general news
Political tensions hit dollar
23 February 2012
THE dollar fell to its lowest level in a month, as the US dollar strengthens and leadership tensions re-ignite.
Wall Street lower on EU caution
23 February 2012
US stocks pared their losses to trade a touch lower as investors took a cautious stance on the European economic outlook.
Fairfax shifts focus from web
23 February 2012
FAIRFAX Media will shift its focus away from the web and aggressively chase audiences turning to internet TV and other devices.
APN announces $45m loss
23 February 2012
APN News & Media has unveiled a $45.1 million full year loss as it prepares to expand its outdoor advertising business.
Apple defends iPad name in China
23 February 2012
Apple defended its right to use the iPad trademark in China in a heated court hearing in Shanghai.
Coleman changes tack at Woodside
23 February 2012
WOODSIDE Petroleum boss Peter Coleman says the energy giant may make overseas acquisitions to broaden its asset base.
Greece prepares debt restructure
23 February 2012
THE Greek Government braced for further anti-austerity protests while the country's parliament was debating debt restructuring.
Ten pounded on profits
23 February 2012
TEN Network Holding shares plunged after it warned of a 40 per cent slump in operating profit for the half-year to February.
CCA chief vows return to beer
23 February 2012
COCA-COLA Amatil chief Terry Davis has warned the new owner of Foster's that he will be back in the beer market in 2014.
Suncorp holds fire on capital returns
23 February 2012
SUNCORP is not committing to a timetable for capital management plans despite having recorded a strong lift in first-half profit.