| Ad takes credit for Howard reforms - Reith FORMER minister Peter Reith demands Labor withdraw an ad in which he says tries to take credit for Howard reforms. news.com.au |
China cuts U.S. debt holdings China reduced its holdings of U.S. government debt in June for the second straight month, the U.S. Treasury Department says. cbc.ca |
Shares close lower on banks, miners THE share market closed in negative territory today after the major banks and big miners all posted losses. news.com.au |
Shares higher at noon AMONG other shares at 12.07pm (AEST), Billabong International firms three cents to $8.00 after agreeing to buy 38 retail stores. news.com.au |
Home prices rise 10.4% in 6 cities Home prices in six Canadian cities grew by 10.4 per cent during the year ending in August, according to the Teranet-National Bank composite house price index. cbc.ca |