| Venture capital rose 49% in first half of 2010 (at MarketWatch) Venture capital investments rose sharply in the first half of this year, fueled by strong interest in clean technology and the life sciences sector, a report says. us.rd.yahoo.com |
Skype files for IPO Skype SA, the internet calling service that was controlled until last year by eBay, has filed with U.S. regulators for an initial public offering. cbc.ca |
Magna, Stronach deal gets 2nd court OK The Divisional Court of Ontario Monday upheld a lower court ruling on Magna International's planned payout of nearly $1 billion to founder Frank Stronach. cbc.ca |
Swan won't speculate on early surplus TREASURER Wayne Swan has refused to speculate about a possible earlier-than-estimated budget surplus. news.com.au |
Shares higher at noon as market spies RBA THE share market was higher at noon, as the market digested the minutes of the latest RBA monetary policy meeting. news.com.au |