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2 weeks ago
BHP says will not cut production
BHP Billiton, the world's third largest iron ore producer, has no plans to cut production of the steel making commodity despite requests from some customers to defer shipments.
The Mercury - 9:57 a.m. Monday 17th November 2008
The Mercury - 9:57 a.m. Monday 17th November 2008
CSR announces plans to raise $482m
CSR said today it aims to raise up to $482 million in capital through a share placement and rights issue.
The Mercury - 9:50 a.m. Monday 17th November 2008
The Mercury - 9:50 a.m. Monday 17th November 2008
Banks, resources pull shares lower
THE share market has opened weaker after falls on Wall Street on Friday, and declines in domestic banking and resources stocks.
The Mercury - 9:38 a.m. Monday 17th November 2008
The Mercury - 9:38 a.m. Monday 17th November 2008
Lion Nathan offer $7.6bn for Coke
LION Nathan has made an offer worth around $7.61bn for drinks maker Coca Cola Amatil.
The Mercury - 9:21 a.m. Monday 17th November 2008
The Mercury - 9:21 a.m. Monday 17th November 2008
NAB to cut British workers
NATIONAL Australia Bank has cut into its British workforce, with around 350 jobs affected by Friday's announcement of a strategic alliance between insurance group Axa and NAB's Yorkshire and Clydesdale ...
The Mercury - 6:26 a.m. Monday 17th November 2008
The Mercury - 6:26 a.m. Monday 17th November 2008
Doubts about local green car development
HOLDEN and Ford may be too poor to develop a green car in Australia, even with Federal Government help, as the global financial crisis threatens the Michigan-based parent companies, analysts ...
The Mercury - 6:12 a.m. Monday 17th November 2008
The Mercury - 6:12 a.m. Monday 17th November 2008
Writedowns to hit Macquarie profits
ANALYSTS expect Macquarie Group's half year profits to be impaired by hefty writedowns when the besieged investment bank unveils its interim results tomorrow.
The Mercury - 6:10 a.m. Monday 17th November 2008
The Mercury - 6:10 a.m. Monday 17th November 2008
Asset sales crucial for Lend Lease
PROPERTY giant Lend Lease is dependent on selling assets into a tough market, chief executive Greg Clarke said yesterday.
The Mercury - 6:07 a.m. Monday 17th November 2008
The Mercury - 6:07 a.m. Monday 17th November 2008
Which industry takes the most sickies?
NO matter what Australian business tries, the Aussie sickie continues to be part of our culture and public servants are the worst offenders.
The Mercury - 5:56 a.m. Monday 17th November 2008
The Mercury - 5:56 a.m. Monday 17th November 2008
ABC collapse fuels legal overhaul
THE collapse of ABC Learning has fast-tracked plans to stop large companies progressively buying up smaller competitors.
The Mercury - 5:40 a.m. Monday 17th November 2008
The Mercury - 5:40 a.m. Monday 17th November 2008
2 weeks, 1 day ago
'Whatever it takes' bailout for economy
THE Rudd Government is prepared "to do anything" to kick-start the economy including a second bailout "by June".
The Mercury - 11:01 p.m. Sunday 16th November 2008
The Mercury - 11:01 p.m. Sunday 16th November 2008
Rees faces $900m hole
THE New South Wales state government has exposed itself to another $900 million Budget black hole by failing to implement business tax cuts.
The Mercury - 11 p.m. Sunday 16th November 2008
The Mercury - 11 p.m. Sunday 16th November 2008
Death and taxes: There is no escape
THE New South Wales state government is so strapped for cash it is taxing dead people.
The Mercury - 11 p.m. Sunday 16th November 2008
The Mercury - 11 p.m. Sunday 16th November 2008
2 weeks, 2 days ago
Big firms cancel Christmas parties
FINANCIAL firms plagued by global uncertainty have been ordered by their headquarters to scrap Christmas parties.
The Mercury - 11:01 p.m. Saturday 15th November 2008
The Mercury - 11:01 p.m. Saturday 15th November 2008
2 weeks, 3 days ago
BHP admits $920m iron ore hit
BHP Billiton has admitted it is facing first-half iron ore sales losses of up to $920m, falling in with its mining rivals.
The Mercury - 11 p.m. Friday 14th November 2008
The Mercury - 11 p.m. Friday 14th November 2008
