| BP 'pleased' with oil spill progress BP reported good progress in its efforts to contain the oil leak by fixing a tighter cap over the largely unchecked giant gusher. news.com.au |
U.S. service industry picks up A widely watched U.S. economic indicator produced a positive surprise Wednesday, suggesting activity in the U.S. services industry picked up in July. cbc.ca |
Virgin Blue expects Delta proposal soon VIRGIN Blue chief John Borghetti expects a decision on the alliance proposals with Delta Airlines and Air New Zealand in September. news.com.au |
Dollar trades at two-year high THE dollar opened higher today following speculation the Reserve Bank may lift the cash rate again before the end of the year. news.com.au |
U.S. jobless claims jump First-time claims for unemployment benefits jumped last week, the U.S. Labour Department is reporting. cbc.ca |