Monthly Archives: October 2009

Desertec establishes joint venture

A massive solar energy system in North Africa and the Middle East is being planned that could satisfy 15 per cent of Europe & #39;s electricity demand by 2050.

US stimulus & #39;created one million jobs & #39;

US officials say President Barack Obama & #39;s stimulus plan has saved or created at least 650,000 jobs, and likely more than a million.

Aust stocks sink 4.5% for the week

Big bank earnings, US quarterly results fail to boost local market. 31 Oct 2009 11:16 AM
Read the original report
Report This Post

IBM replaces exec charged in insider trading case

Rod Adkins succeeds Robert Moffatt as senior exec. 31 Oct 2009 12:06 PM
Read the original report
Report This Post

Australia, China seek free trade deal

Rudd, China’s Executive Vice Premier agree to reach trade deal as “rapidly as possible.” 31 Oct 2009 12:10 PM
Read the original report
Report This Post

Newspoll means we must work harder: Rees

NSW Premier says opinion poll reflects a year of destabilisation from within. 31 Oct 2009 12:36 PM
Read the original report
Report This Post

Consumer spending falls 0.5% in Sept

US consumer spending plunged in September by the largest amount in nine months, reflecting the end of the government & #39;s Cash for Clunkers auto sales program.

Gold drops amid sharp equities sell-off

Volatility index rallies, highest since July. 31 Oct 2009 7:53 AM
Read the original report
Report This Post

Rio Tinto to spend & #36;US5b on growth

Mining giant Rio Tinto has more than doubled its calendar 2010 capital expenditure budget in a sign that global commodities demand is set to rebound strongly.

EU agrees final stance for Copenhagen climate talks

May cut greenhouse emissions by 30% by 2020. 31 Oct 2009 5:35 AM
Read the original report
Report This Post

Copyright © 2007 Business News. All rights reserved.

Report This Blog