SEA - Oceania

Shares set to open higher

THE Australian market looks set to open higher following positive moves on Wall Street.

Thursday, February 09, 2012 (News.com.au)

PepsiCo to cut 8,700 jobs worldwide

TROPICANA and Doritos maker plans to cut about three per cent of its workforce in a move to save $US1.5 billion over three years.

Thursday, February 09, 2012 (News.com.au)

Suncorp urged not to export 2000 jobs

SPECULATION that Suncorp is poised to send 2000 jobs overseas has prompted a call to support local workers.

Thursday, February 09, 2012 (News.com.au)

Dollar down ahead of RBA statement

THE dollar has fallen slightly, despite news that Greek ministers have reached an agreement on an austerity package as part of the country's debt bailout.

Thursday, February 09, 2012 (News.com.au)

No more Kodak moments: Camera king bows out

KODAK will stop making digital cameras, pocket video cameras and digital picture frames, marking the end of an era.

Thursday, February 09, 2012 (News.com.au)

Telstra picks up 1 million new customers

TELSTRA has secured almost one million new mobile phone customers as it seeks to bolster its subscriber base.

Thursday, February 09, 2012 (News.com.au)

Rio's profit slumps on Aluminium deal

MINING CEO Tom Albanese will forego a big bonus after Rio Tinto's net profit tumbles due to falling aluminium prices.

Thursday, February 09, 2012 (News.com.au)

Shares close lower on mixed earning results

THE Australian share market closed slightly lower today as investors mulled over mixed earnings results, the ongoing Greek debt crisis and whether or not China would cut its interest rates.

Thursday, February 09, 2012 (News.com.au)

Westgold seeks up to $80m in debt funding

GOLD explorer Westgold Resources has moved to secure up to $80 million in debt funding to help pay for WA project.

Wednesday, February 08, 2012 (News.com.au)

Sharemarket lower on Europe jitters

THE Australian sharemarket was trading lower at noon due to concerns about Europe's unresolved debt crisis.

Wednesday, February 08, 2012 (News.com.au)

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