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Electrics, hybrids not the answer for Australian manufacturers - Brisbane Times Sydney Morning HeraldElectrics, hybrids not the answer for Australian manufacturersBrisbane TimesAustralian car makers are once again in the headlines, but calls for them to produce more fuel efficient vehicles could be directed the wrong way. Another week and another batch of bad news for the local car industry, this time involving what's almost ...Australia risks auto collapseSydney Morning HeraldAuto sector will continue to dwindle: KennettBusiness SpectatorToyota first car maker to crackAdelaide NowThe Motor Report -Blacktown Sun -NewDesignWorld (press release)all 65 news articles »

Woodside kicks off $1bn Browse sale as plans for processing plant may be axed... NEWS.com.auWoodside kicks off $1bn Browse sale as plans for processing plant may be axedThe AustralianWOODSIDE Petroleum has launched a $1 billion-plus auction of most of its 50 per cent stake in the huge Browse gas project in Western Australia, in a move that could kill off controversial plans to build a processing plant on the Kimberley coast.Chinese eye stake in Browse LNG projectBusiness SpectatorWoodside looks at Browse saleSydney Morning HeraldWoodside Petroleum flags Browse sell-downHerald SunABC Online -Ninemsn -Reutersall 74 news articles »

Rollover blues loom for banks - The Australian Rollover blues loom for banksThe Australian< Prev of 2 Next > THE big four Australian banks will be forced to roll over, at almost double the original cost, debt of more than $65 billion that was backed by the government guarantee at the peak of the global financial crisis.Rising bank funding costs to hit debt roll overBusiness Spectatorall 4 news articles »

Offshoring: high price of low cost - Sydney Morning Herald Sydney Morning HeraldOffshoring: high price of low costSydney Morning HeraldOverseas call centres are growing at a rapid rate as developed countries such as Australia outsource more jobs. Photo: AFP ANZ's global website had 55 jobs advertised at its new Manila operation yesterday. They ranged from a new head of human resources ...and more »

All hail mighty Aussie dollar, as it's here to stay - Sydney Morning Herald BigPond NewsAll hail mighty Aussie dollar, as it's here to staySydney Morning HeraldThis year we'll see more painful evidence of Australian businesses accepting the new reality: our dollar is likely to stay uncomfortably high for years, even decades. It has suited a lot of people to believe that just as the resources boom would be a ...Dollar tipped to stick to the high roadThe AustralianAustralian Dollar Up Late Amid Continuing Fed OptimismWall Street JournalDollar down after strong runHerald SunSmartCompany.com.au -Perth Now -Adelaide Nowall 198 news articles »

Cyclone Iggy advances - WA today Indian ExpressCyclone Iggy advancesWA todayTropical Cyclone Iggy is expected to steadily intensify as it moves to the towards the Northwest Cape, with heavy rainfall expected in the Pilbara. Iggy is currently Category 2 and is estimated to be 380 kilometres northwest of Exmouth and 610 ...Iggy getting stronger off WA coastABC OnlineNorth-West braces for cyclone IggySydney Morning HeraldCORRECTED-UPDATE 2-Cyclone strengthens, oilfields shut down off W. AustraliaReutersBloomberg -Herald Sun -The Australianall 110 news articles »

Bendigo to follow ANZ to flexible rate policy - Herald Sun Brisbane TimesBendigo to follow ANZ to flexible rate policyHerald SunBENDIGO and Adelaide Bank managing director Mike Hirst has declared the regional lender intends to follow ANZ and move to a flexible rate-setting policy. And Westpac is also likely to break step with the Reserve Bank and review lending rates monthly, ...RBA should support economy: HockeySydney Morning HeraldStocks rise as banks rally after CPI dataThe AustralianReserve Bank 'should do most of heavy lifting to help economy'Mozo.com.auNEWS.com.au -Bloomberg -BigPond Newsall 105 news articles »

Index at seven-week high on Fed promise - Sydney Morning Herald Sydney Morning HeraldIndex at seven-week high on Fed promiseSydney Morning HeraldTHE sharemarket ended the week at a seven-week high, led by the resources and materials sector. A decision by the US central bank to keep interest rates low for longer in the world's biggest economy boosted investor confidence and the appetite for ...Australian stocks higher at market closeHerald SunAustralian stockmarket closes higher with miners boosted by FedThe AustralianStocks tipped to rise on US leadThe Canberra TimesThe West Australian -FT Adviserall 80 news articles »

US stocks fall on soft growth data - Sydney Morning Herald Kansas City StarUS stocks fall on soft growth dataSydney Morning HeraldThe US stockmarket closed mostly lower, capping its first losing week of 2012, after the government reported that economic growth was slower at the end of last year than economists expected. The Dow Jones Industrial Average spent the whole of Friday in ...Dow Posts First Losing Week of '12, but Is Still Up for YearNew York TimesDow Snaps 3-Week Win StreakWall Street JournalS&P 500 Rises for Fourth Week as Fed's Pledge Offsets GDP ReportBloombergABC News -Financial Timesall 1,487 news articles »

Air battle for domestic business travellers heats up, as Qantas drama sees ..... Brisbane TimesAir battle for domestic business travellers heats up, as Qantas drama sees ...Marketing magazine AustraliaDespite October's industrial action and ensuing PR disaster, Qantas business customers still remain the most satisfied. But maybe not for long, according to Roy Morgan Research's latest report. Satisfaction among Qantas business customers has fallen 2% ...Virgin suffers from a case of imperfect timingHerald Sunall 3 news articles »

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All hail mighty Aussie dollar, as it's here to stay This year we'll see more painful evidence of Australian businesses accepting the new reality: our dollar is likely to stay uncomfortably high for years, even decades. It has suited a lot of people to believe that just as the resources boom would be a relatively brief affair, so the high dollar it has brought about wouldn't last.

Indonesia's burgeoning economy held back by entrenched corruption It's a rare economic story that involves Facebook, God and credit ratings.

Let's hope the year's worst is limited to a European recession If you are one of those people who love dramatic intrigue, twisting plots and tales of treachery, then 2012 is shaping up as a thrilling year.

Earnings growth jolts ResMed shares out of slumber RESMED shares closed sharply higher yesterday, touching three-month peaks, after a return to earnings growth in the December quarter.

Shock treatment Dire warnings about Europe's future may be a tactic to bring the crisis to a head. Jessica Irvine considers the likely impact in Australia, where nerves are already jangling.

US stocks mixed as GDP disappoints US stock indexes ended mixed after a reading on domestic economic growth fell short of expectations.

Rollover blues loom for banks THE big four Australian banks will be forced to roll over debt of more than $65 billion.

Facebook set for IPO filing in days FACEBOOK could file papers for an IPO as early as next week and is looking at a valuation of $75 billion to $100 billion.

Schwartz carves her own path CALL her an entrepreneur, philanthropist or networker extraordinaire. Just don't call her Marc Besen's daughter.

Stronger dollar hits steel stocks THE prospect of a strong Australian dollar for longer has sent the two big steel stocks down sharply today.