| Budget surplus 'based on discipline' TREASURER Wayne Swan says the Federal budget surplus is based on disciplined economic management rather than a rosy view of growth. news.com.au |
Deutsche and Craigs Form Strategic Alliance (at New York Times) New Zealand s Craigs Investment Partners and Deutsche Bank have completed a strategic alliance giving the latter a 49.9 percent equity interest in the wealth and investment firm. The remaining 50.1 percent stays with existing Craigs Investment Partners shareholders, Deutsche Bank said in a statement. us.rd.yahoo.com |
Grain prices spark global supply fears A crippling drought across much of Eastern Europe has sparked fears of undersupply in the global wheat crop, but even as prices spike, the overall supply remains secure, experts say. cbc.ca |
Corus brings Oprah network to Canada The Oprah Winfrey Network will be available in Canada shortly after its Jan. 1 launch in the U.S. cbc.ca |
Shaw Communications CEO quitting Calgary-based Shaw Communications said Friday CEO Jim Shaw will step down next year, handing leadership of the cable, satellite and phone services provider to his brother Bradley. cbc.ca |