Toyota, Honda Lead Declines in US Auto Sales Jan 06, 2009 9:13PM

Toyota and Honda's U.S. sales fell more than their U.S. competitors' in December, with Toyota's 37 percent decline and Honda's 35 percent drop showing the Japanese company's popular fuel-efficient models were little help as consumers steered clear of showrooms due to the dis... Read more

Chrysler December Sales Down 53 Percent Jan 06, 2009 9:11PM

Chrysler says its December U.S. sales plunged 53 percent, blaming a tough economy with driving customers from showrooms. Read more

U.S. steel industry urges "buy America" recovery plan Jan 03, 2009 1:56PM

The ailing U.S. steel industry is pressing President-elect Barack Obama for a public works plan that could be worth $1 trillion over two years to boost flagging demand for U.S.-made steel, the New York Times reported in Friday's editions. Read more

Miner BHP Billiton says has maintained sales volume Dec 19, 2008 4:00AM

Global miner BHP Billiton has substantially maintained its sales volumes despite the global economic slowdown, the group said on Thursday, though it stood ready to cut production if necessary. Read more

New industry body to represent brokers Dec 12, 2008 9:31AM

Finance broker and director at Universal Wealth Management Maria Rigoni has informed BrokerNews that a brand new broker industry body - to be known as the Australian Institute of Professional Brokers - has been registered with ASIC. Read more

Finance industry optimistic about job prospects Dec 10, 2008 2:33AM

A recent global survey has found that Australian accounting and finance professionals remain more confident about their jobs when compared to their global counterparts. Read more

Australian Construction Industry Contracted in November Dec 06, 2008 12:15AM

Australia's Building industry contracted in November for a ninth month as demand for new houses dried up because banks reduced lending and consumers were reluctant to spend. Read more

Australian adult industry flirts with politics Nov 20, 2008 5:34PM

The name may seem like a joke, but the Australian Sex Party is serious--serious about sex, according to their slogan. The country's newest political party is also serious about a number of other issues: quashing a government proposal for a national Internet filter that would block 10,000 Web sites; ... Read more
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