45:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/23/Hockey_hiding_spending_cut_plans_874345.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/23/Merkel_tops_Forbes_powerful_women_list_874343.html Three Australian women have made it into Forbes magazine's list of the world's 100 most powerful women. Wed, 22 May 2013 22:36:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/23/Merkel_tops_Forbes_powerful_women_list_874343.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/23/IMF_says_UK_long_way_from_recovery_874342.html The IMF warns Britain is a long way from a 'sustainable recovery' and calls for the govt to boost spending. Wed, 22 May 2013 22:32:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/23/IMF_says_UK_long_way_from_recovery_874342.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/23/New_Commodore_important_for_Holden_874341.html Holden says its soon-to-be-released Commodore is a key product for the company in Australia. Wed, 22 May 2013 22:29:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/23/New_Commodore_important_for_Holden_874341.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/23/A_falls_to_one_year_low_on_Fed_minutes_874334.html The Australian dollar dropped to a one-year low after positive comments on the US economy from Ben Bernanke. Wed, 22 May 2013 22:23:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/23/A_falls_to_one_year_low_on_Fed_minutes_874334.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/23/Australian_market_set_to_open_lower_874333.html The Australian market looks set to open lower after Wall Street finished down despite a morning rally. Wed, 22 May 2013 22:23:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/23/Australian_market_set_to_open_lower_874333.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/23/EU_summit_calls_time_on_banking_secrecy_874300.html European leaders have targeted a year-end deadline to do away with banking secrecy and recoup funds. Wed, 22 May 2013 20:17:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/23/EU_summit_calls_time_on_banking_secrecy_874300.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/23/Bernanke_testimony_boosts_Euro_stocks_874290.html Europe's main stocks have shot higher after US Federal Reserve chief indicated that the end was not near. Wed, 22 May 2013 19:09:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/23/Bernanke_testimony_boosts_Euro_stocks_874290.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/22/Asian_shares_mixed_Tokyo_ends_at_high_874254.html Asian shares have closed mixed despite a strong lead from Wall Street. Wed, 22 May 2013 12:30:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/22/Asian_shares_mixed_Tokyo_ends_at_high_874254.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/22/NBN_Co_buys_fibre_network_in_ACT_for_9m_874253.html The rollout of the national broadband network in the ACT is set to become quicker. Wed, 22 May 2013 12:27:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/22/NBN_Co_buys_fibre_network_in_ACT_for_9m_874253.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/22/Govt_wants_equal_pay_for_retail_workers_874211.html The federal government has given its backing to a union campaign for equal pay for young retail workers. Wed, 22 May 2013 09:03:17 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/22/Govt_wants_equal_pay_for_retail_workers_874211.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/22/Broker_convicted_of_insider_trading_874210.html The former head of stockbroking firm Lonsec has been fined $30,000 for insider trading. Wed, 22 May 2013 08:59:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/22/Broker_convicted_of_insider_trading_874210.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/22/Internet_job_ads_fall_36pc_in_April_874209.html Job advertisements on the internet fell by 3.6 per cent in April, federal government figures show. Wed, 22 May 2013 08:57:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/22/Internet_job_ads_fall_36pc_in_April_874209.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/22/A_lower_on_consumer_sentiment_figures_874204.html The Australian dollar has dropped back below 98 US cents following disappointing consumer sentiment figures. Wed, 22 May 2013 08:24:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/22/A_lower_on_consumer_sentiment_figures_874204.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/22/Aust_shares_close_lower_874173.html The Australian share market has closed weaker following a poor consumer sentiment report. Wed, 22 May 2013 06:43:49 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/22/Aust_shares_close_lower_874173.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/22/Myer_boss_fan_of_falling_Aust_dollar_874161.html Myer boss Bernie Brookes says he's a fan of the falling Australian dollar. Wed, 22 May 2013 05:54:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/22/Myer_boss_fan_of_falling_Aust_dollar_874161.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/22/Iluka_earnings_to_fall_in_2013_874160.html Iluka Resources says lower prices for its mineral sands will cause a fall in earnings in 2013. Wed, 22 May 2013 05:52:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/22/Iluka_earnings_to_fall_in_2013_874160.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/22/Adelaide_Brighton_tips_profit_dip_874157.html Cement and lime manufacturer Adelaide Brighton expects net profit in 2013 to be flat or less than 2012. Wed, 22 May 2013 05:49:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/22/Adelaide_Brighton_tips_profit_dip_874157.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/22/Union_takes_Qantas_concerns_to_airport_874155.html Qantas has been accused of underpaying flight staff and importing human rights violations. Wed, 22 May 2013 05:45:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/22/Union_takes_Qantas_concerns_to_airport_874155.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/22/Tax_office_needs_reform_says_Hockey_874120.html A coalition government will consider breaking up the tax office to separate its functions, Joe Hockey says. Wed, 22 May 2013 05:08:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/22/Tax_office_needs_reform_says_Hockey_874120.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/22/A_falls_after_weak_sentiment_data_874089.html The Australian dollar is lower after the release of weak consumer sentiment figures. Wed, 22 May 2013 03:14:07 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/22/A_falls_after_weak_sentiment_data_874089.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/22/Aust_stocks_fall_after_consumer_reading_874085.html Australian stocks are weaker after a gloomy consumer sentiment reading knocked the major banks. Wed, 22 May 2013 02:41:49 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/22/Aust_stocks_fall_after_consumer_reading_874085.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/22/DNZ_raises_cash_reports_lower_earnings_874076.html DNZ Property Fund reported a 14% fall in annual earnings and plans to raise $NZ80m in a placement. Wed, 22 May 2013 02:07:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/22/DNZ_raises_cash_reports_lower_earnings_874076.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/22/Japans_trade_deficit_expands_874074.html Japan's trade deficit expanded a worse-than-expected 70 per cent on year to $8.81 billion in April. Wed, 22 May 2013 02:03:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/22/Japans_trade_deficit_expands_874074.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/22/Freeze_applied_to_Tinklers_assets_874073.html Nathan Tinkler and his family's assets could be frozen after liquidators applied for a court injunction. Wed, 22 May 2013 02:02:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/22/Freeze_applied_to_Tinklers_assets_874073.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/22/Consumers_get_gloomy_about_the_budget_874069.html More Australians were feeling bad about the economy in the week the federal budget was released. Wed, 22 May 2013 01:24:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/22/Consumers_get_gloomy_about_the_budget_874069.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/22/Aust_shares_open_higher_874062.html The Australian share market has opened a third of a per cent higher. Wed, 22 May 2013 00:45:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/22/Aust_shares_open_higher_874062.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/22/GlaxoSmithKline_to_axe_120_jobs_874030.html Pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline will axe 120 Vic jobs as it closes its tablet packaging business. Tue, 21 May 2013 23:18:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/22/GlaxoSmithKline_to_axe_120_jobs_874030.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/22/Myer_posts_another_small_rise_in_sales_874026.html Myer's sales have grown slightly, but the store remains cautious about the future for the retail industry. Tue, 21 May 2013 23:02:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/22/Myer_posts_another_small_rise_in_sales_874026.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/22/US_stocks_up_ahead_of_Bernanke_testimony_874021.html US stocks have closed higher as the market anticipates Chairman Ben Bernanke's testimony in Congress. Tue, 21 May 2013 22:51:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/22/US_stocks_up_ahead_of_Bernanke_testimony_874021.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/22/NZ_weakens_on_US_stimulus_expectations_874020.html The $NZ weakened against its US counterpart amid speculation growth in the world's largest economy. Tue, 21 May 2013 22:48:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/22/NZ_weakens_on_US_stimulus_expectations_874020.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/22/Drop_in_new_apprentices_worries_business_874019.html Business is concerned about a significant drop in the number of people starting apprenticeships. Tue, 21 May 2013 22:45:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/22/Drop_in_new_apprentices_worries_business_874019.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/22/European_stocks_close_higher_874017.html Europe's main stock markets have closed on an upbeat note as London recorded a new 13-year high. Tue, 21 May 2013 22:43:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/22/European_stocks_close_higher_874017.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/22/US_dollar_gains_on_yen_874015.html $US has firmed against most other major currencies except the euro on the eve of the testimony to Congress. Tue, 21 May 2013 22:40:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/22/US_dollar_gains_on_yen_874015.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/22/IMF_tells_UK_to_dump_RBS_Lloyds_shares_874013.html The IMF is set to tell the British govt to dump its stakes in RBS and Lloyds following their bail-out. Tue, 21 May 2013 22:32:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/22/IMF_tells_UK_to_dump_RBS_Lloyds_shares_874013.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/22/Australian_market_set_to_open_lower_874012.html The Australian market looks set to open lower despite gains on Wall Street. Tue, 21 May 2013 22:30:20 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/22/Australian_market_set_to_open_lower_874012.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/22/A_lower_awaiting_Bernanke_testimony_874011.html The Australian dollar is lower, as the market waits to see if the US central bank winds down stimulus. Tue, 21 May 2013 22:30:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/22/A_lower_awaiting_Bernanke_testimony_874011.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/22/Sprint_lifts_bid_for_Clearwire_874010.html Sprint says it's hiking its offer for the remaining shares of firm Clearwire after a rival bid from Dish. Tue, 21 May 2013 22:28:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/22/Sprint_lifts_bid_for_Clearwire_874010.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/22/JPMorgan_shareholders_keep_chairman_873968.html JP Morgan Chase shareholders have rejected a proposal to split the chairman and chief executive roles. Tue, 21 May 2013 19:20:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/22/JPMorgan_shareholders_keep_chairman_873968.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/21/British_inflation_slows_to_24_per_cent_873947.html Official data shows British 12-month inflation slowed to 2.4 per cent in April, hitting a seven-month low. Tue, 21 May 2013 13:11:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/21/British_inflation_slows_to_24_per_cent_873947.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/21/Eurozone_crisis_hits_Vodafone_profits_873946.html Vodafone says annual net profits tumbled 90 per cent after it took a vast $11.97 billion impairment charge. Tue, 21 May 2013 13:05:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/21/Eurozone_crisis_hits_Vodafone_profits_873946.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/21/KKR_to_sell_Seven_West_stake_873945.html US private equity firm KKR has decided to sell its entire 12 per cent stake in Seven West Media. Tue, 21 May 2013 13:05:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/21/KKR_to_sell_Seven_West_stake_873945.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/21/Basis_for_PEFO_same_as_budget_-_Treasury_873938.html The head of Treasury has denied claims made by the Coalition that the numbers in the budget are unreliable. Tue, 21 May 2013 10:41:07 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/21/Basis_for_PEFO_same_as_budget_-_Treasury_873938.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/21/Libs_dismiss_negative_gearing_reports_873897.html Liberal MP Alex Hawke has refuted claims that the coalition plans to alter negative gearing arrangements. Tue, 21 May 2013 06:42:07 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/21/Libs_dismiss_negative_gearing_reports_873897.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/21/Low_inflation_high_A_prompted_rate_cut_873896.html Minutes from the RBA board meeting have revealed low inflation and a high Aussie dollar prompted a rate cut. Tue, 21 May 2013 06:41:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/21/Low_inflation_high_A_prompted_rate_cut_873896.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/21/Transfield_shares_tumble_to_record_low_873895.html Cost cutting in the mining sector has sent Transfield Services shares tumbling to a record low. Tue, 21 May 2013 06:41:49 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/21/Transfield_shares_tumble_to_record_low_873895.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/21/Seven_West_appoints_new_CEO_873894.html Seven's head of TV Tim Worner has been named the new chief executive of Seven West Media. Tue, 21 May 2013 06:39:40 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/21/Seven_West_appoints_new_CEO_873894.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/21/Unions_want_wage_hike_business_cautious_873893.html Unions have called for a $30-a-week rise in the minimum wage to stop a decline in workers' living standards. Tue, 21 May 2013 06:39:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/21/Unions_want_wage_hike_business_cautious_873893.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/21/Australian_shares_close_lower_873890.html The Aust share market has closed weaker after the RBA forecast below-average economic growth for the year. Tue, 21 May 2013 06:26:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/21/Australian_shares_close_lower_873890.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/21/AGL_fined_155m_for_dodgy_sales_people_873864.html AGL subsidiaries have been hit with penalties of $1.55 million for dodgy door-to-door sales practices. Tue, 21 May 2013 03:50:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/21/AGL_fined_155m_for_dodgy_sales_people_873864.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/21/Aust_stocks_weaker_on_growth_forecast_873840.html Australian stocks are weaker at noon as the RBA forecasts below-average economic growth in 2013. Tue, 21 May 2013 02:33:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/21/Aust_stocks_weaker_on_growth_forecast_873840.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/21/Head_of_TV_is_new_Seven_West_CEO_873837.html Seven's head of TV Tim Worner has been named the new chief executive of Seven West Media. Tue, 21 May 2013 01:54:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/21/Head_of_TV_is_new_Seven_West_CEO_873837.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/21/Low_inflation_prompted_rate_cut_873834.html The RBA says a softer-than-expected inflation outlook allowed it to cut the cash rate to a record low. Tue, 21 May 2013 01:44:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/21/Low_inflation_prompted_rate_cut_873834.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/21/Wage_rise_call_ahead_of_Vic_hearing_873833.html The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry chief Peter Andersen says wage rises could jeopardise jobs. Tue, 21 May 2013 01:31:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/21/Wage_rise_call_ahead_of_Vic_hearing_873833.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/21/Transfield_Services_shares_fall_by_20pc_873820.html Shares in engineering firm Transfield Services have plummeted by more than 20 per cent to a record low. Tue, 21 May 2013 00:55:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/21/Transfield_Services_shares_fall_by_20pc_873820.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/21/Rio_coal_workers_to_strike_in_Newcastle_873800.html Workers at a Newcastle coal terminal will stop work for eight hours on Friday Tue, 21 May 2013 00:40:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/21/Rio_coal_workers_to_strike_in_Newcastle_873800.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/21/Tokyo_stocks_open_down_063_873815.html Tokyo stocks opened 0.63 per cent lower after the dollar fell against the yen. Tue, 21 May 2013 00:39:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/21/Tokyo_stocks_open_down_063_873815.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/21/Australian_shares_open_lower_873808.html The Australian share market has opened lower. Tue, 21 May 2013 00:14:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/21/Australian_shares_open_lower_873808.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/21/US_stocks_dip_despite_M_and_A_activity_873797.html US stocks have slipped despite a flurry of merger and acquisition news this week. Mon, 20 May 2013 23:32:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/21/US_stocks_dip_despite_M_and_A_activity_873797.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/21/Oil_prices_gain_for_4th_straight_session_873796.html World oil prices have pushed higher for the fourth straight session. Mon, 20 May 2013 23:30:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/21/Oil_prices_gain_for_4th_straight_session_873796.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/21/Govt_backs_appropriate_minimum_wage_rise_873765.html The federal government has reiterated its support for an appropriate increase in the minimum wage. Mon, 20 May 2013 21:29:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/21/Govt_backs_appropriate_minimum_wage_rise_873765.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/21/European_stocks_rise_in_muted_trading_873763.html European stock markets rose in muted holiday trading amid weak Italian economic data. Mon, 20 May 2013 21:26:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/21/European_stocks_rise_in_muted_trading_873763.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/20/Fuel_tipped_to_rise_by_up_to_5_cents_873706.html Motorists have been warned to expect the price of petrol to rise by up to five cents over the coming weeks. Mon, 20 May 2013 13:19:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/20/Fuel_tipped_to_rise_by_up_to_5_cents_873706.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/20/Santos_Fletcher_Finucane_producing_oil_873705.html Santos says oil production has started ahead of schedule at its $490 million Fletcher Finucane project. Mon, 20 May 2013 13:19:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/20/Santos_Fletcher_Finucane_producing_oil_873705.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/20/New_road_runway_in_Melb_Airport_plan_873666.html Melbourne Airport has released plans for expansion to help cope with a doubling in passenger numbers. Mon, 20 May 2013 07:59:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/20/New_road_runway_in_Melb_Airport_plan_873666.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/20/Decision_looms_over_Qld_reef_dredging_873665.html A decision on whether to build a 'mega port' for the Great Barrier Reef is set to be made within 40 days. Mon, 20 May 2013 07:59:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/20/Decision_looms_over_Qld_reef_dredging_873665.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/20/WA_EPA_backs_Pilbara_port_algae_farm_873664.html A planned iron ore port in WA's Pilbara region has been approved by the Environmental Protection Authority. Mon, 20 May 2013 07:59:25 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/20/WA_EPA_backs_Pilbara_port_algae_farm_873664.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/20/Leighton_not_worried_by_mining_downturn_873663.html Construction giant Leighton says it's not concerned about the recent woes of mining services companies. Mon, 20 May 2013 07:59:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/20/Leighton_not_worried_by_mining_downturn_873663.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/20/Australian_stocks_close_higher_873660.html Australian stocks closed stronger, pushing above one per cent during the day. Mon, 20 May 2013 07:54:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/20/Australian_stocks_close_higher_873660.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/20/A_higher_but_trading_in_narrow_range_873659.html The Australian dollar is slightly firmer, after spending most of the past week in a downward spiral. Mon, 20 May 2013 07:52:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/20/A_higher_but_trading_in_narrow_range_873659.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/20/Small_business_in_a_fragile_state_-_ACCI_873625.html A new survey by the ACCI has revealed the small business sector remains in a fragile state. Mon, 20 May 2013 07:06:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/20/Small_business_in_a_fragile_state_-_ACCI_873625.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/20/Australian_shares_close_firmer_873623.html The Australian share market has closed firmer with the big banks and BHP Billiton helping to lead the way. Mon, 20 May 2013 06:35:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/20/Australian_shares_close_firmer_873623.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/20/China_shares_up_slightly_in_early_trade_873596.html Chinese shares are up slightly in early trading due to buying of property stocks. Mon, 20 May 2013 05:39:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/20/China_shares_up_slightly_in_early_trade_873596.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/20/GPT_sells_Erina_Fair_stake_873602.html Property owner GPT Group has sold its 50% stake in the Erina Fair shopping centre on the NSW central coast. Mon, 20 May 2013 04:28:34 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/20/GPT_sells_Erina_Fair_stake_873602.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/20/Leighton_to_renew_its_board_873601.html Construction giant Leighton plans to name new board members within weeks after an upheaval earlier this year Mon, 20 May 2013 04:28:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/20/Leighton_to_renew_its_board_873601.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/20/Dollars_fall_a_welcome_relief_873598.html The ACCI has welcomed the Australian dollar's fall below parity against the US currency. Mon, 20 May 2013 03:38:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/20/Dollars_fall_a_welcome_relief_873598.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/20/Small_business_conditions_remain_fragile_873597.html The ACCI says small businesses are still doing it tough, with the budget doing little to lift confidence. Mon, 20 May 2013 03:38:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/20/Small_business_conditions_remain_fragile_873597.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/20/Australian_stocks_higher_at_noon_873590.html Australian stocks are firmer at noon, with the banks and miners leading the broader market higher. Mon, 20 May 2013 02:46:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/20/Australian_stocks_higher_at_noon_873590.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/20/Australian_dollar_taking_a_breather_873589.html The Australian dollar has paused for a breather after spending more than a week in freefall. Mon, 20 May 2013 02:44:40 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/20/Australian_dollar_taking_a_breather_873589.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/20/Tokyo_stocks_open_up_081_873580.html Tokyo stocks have opened higher, buoyed by a weaker yen and gains in US and overseas stock markets. Mon, 20 May 2013 01:59:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/20/Tokyo_stocks_open_up_081_873580.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/20/Aust_stocks_higher_after_Wall_St_record_873570.html The Australian share market is higher as another Wall Street record buoys mining and banking stocks. Mon, 20 May 2013 01:23:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/20/Aust_stocks_higher_after_Wall_St_record_873570.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/20/NZ_falls_further_against_Greenback_873542.html The NZ dollar dropped to an eight-and-a-half-month low on optimism and improving economic outlook in the US. Mon, 20 May 2013 00:29:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/20/NZ_falls_further_against_Greenback_873542.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/20/A_higher_after_Wall_St_rallies_873550.html The Australian dollar is slightly higher, but has failed to make any significant gains. Sun, 19 May 2013 22:50:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/20/A_higher_after_Wall_St_rallies_873550.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/20/Australian_market_set_to_open_higher_873544.html The Australian market looks set to open higher after Wall Street again set new records. Sun, 19 May 2013 22:39:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/20/Australian_market_set_to_open_higher_873544.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/20/Yahoo_to_buy_Tumblr_for_US11bn_873520.html Yahoo! will reportedly purchase popular blogging platform Tumblr for $US1.1 billion. Sun, 19 May 2013 20:57:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/20/Yahoo_to_buy_Tumblr_for_US11bn_873520.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/20/Low_rates_not_enough_for_NAB_customers_873499.html Offering lower interest rates than competitors has done little to lift NAB's customer satisfaction rating. Sun, 19 May 2013 19:16:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/20/Low_rates_not_enough_for_NAB_customers_873499.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/19/Westpac_drops_fixed_rate_873434.html Westpac has dropped its one year fixed home loan rate for new customers to 4.79 per cent. Sun, 19 May 2013 07:55:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/19/Westpac_drops_fixed_rate_873434.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/19/Thousands_join_Rome_anti-austerity_march_873433.html Thousands of Italians have joined an anti-austerity march in Rome as unemployment continues to rise. Sun, 19 May 2013 07:54:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/19/Thousands_join_Rome_anti-austerity_march_873433.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/18/Oil_rallies_as_US_consumer_sentiment_up_873161.html Oil prices have risen for the third day in a row after a better-than-expected US consumer confidence report. Fri, 17 May 2013 23:12:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/18/Oil_rallies_as_US_consumer_sentiment_up_873161.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/18/Strong_data_pushes_US_stocks_higher_873159.html US stocks have resumed their upward push with both the Dow and S&P 500 closing at new all-time highs. Fri, 17 May 2013 23:12:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/18/Strong_data_pushes_US_stocks_higher_873159.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/18/Top_Spain_banker_bailed_in_crisis_probe_873163.html The ex-head of Spanish bank Caja Madrid has become the first to spend time in jail in relation to the GFC. Fri, 17 May 2013 23:12:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/18/Top_Spain_banker_bailed_in_crisis_probe_873163.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/18/Gates_overtakes_Slim_on_rich_list_873162.html Microsoft mogul Bill Gates has regained the title of the world's richest person over Mexico's Carlos Slim. Fri, 17 May 2013 23:12:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/18/Gates_overtakes_Slim_on_rich_list_873162.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/18/IRS_chief_insists_abuses_not_political_873160.html The outgoing head of the IRS has told congress the US tax agency made mistakes in targeting conservatives. Fri, 17 May 2013 23:12:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/18/IRS_chief_insists_abuses_not_political_873160.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/18/Euro_stocks_rebound_on_bargain_hunting_873123.html Europe's main stock markets have rebounded, as traders went bargain-hunting after earlier losses. Fri, 17 May 2013 19:05:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/18/Euro_stocks_rebound_on_bargain_hunting_873123.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/17/European_stocks_stage_rebound_873095.html Europe's main stock markets rebounded, with Paris jumping above 4,000 points. Fri, 17 May 2013 13:00:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/17/European_stocks_stage_rebound_873095.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/17/Tiger_Australia_narrows_quarterly_loss_873079.html Tiger Airways reported a quarterly operating loss of $A12.4 million because of higher operational costs. Fri, 17 May 2013 11:14:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/17/Tiger_Australia_narrows_quarterly_loss_873079.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/17/Crowns_increased_stake_in_Echo_approved_873073.html Crown casino's bid for an increased stake in rival Echo Entertainment has been approved. Fri, 17 May 2013 10:48:48 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/17/Crowns_increased_stake_in_Echo_approved_873073.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/17/Tokyo_market_seen_to_stay_bullish_873072.html Japanese shares are set to gain further on robust investor appetite as confidence grows in economic growth. Fri, 17 May 2013 10:45:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/17/Tokyo_market_seen_to_stay_bullish_873072.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/17/Airlines_facing_fines_for_air_pollution_873071.html Eight Chinese and two Indian airlines face fines for not paying for their greenhouse gas emissions. Fri, 17 May 2013 10:43:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/17/Airlines_facing_fines_for_air_pollution_873071.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/17/Spain_posts_monthly_trade_surplus_873069.html Spain announced its first monthly trade surplus since 1971 as imports slumped due to a collapse in demand. Fri, 17 May 2013 10:40:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/17/Spain_posts_monthly_trade_surplus_873069.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/17/Asia_shares_mostly_up_as_US_stocks_dip_873068.html Asian shares were mostly stronger as Japanese stocks hit a fresh multi-year high after Wall Street dipped. Fri, 17 May 2013 10:38:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/17/Asia_shares_mostly_up_as_US_stocks_dip_873068.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/17/European_stock_markets_slip_at_open_873027.html Europe's main stock markets drifted lower at the start of trading on Friday. Fri, 17 May 2013 08:30:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/17/European_stock_markets_slip_at_open_873027.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/17/A_is_down_and_staying_down_873006.html The Australian dollar has fallen buying around 97 US cents against signs of improvement in the US. Fri, 17 May 2013 06:56:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/17/A_is_down_and_staying_down_873006.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/17/Australian_shares_close_higher_873005.html The Australian share market has closed higher after a rebound among mining stocks. Fri, 17 May 2013 06:53:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/17/Australian_shares_close_higher_873005.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/17/AOFM_sells_600m_of_October_2015_bonds_872999.html The Australian government has sold $600 million of October 21, 2015 Treasury bonds. Fri, 17 May 2013 06:36:59 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/17/AOFM_sells_600m_of_October_2015_bonds_872999.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/17/China_buys_into_Australian_power_network_872998.html China's state-owned electricity company will spend about $6bn for a major stake in Aust electricity assets. Fri, 17 May 2013 06:34:40 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/17/China_buys_into_Australian_power_network_872998.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/17/Australian_slump_affects_Nuplex_earnings_872995.html Nuplex Industries has cut the range for its full-year earnings guidance by about $11 million. Fri, 17 May 2013 06:31:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/17/Australian_slump_affects_Nuplex_earnings_872995.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/17/Rinehart_warns_of_Euro-style_collapse_872989.html Gina Rinehart has drawn criticism from the PM after saying the nation's economy was heading for a collapse. Fri, 17 May 2013 06:21:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/17/Rinehart_warns_of_Euro-style_collapse_872989.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/17/Katter_says_Rates_too_high_for_dollar_872987.html Independent MP Bob Katter says interest rates are far too high compared to Australia's trading partners. Fri, 17 May 2013 06:17:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/17/Katter_says_Rates_too_high_for_dollar_872987.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/17/Australian_investor_cuts_Summerset_stake_872950.html Summerset Group shareholder Quadrant Private Equity is selling down its 37.2 per cent stake. Fri, 17 May 2013 04:29:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/17/Australian_investor_cuts_Summerset_stake_872950.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/17/Australian_stocks_higher_as_miners_gain_872930.html The Australian market was higher at noon due to strong gains from the mining giants. Fri, 17 May 2013 02:51:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/17/Australian_stocks_higher_as_miners_gain_872930.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/17/A_falls_as_Japanese_traders_sell_872929.html $A has fallen to another 11-month low as the currency becomes unpopular with Japanese investors. Fri, 17 May 2013 02:48:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/17/A_falls_as_Japanese_traders_sell_872929.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/17/Lower_earnings_predicted_for_Target_872895.html Wesfarmers has predicted a 'disappointing' earning results for its Target stores. Fri, 17 May 2013 01:26:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/17/Lower_earnings_predicted_for_Target_872895.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/17/S_and_P_cuts_outlook_for_NZ_small_banks_872894.html Standard & Poor's has put eight NZ local banks on notice over the rising risk of a housing bubble bursting. Fri, 17 May 2013 01:21:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/17/S_and_P_cuts_outlook_for_NZ_small_banks_872894.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/17/Abbott_sensitive_to_small_business_872891.html A lobby group says Tony Abbott's budget reply speech will increase the focus on small business. Fri, 17 May 2013 01:16:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/17/Abbott_sensitive_to_small_business_872891.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/17/WorleyParsons_cuts_profit_guidance_872889.html Engineering giant WorleyParsons has cut its profit guidance because of delays to major resources projects. Fri, 17 May 2013 01:12:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/17/WorleyParsons_cuts_profit_guidance_872889.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/17/Australian_market_edges_higher_872888.html Gains by miners and the big four banks have driven the Australian share market higher despite a US fall. Fri, 17 May 2013 01:02:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/17/Australian_market_edges_higher_872888.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/17/Dell_profits_plunge_on_PC_woes_872863.html US computer giant Dell says its quarterly profit has plunged 79 per cent from a year ago. Thu, 16 May 2013 23:22:25 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/17/Dell_profits_plunge_on_PC_woes_872863.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/17/Miners_are_not_ATMs_Rinehart_says_872861.html The resources sector is being used like an ATM and Australia's debt is unsustainable, Gina Rinehart says. Thu, 16 May 2013 23:14:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/17/Miners_are_not_ATMs_Rinehart_says_872861.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/17/Australian_market_set_to_open_flat_872835.html The Australian market looks set to open flat after US stocks paused from their recent rally. Thu, 16 May 2013 22:01:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/17/Australian_market_set_to_open_flat_872835.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/17/A_hits_11-month_low_against_strong_US_872834.html The Australian dollar has fallen to a fresh 11-month low amid continuing optimism about the US economy. Thu, 16 May 2013 21:58:49 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/17/A_hits_11-month_low_against_strong_US_872834.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/17/Gold_prices_retreat_further_872833.html Gold futures have fallen for a sixth consecutive session. Thu, 16 May 2013 21:54:25 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/17/Gold_prices_retreat_further_872833.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/17/Copper_price_on_LME_lifts_872832.html Copper on the London Metal Exchange has closed higher, leading the way for other metals. Thu, 16 May 2013 21:49:48 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/17/Copper_price_on_LME_lifts_872832.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/17/US_stocks_dip_on_middling_data_872831.html US stocks have taken a pause from a recent winning streak. Thu, 16 May 2013 21:46:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/17/US_stocks_dip_on_middling_data_872831.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/17/European_stocks_end_mixed_872819.html Europe's main stock markets have ended mixed after poor US unemployment data. Thu, 16 May 2013 20:54:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/17/European_stocks_end_mixed_872819.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/17/Evil_Google_criticised_by_British_MP_872818.html A senior British MP has described Google as 'evil' and accused the internet giant of avoiding paying tax. Thu, 16 May 2013 20:52:07 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/17/Evil_Google_criticised_by_British_MP_872818.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/16/Swan_says_no_comparison_with_NZ_budget_872749.html New Zealand Finance Minister Bill English has forecast a budget surplus a year earlier than Australia. Thu, 16 May 2013 09:20:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/16/Swan_says_no_comparison_with_NZ_budget_872749.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/16/Airport_to_pay_higher_distributions_872747.html Sydney Airport has forecast the highest distributions for its shareholders as passenger numbers rise. Thu, 16 May 2013 09:16:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/16/Airport_to_pay_higher_distributions_872747.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/16/Japanese_economy_grows_again_872746.html Japan says that its economy grew again in the quarter to March, pointing to a recovery. Thu, 16 May 2013 09:13:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/16/Japanese_economy_grows_again_872746.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/16/Brockman_seeks_access_to_FMGs_rail_872742.html Brockman Resources has sought access to Fortescue Metal's rail infrastructure in WA's Pilbara region. Thu, 16 May 2013 08:56:20 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/16/Brockman_seeks_access_to_FMGs_rail_872742.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/16/Virgin_shares_down_after_profit_warning_872741.html Virgin Australia's shares tumbled following a profit warning issued by the airline after the market closed. Thu, 16 May 2013 08:52:40 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/16/Virgin_shares_down_after_profit_warning_872741.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/16/A_hits_fresh_11-month_low_872717.html The Australian dollar has hit a fresh 11-month low as investors continue to pile onto its US counterpart. Thu, 16 May 2013 07:22:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/16/A_hits_fresh_11-month_low_872717.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/16/Resources_investment_to_peak_at_85bn_872716.html Investment in Australia's resources sector is expected to peak at a record $85 billion this year. Thu, 16 May 2013 07:18:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/16/Resources_investment_to_peak_at_85bn_872716.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/16/More_funds_returned_to_Banksia_investors_872713.html Investors owed $660 million by Banksia Securities will receive an early repayment as the sale progresses. Thu, 16 May 2013 07:15:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/16/More_funds_returned_to_Banksia_investors_872713.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/16/Anketell_Point_port_project_approved_872711.html The Anketell Point port project in the Pilbara region has been approved by Environment Minister Tony Burke. Thu, 16 May 2013 07:11:25 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/16/Anketell_Point_port_project_approved_872711.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/16/Stocks_down_on_commodities_weakness_872710.html The Aust market finished lower as weaker commodity prices weighed on the nation's biggest mining stocks. Thu, 16 May 2013 07:10:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/16/Stocks_down_on_commodities_weakness_872710.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/16/Clean_Seas_happy_to_predict_4-6m_loss_872709.html Fish farmer Clean Seas Tuna's shares have risen more than 27 per cent after it said a profit was in sight. Thu, 16 May 2013 07:07:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/16/Clean_Seas_happy_to_predict_4-6m_loss_872709.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/16/NZs_ratings_unchanged_by_budget_872701.html The major rating agencies have given NZ Finance Minister Bill English the all-clear for his fifth budget. Thu, 16 May 2013 06:48:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/16/NZs_ratings_unchanged_by_budget_872701.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/16/Budget_has_NZ_dollar_bouncing_off_lows_872699.html The New Zealand dollar came off its recent lows as the budget kept the operating surplus target intact. Thu, 16 May 2013 06:40:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/16/Budget_has_NZ_dollar_bouncing_off_lows_872699.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/16/Graincorp_profits_fall_amid_takeover_872697.html Graincorp has reported a one-third profit drop as regulators consider a takeover bid from a US food giant. Thu, 16 May 2013 06:37:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/16/Graincorp_profits_fall_amid_takeover_872697.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/16/Woodside_eyes_huge_Mozambique_gas_field_872694.html Woodside Petroleum eyed an offshore gas field in Mozambique for its liquefied natural gas exports potential. Thu, 16 May 2013 06:33:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/16/Woodside_eyes_huge_Mozambique_gas_field_872694.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/16/Telecom_earnings_to_be_at_the_low_end_872672.html Telecom, who aim to cut their workforce this year, have warned earnings will be at the low end of guidance. Thu, 16 May 2013 04:29:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/16/Telecom_earnings_to_be_at_the_low_end_872672.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/16/A_higher_but_gold_prices_weighs_872633.html The Australian dollar is higher but is failing to build onto its gains as commodity prices fall. Thu, 16 May 2013 03:01:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/16/A_higher_but_gold_prices_weighs_872633.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/16/Australian_stocks_weaker_as_miners_fall_872620.html The Australian market was marginally weaker at noon as falling commodity prices hurt key mining stocks. Thu, 16 May 2013 02:25:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/16/Australian_stocks_weaker_as_miners_fall_872620.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/16/ASX_market_opens_higher_872603.html The Australian market has opened slightly higher despite falls in resources stocks. Thu, 16 May 2013 00:59:59 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/16/ASX_market_opens_higher_872603.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/16/Google_gains_as_US_stocks_hit_new_highs_872596.html US stocks closed at new all-time highs following a choppy day of trading on Wednesday. Thu, 16 May 2013 00:34:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/16/Google_gains_as_US_stocks_hit_new_highs_872596.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/16/Gold_price_plummets_872594.html Gold has dropped below $US1, 400 a troy ounce, near prices not seen since its historic plunge a month ago. Thu, 16 May 2013 00:25:59 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/16/Gold_price_plummets_872594.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/16/Rio_Tinto_subsidiary_called_belligerent_872558.html The maritime union has accused the owners of a Newcastle coal terminal of 'continued belligerence'. Wed, 15 May 2013 23:08:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/16/Rio_Tinto_subsidiary_called_belligerent_872558.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/16/A_mildly_higher_after_weak_US_data_872562.html $A is slightly higher as the greenback's week-long rally stalled with the release weak manufacturing data. Wed, 15 May 2013 22:14:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/16/A_mildly_higher_after_weak_US_data_872562.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/16/Head_of_SocGen_Russia_in_bribe_probe_872560.html The chief executive of French banking giant Societe Generale's Russian unit has been detained in Moscow. Wed, 15 May 2013 22:04:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/16/Head_of_SocGen_Russia_in_bribe_probe_872560.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/16/Australian_market_set_to_open_higher_872559.html The ASX looks set to open higher US stocks closed at new all-time highs. Wed, 15 May 2013 22:04:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/16/Australian_market_set_to_open_higher_872559.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/16/European_stocks_lift_despite_recession_872540.html European equities have gained despite figures showing the eurozone recession extended to a sixth quarter. Wed, 15 May 2013 21:41:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/16/European_stocks_lift_despite_recession_872540.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/16/IMFs_Lagarde_warns_of_rising_income_gap_872539.html The IMF's chief has condemned the rising income disparity and its harmful effect on global economic growth. Wed, 15 May 2013 20:57:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/16/IMFs_Lagarde_warns_of_rising_income_gap_872539.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/16/Hollande_anticipates_zero_growth_in_2013_872519.html President Hollande says he now anticipates 'zero growth' for 2013, after France slipped back into recession. Wed, 15 May 2013 20:33:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/16/Hollande_anticipates_zero_growth_in_2013_872519.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/Virgin_expects_profit_to_decline_872468.html Virgin Australia has warned underlying profit before tax this fiscal year will be below that of 2011-12. Wed, 15 May 2013 12:19:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/Virgin_expects_profit_to_decline_872468.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/Recession_deepens_across_eurozone_872467.html The latest growth figures show the recession has deepened across the eurozone in the first quarter of 2013. Wed, 15 May 2013 12:15:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/Recession_deepens_across_eurozone_872467.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/Hong_Kong_shares_050_per_cent_higher_872466.html Hong Kong shares finished 0.50 per cent higher after record-setting gains on Wall Street. Wed, 15 May 2013 12:12:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/Hong_Kong_shares_050_per_cent_higher_872466.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/Optus_flags_fall_in_mobile_revenue_872432.html Optus has flagged a drop in mobile revenue next year as customers continue to sign up with rival Telstra. Wed, 15 May 2013 08:34:17 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/Optus_flags_fall_in_mobile_revenue_872432.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/Sims_to_incur_115m_significant_items_872430.html Sims Metals expects to incur about $115 million of significant items in the second half of fiscal 2013. Wed, 15 May 2013 08:31:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/Sims_to_incur_115m_significant_items_872430.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/Repsol_awarded_oil_exploration_rights_872415.html Spanish oil company Repsol has been awarded oil exploration rights off the coast of Guyana. Wed, 15 May 2013 07:39:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/Repsol_awarded_oil_exploration_rights_872415.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/Oil_majors_raided_in_price_fixing_probe_872413.html The European Commission carried out surprise inspections at major oil companies over possible price fixing. Wed, 15 May 2013 07:37:51 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/Oil_majors_raided_in_price_fixing_probe_872413.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/Spain_achieves_first_monthly_surplus_872411.html Spain has achieved its first monthly trade surplus since records began, the country's economy minister said. Wed, 15 May 2013 07:35:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/Spain_achieves_first_monthly_surplus_872411.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/Barnetts_Chinese_trip_to_save_Oakajee_872409.html WA Premier Colin Barnett will urge the Chinese government to help revive the Oakajee project on his visit. Wed, 15 May 2013 07:33:25 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/Barnetts_Chinese_trip_to_save_Oakajee_872409.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/Low_kiwi_helps_boost_exporters_on_NZX_872408.html New Zealand shares rose, as Fisher & Paykel Healthcare benefited from a kiwi dollar at a two-month low. Wed, 15 May 2013 07:29:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/Low_kiwi_helps_boost_exporters_on_NZX_872408.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/A_drops_below_US99_cents_872407.html The Australia dollar has fallen below 99 US cents driven lower by growing investor demand for the US dollar. Wed, 15 May 2013 07:29:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/A_drops_below_US99_cents_872407.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/Burke_approves_Cape_York_mining_project_872406.html Environment Minister Tony Burke has approved Rio Tinto's mine expansion and port development in Cape York. Wed, 15 May 2013 07:26:07 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/Burke_approves_Cape_York_mining_project_872406.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/UGL_downgrade_blame_on_resource_slowdown_872405.html UGL has blamed a slowdown in resources and infrastructure investment for a downgrade in its profit guidance. Wed, 15 May 2013 07:11:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/UGL_downgrade_blame_on_resource_slowdown_872405.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/PWC_workers_vote_for_more_action_872398.html Newcastle coal workers have endorsed industrial action after striking over a 'threat to their work rights'. Wed, 15 May 2013 06:53:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/PWC_workers_vote_for_more_action_872398.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/Chinese_bank_looking_into_scandal_872396.html China's central bank is looking into a scandal over the access Bloomberg journalists had to sensitive data. Wed, 15 May 2013 06:50:34 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/Chinese_bank_looking_into_scandal_872396.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/France_in_recession_after_GDP_falls_872387.html France has entered a recession as its first quarter gross domestic product fell 0.2 per cent. Wed, 15 May 2013 06:45:07 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/France_in_recession_after_GDP_falls_872387.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/Obama_condemns_tax_agency_target_872385.html US President Obama has condemned behaviour by tax agency staff, for unfairly targeting conservative groups. Wed, 15 May 2013 06:43:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/Obama_condemns_tax_agency_target_872385.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/Car_sales_at_record_levels_872383.html Car sales have fallen for the fourth straight month but consumers are buying vehicles in record numbers. Wed, 15 May 2013 06:39:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/Car_sales_at_record_levels_872383.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/CBA_set_for_another_record_profit_872380.html Commonwealth Bank of Australia is on track for a record full year profit of nearly $7.6 billion. Wed, 15 May 2013 06:31:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/CBA_set_for_another_record_profit_872380.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/Australian_shares_close_weaker_872379.html The Australian share market has closed weaker, dragged down by the big miners on China concerns. Wed, 15 May 2013 06:30:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/Australian_shares_close_weaker_872379.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/CSR_happy_on_housing_despite_big_loss_872378.html CSR says it believes Australia's housing market is recovering, after posting a $147 million loss. Wed, 15 May 2013 06:29:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/CSR_happy_on_housing_despite_big_loss_872378.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/Fitch_raises_Greek_credit_rating_to_B-_872310.html Fitch Ratings has raised Greece's long-term credit rating by one notch to B-, removing its risk of default. Wed, 15 May 2013 03:21:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/Fitch_raises_Greek_credit_rating_to_B-_872310.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/Down_Under_still_a_top_place_to_relocate_872306.html Australia remains one of the top locations for migrating professionals, but has slipped in a global survey. Wed, 15 May 2013 03:06:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/Down_Under_still_a_top_place_to_relocate_872306.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/Australian_market_is_lower_872304.html The Australian market is lower after a morning session of volatile trading as it absorbs the budget details. Wed, 15 May 2013 02:42:51 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/Australian_market_is_lower_872304.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/A_weaker_at_noon_after_budget_deficit_872303.html $A was weaker at noon as the $18b budget deficit announcement convinced traders more rate cuts are coming. Wed, 15 May 2013 02:37:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/A_weaker_at_noon_after_budget_deficit_872303.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/Australian_market_opens_higher_872260.html The Australian market has opened higher due to strong overseas leads and the falling Australian dollar. Wed, 15 May 2013 01:04:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/Australian_market_opens_higher_872260.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/Optus_suffers_slump_in_FY_net_profit_872251.html Optus, has suffered a 7.5 per cent slump in net profit for the year to March 31. Wed, 15 May 2013 00:53:49 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/Optus_suffers_slump_in_FY_net_profit_872251.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/Boeing_resumes_787_deliveries_872255.html Boeing says it has resumed deliveries of its 787 Dreamliner aircraft, suspended since January. Wed, 15 May 2013 00:44:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/Boeing_resumes_787_deliveries_872255.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/BHP_Billiton_to_slash_capital_spending_872254.html BHP Billiton's new CEO Andrew Mackenzie has outlined plans to slash capital spending by almost a fifth. Wed, 15 May 2013 00:36:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/BHP_Billiton_to_slash_capital_spending_872254.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/CBA_lifts_Q3_profit_12_per_cent_to_19B_872250.html Commonwealth Bank of Australia has lifted its third quarter profit by 12 per cent to $1.9 billion. Wed, 15 May 2013 00:09:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/CBA_lifts_Q3_profit_12_per_cent_to_19B_872250.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/Brands_commit_to_Bangladesh_safety_872209.html Many global high street brands have signed an agreement to improve the conditions in Bangladeshi factories. Tue, 14 May 2013 23:12:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/Brands_commit_to_Bangladesh_safety_872209.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/US_dollar_rises_amid_confidence_872218.html The US dollar rose against major currencies amid gains in US equity markets. Tue, 14 May 2013 22:55:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/US_dollar_rises_amid_confidence_872218.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/Australian_market_set_to_open_higher_872217.html The Australian market looks set to open higher after US stocks surged to new record highs. Tue, 14 May 2013 22:45:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/Australian_market_set_to_open_higher_872217.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/A_weaker_as_Wall_St_helps_greenback_872216.html The Australian dollar has opened below 99 cents as another rally on Wall Street boosted the greenback. Tue, 14 May 2013 22:45:48 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/A_weaker_as_Wall_St_helps_greenback_872216.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/PM_defends_federal_budget_872197.html Prime Minister Julia Gillard has defended her government's budget, stating tough choices had to be made. Tue, 14 May 2013 21:36:17 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/15/PM_defends_federal_budget_872197.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/Hong_Kong_shares_end_026_per_cent_lower_872135.html Hong Kong shares have closed 0.26 per cent lower as uncertainty lingered over China's economic recovery. Tue, 14 May 2013 13:17:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/Hong_Kong_shares_end_026_per_cent_lower_872135.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/Sharp_reshuffle_after_record_loss_872134.html Sharp Corp named a new president, reshuffling its management to restore profitability after a record loss. Tue, 14 May 2013 13:14:17 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/Sharp_reshuffle_after_record_loss_872134.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/Australia_keeps_AAA_rating_after_budget_872116.html Australia's AAA rating remains unchanged despite the federal government handing down an $18 billion deficit. Tue, 14 May 2013 11:17:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/Australia_keeps_AAA_rating_after_budget_872116.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/MRRT_to_raise_millions_not_billions_872114.html The federal government's mining tax will not meet expectations of the promised billions of dollars. Tue, 14 May 2013 11:14:59 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/MRRT_to_raise_millions_not_billions_872114.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/Budget_a_missed_opportunity_for_business_872112.html The federal budget has missed the opportunity to take the pressure off business, the ACCI says. Tue, 14 May 2013 11:07:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/Budget_a_missed_opportunity_for_business_872112.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/Changes_made_to_tax_for_superannuation_872083.html New superannuation rules increasing taxes for the wealthy have been confirmed in the federal budget. Tue, 14 May 2013 09:54:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/Changes_made_to_tax_for_superannuation_872083.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/Housing_and_retail_to_make_a_comeback_872082.html Despite falling commodity prices and a high dollar, the Australian economy is expected to make a comeback. Tue, 14 May 2013 09:53:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/Housing_and_retail_to_make_a_comeback_872082.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/Mining_transition_wont_be_seamless_872081.html The economic projections underpinning the budget are based on a hope that non-mining businesses will invest. Tue, 14 May 2013 09:53:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/Mining_transition_wont_be_seamless_872081.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/Australian_three-year_bonds_stronger_872072.html Three-year bond futures prices were firmer as traders continued to factor in more interest rate cuts. Tue, 14 May 2013 08:56:51 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/Australian_three-year_bonds_stronger_872072.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/Tokyo_stocks_end_016_lower_872071.html Tokyo stocks have closed 0.16 per cent lower on profit-booking after recent gains. Tue, 14 May 2013 08:54:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/Tokyo_stocks_end_016_lower_872071.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/Newcastle_coal_port_workers_to_strike_872069.html Workers at a Newcastle coal terminal will go ahead with a strike after talks failed to break the impasse. Tue, 14 May 2013 08:51:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/Newcastle_coal_port_workers_to_strike_872069.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/Australian_shares_close_higher_872059.html The Australian market has closed higher after a volatile day of trading due to the impending federal budget. Tue, 14 May 2013 08:04:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/Australian_shares_close_higher_872059.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/A_trading_below_parity_with_US_dollar_872058.html The Australian dollar is trading slightly below parity with the US dollar as commodities prices fell. Tue, 14 May 2013 08:02:59 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/A_trading_below_parity_with_US_dollar_872058.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/Budget_back_to_surplus_in_2016-17_872048.html Treasurer Wayne Swan will unveil a pathway back to a balanced budget in 2015/16, according to reports. Tue, 14 May 2013 07:30:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/Budget_back_to_surplus_in_2016-17_872048.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/Australian_shares_close_firmer_872032.html The Australian share market has closed marginally higher ahead of the federal budget. Tue, 14 May 2013 06:51:59 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/Australian_shares_close_firmer_872032.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/Bob_Jane_son_told_they_can_settle_feud_872015.html A judge has reminded Bob Jane and his son they can settle their dispute over money outside the courts. Tue, 14 May 2013 06:01:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/Bob_Jane_son_told_they_can_settle_feud_872015.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/Macmahon_shares_soar_on_update_872013.html Macmahon Holdings' shares have shot up by more than 20 per cent after it detailed positive growth. Tue, 14 May 2013 05:57:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/Macmahon_shares_soar_on_update_872013.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/Strongest_jump_for_home_loans_since_2009_872011.html Owner-occupier home loan approvals have posted the strongest jump in four years. Tue, 14 May 2013 05:53:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/Strongest_jump_for_home_loans_since_2009_872011.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/Australian_share_market_higher_at_noon_871989.html The Australian market is higher in intraday trading as the Government prepares to hand down its 2013 budget. Tue, 14 May 2013 03:10:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/Australian_share_market_higher_at_noon_871989.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/A_below_parity_with_US_greenback_871982.html $A has remained below parity with the greenback as healthy American retail data underpinned US currency. Tue, 14 May 2013 02:33:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/A_below_parity_with_US_greenback_871982.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/Swan_says_budget_to_keep_economy_strong_871973.html Treasurer Wayne Swan says his sixth budget will take the 'extraordinary step' of laying out a 10-year plan. Tue, 14 May 2013 01:58:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/Swan_says_budget_to_keep_economy_strong_871973.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/Carter_named_as_next_Air_NZ_chair_871966.html Former Foodstuffs boss Tony Carter will take up the chair at Air New Zealand's board. Tue, 14 May 2013 01:47:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/Carter_named_as_next_Air_NZ_chair_871966.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/Australian_share_market_opens_higher_871936.html The Australian sharemarket has opened slightly higher despite weakness among major resources stocks. Tue, 14 May 2013 00:40:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/Australian_share_market_opens_higher_871936.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/Windsor_says_Swan_to_give_last_budget_871923.html One of the government's key backers in parliament believes Wayne Swan is about to deliver his final budget. Tue, 14 May 2013 00:04:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/Windsor_says_Swan_to_give_last_budget_871923.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/MYOB_to_buy_accounting_service_BankLink_871920.html MYOB's New Zealand subsidiary is to buy accounting service BankLink. Mon, 13 May 2013 23:52:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/MYOB_to_buy_accounting_service_BankLink_871920.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/Boart_Longyear_announce_interim_CFO_871908.html Mineral drilling services and products supplier Boart Longyear has named Jay Clement as its acting CFO. Mon, 13 May 2013 23:33:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/Boart_Longyear_announce_interim_CFO_871908.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/Aust_bonds_open_firmer_despite_US_sales_871907.html The Australian bond market has opened firmer despite stronger than forecast US retail sales. Mon, 13 May 2013 23:31:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/Aust_bonds_open_firmer_despite_US_sales_871907.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/NZ_dollar_falls_as_data_fuels_optimism_871877.html The New Zealand dollar declined after better-than-expected US retail sales added to confidence. Mon, 13 May 2013 21:58:49 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/NZ_dollar_falls_as_data_fuels_optimism_871877.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/Dull_data_leaves_US_stocks_flat_871876.html US stocks have traded largely flat under the shadow of poor Chinese economic data. Mon, 13 May 2013 21:57:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/Dull_data_leaves_US_stocks_flat_871876.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/Base_metals_close_mixed_on_the_LME_871875.html Copper, the flagship of the London Metal Exchange, has closed higher along with most other LME metals. Mon, 13 May 2013 21:55:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/Base_metals_close_mixed_on_the_LME_871875.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/Australian_market_set_to_open_higher_871874.html The Australian market looks set to open higher after Wall Street traded flat. Mon, 13 May 2013 21:51:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/Australian_market_set_to_open_higher_871874.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/A_opens_below_parity_on_weak_China_data_871866.html The Australian dollar has opened below parity with the US greenback for the first time in 11 months. Mon, 13 May 2013 21:22:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/A_opens_below_parity_on_weak_China_data_871866.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/European_stocks_up_as_ministers_meet_871838.html European stock markets have risen slightly as Eurozone finance ministers met to discuss tax fraud. Mon, 13 May 2013 19:21:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/European_stocks_up_as_ministers_meet_871838.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/EU_bailout_fund_releases_Cyprus_payment_871837.html The EU has handed over the first two billion euros of loans agreed under the controversial Cyprus aid deal. Mon, 13 May 2013 19:19:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/EU_bailout_fund_releases_Cyprus_payment_871837.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/Glencore_Xstrata_posts_jump_in_copper_871836.html Mining giant Glencore Xstrata raised its copper production by 18 per cent in the first three months of 2013. Mon, 13 May 2013 19:17:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/14/Glencore_Xstrata_posts_jump_in_copper_871836.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/13/Hong_Kong_shares_end_142_lower_871789.html Hong Kong shares have finished 1.42 per cent lower in cautious trade. Mon, 13 May 2013 10:28:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/13/Hong_Kong_shares_end_142_lower_871789.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/13/Shares_flat_as_dollar_dips_below_parity_871769.html The Australian share market closed flat after the local currency dropped below parity with the US dollar. Mon, 13 May 2013 07:15:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/13/Shares_flat_as_dollar_dips_below_parity_871769.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/13/BAE_Systems_to_slash_100_positions_871745.html Defence, security and aerospace company BAE Systems will slash 100 positions by year's end, primarily in SA. Mon, 13 May 2013 05:00:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/13/BAE_Systems_to_slash_100_positions_871745.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/13/Housing_finance_flood_erodes_rate-cut_871744.html Banks are now pumping $3 billion more into the housing market per month than they were a year ago. Mon, 13 May 2013 04:58:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/13/Housing_finance_flood_erodes_rate-cut_871744.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/13/Aurizon_in_talks_to_sell_large_stake_871719.html Rail operator Aurizon has begun talks to sell a stake in its rail track infrastructure. Mon, 13 May 2013 03:21:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/13/Aurizon_in_talks_to_sell_large_stake_871719.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/13/Home_loans_rise_shows_rates_working_871713.html Lower interest rates are driving an increase in housing finance. Mon, 13 May 2013 03:08:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/13/Home_loans_rise_shows_rates_working_871713.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/13/Dollar_dips_below_parity_with_greenback_871711.html The Australian dollar has gone below parity with the greenback due to speculation about quantitative easing. Mon, 13 May 2013 02:59:24 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/13/Dollar_dips_below_parity_with_greenback_871711.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/13/Shoppers_still_cautious-_Westfield_Trust_871701.html Westfield Retail Trust (WRT) says consumer confidence is improving but shoppers are still cautious. Mon, 13 May 2013 02:25:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/13/Shoppers_still_cautious-_Westfield_Trust_871701.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/13/Profit_fall_for_Incitec_Pivot_871703.html Explosives and fertiliser maker Incitec Pivot's first half profit has dropped 23 per cent. Mon, 13 May 2013 02:25:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/13/Profit_fall_for_Incitec_Pivot_871703.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/13/Dual-track_system_may_replace_Libor_871696.html Britain's Financial Times says a dual-track system is set to replace key global interest rate Libor. Mon, 13 May 2013 02:10:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/13/Dual-track_system_may_replace_Libor_871696.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/13/Dollar_lower_as_traders_buy_US_unit_871688.html The Australian dollar is weaker after a Wall Street Journal article convinced traders to snap up US dollars. Mon, 13 May 2013 01:07:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/13/Dollar_lower_as_traders_buy_US_unit_871688.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/13/Australian_share_market_opens_flat_871687.html The ASX has opened flat as gains for defensive stock offset losses for Westpac and Macquarie banks. Mon, 13 May 2013 01:07:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/13/Australian_share_market_opens_flat_871687.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/13/Few_firms_book_instant_asset_write-off_871683.html A survey suggests businesses are not taking full advantage of benefits aleady available to them. Mon, 13 May 2013 00:49:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/13/Few_firms_book_instant_asset_write-off_871683.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/13/Alesco_takeover_hits_DuluxGroup_profit_871657.html DuluxGroup's first half profit has dropped 31 per cent because of costs from its takeover of Alesco. Sun, 12 May 2013 23:21:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/13/Alesco_takeover_hits_DuluxGroup_profit_871657.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/13/Precious_metals_fall_871650.html Gold has sunk to a two-week low on worries about global demand for the metal and the US dollar's surge. Sun, 12 May 2013 22:27:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/13/Precious_metals_fall_871650.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/13/NZ_dollar_falls_on_US_speculation_871649.html The NZD fell after a report that the US Federal Reserve is will slow its policy of quantitative easing. Sun, 12 May 2013 22:25:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/13/NZ_dollar_falls_on_US_speculation_871649.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/13/NZ_Convention_Centre_deal_unveiled_871648.html SkyCity will stump up $402 million for a new international convention centre under a deal with the NZ govt. Sun, 12 May 2013 22:22:07 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/13/NZ_Convention_Centre_deal_unveiled_871648.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/12/DJ_boss_signals_fight_over_leases_871558.html David Jones says it will play hardball with shopping centre landlords over leasing arrangements. Sun, 12 May 2013 05:59:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/12/DJ_boss_signals_fight_over_leases_871558.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/12/Aust_stocks_tipped_to_open_firmer_871532.html The Aust share market is expected to open firmer as the federal budget keeps investors on the sidelines. Sun, 12 May 2013 04:28:25 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/12/Aust_stocks_tipped_to_open_firmer_871532.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/12/Business_backs_modest_budget_deficits_871531.html AIG says it can live with modest budget deficits for four years if there is a credible pathway to surplus. Sun, 12 May 2013 03:34:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/12/Business_backs_modest_budget_deficits_871531.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/12/Chrysler_recalls_470000_Jeep_4WDs_871441.html Chrysler is recalling 469,000 Jeep four-wheel drives worldwide affecting Grand Cherokees and Commanders. Sat, 11 May 2013 19:03:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/12/Chrysler_recalls_470000_Jeep_4WDs_871441.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/11/European_stocks_close_higher_871278.html Europe's leading stock markets closed with solid gains and a fresh record in Frankfurt on Friday. Sat, 11 May 2013 00:30:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/11/European_stocks_close_higher_871278.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/11/Dollar_keeps_climbing_as_G7_meet_871277.html The US dollar pushed higher, while the yen sagged, as the G7 began meeting outside London. Sat, 11 May 2013 00:30:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/11/Dollar_keeps_climbing_as_G7_meet_871277.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/11/Dow_S_and_P_close_at_fresh_all-time_highs_871276.html US stocks overcame a choppy day of trading on Friday and closed at fresh all-time highs. Sat, 11 May 2013 00:30:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/11/Dow_S_and_P_close_at_fresh_all-time_highs_871276.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/10/Shares_close_at_near_five-year_highs_871203.html The Australian share market has ended the week on a high as a weakening local currency boosted the miners. Fri, 10 May 2013 07:58:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/10/Shares_close_at_near_five-year_highs_871203.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/10/NZ_shares_rise_as_MRP_debuts_at_48_871202.html New Zealand shares extended this year's 14 per cent gain on the NZX 50 Index. Fri, 10 May 2013 07:56:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/10/NZ_shares_rise_as_MRP_debuts_at_48_871202.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/10/Panasonic_logs_747_billion_annual_loss_871201.html Panasonic said its net loss reached $A7.47 billion in the year to March on falling demand. Fri, 10 May 2013 07:55:24 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/10/Panasonic_logs_747_billion_annual_loss_871201.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/10/Primary_Health_Care_lifts_guidance_871146.html Primary Health Care has lifted its earnings guidance by $10 million. Fri, 10 May 2013 03:13:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/10/Primary_Health_Care_lifts_guidance_871146.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/10/Mining_boom_near_its_peak_RBA_871150.html The RBA says Australia's mining investment boom is near its peak but will remain at very high levels. Fri, 10 May 2013 03:06:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/10/Mining_boom_near_its_peak_RBA_871150.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/10/Dollar_trading_flat_after_overnight_fall_871149.html The Australian dollar is trading in a narrow range after tumbling close to two US cents overnight. Fri, 10 May 2013 03:05:20 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/10/Dollar_trading_flat_after_overnight_fall_871149.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/10/Stocks_firmer_at_noon_as_dollar_falls_871148.html The ASX was firmer at noon as a weakening local currency helped the mining giants outperform the market. Fri, 10 May 2013 03:05:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/10/Stocks_firmer_at_noon_as_dollar_falls_871148.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/10/Dominion_Finance_director_admits_charges_871132.html A director of failed NZ finance company Dominion Finance has admitted charges of misleading investors. Fri, 10 May 2013 02:28:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/10/Dominion_Finance_director_admits_charges_871132.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/10/Newcastle_coal_port_workers_to_stop_work_871131.html Workers at Port Waratah Coal Services (PWCS) in Newcastle will stop work next Wednesday. Fri, 10 May 2013 02:27:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/10/Newcastle_coal_port_workers_to_stop_work_871131.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/10/Australian_dollar_heads_towards_parity_871129.html The Australian dollar has plummeted almost two US cents and could be set to dip below the 100-US cent mark. Fri, 10 May 2013 02:18:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/10/Australian_dollar_heads_towards_parity_871129.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/10/Australian_share_market_opens_higher_871128.html The Australian market opened higher despite weak offshore leads as the financial sector lifts local shares. Fri, 10 May 2013 02:15:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/10/Australian_share_market_opens_higher_871128.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/10/MRP_shares_jump_92_on_debut_871124.html Mighty River Power shares climbed 9.2 per cent to $2.73 when they debuted on the NZX. Fri, 10 May 2013 01:44:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/10/MRP_shares_jump_92_on_debut_871124.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/10/ANZ_cuts_interest_rates_by_027_871117.html ANZ bank has cut its home loan interest rates by 0.27. Fri, 10 May 2013 01:03:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/10/ANZ_cuts_interest_rates_by_027_871117.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/10/Mirvac_buys_office_assets_for_584m_871103.html Property group Mirvac will pay $584 million for seven office properties across Australia. Fri, 10 May 2013 00:29:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/10/Mirvac_buys_office_assets_for_584m_871103.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/10/Europe_stocks_mixed_871072.html Europe's main stock markets were mixed as the euro eased against the dollar. Thu, 09 May 2013 22:59:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/10/Europe_stocks_mixed_871072.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/10/US_stocks_fall_snapping_records_871069.html US stocks fell as buyers took a breather after a host of successive record closes. Thu, 09 May 2013 22:59:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/10/US_stocks_fall_snapping_records_871069.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/10/Oil_slips_in_New_York_on_US_glut_worries_871068.html Crude oil prices slipped in New York on Thursday as investors worried about record-high US supplies Thu, 09 May 2013 22:20:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/10/Oil_slips_in_New_York_on_US_glut_worries_871068.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/10/Gold_and_silver_fall_on_Comex_871067.html Gold futures have extended their losses in after-market trading as the US dollar surpassed the Y100 level. Thu, 09 May 2013 22:13:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/10/Gold_and_silver_fall_on_Comex_871067.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/10/Base_metals_fall_on_the_LME_871066.html Copper has closed lower on the LME, weighed by renewed concerns over the metal's demand prospects Thu, 09 May 2013 22:11:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/10/Base_metals_fall_on_the_LME_871066.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/Aust_3yr_bonds_weaker_ahead_of_jobs_data_870912.html Three-year bond futures prices are slightly lower ahead of the release of key monthly employment figures. Thu, 09 May 2013 09:40:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/Aust_3yr_bonds_weaker_ahead_of_jobs_data_870912.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/Business_SA_welcomes_IR_policy_870909.html SA's leading business lobby group welcomes the coalition's workplace policy, saying it will restore balance. Thu, 09 May 2013 09:36:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/Business_SA_welcomes_IR_policy_870909.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/Asian_markets_down_Seoul_bucks_trend_870908.html Asian stocks were mostly lower as dealers took profits with recent gains, expecting higher figures. Thu, 09 May 2013 09:20:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/Asian_markets_down_Seoul_bucks_trend_870908.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/SA_premier_issues_Holden_warning_870906.html The SA Premier has warned that Holden could shut its Adelaide production plant if funding is not secure. Thu, 09 May 2013 09:15:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/SA_premier_issues_Holden_warning_870906.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/A_up_after_surprisingly_good_jobs_data_870905.html $A is higher after strong employment figures made the possibility of another interest rate cut less likely. Thu, 09 May 2013 09:13:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/A_up_after_surprisingly_good_jobs_data_870905.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/Australian_share_market_closes_flat_870904.html The Australian share market has closed flat, held back by weakness among the major banks. Thu, 09 May 2013 09:11:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/Australian_share_market_closes_flat_870904.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/Defence_can_expect_to_be_no_worse_off_870898.html The ADF has seen its cash slashed in recent federal budgets and is hoping it won't be worse off again. Thu, 09 May 2013 08:23:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/Defence_can_expect_to_be_no_worse_off_870898.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/Sony_back_in_black_on_cheap_yen_870897.html Sony Corp is back in the black for the fiscal fourth quarter, recording a $936.81 million profit. Thu, 09 May 2013 08:20:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/Sony_back_in_black_on_cheap_yen_870897.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/Caltex_posts_190m_first_quarter_profit_870896.html Caltex's first quarter profit has jumped almost 80% but the company says margins are likely to be squeezed. Thu, 09 May 2013 08:17:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/Caltex_posts_190m_first_quarter_profit_870896.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/Billabong_talks_drag_on_870890.html Billabong shares have been suspended from trading as the retailer continues talks over a possible takeover. Thu, 09 May 2013 07:10:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/Billabong_talks_drag_on_870890.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/Australian_shares_close_flat_870866.html The Australian share market has closed flat after traders consolidated recent gains. Thu, 09 May 2013 06:31:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/Australian_shares_close_flat_870866.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/Santos_flags_higher_dividend_870863.html Santos has flagged that it could return more cash to shareholders through higher dividends. Thu, 09 May 2013 06:20:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/Santos_flags_higher_dividend_870863.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/Rio_shareholders_want_bigger_dividend_870850.html Rio Tinto has copped a serve from its shareholders for what they see as miserly dividend of payouts. Thu, 09 May 2013 05:30:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/Rio_shareholders_want_bigger_dividend_870850.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/Labor_says_SA_will_lose_under_GST_plans_870839.html Labor says SA would lose almost $1b a year under Opposition leader Tony Abbott's secret GST plans. Thu, 09 May 2013 04:56:17 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/Labor_says_SA_will_lose_under_GST_plans_870839.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/Mirvac_sticks_with_guidance_870832.html Property group Mirvac says it is on track to meet its full year financial guidance after a business review. Thu, 09 May 2013 04:29:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/Mirvac_sticks_with_guidance_870832.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/Hockey_says_jobs_still_short_of_promise_870821.html Joe Hockey says employment growth is still short of what the Government promised two years ago. Thu, 09 May 2013 04:21:48 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/Hockey_says_jobs_still_short_of_promise_870821.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/A_higher_following_jobs_data_870793.html The Australian dollar is over a third of a US cent higher after a surprise fall in the unemployment rate. Thu, 09 May 2013 03:04:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/A_higher_following_jobs_data_870793.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/ASX_flat_at_noon_870792.html The ASX was flat at noon as traders consolidated gains following weakness among some of the key banks. Thu, 09 May 2013 02:54:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/ASX_flat_at_noon_870792.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/NABs_29bn_profit_exceeds_expectations_870787.html National Australia Bank has beaten market expectations with a first half profit of $2.92 billion. Thu, 09 May 2013 02:15:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/NABs_29bn_profit_exceeds_expectations_870787.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/News_Corporation_says_split_is_on_target_870786.html News Corp's Australian newspapers have continued to weigh on earnings while the planned split is on target. Thu, 09 May 2013 02:13:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/News_Corporation_says_split_is_on_target_870786.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/Dollar_rallies_after_jobs_figures_870785.html The Australian dollar rose three quarters of a US cent after the release of stronger jobs figures. Thu, 09 May 2013 02:04:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/Dollar_rallies_after_jobs_figures_870785.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/Australian_jobless_rate_55_in_April_870777.html Official figures show Australia's unemployment rate fell 0.1 per cent to 5.5 per cent in April. Thu, 09 May 2013 01:42:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/Australian_jobless_rate_55_in_April_870777.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/Tokyo_stocks_open_057_per_cent_higher_870765.html Tokyo stocks have opened 0.57 per cent higher on Thursday after US shares climbed to fresh record highs. Thu, 09 May 2013 01:26:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/Tokyo_stocks_open_057_per_cent_higher_870765.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/Billabong_says_takeover_talks_continue_870763.html Shares in Billabong have been suspended from trade as it continues negotiations for a possible takeover. Thu, 09 May 2013 01:24:25 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/Billabong_says_takeover_talks_continue_870763.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/Australian_share_market_opens_flat_870762.html The Australian share market has opened relatively flat despite a positive lead from overseas markets. Thu, 09 May 2013 01:20:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/Australian_share_market_opens_flat_870762.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/Oil_prices_push_higher_in_New_York_870715.html NY oil prices have pushed higher, as the US stockpiles report showed crude stores at their highest level. Wed, 08 May 2013 22:54:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/Oil_prices_push_higher_in_New_York_870715.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/Precious_metals_close_higher_870713.html Gold futures have climbed, settling at a near one-month high on a wave of buying by investors. Wed, 08 May 2013 22:50:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/Precious_metals_close_higher_870713.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/Australian_market_set_to_open_higher_870712.html The Australian market looks set to open higher following solid gains on Wall Street overnight Wed, 08 May 2013 22:48:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/Australian_market_set_to_open_higher_870712.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/Base_metals_close_higher_on_the_LME_870711.html Copper has closed at its highest level in almost a month on the London Metal Exchange. Wed, 08 May 2013 22:48:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/Base_metals_close_higher_on_the_LME_870711.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/NAB_half_year_profit_grows_870707.html National Australia Bank's half year net profit has grown by 23 per cent to $2.52 billion. Wed, 08 May 2013 22:35:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/NAB_half_year_profit_grows_870707.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/US_markets_barrel_to_fresh_records_870704.html US stocks have continued their climb, riding positive economic data from Germany and China to new records. Wed, 08 May 2013 22:32:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/US_markets_barrel_to_fresh_records_870704.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/News_Corp_boosts_net_profit_to_A281bn_870701.html News Corporation has nearly tripled third quarter net profit, thanks to acquisitions and sales in cable TV. Wed, 08 May 2013 22:16:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/News_Corp_boosts_net_profit_to_A281bn_870701.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/Euro_higher_on_strong_German_data_870698.html The euro gained ground against the dollar and the yen after a strong report on German industrial output. Wed, 08 May 2013 22:11:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/Euro_higher_on_strong_German_data_870698.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/A_lower_ahead_of_jobs_figures_870696.html The Australian dollar is nearly a third of a US cent lower ahead of the release of key employment figures. Wed, 08 May 2013 22:09:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/A_lower_ahead_of_jobs_figures_870696.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/US_stocks_in_retreat_after_surge_870647.html US stocks are lower after the open, retreating from the Dow's record performance on Tuesday. Wed, 08 May 2013 18:55:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/US_stocks_in_retreat_after_surge_870647.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/Brazils_Azevedo_named_new_WTO_boss_870646.html Brazilian Roberto Azevedo has been named to take the helm of the World Trade Organization. Wed, 08 May 2013 18:55:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/Brazils_Azevedo_named_new_WTO_boss_870646.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/Europe_shares_up_Frankfurt_sets_record_870642.html Europe's major stock markets posted solid gains, with Frankfurt's main index hitting another record high. Wed, 08 May 2013 18:49:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/Europe_shares_up_Frankfurt_sets_record_870642.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/Unemployment_to_remain_steady_in_April_870643.html The unemployment rate is expected to have been steady in April but is likely to rise in the next six months. Wed, 08 May 2013 18:49:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/09/Unemployment_to_remain_steady_in_April_870643.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/A_bounces_back_after_rate_cut_selloff_870579.html The Australian dollar has bounced back from losses made after the central bank's surprise interest rate cut. Wed, 08 May 2013 11:04:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/A_bounces_back_after_rate_cut_selloff_870579.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/Bonds_weaker_after_overnight_sell_off_870578.html Australian bond futures prices are lower after a sell off in US Treasury bonds on Tuesday night. Wed, 08 May 2013 10:59:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/Bonds_weaker_after_overnight_sell_off_870578.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/News_Limited_introduces_metered_paywalls_870577.html Sydney's Daily Telegraph and Melbourne's Herald Sun will introduce metered paywalls for their websites. Wed, 08 May 2013 10:56:40 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/News_Limited_introduces_metered_paywalls_870577.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/Toshiba_says_quarterly_profit_tumbles_870576.html Toshiba says its quarterly net profit has tumbled 62% from a year earlier, with demand stumbling. Wed, 08 May 2013 10:47:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/Toshiba_says_quarterly_profit_tumbles_870576.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/ASX_close_at_near_5-year_high_870530.html The Australian share market has closed at its best level in almost five years. Wed, 08 May 2013 07:18:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/ASX_close_at_near_5-year_high_870530.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/NZX_50_Index_pushes_up_to_new_record_870510.html NZ stocks rose on Wednesday, pushing the NZX 50 Index to a record, with energy sector stocks gaining. Wed, 08 May 2013 06:29:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/NZX_50_Index_pushes_up_to_new_record_870510.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/Cellmid_to_acquire_Advangen_870508.html Cellmid's shares have soared after the biotech company announced it will acquire Japanese business Advangen. Wed, 08 May 2013 06:27:34 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/Cellmid_to_acquire_Advangen_870508.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/Shares_up_as_Seven_surprises_on_costs_870504.html Shares in Seven West Media have leapt 10 per cent after the company exceeded expectations on cost cuts. Wed, 08 May 2013 06:24:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/Shares_up_as_Seven_surprises_on_costs_870504.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/Coal_miner_eyes_Russia_870503.html Australian-listed Tigers Realm Coal is sitting on up to one billion tonnes of coking coal in Siberia. Wed, 08 May 2013 06:15:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/Coal_miner_eyes_Russia_870503.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/Holden_annnounces_153m_loss_870496.html Holden has announced a $153 million loss in the face of falling demand for Australian-made cars. Wed, 08 May 2013 05:39:49 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/Holden_annnounces_153m_loss_870496.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/Sigma_to_maintain_high_payout_870486.html Sigma Pharmaceuticals expects to keep paying out a large proportion of its profits to shareholders. Wed, 08 May 2013 04:55:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/Sigma_to_maintain_high_payout_870486.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/Abbott_says_Govt_budget_cant_be_trusted_870480.html Tony Abbott says Labor's decision to dump a tax cut funded by carbon pricing shows they can't be trusted. Wed, 08 May 2013 04:51:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/Abbott_says_Govt_budget_cant_be_trusted_870480.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/China_records_1795b_trade_surplus_870475.html China recorded a $17.95b trade surplus in April ahead of expectations and reversing a rare deficit in March. Wed, 08 May 2013 04:28:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/China_records_1795b_trade_surplus_870475.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/Combet_says_cuts_deferred_not_scrapped_870416.html The federal government has deferred a $1.59 a week tax cut, which was due to start in 2015. Wed, 08 May 2013 03:00:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/Combet_says_cuts_deferred_not_scrapped_870416.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/ASX_firmer_at_noon_as_miners_rise_870418.html The Australian share market was firmer at noon as the mining giants outperformed the market. Wed, 08 May 2013 03:00:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/ASX_firmer_at_noon_as_miners_rise_870418.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/Unemployment_rate_to_stay_steady_870415.html Australia's unemployment rate is expected to have remained steady in April, but is likely to move higher. Wed, 08 May 2013 02:56:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/Unemployment_rate_to_stay_steady_870415.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/Google_builds_up_New_Zealand_business_870414.html Google New Zealand stacked on workers last year to keep pace with a growing online advertising market. Wed, 08 May 2013 02:56:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/Google_builds_up_New_Zealand_business_870414.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/RBNZ_intervenes_to_lower_kiwi_dollar_870413.html The RBNZ says it intervened in foreign exchange markets in an attempt to drive the kiwi lower. Wed, 08 May 2013 02:56:20 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/RBNZ_intervenes_to_lower_kiwi_dollar_870413.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/A_flat_after_Chinese_data_870409.html The Australian dollar is flat following improved Chinese trade data. Wed, 08 May 2013 02:45:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/A_flat_after_Chinese_data_870409.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/Australian_shares_open_higher_870383.html The Australian share market has opened higher after a record session on Wall Street overnight. Wed, 08 May 2013 01:01:24 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/Australian_shares_open_higher_870383.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/Dollar-euro_flat_as_stock_markets_soar_870378.html The US dollar-euro rate was flat while the yen edged higher on Tuesday in fairly calm forex trade. Wed, 08 May 2013 00:13:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/Dollar-euro_flat_as_stock_markets_soar_870378.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/Shell_to_explore_New_Caledonia_Basin_870376.html Shell NZ has announced it will start exploration for oil and gas in deep ocean between NZ and New Caledonia. Wed, 08 May 2013 00:08:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/Shell_to_explore_New_Caledonia_Basin_870376.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/Australian_bond_prices_move_lower_870375.html Aust bond futures prices are lower after international traders unwound a rally that followed the rate cut. Wed, 08 May 2013 00:04:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/Australian_bond_prices_move_lower_870375.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/United_to_resume_787_flying_on_May_20_870374.html United Airlines expects to start flying its Boeing 787s again on May 20. Wed, 08 May 2013 00:02:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/United_to_resume_787_flying_on_May_20_870374.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/Microsoft_extends_Yahoo_search_guarantee_870373.html Microsoft extended a guarantee that provides Yahoo with financial protection as part of their partnership. Tue, 07 May 2013 23:59:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/Microsoft_extends_Yahoo_search_guarantee_870373.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/GM_to_open_Cadillac_factory_in_China_870372.html General Motors has confirmed it's building a new Cadillac factory in China. Tue, 07 May 2013 23:51:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/GM_to_open_Cadillac_factory_in_China_870372.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/Disney_2Q_net_profit_up_32_per_cent_870371.html Disney topped expectations as revenue gains at its parks and movie studio led to an increase in net income. Tue, 07 May 2013 23:49:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/Disney_2Q_net_profit_up_32_per_cent_870371.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/RBNZ_governor_says_Kiwi_overvalued_870370.html The New Zealand dollar, which gained 11 per cent, is 'significantly overvalued,' Reserve Bank governor says. Tue, 07 May 2013 23:47:24 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/RBNZ_governor_says_Kiwi_overvalued_870370.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/RBNZ_warns_risks_of_housing_market_870361.html Pressure in the housing market is posing a growing risk to NZ's financial stability, the Reserve Bank warns. Tue, 07 May 2013 22:42:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/RBNZ_warns_risks_of_housing_market_870361.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/RBA_chief_hints_at_even_lower_rates_870356.html Treasurer Wayne Swan has welcomed the decision of commercial banks to pass on the RBA's rate cut in full. Tue, 07 May 2013 22:26:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/RBA_chief_hints_at_even_lower_rates_870356.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/Base_metals_close_mainly_lower_on_LME_870343.html Copper has fallen on the LME as opportunistic selling meant base metals failed to reap benefits of a rally. Tue, 07 May 2013 21:47:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/Base_metals_close_mainly_lower_on_LME_870343.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/Precious_metals_fall_on_Comex_870339.html Gold futures have ended lower as some investors were drawn away from the market by a stronger US dollar. Tue, 07 May 2013 21:43:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/Precious_metals_fall_on_Comex_870339.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/Australian_market_set_to_open_higher_870338.html The Australian market looks set to open higher after the Dow Jones closed above 15,000 for the first time. Tue, 07 May 2013 21:41:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/Australian_market_set_to_open_higher_870338.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/Australian_dollar_hits_two-month_low_870337.html The Australian dollar has fallen to a two-month low before recovering most of its lost ground amid US gains. Tue, 07 May 2013 21:39:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/Australian_dollar_hits_two-month_low_870337.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/Oil_prices_ease_on_profit_taking_870332.html Oil prices eased as dealers book profits from days of gains amid expectations of a rise in crude supplies. Tue, 07 May 2013 21:36:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/Oil_prices_ease_on_profit_taking_870332.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/Fomer_UK_chancellor_calls_for_EU_exit_870324.html Nigel Lawson has fuelled debate on a referendum by saying Britain should leave the European Union. Tue, 07 May 2013 21:11:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/Fomer_UK_chancellor_calls_for_EU_exit_870324.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/Tax_cuts_dumped_after_carbon_tax_revised_870322.html Tax cuts worth $1.4 billion linked to the carbon tax will be dumped in next week's budget. Tue, 07 May 2013 21:08:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/Tax_cuts_dumped_after_carbon_tax_revised_870322.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/Dow_closes_above_15000_for_first_time_870321.html The Dow Jones Industrial Average has closed above 15,000 for the first time, as equities were bolstered. Tue, 07 May 2013 21:05:49 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/Dow_closes_above_15000_for_first_time_870321.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/Peugeot_Renault_see_auto_output_plummet_870296.html Production by PSA Peugeot Citroen and Renault plunged in the first quarter on the back of slowing demand. Tue, 07 May 2013 19:20:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/Peugeot_Renault_see_auto_output_plummet_870296.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/Low_earners_struggling_to_feed_families_870295.html A study shows low income earners in NSW and ACT are struggling to regularly provide food for their families. Tue, 07 May 2013 19:18:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/Low_earners_struggling_to_feed_families_870295.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/Euro_shares_rally_amid_Frankfurt_record_870294.html European equities have rallied with Frankfurt striking a record high after Australia cut interest rates. Tue, 07 May 2013 19:15:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/08/Euro_shares_rally_amid_Frankfurt_record_870294.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/Four_banks_pass_on_rate_cut_in_full_870208.html Four of Australia's biggest banks have passed on the RBA's quarter of a percentage point rate cut in full. Tue, 07 May 2013 10:13:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/Four_banks_pass_on_rate_cut_in_full_870208.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/Banks_passes_on_rate_cut_in_full_870181.html Two of the big four banks have passed on the central bank's quarter of a percentage point rate cut in full. Tue, 07 May 2013 07:38:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/Banks_passes_on_rate_cut_in_full_870181.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/Traveller_numbers_gap_widens_in_March_870180.html ABS figures show the gap of 173,500 people in short-term travel movements was the widest since July 2012. Tue, 07 May 2013 07:36:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/Traveller_numbers_gap_widens_in_March_870180.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/Boost_of_10000_affordable_rental_homes_870179.html The Federal government will pump $1billion into affordable rental housing to boost stocks by 10,000 homes. Tue, 07 May 2013 07:33:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/Boost_of_10000_affordable_rental_homes_870179.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/First_trade_surplus_posted_since_2011_870178.html Australia's trade balance was back in the black for the first time in a year, as the mining boom changes. Tue, 07 May 2013 07:29:40 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/First_trade_surplus_posted_since_2011_870178.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/Draft_laws_on_research_tax_breaks_870177.html The Government has released draft laws changing the rules of access to research and development tax breaks. Tue, 07 May 2013 07:26:25 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/Draft_laws_on_research_tax_breaks_870177.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/Victorian_budget_continues_cutbacks_870173.html Opposition Leader Daniel Andrews says the Victorian budget will make cuts to health and education. Tue, 07 May 2013 06:58:20 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/Victorian_budget_continues_cutbacks_870173.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/Bransons_Virgin_taps_into_WA_market_870170.html Richard Branson has jetted into Perth to unveil his newly-branded aircraft in the $99m takeover of Skywest. Tue, 07 May 2013 06:39:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/Bransons_Virgin_taps_into_WA_market_870170.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/Coca-Cola_Amatil_issues_earnings_warning_870169.html Beverage company Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA) says its earnings have been hit by heavy discounting on soft drinks. Tue, 07 May 2013 06:36:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/Coca-Cola_Amatil_issues_earnings_warning_870169.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/NAB_CBA_pass_on_rate_cut_in_full_870168.html CBA has joined NBA in passing on the central bank's quarter of a percentage point rate cut in full. Tue, 07 May 2013 06:35:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/NAB_CBA_pass_on_rate_cut_in_full_870168.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/Nikkei_index_closes_up_355_870166.html Tokyo stocks have soared, closing at their highest level in almost five years, driven by a weakening yen. Tue, 07 May 2013 06:30:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/Nikkei_index_closes_up_355_870166.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/A_falls_after_RBA_cuts_cash_rate_870163.html The Australian dollar's fallen below 102 US cents after the central bank cut the cash rate. Tue, 07 May 2013 06:18:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/A_falls_after_RBA_cuts_cash_rate_870163.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/RBA_cut_gives_economy_breathing_room_870160.html Business groups have applauded the central bank's decision to cut the official cash rate to a new low. Tue, 07 May 2013 06:10:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/RBA_cut_gives_economy_breathing_room_870160.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/Vic_to_rein_in_spending_for_surpluses_870149.html Victoria's forecast of budget surpluses over the next four years will be based upon a tightness of spending. Tue, 07 May 2013 05:39:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/Vic_to_rein_in_spending_for_surpluses_870149.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/NZ_dollar_climbs_on_Australian_rate_cut_870147.html $NZ climbed to its highest level against its trans-Tasman counterpart after the RBA unexpectedly cut rates. Tue, 07 May 2013 05:36:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/NZ_dollar_climbs_on_Australian_rate_cut_870147.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/NAB_passes_on_rate_cut_in_full_870146.html NAB has passed on the central bank's quarter of a percentage point rate cut in full to its borrowers. Tue, 07 May 2013 05:15:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/NAB_passes_on_rate_cut_in_full_870146.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/RBA_cuts_cash_rate_to_275_870144.html The RBA has cut the cash rate by a quarter of a percentage point to a record-low of 2.75 per cent. Tue, 07 May 2013 04:41:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/RBA_cuts_cash_rate_to_275_870144.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/Banks_drag_down_Australian_stocks_870098.html The Australian share market is weaker at noon, dragged down by banking stocks. Tue, 07 May 2013 03:17:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/Banks_drag_down_Australian_stocks_870098.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/Wal-Mart_takes_top_spot_in_Fortune500_870086.html Wal-Mart Stores Inc is once again leading Fortune's list of the 500 biggest US companies by revenue. Tue, 07 May 2013 02:29:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/Wal-Mart_takes_top_spot_in_Fortune500_870086.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/Trade_returns_to_surplus_in_March_870071.html Latest figures show Australia's trade balance is back in the black, with a surplus of $307 million in March. Tue, 07 May 2013 01:43:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/Trade_returns_to_surplus_in_March_870071.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/Aust_house_prices_rise_in_March_quarter_870070.html Data shows Australian capital city house prices rose 0.1 per cent in the first three months of this year. Tue, 07 May 2013 01:40:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/Aust_house_prices_rise_in_March_quarter_870070.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/Summerset_plans_to_list_in_Australia_870039.html Summerset Group plans to list on the Australian stock exchange. Tue, 07 May 2013 00:05:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/Summerset_plans_to_list_in_Australia_870039.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/Construction_sector_declines_again_870038.html Australia's construction sector shrank for the 35th consecutive month in April. Tue, 07 May 2013 00:03:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/Construction_sector_declines_again_870038.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/Billabong_in_halt_ahead_of_update_870037.html Shares in troubled retailer Billabong are in a trading halt ahead of an update about its potential takeover. Tue, 07 May 2013 00:01:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/Billabong_in_halt_ahead_of_update_870037.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/Insurer_Axa_posts_30_rise_in_Q1_sales_870029.html Axa has posted a nearly three per cent rise in first quarter sales. Mon, 06 May 2013 23:44:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/Insurer_Axa_posts_30_rise_in_Q1_sales_870029.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/Portugal_pushes_on_with_spending_cuts_870027.html Portugal has pushed ahead with deeply unpopular plans to slash 30,000 public sector jobs. Mon, 06 May 2013 23:40:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/Portugal_pushes_on_with_spending_cuts_870027.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/Precious_metals_mostly_rise_870026.html Gold futures have risen in light trading, as investors bet on robust demand. Mon, 06 May 2013 23:38:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/Precious_metals_mostly_rise_870026.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/PG_and_E_should_pay_225b_for_blast_870024.html The agency investigating the deadly 2010 San Francisco gas explosion says PG&E should pay a $US2.25b fine. Mon, 06 May 2013 23:36:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/PG_and_E_should_pay_225b_for_blast_870024.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/Aust_bonds_little_changed_ahead_of_RBA_870022.html Australian bond futures prices are little changed ahead of the RBA interest rate decision. Mon, 06 May 2013 23:34:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/Aust_bonds_little_changed_ahead_of_RBA_870022.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/Australian_market_set_to_open_higher_869984.html The Australian market looks set to open higher following a mixed performance on Wall Street. Mon, 06 May 2013 21:48:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/Australian_market_set_to_open_higher_869984.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/Euro_stocks_weaker_with_London_closed_869979.html Major European markets were slightly weaker on Monday, with London closed for a holiday. Mon, 06 May 2013 21:34:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/Euro_stocks_weaker_with_London_closed_869979.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/Oil_prices_rise_after_Syria_air_strikes_869976.html Oil prices climbed after Israeli air strikes in Syria raised fresh concerns about rising tensions. Mon, 06 May 2013 21:31:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/Oil_prices_rise_after_Syria_air_strikes_869976.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/A_lower_ahead_of_RBA_decision_869975.html The Australian dollar is lower ahead of the Reserve Bank of Australia's interest rate decision. Mon, 06 May 2013 21:29:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/A_lower_ahead_of_RBA_decision_869975.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/US_stocks_close_mixed_869974.html US stocks have closed mixed, with Bank of America advancing strongly on news of a key settlement. Mon, 06 May 2013 21:28:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/US_stocks_close_mixed_869974.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/Budget_hole_could_deepen_to_80_billion_869973.html The fall-off in government revenue could hit $80 billion over the next four years, analysis shows. Mon, 06 May 2013 21:26:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/Budget_hole_could_deepen_to_80_billion_869973.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/Vic_budget_aimed_at_growing_economy_869937.html Victorians can expect a budget custom-made for growing the economy, state treasurer Michael O'Brien says. Mon, 06 May 2013 19:07:49 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/Vic_budget_aimed_at_growing_economy_869937.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/RBAs_cash_rate_expected_to_stay_on_hold_869935.html The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to keep the cash rate unchanged at their meeting on Tuesday. Mon, 06 May 2013 19:06:07 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/07/RBAs_cash_rate_expected_to_stay_on_hold_869935.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/06/Boeing_confirm_Qatar_looks_to_buy_Airbus_869900.html Qatar Airways is looking to order another 10 to 15 Airbus A330s before the Paris air show in June. Mon, 06 May 2013 13:28:34 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/06/Boeing_confirm_Qatar_looks_to_buy_Airbus_869900.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/06/Hong_Kong_shares_close_up_869830.html Hong Kong shares closed 0.99 per cent higher on Monday after strong US jobs data fuelled optimism. Mon, 06 May 2013 08:55:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/06/Hong_Kong_shares_close_up_869830.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/06/Joyce_denies_dissent_on_parental_policy_869829.html Barnaby Joyce believes there will be price increases under the coalition's plan to increase company tax. Mon, 06 May 2013 08:52:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/06/Joyce_denies_dissent_on_parental_policy_869829.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/06/Rio_Tinto_faces_industrial_action_in_NSW_869826.html Workers at a Rio Tinto subsidiary in NSW are threatening industrial action to protect job security. Mon, 06 May 2013 08:45:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/06/Rio_Tinto_faces_industrial_action_in_NSW_869826.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/06/ACCI_says_budget_talk_unsettles_business_869824.html ACCI warns concerns about budget cuts and possible new business taxes are weighing on industry sentiment. Mon, 06 May 2013 08:41:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/06/ACCI_says_budget_talk_unsettles_business_869824.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/06/Tabcorp_Tatts_say_pokies_levy_too_much_869822.html Tatts Group and Tabcorp say the Victorian government is charging them an exorbitant levy on poker machines. Mon, 06 May 2013 08:33:25 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/06/Tabcorp_Tatts_say_pokies_levy_too_much_869822.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/06/Fortescue_plans_asset_sale_869818.html Iron ore miner Fortescue Metals Group hopes to sell part of its rail and port assets by mid-year. Mon, 06 May 2013 08:23:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/06/Fortescue_plans_asset_sale_869818.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/06/ASX_shares_close_higher_869809.html The Australian share market has closed half a percentage point higher. Mon, 06 May 2013 06:59:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/06/ASX_shares_close_higher_869809.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/06/Weak_business_conditions_continue_869805.html The ACCI says continuing weak trading conditions across businesses justify another interest rate cut. Mon, 06 May 2013 06:32:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/06/Weak_business_conditions_continue_869805.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/06/No_lift_in_housing_market_869804.html Building provider Boral says there's no sign of improvement of the depressed Australian housing sector. Mon, 06 May 2013 06:29:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/06/No_lift_in_housing_market_869804.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/06/Job_advertisements_fall_in_April_869803.html Fewer jobs were advertised in April, possibly due to weaker demand for mining and construction workers. Mon, 06 May 2013 06:24:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/06/Job_advertisements_fall_in_April_869803.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/06/Leighton_profit_improves_869802.html Leighton still expects to make a full year profit of up to $600m after completing a pleasing first quarter. Mon, 06 May 2013 06:21:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/06/Leighton_profit_improves_869802.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/06/Rate_cut_unlikely_after_retail_data_869801.html Australia's retail sector looks unlikely to face a rate cut, even with a drop in sales in March. Mon, 06 May 2013 06:16:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/06/Rate_cut_unlikely_after_retail_data_869801.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/06/Hope_for_parental_leave_plan_rethink_869761.html The ACCI doesn't want business to pay another tax to fund a paid parental leave scheme. Mon, 06 May 2013 03:17:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/06/Hope_for_parental_leave_plan_rethink_869761.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/06/A_higher_after_strong_US_jobs_data_869760.html The Australian dollar is higher after a strong US employment report for April. Mon, 06 May 2013 03:16:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/06/A_higher_after_strong_US_jobs_data_869760.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/06/ASX_firm_at_noon_on_US_jobs_boost_869759.html The ASX was one per cent firmer at noon as upbeat US jobs data gave investors confidence. Mon, 06 May 2013 03:16:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/06/ASX_firm_at_noon_on_US_jobs_boost_869759.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/06/Fortescue_opens_first_stage_of_mine_869758.html Fortescue Metals Group on Monday opens its Firetail iron ore mine in Western Australai's Pilbara region. Mon, 06 May 2013 02:59:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/06/Fortescue_opens_first_stage_of_mine_869758.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/06/Hong_Kong_stocks_open_096_higher_869746.html Hong Kong stocks were 0.96 per cent higher on Monday following another strong session on Wall Street. Mon, 06 May 2013 02:00:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/06/Hong_Kong_stocks_open_096_higher_869746.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/06/Retail_spending_down_in_March_869744.html Retail spending fell 0.4 per cent in March, official figures show. Mon, 06 May 2013 01:49:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/06/Retail_spending_down_in_March_869744.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/06/Boral_earnings_continue_to_fall_869714.html Building products maker Boral says its earnings continue to be weaker than expected. Mon, 06 May 2013 01:00:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/06/Boral_earnings_continue_to_fall_869714.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/06/Australian_shares_open_higher_869702.html The Australian share market has opened more than one per cent higher. Mon, 06 May 2013 00:35:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/06/Australian_shares_open_higher_869702.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/06/NZ_deficit_shrinks_faster_than_expected_869692.html The NZ government's finances are continuing to improve with a smaller operating deficit than forecast. Mon, 06 May 2013 00:21:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/06/NZ_deficit_shrinks_faster_than_expected_869692.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/06/Australian_bonds_lower_after_US_data_869691.html Australian bond futures prices are lower after better-than-expected US employment figures. Mon, 06 May 2013 00:21:40 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/06/Australian_bonds_lower_after_US_data_869691.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/06/PBO_says_mining_tax_will_raise_800m_869624.html The Parliamentary Budget Office calculates the mining tax will add just $800m to govt coffers this year. Sun, 05 May 2013 22:50:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/06/PBO_says_mining_tax_will_raise_800m_869624.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/06/Paris_protests_mark_Hollande_anniversary_869585.html Protesters have taken to the streets of Paris to mark President Francois Hollande's first year in office. Sun, 05 May 2013 22:33:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/06/Paris_protests_mark_Hollande_anniversary_869585.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/06/Norway_to_shift_tax_burden_more_to_oil_869578.html The Norwegian government is proposing to shift the tax burden more to its large oil industry. Sun, 05 May 2013 22:16:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/06/Norway_to_shift_tax_burden_more_to_oil_869578.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/06/Base_metals_enjoy_strong_performance_869577.html Copper has led the London Metal Exchange to a stellar close, after an interest rate cut from the ECB. Sun, 05 May 2013 22:15:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/06/Base_metals_enjoy_strong_performance_869577.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/06/A_higher_after_US_jobs_figures_869576.html The Australian dollar has pushed above 103 US cents on news of improvements in the US jobs market. Sun, 05 May 2013 22:12:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/06/A_higher_after_US_jobs_figures_869576.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/06/Company_tax_top_priority_says_business_869537.html Business has told the federal government that balancing the budget is not their main concern. Sun, 05 May 2013 19:06:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/06/Company_tax_top_priority_says_business_869537.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/06/Aust_shares_expected_to_open_higher_869535.html The Australian share market is expected to post strong gains today after strong US jobs figures. Sun, 05 May 2013 19:04:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/06/Aust_shares_expected_to_open_higher_869535.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/06/Warren_Buffet_optimistic_on_US_stocks_869534.html US billionaire Warren Buffet says the US economy is moving in the right direction. Sun, 05 May 2013 19:01:40 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/06/Warren_Buffet_optimistic_on_US_stocks_869534.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/05/Aussie_banks_doing_better_than_peers_869460.html ANZ CEO Mike Smith says Australian banks are performing better than many of their overseas peers. Sun, 05 May 2013 06:00:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/05/Aussie_banks_doing_better_than_peers_869460.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/05/Rio_Tinto_to_shed_more_jobs_in_Australia_869443.html Rio Tinto boss Sam Walsh says more jobs will be shed in Australia. Sun, 05 May 2013 05:09:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/05/Rio_Tinto_to_shed_more_jobs_in_Australia_869443.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/04/Oil_prices_surge_on_US_jobs_report_869165.html Oil prices have surged after an upbeat US jobs report eased concerns about the economy's strength. Fri, 03 May 2013 21:21:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/04/Oil_prices_surge_on_US_jobs_report_869165.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/04/US_stocks_hit_record_highs_869164.html US stocks have soared to new closing records after a strong US jobs report revived confidence. Fri, 03 May 2013 21:20:34 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/04/US_stocks_hit_record_highs_869164.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/03/Alumina_CEO_get_first_strike_869099.html Alumina shareholders have delivered a first strike vote against its executives' pay after poor performance. Fri, 03 May 2013 09:26:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/03/Alumina_CEO_get_first_strike_869099.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/03/Aust_shares_flat_amid_profit_taking_869075.html The Australian sharemarket closed flat amid profit taking in bank stocks and worries about global growth. Fri, 03 May 2013 07:54:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/03/Aust_shares_flat_amid_profit_taking_869075.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/03/Dollar_higher_after_ECB_rate_cut_869074.html The Australian dollar closed higher after the European Central Bank cut its key interest rate. Fri, 03 May 2013 07:54:07 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/03/Dollar_higher_after_ECB_rate_cut_869074.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/03/RBAs_cash_rate_to_stay_on_hold_in_May_869055.html The RBA is expected to keep the cash rate on hold in May, though economists say further rate cuts are likely Fri, 03 May 2013 06:06:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/03/RBAs_cash_rate_to_stay_on_hold_in_May_869055.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/03/AACo_writes_down_herd_value_by_43m_869052.html Cattle producer Australian Agricultural Company has written down the value of its herd by about $43 million. Fri, 03 May 2013 05:34:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/03/AACo_writes_down_herd_value_by_43m_869052.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/03/Hong_Kong_stocks_open_up_029_869051.html Hong Kong stocks opened up 0.29% on Friday after ECB interest rate cut and positive US jobs numbers. Fri, 03 May 2013 05:34:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/03/Hong_Kong_stocks_open_up_029_869051.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/03/BC_Iron_and_Cleveland_ink_Brazil_deal_869050.html BC Iron and Cleveland Mining plan to take a joint majority stake in three projects in Brazil. Fri, 03 May 2013 05:34:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/03/BC_Iron_and_Cleveland_ink_Brazil_deal_869050.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/03/Packers_proposal_not_a_done_deal_869049.html Three of the world's top architects have submitted designs for James Packer's casino at Sydney's Barangaroo. Fri, 03 May 2013 05:34:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/03/Packers_proposal_not_a_done_deal_869049.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/03/Qantas_says_local_market_still_tough_869048.html Travelers will enjoy cheaper domestic airfares, as Australia's major carriers add seats to local market. Fri, 03 May 2013 05:34:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/03/Qantas_says_local_market_still_tough_869048.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/03/Services_sector_contracts_in_April_869047.html Cuts to govt spending and slowing growth in the mining sector are badly hurting Australia's services sector. Fri, 03 May 2013 05:34:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/03/Services_sector_contracts_in_April_869047.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/03/JB_Hi-Fi_shares_rise_on_guidance_update_869046.html JB Hi-Fi shares have jumped after the retailer said it expected full-year profit to increase by up to 11%. Fri, 03 May 2013 05:34:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/03/JB_Hi-Fi_shares_rise_on_guidance_update_869046.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/03/Macquarie_lifts_full_year_net_profit_869045.html Macquarie Group's full year profit has risen 17% amid stronger global markets and self regulation. Fri, 03 May 2013 05:34:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/03/Macquarie_lifts_full_year_net_profit_869045.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/03/Australian_dollar_trading_higher_869002.html The Australian dollar is more than a quarter of a US cent higher after the ECB cut its key interest rate. Fri, 03 May 2013 03:16:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/03/Australian_dollar_trading_higher_869002.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/03/Australian_stocks_higher_at_noon_868999.html The Australian sharemarket is trading higher on the back of strong profit results from financial stocks. Fri, 03 May 2013 02:50:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/03/Australian_stocks_higher_at_noon_868999.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/03/Kiwi_up_on_euro_as_deposit_rate_cut_868961.html The New Zealand dollar has risen against the euro after the European Central Bank cut its deposit rate.. Thu, 02 May 2013 22:34:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/03/Kiwi_up_on_euro_as_deposit_rate_cut_868961.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/03/GM_pulls_objectionable_China_ad_868959.html An advertisement for General Motors containing objectionable lyrics about China has been withdrawn. Thu, 02 May 2013 22:32:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/03/GM_pulls_objectionable_China_ad_868959.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/03/Intel_names_insider_Krzanich_as_new_CEO_868958.html Intel Corp has named Brian Krzanich as its new chief executive officer to succeed Paul Otellini. Thu, 02 May 2013 22:32:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/03/Intel_names_insider_Krzanich_as_new_CEO_868958.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/03/Westpac_lifts_first_half_profit_868957.html Westpac has lifted its first half profit by 11% as it pursues growth opportunities such as deposits. Thu, 02 May 2013 22:31:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/03/Westpac_lifts_first_half_profit_868957.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/03/Australian_market_set_to_open_higher_868956.html The Australian market looks set to open higher following strong gains on Wall Street Thu, 02 May 2013 22:20:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/03/Australian_market_set_to_open_higher_868956.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/03/A_higher_after_volatile_session_868955.html The Australian dollar has moved slightly higher following the ECB's decision to cut its key interest rate. Thu, 02 May 2013 22:18:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2013/05/03/A_higher_after_volatile_session_868955.html