Indian trade boost
DEAN NELSON, NEW DELHI |
India has drawn up plans for a massive economic liberalisation program that could create vast new markets for foreign companies.
What happened to the housing slump?
CHRIS VEDELAGO | It was supposed to be the worst property slump in a generation. Some analysts warned that Australian house prices would fall by as much as half.
Cash-splash bill: jobs
LUCY BATTERSBY |
The economic outlook is still tough, but the worst may have passed, according to respondents to the latest half-yearly economic survey.
ASIC flexes muscle
CLANCY YEATES AND VANDA CARSON |
Australian Securities and Investments Commission intervenes in battle between local councils and Lehman Brothers.
- RBA set to leave rates on hold
- Court dismisses collusion claims against Corrigan
- Timbercorp back in court
- NSW leads nation in bankruptcy
- High-rollers fail to pitch at City of Dreams
- Some give advice, others only sell
- Managers head to court in mortgage fund battle
- Dexus warns of 10% drop in values
- Unlisted sector takes centre stage
- Walker takes high road to Canberra
- Annette Sampson DIY casualties
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| CAC | 3119.51 | 3.1 | 0.10% |
| Nasdaq | 1796.52 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Hang Seng | 18203.4 | 25.35 | 0.14% |
| NZ 50 | 2761.505 | -6.68 | -0.24% |
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4:21PM Shanghai plans more bull than Wall St
5:54AM Fonterra to pay Australian farmers more
5:48AM Nigeria, Algeria, Niger in $12b gas deal
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Shares slump as recovery doubts grow
3 Jul |
The Australian share market ended the day down more than 1 per cent, following losses in Wall Street on poor jobs data.
Michael Pascoe: Week that was
Video The end of a week with a touch of American-inspired market wobbles.
World Business
BA reveals deep cuts to remain aloft
11:33am |
British Airways says it will ground aircraft, slash seat numbers and delay taking new A380 superjumbos as travel demand slumps.
- Jackson promoter in hunt for funds
- Fight over Stanford assets in UK
- Carbon scandal linked to nephew of PNG's PM
- Emerging markets' share soars to a record, led by China
- William Pesek Don't bet on a China-led recovery
- North Korea's latest launch: beer
- US Marshals seize Madoff penthouse property
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Porsche's boss in a spin
No longer a corporate wunderkind, Porsche boss Wendelin Wideking is fighting to save the carmaker and his job.
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Spending big as jobs go a recipe for disaster
JAMES KIRBY |
We're closer to China than you might think: the way Kevin Rudd's stimulus package is succeeding, it would put anyone in Beijing's upper ranks to shame.
- Richard Webb Melbourne comes out on top
- Christopher Webb Lofty ambitions toppled in a crane crash
- Ian Verrender Beware of sharks and Ponzi-packing spivs
- Tim Colebatch For predicting the slump, just a few get medals
- Peter Martin Rudd's costly measures help the nation hold up
- Paddy Manning How going green became a grey area
- Bill Evans Harder to pick than a broken nose
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Victor Smorgon dies aged 96
CHRIS ZAPPONE 3 Jul |
Victor Smorgon, regarded as a giant of Australian industry, has died aged 96.
- Entrepreneur Bakers Delight founder steps in to help ailing retailer
- Timbercorp Tree plan a super saviour
- Franchising A business out of a box
- Design A finely crafted romance
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Sucking your will to live
If you have ever worked for a large corporation, then you will know what I mean when I say, aaaaggghhh!
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Up, up and away
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25 Jun |
The banks have been quick to raise fixed rates but there could be another chance to lock in at a low rate.
Pick your targets
Analysts are divided on what the new financial year will bring but a cautious approach to investing is best.
