Roo industry hopping mad at EU ban plan
AUSTRALIA'S kangaroo meat industry is fighting an attempt to have its products banned from the European Union. news.com.au |
Markets gain on Potash Corp. bid
North American stocks advanced Tuesday amid a $38.6-billion US hostile takeover bid for Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan and positive earnings report from two big U.S. retailers. cbc.ca |
NZ earthquake donations tax deductible
DONATIONS to assist the recovery effort for victims of the Christchurch earthquake will be tax deductible, Australia's Assistant Treasurer says. news.com.au |
Dollar firmer on China data
THE dollar was stringer at noon, after a US central banker said the Federal Reserve was ready to provide more stimulus to its economy. news.com.au |
Morgan Stanley Loses Star Analyst To Silicon Valley
Mary Meeker is taking her internet and technology expertise to a venture capital firm after spending 20 years with Morgan Stanley. us.rd.yahoo.com |