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AUD down and set to stay

Sat, 18 May 2013 03:06:02 GMT

IF you're planning an overseas holiday any time soon, this will come as bad news: the Australian dollar is down and staying down.

Mining sector not an ATM - Rinehart

Fri, 17 May 2013 06:22:35 GMT

THE PM has slammed comments by mining magnate Gina Rinehart, who said the resources sector was being used like an ATM. WATCH THE VIDEO

Australia's hottest jobs revealed

Fri, 17 May 2013 05:09:27 GMT

THINKING about a career change? These are the hottest jobs in the country right now. You might even be able to name your price.

Your co-workers are your closest friends

Fri, 17 May 2013 02:35:58 GMT

IF you're sitting at your desk look at the people around you. They are some of the best friends you'll ever have. Here's why.

How to ask for a payrise - and get it

Fri, 17 May 2013 01:57:20 GMT

THE first rule of asking for a payrise is being prepared to be told 'no'. The second is dress the part, talk in terms of business objectives and never discuss your personal life.

Reshuffle on global rich list

Thu, 16 May 2013 23:20:09 GMT

THERE'S been a shake-up at the top of the billionaire tree, with a new richest man knocking Mexico's Carlos Slim off his perch.

Reshuffle on global rich list

Thu, 16 May 2013 23:20:09 GMT

THERE'S been a shake-up at the top of the billionaire tree, with a new richest man knocking Mexico's Carlos Slim off his perch.

Dell profits plunge on PC woes

Thu, 16 May 2013 22:15:48 GMT

US computer giant says its quarterly profit has plunged 79pc from a year ago, as a shift away from PCs hammers bottom line.

Australian market set to open flat

Thu, 16 May 2013 21:35:57 GMT

MARKET to open flat after US stocks paused from recent rally, selling off after a disappointing earnings report from Walmart.

Ex-BP boss gets life back with new job

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:56:40 GMT

TONY Hayward, the man considered unemployable after the BP Gulf of Mexico disaster, has been appointed interim chair of mining giant Glencore Xstrata.

Bank boss Dimon faces leadership vote

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:45:08 GMT

JPMorgan Chase chief, Jamie Dimon, faces a major challenge to his leadership next week in the wake of the "London Whale" debacle.

BoQ boss pops bank stock bubble fears

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT

BANK stocks have avoided bubble territory, says Bank of Queensland boss Stuart Grimshaw, but he predicts their shareprice gains will begin to cool.

Barangaroo catches ex-PM's eye

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT

BILLIONAIRE James Packer's biggest challenge in building a second Sydney casino really came from former prime minister Paul Keating.

VE Commodore's final destination

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT

THE last Holden VE Commodore has rolled gently from the production line - and it's headed for Darwin.

Iron ore price threat

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:37:31 GMT

THE price of iron ore has slumped to its lowest level this year as the pall over the nation's struggling mining sector thickens.

Zimmermann making waves in US

Thu, 16 May 2013 05:39:57 GMT

LIFE'S a beach for local fashion label Zimmermann, as they make waves in the fashion world.

Stocks weaker as miners fall

Thu, 16 May 2013 04:39:04 GMT

THE Australian market was marginally weaker at noon as falling commodity prices hurt key mining stocks.

Resources investment to peak at $85bn

Thu, 16 May 2013 04:28:47 GMT

INVESTMENT in Australia's resources sector is expected to peak at a record $85 billion this year, led by unprecedented spending in the sector.

News Limited launches news+

Thu, 16 May 2013 03:16:45 GMT

News Limited has launched news+ a digital experience which reinvigorates metropolitan masthead sites.

Virgin shares fall on profit warning

Thu, 16 May 2013 02:25:38 GMT

VIRGIN Australia's shares have tumbled following a profit warning issued by the airline after the market closed on Wednesday.

Google appoints new Australian boss

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:19:01 GMT

SHE'S set to become Australia's own Marissa Mayer, so who is new Google boss Maile Carnegie?

Amazon under fire over tax bill

Wed, 15 May 2013 23:34:48 GMT

INTERNET giant Amazon has come under fire in the UK, after official figures reveal the amount the billion dollar company paid in tax last year.

Big stink over Maccas

Wed, 15 May 2013 23:14:00 GMT

JOHN Malins says his home smells like a hamburger if he doesn't keep the doors and windows shut, particularly on the weekend.

Coffee with Apple chief: $610,000

Wed, 15 May 2013 23:10:16 GMT

AN anonymous bidder will have the world's most expensive coffee after paying more than $600,000 at a charity auction for time with Apple boss Tim Cook.

CBA lifts profit to $1.9bn

Wed, 15 May 2013 22:30:38 GMT

COMMONWEALTH Bank's quarterly cash earnings jump 8.6pc, but warns that competitive market puts pressure on loan deposit margins.