SEA - Oceania

Australian bonds steady despite optimism

AUSTRALIAN bond future prices are relatively unchanged despite a global rally in risk currencies and stock markets.

Monday, February 13, 2012 (News.com.au)

US, EU approve Google takeover of Motorola

UPDATE: GOOGLE'S $US12.5 billion ($11.6 billion) acquisition of Motorola has won approvals from US and European regulators.

Monday, February 13, 2012 (News.com.au)

Greek deal boosts US stocks

US stocks closed higher today after the Greek Parliament's approval of tough austerity measures paved the way for a new financial rescue of the country.

Monday, February 13, 2012 (News.com.au)

L'Oreal profit up 8.9pc, heiress leaves board

L'OREAL, the world's biggest cosmetics company, said today that its net profit jumped by 8.9 per cent last year, and that 2012 would be a key year as emerging markets are set to top sales for the firs

Monday, February 13, 2012 (News.com.au)

Legendary Empire State Building to go public

INVESTORS can soon own a piece of one of New York's greatest views, as the owners of the Empire State Building today filed an IPO.

Monday, February 13, 2012 (News.com.au)

EU approves Google takeover of Motorola

THE EU's antitrust watchdog has approved Google's $US12.5 billion ($11.7 billion) takeover of mobile phone maker Motorola.

Monday, February 13, 2012 (News.com.au)

JB Hi-Fi keen to change its tune

JB HI-FI is forging into musical instruments as it moves to put a floor under falling sales and transaction volumes.

Monday, February 13, 2012 (News.com.au)

Seven shuffles cards in bid to win ratings

SEVEN Network has appointed a new programming boss and head of Australian shows in a shakeup of senior ranks.

Monday, February 13, 2012 (News.com.au)

Greece faces further bailout obstacles

GREECE faces further hurdles and delays before it can receive a second bailout in spite of its MPs voting through austerity measures.

Monday, February 13, 2012 (News.com.au)

Market activity plunges during World Cup

MARKET trading drops by around a half during the World Cup, according to a report published by the European Central Bank.

Monday, February 13, 2012 (News.com.au)

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