World Bank hires TCS to do Satyam's work, Wipro sees red At a time when the World Bank appears to be on a banning frenzy, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has pulled off the impossible by bagging direct contracts from the global anti-poverty agency. 15 Jan 2009
Alumina Ltd's Forecasts At Risk Oversupply continues to weigh on aluminium prices globally, a fact borne out by Alcoa reporting a 21% fall in after tax operating income in the December quarter. The Alcoa result has implications for Australian-listed partner Alumina Ltd (AWC), not only because of the long standing operational relationship between the two companies but equally so because of the weak industry outlook Alcoa's update implies. 15 Jan 2009
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Alumina Ltd's Forecasts At Risk Oversupply continues to weigh on aluminium prices globally, a fact borne out by Alcoa reporting a 21% fall in after tax operating income in the December quarter. The Alcoa result has implications for Australian-listed partner Alumina Ltd (AWC), not only because of the long standing operational relationship between the two companies but equally so because of the weak industry outlook Alcoa's update implies. 14 Jan 2009
Yahoo's Bartz 'uninspiring' Embattled search giant Yahoo named respected Silicon Valley veteran Carol Bartz to replace co-founder Jerry Yang as its CEO, but industry observers question her readiness to run an internet-based business. 14 Jan 2009
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Australia's Wesfarmers says may cut dividend Coal-to-groceries conglomerate Wesfarmers Ltd (WES.AX) may have to cut its dividend in the current financial year as earnings come under pressure and it cuts the value of some assets, the group said on Wednesday. 14 Jan 2009
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Obama's Inauguration being compared to Super Bowl For an event that usually does not attract hordes of attention, President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration on January 20 is proving to be an ad magnet. 14 Jan 2009
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Natalie Dylan's Virginity Now Worth $2.5 Million 22-year-old, Natalie Dylan, Californian student, is not the first woman to try to auction off her virginity for money now worth $2.5 is getting high bids. 14 Jan 2009