Crude prices rose in Asian trade on Wednesday on stronger energy demand fuelled by the need for heating fuel during the northern hemisphere winter.
December 30, 2009
JAL shares dive on bankruptcy fears
Shares of struggling Japan Airlines Corp nosedived to a record low on growing fears the money-losing carrier could be put through bankruptcy court.
Australian shares ease, Japan Airlines eyes bankruptcy
The Australian share market finished slightly lower, after gaining some ground early in the day before sliding in the afternoon.
ATT overturns APRA ban on Gardener
Former HIH Insurance Ltd director Justin Gardener can take a senior role in the industry again after a tribunal overturned a 2006 ban.
IOR Group lists on ASX
Shares in aged care and retirement villages operator IOR Group Ltd were officially listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) on Wednesday.
Shares close slightly lower
THE share market closed slightly lower on as investors took profits on another quiet day during the holiday period.
Domino’s buys Belgium pizza company
Fastfood group Domino’s hopes to expand its footprint in Europe by acquiring Belgian pizza chain Pizza Company.
Dollar holds onto gains at noon
THE dollar was higher at noon as the currency held onto recent gains in subdued trade.
Market wanders lower at noon
THE share market was marginally down at noon, on directionless trade in thin volumes.
Shares open moderately higher
THE share market has opened moderately higher despite a weak lead from Wall Street.