Rates set to rise: RBA
10:32am |
Interest rates are set to continue rising toward more normal levels and waiting for the global outlook to become clearer runs the risk of moving too late on inflation.
Poms go home, lured by cheap pound
CHRIS ZAPPONE 1:41pm |
The dollar's 25-year high against the pound and soaring housing prices are prompting some Brits to return to the Sceptred Isle.
Santos shares up amid takeover rumours
10:40am |
Santos shares are up strongly, amid rumours Woodside may be poised to make a takeover move on the gas company.
Dunn nets 30% payrise, AMP exec pay climbs
ERIC JOHNSTON 1:18pm | AMP boss Craig Dunn was last year given a 30% pay rise, mostly on a jump in short-term bonuses.
Australia's property bubble: it's here
ADELE FERGUSON |
There is no indication that investor appetite for property will slow down soon, our newest Investor Pulse survey reveals.
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- Stern Hu refuses to accept secrets charges
- Packers splash out $12 million for pool
- We're keen to do our tax, even in the richest suburbs
- Chairman named for broadband network
- Receivers sent in to pubs
- Seven's 'strong-arm' tack
- Worst year for advertising sector
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Investors spooked by Portugal woes
12:43pm |
Broad market weakness sees shares drop, with investors spooked by international events.
- Wall Street Sovereign debt worries hit US stocks
- Dollar drops, despite rates news boost
- European stocks mixed amid eurozone debt fears
- Oil falls on bigger-than-forecast supply gain
- Gold tumbles to five-week low as greenback strengthens
- East Asia launches $US120b currency swap pact
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Transurban tilt needs an overhaul
Insider Takeover remains a possibility despite the Future Fund withdrawing.
- Insider Blind date loses its appeal
- Insider AXA line bonds not so bright
- Insider No cushion for Sigma investors
- Insider Gunns takes an axe to rumours
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Portugal's credit rating cut, debt crisis worsens
6:57am |
Fitch deals blow to troubled Portugal amid growing concern about European economic weakness.
- China CEOs join Obama in supporting yuan appreciation
- US newspaper ad revenue plummets to lowest level since 1986
- US durable goods orders climb, home sales decline
- Britain hits rich in pre-election budget
- Buoyant US Democrats take aim at bank reform
- Rich pumped for fees in banking conflict of interest
- Container shipping industry in fragile state: Maersk
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Dubai World hits rock bottom
Creditors could be forced to accept repayment delays of up to nine years. Fraud probe: Ex-official detained
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Still no light in the Transurban tunnel
ELIZABETH KNIGHT |
It was kind of strange to receive a statement from the government's superannuation investment vehicle, the Future Fund, declaring it was withdrawing its support for a takeover of Transurban.
- Malcolm Maiden Don Argus in sweeping strokes
- CBD Telco boss immune to Packer charm
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- Jim Schembri Some major retailers are digging a ditch for themselves
- Pauline Vamos Super goes for gold
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Most still use agent for tax return
6:58pm |
Using an agent remains by far the preferred option for preparing a tax return, but there are hints a simpler tax system may be in the wings.
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Fast-track your home deposit
24 Feb |
Special-purpose savings accounts can earn up to 34 per cent thanks to government incentives.
