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US new-home sales tumble to record low

Sales of new homes in the US have plunged 11.2 per cent to a historic low, the government reported, in a fresh sign of weakness in the housing market.

US banks report small profit

The number of US banks considered troubled jumped to more than 700 last quarter even as the industry eked out a small profit, the government said.

US banks report small profit

The number of US banks considered troubled jumped to more than 700 last quarter even as the industry eked out a small profit, the government said.

Seven Network hails licence fee rebates

Seven Network Ltd director Ryan Stokes has welcomed the government & #39;s decision to give free-to-air TV stations rebates on their licence fees.

Indian economy recovers with 7.2% growth

India & #39;s economy should expand by 7.2 per cent this fiscal year, the government forecast, as growth heads back to the robust levels.

Big banks & #39;to retain AA credit rating & #39;

The big four banks will retain their double-A ratings following the government & #39;s decision to withdraw the wholesale funding guarantee, Standard & Poor & #39;s says.

Govt eyes corporate shysters

Shysters who trick vulnerable investors into selling their shares below market price are in the government & #39;s sights.

Fiat boss Marchionne upsets unions

Sergio Marchionne, the boss of Italian automaker Fiat, is coming under fire from unions and the government who question some of his more aggressive decisions.

US economy grew at 5.7% in Q4

The US economy roared back to life in the fourth quarter with a 5.7 per cent pace of growth, the government said on Friday.

US loses 85,000 jobs in December

The US economy lost 85,000 jobs in December while the unemployment rate held at 10.0 per cent, the government said in a report.

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