Dollar ends higher on equities, rates
THE dollar closed higher today as a positive session on equities and a lift in interest rate expectations by the central bank underpinned the local currency. news.com.au |
Thai Airways and Tiger form alliance
SINGAPORE'S Tiger Airways and Thai Airways will jointly launch a low-cost airline expected to start operations next year. news.com.au |
CIBC profit jumps in Q3
CIBC says its net income rose to $640 million in the fiscal third quarter as the bank's revenues were flat, but it reduced its loan loss provisions. cbc.ca |
SK Telecom says in investment talks with Harbinger
[at Reuters] - South Korea s top mobile carrier SK Telecom said on Monday it was in talks to invest in U.S. upstart wireless operator LightSquared, a venture backed by hedge fund Harbinger Capital Partners. us.rd.yahoo.com |
Strong economy 'behind dollar's rise'
THE dollar's appreciation towards parity with the US dollar reflects the strength of the economy, says Treasurer Wayne Swan. news.com.au |