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Asian markets stabilise as crisis eases
3:29PM | Capital markets in emerging Asia are stabilising as the global economic crisis eases and investor appetite returns, the Asian Development Bank said on Tuesday.
Australian firm opens uranium mine in Malawi
5:56AM | An Australian firm has inaugurated a $US220 million ($305.49 million) uranium mine project in northern Malawi, expected to begin producing later this year.
Oil falls on gloomy demand outlook
11:48PM | Oil prices fell below $37 a barrel on Tuesday on expectations crude demand will weaken amid a severe global economic slowdown.
Rudd's cash bonus prompts retail boom
7:38PM | The Rudd government's stimulus package appears to have had its desired effect, with Christmas retail spending up on previous years.
Xstrata to cut 150 jobs in restructure
7:35PM | Mining giant Xstrata will shed 89 contractors and 60 employees at its Mt Isa zinc operation in response to the world financial crisis.
Fonterra cuts milk price paid to farmers
6:55PM | Fonterra says it will cut its base milk price paid to Australian farmers by 32 per cent between February and June.
High-risk loans may lead to losses: KPMG
6:36PM | An unwillingness by Australia's major banks to overhaul faulty risk management frameworks may see them suffer higher loss levels in 2009, according to KPMG.
Analysts pick top jobs for coming year
4:59PM | While many Australians are anxious about losing their jobs during the current financial crisis, some sectors are expected to grow despite the economic downturn.
Sony shares tumble on fears of big loss
4:11PM | Sony shares have plunged on reports that the electronics giant is set to post its first annual operating loss in 14 years because of a slump in demand.
IPOs face tough year ahead
3:47PM | Small companies seeking to raise funds on the Australian stock exchange face a tough year ahead, after enduring a "horror" year in 2008.
Consumers choose lipstick over luxuries
3:24PM | That dream holiday may have been shelved but consumers say they will still be spending on some things that count more - beauty and health-care products.
Hong Kong named world's freest economy
2:24PM | Hong Kong has been named the world's freest economy for the 15th year in a row by US think-tank the Heritage Foundation, followed by Singapore and Australia.
SAI Global agrees to buy Espreon
2:20PM | Information services and training company SAI Global Ltd has agreed to buy financial services provider Espreon Ltd for as much as $53.9 million.
Push to stop online punters using credit
1:41PM | Internet gambling operators should be banned from accepting bets from punters using credit cards, Clubs Australia says.
Perilya transaction 'anti-competitive'
1:37PM | CBH Resources has approached the Takeovers Panel claiming Perilya's planned transaction with China's third-largest zinc producer is anti-competitive.
China posts record trade surplus
1:14PM | China has posted a trade surplus of $US39 billion ($A57.47 billion) in December, the second-highest ever, on a steep drop in imports, according to state media.
NZ announces market operation changes
12:43PM | The Reserve Bank of NZ, to ensure stability and certainty in the current global economic climate, has released details of changes to its open market operations.
China's exports fall again in December
12:29PM | China's exports and imports fell in December for a second month, a government newspaper says.
Great Southern investors reject proposal
12:15PM | Great Southern is exploring other options after investors appear to have rejected proposals to exchange their interests in plantation projects for shares.
Carbon Energy draws gas from coal plant
11:51AM | Carbon Energy Ltd has produced commercially viable gas from its underground coal gasification demonstration plant in south east Queensland.
- 11:32am | Aspen sells Gardentown Shopping Centre
- 11:30am | Espreon goes into trading halt
- 11:21am | Alcoa writedowns cost Alumina $40m
- 10:51am | CSIRO to sell wool scouring plant in Vic
- 10:40am | $US rise, low demand hit commodities
- 10:33am | OZ Minerals puts WA mine on maintenance
- 10:19am | Becton explains recent share price hikes
- 9:42am | Transurban 'won't increase stake in M7'
- 9:37am | ANZ lifts stake in Indonesian banking
- 8:53am | Toyota unveils 2010 fuel-sipper Prius
- 8:18am | NZ economy weak in December quarter
- 7:57am | Citigroup shares fall sharply
- 7:44am | $A closes at one-month low
- 7:37am | Global economy to pick up in 2010: G10
- 7:28am | Stocks to watch
- 7:21am | Oil and gold prices fall
- 7:19am | Stocks dragged down by resources sector
- 7:16am | Energy sector drags Wall St stocks down
- 7:13am | Britain flags more banking reforms
- 7:10am | UK PM meets industry, unions about jobs
- 6:55am | Rio halts train program to cut costs
- 6:40am | Britain to own 43% of Lloyds Banking
- 11:37pm | China vehicle growth hits 10-year low
- 5:05pm | Bonds close up on high US jobless figure
- 4:01pm | Pagemasters pens UK Daily Telegraph deal
- 2:10pm | Sunland Group downgrades profit forecast
- 1:19pm | More people getting on their bikes
- 12:22pm | NZ, Australia superannuation compared
- 12:04pm | Rio postpones Corumba iron ore expansion
- 11:42am | Job ads dropped in December: survey
- 11:40am | Rex Minerals shares up on drill results
- 11:34am | Auto sector woes impact Pacifica
- 11:04am | BBP to sell Alinta assets to pay debt
- 10:50am | Mirrabooka first-half net profit falls
- 10:22am | Iron Ore Holdings explains share rise
- 10:21am | Goodman Fielder reaffirms profit results
- 9:54am | Babcock and Brown suspends share trading
- 9:09am | Courts grant Argyle interim injunction
- 8:59am | OZ Minerals waiting on banks for loan
- 8:39am | China to speed up stimulus package
- 7:36am | $A closes weaker on poor US jobs data
- 7:28am | Stocks to watch
- 7:25am | Oil falls as gold price rises
- 7:24am | ASX closes lower on resources and banks
- 7:07am | Job loss figures send Dow tumbling
- 6:59am | VW says set record in 2008 sales
- 6:57am | Swiss bank set to announce record loss
- 6:53am | Chrysler insists it's viable
- 1:49pm | Stocks likely to be lower on Monday
- 6:08am | India names three to Satyam board
- 1:41pm | US Treasury slammed over bailout
- 11:56am | No decision on Madoff bail until Monday
- 7:43am | WWE cuts staff in economic smackdown
- 7:04am | No problems in finding Saab buyers: GM
- 7:02am | Ssangyong applies for receivership
- 6:57am | BMW sales drop 4.3% in 2008
- 6:29am | India's govt sacks Satyam directors
- 8:58pm | Japanese researchers unveil robot suit
- 7:36pm | Chinese bid for Rio's assets
- 7:33pm | US recession hits Aussie exporters
- 7:14pm | NAB launches review after Satyam scandal
- 6:12pm | More junior miners to go under this year
- 5:35pm | Rice prices set to surge again
- 5:06pm | Ad downturn continues to hit Fairfax
- 5:03pm | Bonds close stronger ahead of US report
- 4:13pm | Elders to offer new traineeships
- 4:06pm | China's consumer confidence falls
- 3:15pm | Noni B expects fall in profits
- 3:11pm | Union slams Telstra board's Vegas junket
- 3:08pm | Rio Tinto to cut 50 jobs at Kestrel mine
- 3:07pm | Beers sales rise in tough times
- 1:31pm | Rio Tinto's stake in Grange reduced
- 1:17pm | Radio ad revenue steady through 2008
- 12:46pm | Aussies prefer to invest in property
- 12:35pm | Eromanga sees oil in Brazilian project
- 12:08pm | Drillsearch, Bandanna finalise agreement
- 11:46am | Madoff transferred millions: report
- 10:38am | ANZ appoints StanChart's Ip as China CEO
- 9:06am | Citi nears deal on home loan change
- 8:21am | Nissan shows GT-R sportscar
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