Australia's Wesfarmers H1 profit up 46 pct Australian coal-to-groceries conglomerate Wesfarmers Ltd (WES.AX) reported a 46 percent rise in first-half profit, helped by its resources business, and said it sees challenging conditions continuing. 16 Feb 2009
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What's Happening Next Week? As far as economic data go, the coming week will be relatively busy despite both the Canadian and US markets being closed on Monday, the 16th February. 16 Feb 2009
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The Overnight Report: US Stimulus Bill Doesn't Stimulate Stocks ended lower on Wall Street on Friday as investors considered the US House of Representatives passage of the US$787bn economic stimulus plan and geared up for the Senate's vote tonight. 16 Feb 2009
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Australasia at the centre of Darwin's ideas In the lead up to Charles Darwin's 200th Birthday (February 12), Sydney University Professor Iain McCalman has released a book that describes Darwinism as a collective enterprise forged in Australasia. 07 Feb 2009
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Britney Spears' former manager sues her and parents Britney Spears' former manager Osama "Sam" Lutfi is suing the singer and her parents for defamation, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and breach of contract. 05 Feb 2009
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Kate Winslet's is 'completely fond' of her behind Golden Globe winner Kate Winslet has been in the spotlight a lot these days with all her movie nominations, but the actress decided to share something a little more personal in a recent interview. 05 Feb 2009
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Hillary Duff hits back at Faye Dunaway's remark Former Disney star Hilary Duff is set to tackle Faye Dunaway's legendary role of Bonnie Parker, one-half of crime's notorious duo, in "The Story of Bonnie and Clyde", an announcement that caused the two to start a battle-of-words. 05 Feb 2009
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Is Westfield's Halo Slipping? "If you can keep your head while all about you are losing theirs," said Kipling, which might be a nice way to sum up the Westfield Group (WDC) since about late 2007. 05 Feb 2009
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China's Demand Might Be Recovering A picture seems to be emerging that China's manufacturing sector might have hit rock bottom in November last year, and that a slow and gradual recovery is taking place on the back of increased government stimuli. 05 Feb 2009
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'Valkyrie' tops overseas box office "Valkyrie" held on to the mantle of top Hollywood film overseas thanks to an estimated $18.6m haul from approximately 3,900 screens in 26 markets that boosted the running total through Fox International to $38.9m. 03 Feb 2009