Spending on sports equipment and activities grew faster in 2009 than any other area of consumer spending.
March 8, 2010
Mining companies offer to buy Queensland Rail tracks
A consortium of 13 coal businesses says it is working on an offer to buy some Queensland Rail (QR) tracks from the State Government.
Suncorp increase staff to process claims
Suncorp-Metway has increased the number of claims staff, assessors and support staff helping customers affected by severe weather in Victoria and Queensland.
K2 Energy shares soar on renewables move
Shares in junior oil and gas producer K2 Energy Ltd more than doubled after announcing a move into the renewables market.
Wilson HTM appoints new CEO
Broker and investment manager Wilson HTM Investment Group Ltd has appointed a new CEO for its capital markets activities.
Shell, PetroChina in bid for Arrow
ROYAL Dutch Shell and PetroChina have launched a joint takeover bid for Arrow Energy that values the company at up to $3.85 billion.
Resources boost shares at noon
THE share market was almost one per cent higher at noon, led by the major resources stocks.
US jobs data boosts dollar at noon
THE dollar was firmer at noon and appears set for a strong week after the positive tone set by US jobless figures on Friday.
Bow Energy shares jump 26pc
SHARES in oil and coal seam gas (CSG) producer Bow Energy jumped on news it had substantially increased its oil and gas reserves.
Shares close at six-week high
THE share market closed at its highest level in just over six weeks, driven by a stronger materials and energy sector.