Woolworths talks to Qantas as it rejigs rewards
Woolworths has confirmed plans to rejig its new loyalty program after a backlash from customers and says it is still in negotiations with Qantas over Frequent Flyer points.
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Markets
China's stabilising growth aids US Fed decision makers
China's latest round of data showed fresh evidence of stabilisation in the world's second-largest economy, clearing a potential hurdle for higher borrowing costs in the biggest as Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen and her colleagues meet this week.
Goldman Sachs bets on just James Hardie
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Steelmakers in China, the world's largest supplier, are cutting production yet again as faltering demand and a collapse in prices show no signs of abating.
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China
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