BP denies CEO to step down
BP has denied claims that embattled chief executive Tony Hayward will step down within the next ten weeks. news.com.au |
Net neutrality proposal an experiment: Vint Cerf
Internet founder and Google vice-president Vint Cerf tells CBC News the net neutrality proposal suggested by the company and Verizon this week is a useful experiment in finding common ground. cbc.ca |
Population a challenge for retailers
RETAILERS have reason to be optimistic, but slower population growth will pose a more challenging time than in the past decade, an independent forecaster says. news.com.au |
Slower growth in U.S. manufacturing index
U.S. manufacturing activity expanded in September for the 14th straight month, but at a slower rate than in the previous month, an industry trade group reports. cbc.ca |
Rising utility costs drive PPI higher
AN UNEXPECTEDLY large increase in producer prices might not edge the central bank towards an interest rate rise to combat inflationary pressures, economists say. news.com.au |