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Why do Myer's results seem to have more in common with the discount retailers' than its supposed direct competitor, David Jones?  9 Feb 2010 5:00 PM

Singapore Telecommunications looking into re-listing Optus. With the telco in top shape and outclassing its competitors in certain areas it is time it was let off the leash.  9 Feb 2010 3:46 PM

While its outlook for the second half might be modest, Macquarie's new model is likely to produce more consistent and higher quality earnings in the future.  9 Feb 2010 1:11 PM

An increasing number of Australian traders are relying on algorithms. However, there are concerns that some of these trading methods could lead to market manipulation.  8 Feb 2010 6:14 PM

Smaller Australian banks have criticised the government over the apparent advantage large banks gained using the wholesale funding guarantee. If only it was that simple.  8 Feb 2010 1:02 PM

Equity, currency, and commodity markets are in turmoil worldwide. Many are blaming Europe, but in reality something broader and more global appears to be happening.  5 Feb 2010 1:30 PM

With so many of its businesses vulnerable to impending regulatory changes, a lot of uncertainty surrounds the future of Tabcorp.  4 Feb 2010 3:28 PM

Looking at Myer's first-half sales it's clear that December was a difficult, competitive and volatile month for retailers. But is this really the start of a downward spiral?  4 Feb 2010 12:17 PM

Australia's official auditors have reviewed the original tender process used for the national broadband network and it's not the best report card for the government, especially regarding Telstra.  3 Feb 2010 8:10 PM

Rupert Murdoch is trumpeting the fact that the rebound in revenues he predicted has arrived – though not every part of the empire is pulling its weight.  3 Feb 2010 1:56 PM

The ethanol joint venture between Shell and Brazil's Cosan is a sign of things to come for local agricultural commodity producers as energy majors seek to adapt to low-carbon policies.  2 Feb 2010 6:53 PM

The Reserve Bank's decision to leave the interest rate unchanged denies the big banks the free pass to recover interest margin foregone through increased funding costs.  2 Feb 2010 4:18 PM

The federal government should heed the warning from Blackstone's Stephen Schwarzman and clear up the confusion surrounding the TPG-Myer private equity tax dispute.  2 Feb 2010 12:46 PM

Apple has won the first battle of the e-book war, with Kindle-maker Amazon penning a new pricing deal with publishers. But, the real loser in this skirmish will be the consumer.  1 Feb 2010 7:10 PM

National Australia Bank, with its tactics on rates, is repositioning its brand and creating issues for rivals in the process. But how long can it hold onto its margins?  1 Feb 2010 12:48 PM