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Canada's $3.75bn Andean swoop3 September 2010AUSTRALIA'S second-largest gold company, Andean Resources, has recommended a $C3.6 billion ($3.75bn) offer from Goldcorp Inc.
Bank bosses creme de la creme of big earners3 September 2010AUSTRALIA'S 30 top executives have earned a collective $1.5 billion in the six years since mandatory disclosure began.
Pursuit of funds flattened MFS3 September 2010AS Michael King cursed, joked and threw about slang before court this week, he looked every bit the small-time Gold Coast solicitor.
The man who would be King3 September 2010WHEN the Leighton Holdings board convenes for its regular monthly meeting on Monday, there will be one notable absentee.
Stocks finish week on a high3 September 2010THE Australian sharemarket posted its first weekly gain in four weeks, supported by materials and industrials.
Risky view takes wizard from Oz3 September 2010GLOBAL investors are losing faith in the "Australian story", doubting the strength of the economy and the resilience of the sharemarket.
Dollar flat ahead of US figures3 September 2010THE Australian dollar was relatively flat in quiet Asian trading yesterday as traders waited for a report on US employment, due overnight.
Fortescue note 'risks' reputation3 September 2010FORTESCUE Metals Group could raise up to $1.97 billion in interest-free cash if it wins a battle with shareholder Leucadia National.
Taxman bruised in BHP battle3 September 2010THE Australian Tax Office has had its claims against BHP Billiton further whittled down after the High Court refused to hear an appeal.
Nufarm out of index, on S&P credit watch3 September 2010NUFARM'S woes have continued to worsen, dropped from a leading share market index and placed on high alert by a credit rating agency.