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Internet job ads rise 0.2 pct in May

Internet job ads rise 0.2 pct in May

19 June 2013, 19:38 PM

Australia | Job ads on the internet rose 0.2 per cent in May, according to new figures from the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.
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Economic outlook boosted by share rally

19 June 2013, 18:44 PM

A measure of future economic growth has improved because of a rise in company profits and share prices in the early part of thia year. Read more

New News Corp fails to impress on debut

19 June 2013, 18:21 PM

Shares in new News Corp, which owns Rupert Murdoch's Australian newspapers and pay TV assets, have fallen on their first day of trade. Read more

Huawei claims world's thinnest smartphone

19 June 2013, 17:11 PM

China's Huawei has unveiled what it says is the world's thinnest smartphone as it tries to rival Apple and Samsung. Read more

NYC to offer free phone-charging stations

19 June 2013, 14:01 PM

New York City will trial free phone charging stations in parks and beaches during summer with the view to a permanent program if successful. Read more

Japan May trade deficit widens

19 June 2013, 13:02 PM

Japan's trade deficit has extended with rising import costs on a weak yen, despite exports being up 10.1 per cent on last year. Read more

UK report urges jail for reckless bankers

19 June 2013, 10:52 AM

A banking commission set up by the British parliament in the wake of a series of scandals has has recommended harsher penalties for reckless bankers. Read more

Deloitte fined $US10m in laundering case

19 June 2013, 8:56 AM

Accountancy firm Deloitte has been fined $US10 million by US authorities for its role in advising Standard Chartered Bank on money laundering. Read more

Chrysler to recall of 2.7 million Jeeps

19 June 2013, 8:03 AM

Millions of Jeeps are being recalled in the US over a fire risk, but Chrysler maintains its SUVs meet safety standards. Read more

Ex-UBS trader charged over Libor scandal

Ex-UBS trader charged over Libor scandal

19 June 2013, 6:49 AM

Europe | A former trader at UBS and Citigroup has been charged with conspiracy to defraud, in the first prosecution over banking's Libor rate-rigging scandal. Read more

Lend Lease says it'll meet expectations

Lend Lease says it'll meet expectations

18 June 2013, 19:15 PM

Property developer and construction firm Lend Lease says earnings will still meet market expectations despite softer market conditions. Read more

Cost focus for new News Corp, report says

18 June 2013, 17:55 PM

A CBA report warns Rupert Murdoch's Australian publishing business faces a tough revenue climate. Read more

European stocks fall at open

18 June 2013, 17:46 PM

London, Paris and Frankfurt markets all opened lower, as investors speculate on whether the Federal Reserve will continue to stimulate the US economy. Read more

RBA leaves door open to more rate cuts

RBA leaves door open to more rate cuts

18 June 2013, 17:28 PM

The central bank has again left the door open for more interest rate cuts but their timing is still unclear. Read more

Elders shares drop after rural sale fails

18 June 2013, 16:59 PM

The market value of agricultural company Elders continues to shrink after it failed to seal a deal to sell its rural services division. Read more

Big retail critics 'costing jobs':industry

18 June 2013, 14:00 PM

Australia's retailers fire back at their critics and defend their record as job creators. Read more

Class action against ANZ NZ fees

18 June 2013, 12:27 PM

ANZ will become the first New Zealand bank to face a class action over claims banks are charging excessive fees to customers. Read more

$A weakens after RBA signals rate cuts

18 June 2013, 12:27 PM

The Australian dollar has fallen again following the release of Reserve Bank minutes. Read more

UGL notches up $120 in new contracts

18 June 2013, 11:19 AM

UGL has won approximately $120 in new contracts across its property services business DTZ. Read more

India's trade deficit widens in May

18 June 2013, 8:29 AM

India's trade deficit hit a seven-month high in May, figures released on Monday show. Read more

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