Profits at China & #39;s oil producers, steel makers and other major industrial companies fell 10.6 per cent in the first eight months of 2009.
September 27, 2009
& #39;We can & #39;t wait & #39; for Myer float: DJs boss
David Jones Ltd & #39;s chief says he is looking forward to his company & #39;s main competitor having to come under greater scrutiny when Myer Pty Ltd floats.
Market tipped to follow Wall St lower
The Australian share market is likely to open lower on Monday, following a poor lead from Wall Street.
Choice warns over hidden phone card fees
Consumers have been warned to be aware of hidden fees and charges from pre-paid international phone calling cards on sale in Australia.
Telstra split & #39;may be unconstitutional & #39;
Telstra & #39;s big shareholders have again gone on the attack over federal government plans to break up the telco, warning such actions may be unconstitutional.
Wall St extends losses on weak data
WALL Street shares fell for a third consecutive day on Friday as disappointing economic data prompted investors to retrench ahead of the weekend.
MAp bites back in airport dogfight
THE legal fight for management control of Macquarie Airports has taken another twist, with MAp indicating it may sue two investors.
September 25, 2009
Oroton cautious but sees future growth
OrotonGroup is cautious about its outlook but still sees considerable opportunities for growth, after reporting a 16.1 per cent rise in annual profit.
Aussie recovers from lows on G20 comments; bonds up
* Helped by G20 remark of no withdrawal of economic stimulus
Housing activity predicted to keep going
The scaling back of the first home owner grant is expected to result in only a slight downturn in housing activity, experts say.