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221. Experts Hopeful About Gold's Prospects
Many investors may have been disappointed in the performance of the gold price in 2008 given the precious metal was unable to push through its early year high of US$1000 per ounce, even amidst a major financial crisis. As it was, gold ended up finishing the year below US$900 per ounce; practically unchanged over the year.
13 Jan 2009
222. 'Credit crunched' consumers 'defriend' and 'staycate'
Dictionary Collins has compiled a list of words to watch for 2009, with the most frequently used one on its way to dictionary addition.
12 Jan 2009
223. Suncorp 'targets' commissions
In a bid to "better align" remuneration with profitability, Suncorp is requiring brokers to meet a new set of parameters to receive commissions.
12 Jan 2009
224. What's Happening Next Week?
The new year is upon us and despite the state of most developed economies, Australia has yet to post one quarter of contraction. With hopes of avoiding recession held firm and dear by many, next week's data will either help fan the flames of these hopes or provide Australians with a bucket of cold water. Either way, there's no doubting the round of poor data released this week is sure to bring the reality of US economic weakness back into focus.
12 Jan 2009
225. Tom Cruise speaks about John Travolta's son death
Tom Cruise spoke about the sudden death of the son of his friend, John Travolta and Kelly Preston, on "The View" television program
09 Jan 2009
226. The Overnight Report: It Wasn't A Merry Christmas For US Retailers
Stocks in the US had to battle serious headwinds for a second consecutive day in New York last night on worries about the ailing consumer after Wal-Mart's soft December sales and lowered earnings outlook confirmed retailers saw little relief from holiday spending.
09 Jan 2009
227. Roubini's Outlook For 2009: Not For The Faint-Hearted
When we first picked up on Nouriel Roubini, in early 2006 if my memory is correct, virtually no-one had ever heard of him, certainly not outside the US.
09 Jan 2009
228. Satyam faces 'unimaginable' crisis: Interim CEO
India's Satyam Computer is dealing with a crisis of "unimaginable proportions", Ram Mynampati its interim chief executive said Thursday, but the software giant confirms it is focusing on the sustenance of its operations.
09 Jan 2009
229. Obama's green energy plans build hopes, skepticism
Proponents of alternative energy and energy efficiency were elated on Thursday by President-elect Barack Obama's economic stimulus speech, but some analysts warned his energy agenda could hit turbulence in Congress or from the slow economy.
09 Jan 2009
230. Private Funeral Set for Travolta's Son
Private funeral service for Jett Travolta, John Travolta's teenage son, is scheduled for Thursday afternoon.
09 Jan 2009
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