Tattersall's Struggle Tattersalls Limited (TTS) told its shareholders today it will be hard to beat last years operating profit result, due to regulations imposed on the business by the Victorian government. 30 Nov 2007
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BHP Confident, China Isn't BHP Billiton's play for Rio Tinto has overshadowed the impact of the volatile commodities markets on its share price (and Rio's) in recent weeks. 29 Nov 2007
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NAB's $900 Million Purchase National Australia Bank (NAB) announced today that it plans to buy Great Western Bancorporation, the holding company of the American Great Western Bank, for $900 million. 29 Nov 2007
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MFS' change of mind - keep Stella Investment firm, MFS Limited (MFS) rose as much as 8.6% to $4.80 on Wednesday, after it said it plans to retain 100% ownership of Stella Group, an integrated travel services and hospitality business. 28 Nov 2007
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New ANZ CEO's Quaint Call The new ANZ Banking Group CEO, Mike Smith has joined retiring Westpac CEO, David Morgan in calling for the abolition of the four pillars banking policy to allow Australian banks to compete with a looming wave of competition from Asia. 27 Nov 2007
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China's Hunger A couple of weeks ago we looked at the forecasts from the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organisation's latest commentary on the outlook for food. 26 Nov 2007
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Don't Worry About China China is now the biggest contributor to global growth and its share market is the world's 4th largest. China's rapid growth has resulted in considerable scepticism about its sustainability. 26 Nov 2007
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Commodities' Friday Rebound The market and investors will be very happy to use Friday's rebound in gold and copper prices as an opportunity to move back into commodity stocks. 26 Nov 2007
Rio's Big Sell Rio Tinto says it will lift this year's dividend 30% and spend $US3 billion on iron ore and diamond mines as it defends itself against the unwanted approach from BHP Billiton. 26 Nov 2007
