National securities agency to have no HQ
The federal government unveiled a plan for a national securities regulator Tuesday that proposes the new agency would not have a head office. cbc.ca |
Former David Jones chief to contest case
FORMER David Jones boss Mark McInnes to return to Australia to "vigorously contest" a lawsuit lodged by Kristy Fraser-Kirk. news.com.au |
Bernanke ready to combat deflation
Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke says the U.S. central bank will consider printing more money if signs of deflation become evident. cbc.ca |
PotashCorp asks court to stop 'misleading' BHP bid
Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan is taking to the courts to escalate its fight to rebuff a takeover by international miner BHP Billiton Ltd. cbc.ca |
Shares end higher on miners, banks
SHARES closed higher as demand for resources and banks lifted the local bourse, while the Aussie dollar neared parity with the US. news.com.au |