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    Montara oil well resumes production

    The Montara oil field has resumed production almost four years after it spewed an estimated 30,000 barrels of crude into the Timor Sea off Australia's northwest coast. The incident has been described as ...

    • $A dealt a triple blow this week AAP - 1 hour 30 minutes ago

      Farmers, local tourism operators and manufacturers are getting better news everyday as the Australian dollar falls even further. The currency has dropped 3.5 per cent so far this week, driven by the strange ...

    • $A falls to 2.5year low after Fed comments AAP - 1 hour 46 minutes ago

      The Australian dollar dived to its lowest point in two-and-a-half years after being dealt a double blow by news out of the US and China. At 1700 AEST on Thursday, the local unit was trading at 92.29 US ...

    • Aust shares close more than 2% lower AAP - 1 hour 52 minutes ago

      Australian shares suffered their worst loss in a day since February amid jitters over a cutback in US stimulus measures and weaker than expected Chinese manufacturing data. The major ASX 200 and All Ordinaries ...

    • Political uncertainty a drag on business AAP - 2 hours 16 minutes ago

      If Prime Minister Julia Gillard hoped to bring certainty when she unexpectedly called the September 14 election date back in January, a leading business group says it hasn't worked. Australian Chamber ...

    • No date to resume NBN work: Thodey AAP - 2 hours 20 minutes ago
      No date to resume NBN work: Thodey

      Telstra chief executive David Thodey says he does not know when work will resume on remediation of asbestos-affected telecommunications pits. However, Mr Thodey said he is not concerned about delays to ...

    • Aust bonds weaken after Fed comments AAP - 2 hours 23 minutes ago

      Australian 10-year bond futures prices fell to a three-month low after the US central bank announced it would wind back its $US85 billion a month bond purchase program. ANZ head of interest rate research ...

    • Nurture local talent or fail, warns Thodey AAP - 2 hours 31 minutes ago

      Telstra chief David Thodey says Australia is not doing enough to foster talent and innovation. The telco boss told a business lunch in Sydney on Thursday that the world was entering the "age of the ...

    • US Fed brings good news and bad news AAP - 2 hours 44 minutes ago

      The past day in financial markets shows how good news and bad news are often two sides of the same coin. The good news is that the Federal Reserve - the US counterpart of the Reserve Bank of Australia ...

    • Stocks to watch at close on Thursday AAP - 2 hours 55 minutes ago

      Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at close on Thursday: ANZ - AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND BANKING GROUP - down 70 cents, or 2.47 per cent, at $27.65 The ANZ bank is considering axing up to ...

    • Aust shares close lower AAP - 3 hours ago

      The Australian share market has closed more than two per cent lower, with jitters over a cutback in US stimulus measures and weaker than expected Chinese manufacturing data. At the close on Thursday, the ...

    • Shares soar in Murdoch's papers AAP - 3 hours ago

      Newspapers might be struggling in the online age, but investors still had enough confidence in Rupert Murdoch to send shares in his new publishing arm soaring. In its second day of trading, the hived off ...

    • Design flaws at Yallourn mine: report AAP - 3 hours ago

      Early signs of problems in the diversion carrying the Morwell River across the Yallourn power station in Victoria were not promptly investigated, an audit has found. The river diversion was built to transport ...

    • Aussies spending more and more, CBA says AAP - 3 hours ago

      Australians are spending more and more thanks to discounting by retailers and lower interest rates, new figures show. Spending across the economy has increased for the ninth consecutive month, according ...

    • MARKET CLOSE NZ shares join Asia-wide rout; Chorus, … BusinessDesk - 3 hours ago

      June 20 (BusinessDesk) - New Zealand shares fell, joining an Asia-wide rout after the Federal Reserve signalled an end to bond buying, weak Chinese manufacturing figures and economic growth at home that ...

    • NZ dollar slides after Fed flags tapering QE, weak … BusinessDesk - 4 hours ago

      By Paul McBeth June 20 (BusinessDesk) - The New Zealand dollar fell, hit by a triple-whammy of local first-quarter growth coming in at half what economists were expecting, a slowing manufacturing sector ...

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    • The Global Financial Markets Are Selling Off Business Insider - 59 minutes ago

      Sea of red.

    • Monthly Return for the month ended 31 May 2013 noodls - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 9:08 PM NZST

      Monthly Return of Equity Issuer on Movements in Securities For the month ended (dd/mm/yyyy) : 31/05/2013 To : Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited Name of Issuer China Qinfa Group Limited Date Submitted ...

    • Appendix 3E Daily share buy-back 040613 noodls - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 9:04 PM NZST

      Appendix 3E Daily share buy-back notice Appendix 3E Daily share buy-back notice (except minimum holding buy-back and selective buy-back) Rule 3.8A Information and documents given to ASX become ASX's property ...

    • Change in the holding of YIT's own shares noodls - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 8:40 PM NZST

      Helsinki, Finland, 2013-06-04 08:10 CEST (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YIT Corporation Stock Exchange Release June 4, 2013 09:10 a.m. CHANGE IN THE HOLDING OF YIT'S OWN SHARES YIT Corporation has received a return ...

    • Notice regarding Status of Acquisition of Own Shares (96KB) noodls - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 8:17 PM NZST

      For Immediate Release June 4, 2013 Notice regarding Status of Acquisition of Own Shares （Under the provisions of its Articles of Incorporation in accordance with Article 459, section 1 of the Companies ...

    • Monthly Return of Equity Issuer on Movements in Securities for the month ended 31 May 2013 noodls - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 8:14 PM NZST

      Monthly Return of Equity Issuer on Movements in Securities For Main Board and GEM listed issuers For the month ended (dd/mm/yyyy) : 31/05/2013 To : Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited Name of Issuer ...

    • IBERIABANK Corporation Declares Cash Dividend noodls - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 8:05 PM NZST

      LAFAYETTE, La., June 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of IBERIABANK Corporation (NASDAQ: IBKC) announced the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.34 per share. The dividend is payable ...

    • Director/PDMR Shareholding noodls - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 8:02 PM NZST

      Mitchells & Butlers PLC Directors' Interests Notification of monthly investment in the Mitchells & Butlers plc ShareIncentive Plan (SIP) Equiniti Share Plan Trustees Limited as trustees of theMitchells ...

    • Monthly Return of Equity Issuer on Movements in Securities noodls - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 7:48 PM NZST

      For Main Board and GEM listed issuers For the month ended (dd/mm/yyyy) : 31-5-2013 To : Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited Name of Issuer China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation Date Submitted 03-06-2013 ...

    • Notice of the Results of Repurchase of Own Shares (280KB) noodls - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 7:36 PM NZST

      June 4, 2013 Company Name: The Bank of Yokohama Ltd. Representative: President Tatsumaro Terazawa （Code number 8332，First Section，Tokyo Stock Exchange) Re: Notice of the Results of Repurchase of Own Shares ...

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    • Early Redemption of Subsidiary Bonds noodls - Tue, Apr 30, 2013 5:30 PM NZST

      Nisshinbo Holdings Inc. 2-31-11, Ningyo-cho, Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-8650, Japan. April 30, 2013 Notice: At the meeting of its Board of Directors held on April 26, 2013, Nisshinbo Holdings, Inc. ...

    • $A rallies as commodites, stocks rise AAP - Fri, Apr 26, 2013 2:46 PM NZST

      The Australian dollar has risen to its highest point in a week as commodity prices and share markets rally. At 1200 AEST on Friday, the local unit was trading at 103.30 US cents, up from 102.46 cents on ...

    • RBA to invest in Chinese yuan AAP - Wed, Apr 24, 2013 6:25 PM NZST

      The Reserve Bank of Australia plans to spend up to $2 billion on Chinese yuan as the currency gains increasing importance in financial markets. RBA deputy governor Dr Philip Lowe on Wednesday said the ...

    • QE won't lock in an inflationary surge AAP - Wed, Apr 24, 2013 2:28 PM NZST

      The only thing standing between "quantitative easing" of monetary policy in the developed economies and a surge in inflation is a bunch of bankers. Do a quick trawl around the internet and you'll ...

    • Aust bonds weaken as stocks rally AAP - Wed, Apr 24, 2013 11:27 AM NZST

      Australian bond futures prices are lower after most stock markets gained ground during the offshore session. "It's just following overseas movements. Stocks market overseas had a very good night and ...

    • $A bounces back from six-week low AAP - Wed, Apr 24, 2013 9:40 AM NZST

      The Australian dollar is higher after traders went bargain hunting when the currency fell to a six-week low. At 0700 AEST on Wednesday, the local unit was trading at 102.67 US cents, up from 102.33 cents ...

    • $A hits six-week low after China data AAP - Tue, Apr 23, 2013 7:42 PM NZST

      The Australian dollar has fallen to its lowest level in six weeks following the release of disappointing Chinese manufacturing figures. Easy Forex currency dealer Tony Darvall said the Australian dollar ...

    • Aust bonds stronger after China data AAP - Tue, Apr 23, 2013 6:45 PM NZST

      Australian bond futures prices are stronger following the release of weaker than expected Chinese manufacturing figures. Westpac senior market strategist Damien McColough said the local bond market started ...

    • Building firm Starplus in voluntary liquidation Newstalk ZB - Tue, Apr 23, 2013 6:22 PM NZST

      Waikato and Auckland construction firm Starplus has been put into voluntary liquidation, just two days ahead of a major client applying to the Hamilton High Court to have the business wound up.

    • Slovenia insists it's not the next Cyprus AAP - Tue, Apr 23, 2013 3:01 PM NZST

      Slovenian officials have a message for the world: Don't panic, we won't be the next to fall. The tiny European Union member is trying to convince its people and foreign investors that it won't be the next ...

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    • GNCC Capital, Inc. Completes the Acquisition of the White Hills Gold Properties GlobeNewswire - 22 minutes ago

      NEW YORK -- GNCC Capital, Inc. (Pink Sheets:GNCP) ("the Company") announces as follows:

    • Norway opens Arctic border area to oil drilling Associated Press - 45 minutes ago

      Norway's Parliament has opened up a new area on the fringe of the Arctic Ocean to offshore oil drilling despite protests from opponents who fear catastrophic oil spills in the remote and icy region. Most ...

    • Franc Rises Despite SNB Commitment to Maintain Ceiling Against the Euro DailyFX - 1 hour 13 minutes ago

      Franc Rises Despite SNB Commitment to Maintain Ceiling Against the Euro

    • FIFO workers face 'suck it up' culture AAP - Thu, Jun 13, 2013 12:36 PM NZST

      Many fly-in fly-out (FIFO) mine workers want a cap on rostered stints away from home, more support to maintain family obligations and a slackening of accommodation camp rules. According to new research ...

    • Rio Tinto agrees to sale of Eagle project AAP - Thu, Jun 13, 2013 10:07 AM NZST

      Rio Tinto has agreed to sell its Eagle project in the US to Lundin Mining Corporation for an estimated $US35 million ($A37.26 million) in cash. The transaction, which is subject to regulatory approval, ...

    • NSW govt to prosecute Santos over CSG site AAP - Wed, Jun 12, 2013 10:59 PM NZST

      The NSW government has launched legal action against energy company Santos over breaches of its production licence at a coal seam gas (CSG) site in the state's north. It's claimed the company failed to ...

    • New oil, gas sector women's organisation AAP - Wed, Jun 12, 2013 7:49 PM NZST

      A push is on to get more women working in Australia's oil and gas industry. Volunteer organisation Women in Oil and Gas (WIOG), officially launched at Deloitte in Perth, will seek to raise awareness of ...

    • Newcrest denies breaching market rules AAP - Wed, Jun 12, 2013 7:39 PM NZST

      Besieged gold miner Newcrest Mining has come out swinging against allegations it breached market rules and tipped off analysts ahead of last week's massive downgrades. Investment banks including UBS, Citi ...

    • Aust shares close lower amid uncertainty AAP - Wed, Jun 12, 2013 7:20 PM NZST

      The Australian share market extended its losses on Wednesday as investors continued to move their money offshore amid concerns about a weak global economy. The ASX closed lower for the 12th day in 16 trading ...

    • Consumer sentiment augurs well for economy AAP - Wed, Jun 12, 2013 6:04 PM NZST

      So who cares if consumers are confident? The Westpac-Melbourne Institute index of consumer sentiment rose a bit in this month's survey. That may be good news, but it's not always clear which aspect of ...

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    • $A dealt a triple blow this week AAP - 1 hour 30 minutes ago

      Farmers, local tourism operators and manufacturers are getting better news everyday as the Australian dollar falls even further. The currency has dropped 3.5 per cent so far this week, driven by the strange ...

    • $A falls to 2.5year low after Fed comments AAP - 1 hour 46 minutes ago

      The Australian dollar dived to its lowest point in two-and-a-half years after being dealt a double blow by news out of the US and China. At 1700 AEST on Thursday, the local unit was trading at 92.29 US ...

    • Dollar recovers as traders look to US AAP - Wed, Jun 19, 2013 7:29 PM NZST

      The Australian dollar recovered from early weakness to end Wednesday little changed as traders marked time ahead of a key monetary policy decision in the US. At 1700 AEST on Wednesday, the Aussie was trading ...

    • Aust dollar recovers to end little changed AAP - Wed, Jun 19, 2013 7:16 PM NZST

      The Australian dollar recovered from early weakness to end Wednesday little changed as traders marked time ahead of a key monetary policy decision in the US. At 1700 AEST on Wednesday, the Aussie was trading ...

    • $A weakens as sellers expect rate cuts AAP - Wed, Jun 19, 2013 2:23 PM NZST

      The Australian dollar is weaker as traders continue to sell in the absence of any good news on the local economy. At 1200 AEST on Wednesday, the Australian dollar was trading at 94.69 US cents, down from ...

    • $A opens weaker despite Wall St increase AAP - Tue, Jun 18, 2013 8:42 AM NZST

      The Australian dollar is weaker despite another firmer finish on Wall Street. At 0630 AEST on Tuesday, the local unit was trading at 95.56 US cents, down from 96.21 cents on Monday. The Australian dollar, ...

    • $A higher ahead of big central bank week AAP - Mon, Jun 17, 2013 7:49 PM NZST

      The Australian dollar is slightly higher as traders wait for an announcement on whether the US Federal Reserve will wind down its economic stimulus measures. At 1700 AEST on Monday, the local unit was ...

    • Eighty jobs lost in Blenheim Newstalk ZB - Fri, Jun 14, 2013 3:51 PM NZST

      The EPMU says more than 80 jobs have gone at an Air New Zealand subsidiary operation in the South Island.

    • $A higher amid Fed stimulus talk AAP - Fri, Jun 14, 2013 3:00 PM NZST

      The Australian dollar is higher after hitting a one-week high overnight as investors became concerned the US would not wind down its economic stimulus program any time soon. Early on Friday morning, the ...

    • $A firms slightly after a yo-yo session AAP - Thu, Jun 13, 2013 7:30 PM NZST

      The Australian dollar is marginally higher after an unexpected drop in unemployment sparked a volatile trading session. At closing time on Thursday, the local unit was buying 94.77 US cents, up from 94.63 ...

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    • SAIC Announces Financial Results for First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2014 noodls - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 9:21 AM NZST

      - Revenues: $2.71 billion - Operating Income: $142 million - Diluted EPS: $0.23 - Cash Flows used in Operations: $111 million - Net new bookings: $1.3 billion (book-to-bill ratio of 0.5) MCLEAN, Va., June ...

    • Strong growth in 2012/2013 results | Ebitda doubles: €5.6 M (9% of revenue) | Return to current positive … noodls - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 5:36 AM NZST

      Paris - 06/03/2013 Generix Group, collaborative software vendor for Retail ecosystem, today issued the results for its fiscal year 2012/2013 ended March 31, 2013. EBITDA OF €5.6 M (9% OF REVENUE) SIGNIFICANTLY ...

    • Cracker Barrel Reports Results for Third Quarter Fiscal 2013 noodls - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 12:27 AM NZST

      Positive Comparable Store Traffic, Restaurant and Retail Sales in Quarter Diluted EPS Increased 19% Compared with Adjusted EPS in Prior Year Quarter Board Increases Quarterly Dividend by 50% to $0.75 per ...

    • 2nd Qtr. Selected Financial Information noodls - Mon, Jun 3, 2013 8:20 PM NZST

      May 31, 2013 Central Fund of Canada Limited (Symbols: NYSE MKT - CEF, TORONTO - CEF.A) has today released selected comparative financial information relating to net assets and results of operations for ...

    • 29-May-2013 HAWKINS, INC. REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER, FISCAL 2013 RESULTS Download File noodls - Sat, Jun 1, 2013 5:58 AM NZST

      FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Patrick H. Hawkins May 29, 2013 Chief Executive Officer Hawkins, Inc. 612/617-8524 2381 Rosegate Patrick.Hawkins@HawkinsInc.com Roseville, MN 55113 Kathleen P. Pepski Chief ...

    • Consolidated results for the financial period ended 31/3/2013 noodls - Sat, Jun 1, 2013 12:35 AM NZST

      INDIVIDUAL PERIOD CUMULATIVE PERIOD Three Mths Three Mths Fifthteen Mths Fifthteen Mths 01/01/2013 01/01/2012 01/01/2012 01/01/2011 To 31/03/2013 To 31/03/2012 To 31/03/2013 To 31/03/2012 $$'000 $$'000 ...

    • Daqo New Energy to Announce First Quarter 2013 Results on June 7, 2013 noodls - Fri, May 31, 2013 11:25 PM NZST

      May 31, 2013 CHONGQING, China, May 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Daqo New Energy Corp. (NYSE: DQ) (Daqo or the Company), a leading polysilicon manufacturer based in China, today announced that it plans to release ...

    • First Quarter Financial Report noodls - Fri, May 31, 2013 10:01 PM NZST

      GEOPARK HOLDINGS LIMITED RESULTS FOR THE QUARTER ENDED 31 MARCH 2013 GeoPark Holdings Limited ("GeoPark" or the "Company"), the Latin American oil and gas explorer, operator and consolidator ...

    • Interim Results noodls - Fri, May 31, 2013 6:24 PM NZST

      For immediate release 29 May 2013 MedicX Fund Limited ("MedicX Fund", "the Fund" or "the Company") Results for the six months to 31 March 2013 MedicX Fund Limited (LSE: MXF), ...

    • 1Q13 Consolidated Results noodls - Thu, May 30, 2013 8:40 PM NZST

      For immediate distribution www.koandina.com Contacts in Santiago, Chile Coca-Cola Andina Andrés Wainer, Chief Financial Officer Paula Vicuña, Head of Investor Relations (56-2) 2338-0520 / paula.vicuna@koandina.com ...

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    • Montara oil well resumes production AAP - 17 minutes ago

      The Montara oil field has resumed production almost four years after it spewed an estimated 30,000 barrels of crude into the Timor Sea off Australia's northwest coast. The incident has been described as ...

    • $A dealt a triple blow this week AAP - 1 hour 30 minutes ago

      Farmers, local tourism operators and manufacturers are getting better news everyday as the Australian dollar falls even further. The currency has dropped 3.5 per cent so far this week, driven by the strange ...

    • $A falls to 2.5year low after Fed comments AAP - 1 hour 46 minutes ago

      The Australian dollar dived to its lowest point in two-and-a-half years after being dealt a double blow by news out of the US and China. At 1700 AEST on Thursday, the local unit was trading at 92.29 US ...

    • Political uncertainty a drag on business AAP - 2 hours 16 minutes ago

      If Prime Minister Julia Gillard hoped to bring certainty when she unexpectedly called the September 14 election date back in January, a leading business group says it hasn't worked. Australian Chamber ...

    • No date to resume NBN work: Thodey AAP - 2 hours 20 minutes ago
      No date to resume NBN work: Thodey

      Telstra chief executive David Thodey says he does not know when work will resume on remediation of asbestos-affected telecommunications pits. However, Mr Thodey said he is not concerned about delays to ...

    • Aust bonds weaken after Fed comments AAP - 2 hours 23 minutes ago

      Australian 10-year bond futures prices fell to a three-month low after the US central bank announced it would wind back its $US85 billion a month bond purchase program. ANZ head of interest rate research ...

    • Nurture local talent or fail, warns Thodey AAP - 2 hours 31 minutes ago

      Telstra chief David Thodey says Australia is not doing enough to foster talent and innovation. The telco boss told a business lunch in Sydney on Thursday that the world was entering the "age of the ...

    • US Fed brings good news and bad news AAP - 2 hours 44 minutes ago

      The past day in financial markets shows how good news and bad news are often two sides of the same coin. The good news is that the Federal Reserve - the US counterpart of the Reserve Bank of Australia ...

    • Stocks to watch at close on Thursday AAP - 2 hours 55 minutes ago

      Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at close on Thursday: ANZ - AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND BANKING GROUP - down 70 cents, or 2.47 per cent, at $27.65 The ANZ bank is considering axing up to ...

    • Shares soar in Murdoch's papers AAP - 3 hours ago

      Newspapers might be struggling in the online age, but investors still had enough confidence in Rupert Murdoch to send shares in his new publishing arm soaring. In its second day of trading, the hived off ...

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    • $A falls to 2.5year low after Fed comments AAP - 1 hour 46 minutes ago

      The Australian dollar dived to its lowest point in two-and-a-half years after being dealt a double blow by news out of the US and China. At 1700 AEST on Thursday, the local unit was trading at 92.29 US ...

    • Aust shares close more than 2% lower AAP - 1 hour 52 minutes ago

      Australian shares suffered their worst loss in a day since February amid jitters over a cutback in US stimulus measures and weaker than expected Chinese manufacturing data. The major ASX 200 and All Ordinaries ...

    • Aust shares close lower AAP - 3 hours ago

      The Australian share market has closed more than two per cent lower, with jitters over a cutback in US stimulus measures and weaker than expected Chinese manufacturing data. At the close on Thursday, the ...

    • Shares soar in Murdoch's papers AAP - 3 hours ago

      Newspapers might be struggling in the online age, but investors still had enough confidence in Rupert Murdoch to send shares in his new publishing arm soaring. In its second day of trading, the hived off ...

    • Market opens lower after US stimulus news AAP - 8 hours ago

      Australian shares have opened lower after the US Federal Reserve indicated it could wind back its massive stimulus program for the world's largest economy before too long. Shortly after the beginning of ...

    • Aust shares open lower AAP - 9 hours ago

      The Australian share market has opened more than three-quarters of a per cent lower. At 1012 AEST on Thursday, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was down 39.2 points, or 0.81 per cent, at 4,822.2, while the ...

    • International markets roundup AAP - 12 hours ago

      A roundup of trading on major world markets: NEW YORK - US stocks fell sharply after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the central bank expects to taper bond-buying purchases later this year. ...

    • New News Corp fails to impress on debut AAP - Wed, Jun 19, 2013 8:21 PM NZST

      Rupert Murdoch's new News Corp publishing business failed to impress investors in its stock market debut, losing three per cent of its value. The massive media empire is splitting its growing and more ...

    • Dollar recovers as traders look to US AAP - Wed, Jun 19, 2013 7:29 PM NZST

      The Australian dollar recovered from early weakness to end Wednesday little changed as traders marked time ahead of a key monetary policy decision in the US. At 1700 AEST on Wednesday, the Aussie was trading ...

    • Tinkler sells entire Whitehaven stake AAP - Wed, Jun 19, 2013 6:49 PM NZST
      Tinkler sells entire Whitehaven stake

      Embattled entrepreneur Nathan Tinkler has denied being forced by his lender into the $600 million sale that has ended his involvement with Whitehaven Coal. His long-time financier, Farallon Funds announced ...

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    Company Finances

    • Audi to follow Volkswagen on car recall AAP - Wed, Jun 12, 2013 6:14 PM NZST
      Audi to follow Volkswagen on car recall

      Audi will recall more than 6000 hatchbacks due to the same gearbox safety concerns that prompted its parent company Volkswagen to announce a recall of almost 26,000 vehicles. Audi says the voluntary recall ...

    • Safety concerns spark Volkswagen recall AAP - Wed, Jun 12, 2013 2:43 PM NZST
      Safety concerns spark Volkswagen recall

      Volkswagen will recall almost 26,000 vehicles in Australia because of concerns an electronic malfunction in some cars could cause them to lose power while driving. Affected vehicles include the Golf, Jetta, ...

    • Nintendo focuses on games at E3 with new 'Mario' Associated Press - Wed, Jun 12, 2013 1:25 PM NZST
      Nintendo focuses on games at E3 with new 'Mario'

      It's all about the games for Nintendo. Instead of a typical flashy presentation at the Electronic Entertainment Expo, the Japanese gaming giant opted to showcase several games for its Wii U system during ...

    • Court hears arguments on NYC's big soda ban Associated Press - Wed, Jun 12, 2013 11:43 AM NZST
      Court hears arguments on NYC's big soda ban

      A state appeals court panel had few sweet words Tuesday for a city health regulation that would fight diabetes and obesity by setting a size limit on sugary beverages sold in restaurants. The four justices ...

    • 27-car Nev. sandstorm pileup kills 1, hurts others Associated Press - Wed, Jun 12, 2013 10:52 AM NZST
      27-car Nev. sandstorm pileup kills 1, hurts others

      Twenty-seven vehicles slammed into each other during a sandstorm that blinded drivers on Interstate 80 in rural northern Nevada, killing a truck driver, seriously injuring several other people and sapping ...

    • More wines coming out in support of gay marriage Associated Press - Wed, Jun 12, 2013 8:00 AM NZST
      More wines coming out in support of gay marriage

      Wineries are coming out loud and proud in their support of gay marriage. They're putting it right on the label. "Little by little, we're breaking down the barrier," says Gary Saperstein of Out ...

    • 1 man dead in 27-car Nevada sandstorm pileup Associated Press - Wed, Jun 12, 2013 7:42 AM NZST
      1 man dead in 27-car Nevada sandstorm pileup

      Twenty-seven vehicles slammed into each other during a sandstorm that blinded drivers on Interstate 80 in rural northern Nevada, killing a truck driver, seriously injuring several other people and sapping ...

    • Marlboro maker Altria jumping into e-cigarettes Associated Press - Wed, Jun 12, 2013 3:31 AM NZST
      Marlboro maker Altria jumping into e-cigarettes

      Tobacco company Altria Group Inc. is launching its first electronic cigarette under the MarkTen brand in Indiana starting in August and expanding its smokeless product offerings. The owner of the nation's ...

    • Police crush barricades in Istanbul square Associated Press - Wed, Jun 12, 2013 2:57 AM NZST
      Police crush barricades in Istanbul square

      Hundreds of riot police overran improvised barricades at Istanbul's Taksim Square on Tuesday, firing tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannon in running battles with protesters who have been occupying ...

    • Senate passes farm bill, moving debate to House Associated Press - Wed, Jun 12, 2013 2:45 AM NZST
      Senate passes farm bill, moving debate to House

      The last time Congress passed a farm bill, Democrats had control of the House and the food stamp program was about half the size it is today. That was five years ago. Conservatives calling for an overhaul ...

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    • Melco Crown Philippines is the First Manila Casino Resort Operator Honored as One of the Best Managed … ACN Newswire - 51 minutes ago

      Highlights Melco Crown Philippines' Wide Recognition upon its Entry into the Philippine Market Manila, Philippines, June 20, 2013 - (ACN Newswire) - Integrated resort developer Melco Crown (Philippines) ...

    • Fujitsu and Cybozu Collaborate to Offer Groupware as SaaS ACN Newswire - 1 hour 3 minutes ago

      Cybozu Garoon to run on Fujitsu's cloud, global roll out planned Tokyo, June 20, 2013 - (JCN Newswire) - Fujitsu and Cybozu, Inc. jointly announced that they have reached an agreement to collaborate on ...

    • Does 'After Earth' end reign of Mr. Box Office? Associated Press - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 5:24 PM NZST
      Does 'After Earth' end reign of Mr. Box Office?

      It used to be that if a summer flick starred Will Smith, it was a guaranteed moneymaker: First place at the box office, maybe a franchise in the making. But the 44-year-old actor's latest film opened with ...

    • Gold, silver recover losses from last week Associated Press - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 9:12 AM NZST

      Gold and silver futures ended higher Monday, recovering the ground they lost Friday. The actively traded August contract for gold rose $18.90 to $1,411.90 an ounce, a gain of 1.4 percent. Silver for July ...

    • Grain futures mostly rise, livestock prices mixed Associated Press - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 8:40 AM NZST

      Grains futures mostly rose Monday on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for July delivery rose 3.25 cents to $7.0875 a bushel; July corn fell 6.25 cents to $6.5575 a bushel; July oats rose 5.25 cents to ...

    • Pandora shares fall on Apple reports Associated Press - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 5:35 AM NZST

      Pandora Media Inc. shares sank Monday on reports that Apple is closer to unveiling a competing service. THE SPARK: Apple Inc. is pushing to complete licensing deals with music companies before it debuts ...

    • Union site warns Vegas visitors about labor fights Associated Press - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 4:57 AM NZST

      The 55,000-member Culinary Workers Union has launched a site warning Las Vegas visitors about possible strikes that could affect their events. VegasTravelAlert.org lists 10 venues owned by Station Casinos ...

    • Starwood, others to invest more in Le Meridien Associated Press - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 4:18 AM NZST

      Starwood Hotels & Resorts will invest another $1 billion in Le Meridien to help support a pipeline of hotels expected to open within the next year. The lodging company and its ownership groups have invested ...

    • NM Sunday liquor sales change set to take effect Associated Press - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 3:49 AM NZST

      New Mexicans will soon be able to buy beer, wine and cocktails earlier on Sunday at restaurants and bars. A new law takes effect June 14 allowing liquor to be sold at 11 a.m. rather than noon. However, ...

    • S&P owner increasing stake in India's Crisil Associated Press - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 3:48 AM NZST

      The parent company of Standard & Poor's said Monday that it plans to spend $340 million to increase its stake in the fast-growing Indian credit ratings and research company Crisil Ltd. McGraw Hill Financial ...

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    • Euro Falls on an Unexpected Decline in German PMI DailyFX - 19 minutes ago

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