Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan says Australian banks should pass on a full rates cut if the Reserve Bank moves the mark lower.
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InterviewBank of Queensland CEO Stuart Grimshaw says his company's unique franchise model works well for them and their customers.
Surprising figuresNew figures from the United States show there has been an unexpected drop in unemployment.
More cuts possibleWestpac chief Gail Kelly defends the bank's decision to axe up to 560 jobs and will not rule out further cuts as profits are squeezed by a lending slowdown. (video)
Sales jumpHolden has announced a jump in car sales just days after axing its afternoon general assembly shift at its Adelaide factory.
Glencore reunion
Commodity trader Glencore wants to merge with Xstrata in a deal that would create an $80 billion powerhouse.
Halal finance
A new index that meets Islamic investment rules is launched to tap into a $1 trillion global market.
'Ditch the surplus'
Economists urge more stimulus as the strong Australian dollar sees employers swing the axe.
Tough times
Official figures show business creation is slowing and more new ventures are going to the wall.
Recovery in sight?
House price falls appear to be slowing but analysts are split on whether the market has bottomed.
Playing it safe
The Future Fund has shifted its investments towards cash amid turmoil on financial markets.
Housing shortfall
By business reporter Michael Janda
NSW asks landowners to nominate sites for new homes but experts are wary about infrastructure.
Touch and go
Tech experts say consumers must be aware of the risks when using new payment technologies.
Ageism at work
By Timothy McDonald
Men in their 50s are the most likely to report discrimination at work, new research suggests.
'Australian exceptionalism'
Proximity to China and Asia does not necessarily shield Australia from Europe's debt problems.
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| S&P/ASX 200 | 4251.20 | -16.6 | -0.4% |
| S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary | 1228.00 | -5.1 | -0.4% |
| S&P/ASX 200 Energy | 13747.00 | -10.6 | -0.1% |
| S&P/ASX 200 Financials | 4009.60 | -18.3 | -0.5% |
| S&P/ASX 200 Health Care | 7790.10 | -88 | -1.1% |
| S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology | 497.10 | +1.3 | 0.3% |
| S&P/ASX 200 Materials | 11629.60 | -19.8 | -0.2% |
| S&P/ASX 200 Industrials | 3570.50 | +5.1 | 0.1% |
| S&P/ASX 200 CONSUMER STAPLES | 7244.10 | -82.2 | -1.1% |
| S&P/ASX 200 Telecommunication Services | 1142.00 | -6.3 | -0.5% |
| S&P/ASX 200 Utilities | 4596.30 | -45.3 | -1% |
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The Optus TV rights case is a major test being watched closely around the world.
Gina Rinehart is likely to find investing in Fairfax deeply frustrating.
Talk is cheap as business chiefs and billionaires gather for their Davos talkfest.
Retailers might blame online shopping for dismal sales but larger factors are at play.
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