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Green scheme sunk by rorts and bungling

Green scheme sunk by rorts and bungling

But barely six months since it launched, the $175 million Green Loans program has become the latest of the federal government's green schemes to descend into farce, hot on the heels of the solar panel rebates and insulation batts. Thousands of people could be unemployed and out of pocket after

Kleen Energy Connecticut Plant Explodes; Many Injured (Update3) - Bloomberg.com

Kleen Energy Connecticut Plant Explodes; Many Injured (Update3) - Bloomberg.com

“We’ve had at least two fatalities and a lot of serious injuries,” said George Yepes, a Middletown police officer, in a phone interview. “We’re sending in emergency teams from around the state.” The Hartford Courant, citing witnesses and emergency personnel, was reportin
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Toyota to announce Prius recall soon

Toyota to announce Prius recall soon

AFP Japan's crisis-hit Toyota Motor is set to announce a recall of the latest model of its top-selling Prius hybrid in Japan and the United States due to brake design flaws. "The company has notified its dealers in Japan that it would recall all the (new model Prius) vehicles sold in

Futures Traders Increase Bets Euro Will Decline to a Record

Futures Traders Increase Bets Euro Will Decline to a Record

By Allison Bennett The difference in the number of wagers by hedge funds and other large speculators on a decline in the euro compared with those on a gain, known as the net-short position, was 43,741 on Feb. 2, compared with 39,539 a week earlier, figures from the Washington-based

Resourcehouse Wins ‘Australia’s Largest’ Export Deal (Update1) - Bloomberg.com

Resourcehouse Wins ‘Australia’s Largest’ Export Deal (Update1) - Bloomberg.com

Feb. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Resourcehouse Ltd. , the iron ore and coal company controlled by Australian billionaire Clive Palmer , said it’s secured Australia’s largest export contract, worth $60 billion. “This deal with CPI is Australia’s biggest export contract,” Palmer, 55,
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Green scheme sunk by rorts and bungling
Kleen Energy Connecticut Plant Explodes; Many Injured (Update3) - Bloomberg.com
Toyota to announce Prius recall soon
Futures Traders Increase Bets Euro Will Decline to a Record
Resourcehouse Wins ‘Australia’s Largest’ Export Deal (Update1) - Bloomberg.com

Futures Traders Increase Bets Euro Will Decline to a Record

Sat 06/02/10 - 05:32:36 vs6
By Allison Bennett The difference in the number of wagers by hedge funds and other large speculators on a decline in the euro compared with those on a gain, known as the net-short position, was 43,741 on Feb. 2, compared with 39,539 a week earlier, figures from the Washington-based
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Domestic Markets

Gin Gin CBD revamp moves ahead

Thu 04/02/10 - 08:52:11 vs6
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By Jackson Vernon Map: Gin Gin 4671 In 2003, the former Kolan shire council prepared a redevelopment plan, which highlighted a need to improve the region's pedestrian and parking ...
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Global Markets

Xstrata predicts renewed commodities boom

Mon 08/02/10 - 09:12:25 vs6
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Anglo-Swiss mining group Xstrata has reported a 41 per cent drop in its annual profit in 2009 and pinned its hopes on a renewed boom in commodities demand in China and other emerging ...
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Company News

Australian super funds assets value rise

Tue 02/02/10 - 10:32:49 vs6
AAP The value of Australian super assets rose by around nine per cent, or $88 billion, to a total $1.115 trillion at the end of 2009, according to a global study by financial consultant Towers ...
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Forex News

Department stores drag retail spending down

Thu 04/02/10 - 10:13:31 vs6
Retail spending has dropped for the first time in five months , as department store sales waned. The Bureau of Statistics says consumers spent $19.93 billion at retailers in December. Spending at department stores was particularly weak, and retailers like Myer say
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Commondities News

No Bad News Is Good News For Oil

Fri 11/12/09 - 08:09:26 admin
As the global economic recovery progresses, oil demand should improve. However, there is a growing belief that while the fledgling recovery may provide a support for crude prices at current ...
Tags : OPEC, OECD, gdp, eurozone, Euro, labour markets, headwinds, term oil, oil demand, world economy, oil markets, oil price, global growth, economic recovery, demand outlook, NAB, stimulus, financial crisis, ubs
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Market Reviews

European economy 'will shrink 4%'

Thu 07/05/09 - 06:03:30 Trader
EU economies will contract by 4% in 2009, the European Commission has forecast - more than twice what it predicted at the start of the year.
Tags : global financial crisis, economic contraction, exceptional circumstances, downward revision, central banks, eurozone, target, economic activity, downturn, woes, recession, midst
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CFD Providers

First Prudential Markets, Morning Money

Wed 13/05/09 - 08:56:54 admin
Australia shares are set for a mixed start on Wednesday after subdued performances on overseas markets, with banks set to fall after declines in their U.S. and European counterparts. Miners could ...
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Report Providers

Australian Market Report - Shares to Gain on US Rally

Thu 13/08/09 - 07:31:45 admin
Local shares are likely to gain after a stronger night on Wall Street. Ahead of the local open the September SPI futures were 50 points (1.20%) higher at 4,347.
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Expert Advice

Deep Value Opportunities Becoming Scarce

Fri 22/05/09 - 03:37:29 Trader
Catch them while you can. The number of deep value opportunities in the market is quickly disappearing. There are still some companies trading cheaply on an absolute basis, but the ranks have ...
Tags : earnings yields, dividend yields, oil majors, term earnings, value stocks, quality names, value opportunities, dollar terms
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Trading Diary

Finding the Right Trading Course

Tue 07/04/09 - 01:17:49 Trader
If you had to enrol on a one-week trading course, you may learn some good basic trading skills. An advanced course may teach you a new technique, or new insights into the market. However, on their ...
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The Basics of CFD

Glossary Of CFD Terms

Sun 20/09/09 - 09:52:39 admin
Ask The quoted price at which the broker/dealer is willing to sell.
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Psychology of Trading

Trading Mind Games: Psychology

Sun 05/04/09 - 10:11:06 Trader
I attended a seminar last week that was trying to sell me a product called "HomeTrader" - I will blog about that company later - but for now the topic is about trading being a mind game. Trading ...
Tags : confidence levels, room walls, higher plane, internet forums, stock charts, internet websites, business contacts, salesperson, close friends, greed, human beings, emotions, quarters, no doubt, feelings
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