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Eagle Boys Pizza awarded for retail excellence

Australia's second largest pizza maker Eagle Boys Pizza has been named Joint Winner of the 2010 Australian Business Award for Retail Excellence in recognition of its recent growth, achievements and contribution to the industry.Eagle Boys was selected from 186 entries from a range of Australian priva...

Farm Pride releases powdered whole eggs

In an Australian first, Farm Pride has launched Powdered Whole Eggs onto Australian supermarket shelves.  The 150 gram packs are equivalent to a dozen eggs, and are now located in the baking aisle of all Coles stores nationally.With a long shelf life, Farm Pride's Powdered Whole Eggs can be used in...

E*Trade Posts Second Quarter Profit

E*Trade Financial the online brokerage company has returned to profitability after posting second quarter profits for the first time in three years.The company has not faired well after its business was negatively impacted by bad loans made by its banking division, which reported its seventh consecu...

Nestlé to establish new beverage innovation hub in Singapore

Nestlé has a strong and growing business in coffee mixes worldwide. This business is especially strong in the Asia Pacific region, and is expected to continue to grow over the coming years. In response to this growing demand for coffee mixes, Nestlé has created a new hub for innovation in beverage...
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AGL Energy diverts $300m debts

AGL Energy has announced that it has successfully diverted some of its debts to the American market as a part of its scheme to make the firm’s debt maturity longer and to diversify its sources of financing.

Grange Resources set to divest two non-core assets

Iron ore mining firm Grange Resources Ltd (ASX: GRR) said on Friday that it is set to spin off two non-core assets, one of which is offshore operation, which should enable the Perth-based company to concentrate on its main business within Australia.

Soaring export prices push rates up

Further hikes in interest rates are expected as Australia's export prices hit a record increase last quarter fuelled by Asian demand for iron ore and coal.

SA Premier encourages green energy plan

Premier Mike Rann of South Australia says the federal government’s scheme to integrate more green energy into Australia’s power grid is very good news for their state.

Sonray dissidents attempt to unfreeze accounts

Dissidents exposed to the downfall of Australian financial services firm Sonray Capital intend to raise a class action against administrator Ferrier Hodgson in an effort to claw back their accounts.

Sonic reaffirms FY2010 earnings guidance, cites US unit growths

Medical diagnostics firm Sonic Healthcare Ltd (ASX: SHL) reaffirmed on Friday the company’s latest full-year guidance, adding that its US operations gained second half organic revenue growth of 3.6 percent while the same operation’s organic volume growth notched up by 1.4 percent.

BHP confirms relocation of finance jobs from South Australia

Giant mining firm BHP Billiton Ltd (ASX: BHP) confirmed on Friday reports that the company is set to move financial services staff from its Adelaide office to either offshore locations in Asian cities or Perth and Brisbane stations in order to achieve smoother business relations with its Asian operations.

NAB’s British mortgage miscalculations

Many of National Australia Bank's customers have been slapped with bigger monthly payments after one of the nation's major financial institutions incorrectly computed repayments for some variable and tracker-style mortgages.

More Bad News For Alternative Energy

In a case of deja vu for Australians, the US Democrats have decided to shelve their ETS plans ahead of the mid-term elections given lack of Republican support.

David Jones picks M&C Saatchi as new advertising partner

Sydney-based David Jones Ltd (ASX: DJS) announced today that it is ending its collaboration with Saatchi & Saatchi as the high-end retailer’s advertising partner for 14 years, taking in M&C Saatchi as the company’s new promotional agent for the next three years.

Axa chief defends weak results

Chief executive Andrew Penn of Australasian wealth manager Axa Asia Pacific Holdings (ASX: AXA) has put on a bold front amid his company's weak results.

World Market Overview

U.S. stocks climbed broadly Thursday following strong earnings from Caterpillar, 3M and United Parcel Service, while better than expected data on U.S. existing home sales and euro zone economic activity also provided a boost.

Businessmen call for intake of skilled outlanders

Australia's economy will deteriorate and inflation rise if the admission of skilled migrants is not maintained at least at its current level, according to some of the nation's most prominent business figures.

Sydney Airport reports of earnings growth for 1st half of 2010

Riding on the heels of much better passenger traffic this year, Sydney Airport said on Friday that its terminal operations garnered a double-digit spike in earnings for the first half of calendar 2010, which about 12.9 percent higher from the previous corresponding period last year.

Woolies Ex-Growth

Another bad day for Woolworths' shares yesterday.While the market was mixed in reaction to poor leads from offshore, Woo...

BHP downgrade amid gulf fears

Analysts have downgraded production forecasts, following global miner BHP Billiton's (ASX: BHP) fear that the Gulf of Mexico disaster will destroy the petrol growth prospects this year.

Daily Forex Commentary 23/7/2010

After looking vulnerable to more downside in Asia yesterday the Aussie dollar found intraday support at 0.8735 going on to reverse its trajectory and rally during the European time-zone to retest what had been strong resistance around 0.8750.

Production: Newcrest, Santos

As the merger with Lihir Gold inches closer, Newcrest Mining yesterday reported a solid end to the 2010 financial year a...

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