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Punters backing no rate change in April

Punters expect that the Reserve Bank of Australia will leave the official cash rate unchanged when its board meets in April, bookmaker Centrebet says.

Cathay Pacific returns to profit

Cathay Pacific returned to profit in 2009 as cost-cutting measures and bets on fuel prices helped Asia & #39;s No 3 carrier rebound from its biggest loss ever.

Banks keep gains from card customers

Movements on credit card interest rates over two years show banks have kept 85 per cent of the net benefit gained from the Reserve Bank interest rate cuts.

Australia & #39;s youth bore brunt of downturn

Australia & #39;s youth bore the brunt of the financial downturn, while older workers experienced relative increases in salaries and job stability, a survey shows.

SMEs most optimistic on profits: survey

Optimism among small and medium size firms about future profits is at its highest level since before the global financial crisis, a survey finds.

US advertisers spend more online

US companies will spend more this year on digital and online advertising and marketing than on print for the first time ever, according to a study released.

Qld to pass new land tax laws

The Queensland government says it will pass new land tax laws in state parliament by Thursday, despite them still not being finalised.

Sales expectations highest in 5 years

Expectations for sales and profits for the June quarter are at their highest level for at least five years, a new survey has found.

Veda acquires Card Alert, EKKO Guardian

The business and membership base of secure registration service provider Card Alert and sister company EKKO Guardian have been acquired by Veda Advantage.

Job ads grow modestly in February

Job advertisements grew modestly in February led by strong increases in the number of professional positions, new figures show.

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