China raises bank reserves to fight inflation
China on Friday raised banks' required reserves by 50 basis points, showing no let-up in a campaign to stamp out stubbornly high inflation.
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BAE Systems cautious on 2011 as defence cuts bite
BAE Systems said it expected sales to fall in 2011 as the impact of defense cuts in the UK and U.S. begin to hit home, sending its shares lower.
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BHP Billiton CEO harbored concern over China spying
Global miner BHP Billiton's boss, Marius Kloppers, confirmed on Wednesday he had harbored concerns about Chinese and competitor espionage on his business, citing it as a reason behind his push for market pricing of key commodities.
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Banks face ratings downgrade in Moody's review
Some banks' credit ratings will be cut as governments make it easier to wind up failing lenders and force debtholders to pay for rescues, rating agency Moody's said on Monday.
Consumers would pay for premium telco services: study
Frustrated with slow mobile Internet speeds and stalling videos, consumers are willing to dole out extra cash for better telecommunicaitons services, allowing more pricing room for operators, a global report showed on Monday.
Merger mania again hits global stock exchanges
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China trade surplus shrinks, supports government's G20 case
China's trade surplus fell to its lowest in nine months in January after imports surged, supporting the government's case ahead of a G20 meeting that it is doing enough to spur domestic demand without speeding up currency appreciation.
Asian stocks shine, China inflation data eyed
Asian stocks rallied on Monday, snapping five straight sessions of losses, as talk of slower-than-expected Chinese inflation helped drive Shanghai's main share index to its best level in seven weeks.
Asian stocks shine as Egypt worries fade
Asian stocks rose on Monday as investors greeted news of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's resignation with relief, while U.S. crude steadied near $85.50 per barrel after falling to 10-week lows as geopolitical tensions eased for now.
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Total 2010 profits jump on higher oil prices
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North Australia set to face more weather extremes, corals show
Flood and storm-battered northern Australia is likely to suffer more frequent weather extremes, according to a study of coral cores that reveal a centuries-old climate record for the region.
Australia's Newcrest H1 profit jumps, appoints new chief
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