Destination Hong Kong
MATT O'SULLIVAN |
Even with Macau's Ho family on board, Qantas faces an uphill battle to get Jetstar flying into Chek Lap Kok airport.
Winning day but losing week for US shares
9:07am |
US stocks rebounded on Friday, but major stock indexes ended the week lower as a federal government shutdown continued for a fourth day.
Leighton's losses may top $500m
RUTH WILLIAMS |
Leighton Holdings' losses stem from alleged corrupt activities in its offshore operations.
Investors brace for US debt gridlock
GLENDA KWEK |
Look for buying opportunities as political gridlock in US threatens to spill into a debt-ceiling battle.
Super fund backs Sevior to tune of $1.2b
MADELEINE HEFFERNAN |
John Sevior's has a $1.2 billion mandate from the country's biggest superannuation fund.
Probe on collapsed builder
CHRIS VEDELAGO |
'Substantive investigations' needed to determine responsibility for company's collapse.
Hands off our GrainCorp: owner
BRIAN ROBINS |
Shareholder Don Seaton is standing his ground.
Want expert advice? Don't take on this bloke
GARETH HUTCHENS |
Richard Denniss likes the experts to get things right.
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- Gold Singapore's LionGold suffers 40% share collapse
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| Nasdaq | 3807.8 | 33.4 | 0.9% |
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Market ends week on low note
GARETH HUTCHENS |
This week was dominated by political events in the US, where bickering between Republicans and Democrats forced the government into a partial shutdown.
- Wall Street Winning day but losing week for US shares
- Currencies Aussie buoyed of US dollar weakness
- Crude Oil drops amid US debt default fears
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Investors brace for US debt gridlock
Look for buying opportunities as political gridlock in US threatens to spill into a debt-ceiling battle.
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Shutting down and clicking on
While the American government shut down explored absurdity, we have had to make do with mere bemusement over Harvey Norman chief Gerry Harvey’s actions. Michael Pascoe reports. (04:36)
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Wall Street gets ready for US default
8:31am |
While most on Wall Street continue to believe it very unlikely the United States will default on its debt later this month, banks and securities firms are already gearing up for how to handle any tainted US Treasuries.
Say hello to TWTR
Twitter has unsealed the documents for its IPO, saying it hopes to raise $US1 billion.
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Dreamers keep casino chips close to the chest
MICHAEL WEST |
Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate reckons his region can do with another five casinos. Tate is a visionary.
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- Michael Pascoe The solution for troubled local retailers: go French
- Marcus Padley Choose retirement stock for a gift that'll keep on giving
- Malcolm Maiden ASIC must act fast on graft claims
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It's a (single) man's world
Is it ok a majority of employers say they prefer employees to be male and single?
Why do people troll?
Online attacks are becoming increasingly vicious - why do people behave like that?
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Card schemes not worth it for most of us
CLANCY YEATES |
At a time when many shoppers are turning away from credit cards, banks are devising ever more ways to get us spending on plastic. But near the top of their list is the credit card loyalty scheme.
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