Financial Markets, Stocks & Commodities

Australian reports

• Aust markets: Aust shares open lower
• Aust dollar report: $A softer ahead of unemployment report
• Aust credit close: Aust bonds slide on oil losses, Fed nerves

World reports

• World commodities: Commodities markets summary
• World markets: International markets roundup

Stocks to watch

BHP, RIO, FMG, SPL, WPL, STO, OSH,

Tabcorp enters UK online gambling

Tabcorp is entering the UK's $7 billion online gambling market through a joint venture with The Sun newspaper.

Tesla home solar battery hits Australia

Along with Germany, Australia now is just one of two countries outside the United States where Tesla's Powerwall solar battery is available.

Shell puts NZ operations under review

Shell is to review its New Zealand operations as part of a strategy to streamline its global portfolio.

Yahoo key part of internet history

Yahoo was one of the first companies that enabled users to find their way online, but it has lost its role as a leader.

Alaskans face first income tax in 35 years

Alaska's governor is proposing the state's first income tax in three decades as chronically low oil prices hit the bottom line.

Wall St falls ahead of Fed rate decision

Wall Street has fallen, with the S&P; technology sector leading the losers with a 1.7 per cent decline, ahead of a Fed rate decision.