Australian - climb in trade deficit

Australia marked its fifth monthly trade deficit reaching $1.85 billion, according to official figures for September.

COMPANIES

Better times ahead for soft drink producers: report

The global market for carbonated soft drinks saw its growth rate halve in 2008, dropping from 3% in 2007 to 1.4%, but research consultants from Canadean are forecasting better times.

COMPANIES

Telstra slowed by IT transformation

According to David Thodey, telco's multi-billion dollar IT transformation project had hindered its ability to change prices on its products, and it has quite a negative impact on sales.

MARKETS

Woodside Raises $700 million In Gas Sale

Woodside revealed that lower world prices, a small dip in output and the impact of the high Aussie dollar had chopped more than $700 million from its 3rd quarter sales revenue.

MARKETS

The Economy 1: A Better Outlook

The overwhelming good news from the federal government's mid-year economic update yesterday wasn't news on reduced deficits, lower debt and stronger growth.

The Economy 2: Houses Up, Manufacturing Up, Rates To Go Up

MARKETS

Chinese Manufacturing At 18 Month High

Chinese manufacturers are enjoying the best environment since April 2008, according to two monthly surveys.

 
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Australia's big four have turned a corner

Global accountancy and consulting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers says it believes that Australia's Big Four Lenders have finally turned a corner, and will see positive earnings growth growing forward, which will be largely dependent on higher retail deposit funding and wider margins. Full Story

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TECHNOLOGY
Nokia could ask $1 billion in compensation for iPhone tech
Analysts believe Apple could face the prospect of paying Nokia up to $1 billion in damages if the company losses a lawsuit brought by the Finnish phone maker.
apple
TECHNOLOGY
Apple declares war on the entire PC industry
By Joe Wilcox, BetanewsThere is absolutely nothing coincidental about Apple launching new products today. The big product launch is Apple's first preemptive marketing strike against Microsoft, Windows 7 and the entire PC industry. It's a bold move exploiting a position of strength against an indus...
Telstra
TECHNOLOGY
Telstra records highest complaints
Complaints against telecommunication companies have risen more than 50 percent in the past year despite government threats to regulate the entire industry.
Carol Bartz & Steve Ballmer announcing their deal
TECHNOLOGY
Microsoft never recovered from Vista stumble, says CEO
Microsoft's CEO Steve Ballmer says his company did not really recover from the disappointing launch of the Vista
MICHAEL JACKSON'S THIS IS IT
ENTERTAINMENT
A sold out for "Michael Jackson's This Is It"
Sony Pictures Entertainment, announced that the first 24-hours of pre-sales activity for Michael Jackson's This Is It has resulted in record-breaking sales throughout the world as fans secure the first tickets to the two-week, limited engagement of the highly-anticipated motion picture.
black eyed peas
ENTERTAINMENT
The Black Eyed Peas kick off Aussie tour with traditional indigenous welcome
Internationally acclaimed quartet, will.i.am, Fergie, Taboo and apl.de.ap, collectively known as The Black Eyed Peas, arrived discreetly into Sydney airport last night where they attended a private 'Welcome to Country' ceremony performed by noted Indigenous elder Aunty Sylvia Scott.
Nokia
TECHNOLOGY
Nokia could ask $1 billion in compensation for iPhone tech
Analysts believe Apple could face the prospect of paying Nokia up to $1 billion in damages if the company losses a lawsuit brought by the Finnish phone maker.
apple
TECHNOLOGY
Apple declares war on the entire PC industry
By Joe Wilcox, BetanewsThere is absolutely nothing coincidental about Apple launching new products today. The big product launch is Apple's first preemptive marketing strike against Microsoft, Windows 7 and the entire PC industry. It's a bold move exploiting a position of strength against an indus...
Telstra
TECHNOLOGY
Telstra records highest complaints
Complaints against telecommunication companies have risen more than 50 percent in the past year despite government threats to regulate the entire industry.
Companies
Retailer sees national brand promotions dent private label growth

Belgian retailer Delhaize said today (5 November) that increased promo... Full Story

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World
Proposed changes to Australian carbon plan

Australia's opposition parties proposed a series of amendmen... Full Story

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Markets
Transurban Not Hot For Teacher, Yet

Transurban has rejected a $5.25 per share takeover bid form a pair of ... Full Story

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Technology
Rock band to sue Activision over "Band Hero" game

Rockers No Doubt is planning to take Activision Blizzard Inc to court ... Full Story

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Money
Taking the bet out of investing

The line between investing and gambling can at times be hard to draw. Full Story

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Entertainment
Third Generation TouchSmart All-in-one Desktop Unveiled

Hewlett Packard (HP) has recently upgraded its TouchSmart desktop pers... Full Story

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