Local shares down on US debt worries

Monday, July 25th, 2011

Concerns that US politicians will not reach an agreement to raise the debt ceiling have led the local share market to its biggest fall in two weeks. The sell-off was widespread, with only 19 of the top 200 companies making gains, as investors shied away from riskier assets. View full post ...

Kelly plays down mortgage concerns: report

Tuesday, June 21st, 2011

Westpac chief unworried by rise in delinquencies. 21 Jun 2011 7:38 AM View full post on WBC | RSS Business News Feed | Business Spectator

I hope I haven’t let you down: ACCC chairman

Wednesday, June 15th, 2011

The departing boss of Australia's competition regulator has defended his record in consumer protection and fighting corporate misconduct. View full post on ABC News: Business

‘Guerrilla warfare’ threatens to bring down Qantas

Thursday, April 21st, 2011

Civil war is looming at Qantas, threatening the biggest industrial brawl since the Waterfront dispute and the possibility of more travel disruptions for disgruntled holiday-makers. View full post on ABC News: Business

Cyclone fears drag insurance stocks down

Thursday, February 3rd, 2011

Insurance stocks were hit hard today after the cyclone threatening North Queensland was upgraded to a category five. View full post on ABC News: Business

Local competition keeping petrol prices down

Thursday, December 30th, 2010

Economists believe competition between local service stations is keeping petrol price rises to a minimum. View full post on ABC News: Business

Australia shares down 0.1 pct, steadied by AMP, AXA

Tuesday, November 16th, 2010

* AXA up 6.8 percent after $13 billion-plus AMP bid * BHP gives up early gains; some disappointment overbuyback View full post on Market news | ninemsn Money

Qantas plays down latest engine fault

Saturday, November 13th, 2010

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce has dismissed last night's mid-air engine fault on a Melbourne-bound Boeing 767 as a minor incident. View full post on ABC News: Business

Australia shares drift down on profit-taking

Thursday, November 11th, 2010

* S&P/ASX 200 loses 40.9 points to close at 4,699.8 * China inflation data looms View full post on Market news | ninemsn Money

Gillard to crack down on bank exit fees

Monday, November 8th, 2010

Prime Minister Julia Gillard says the Government will be making announcements this week to improve competition in the banking sector. View full post on ABC News: Business