Business AM - BHP hits new highs

Wednesday January 20, 2010 Morning Edition  Business News    Markets    Quotes    Money    Innovation    Small Business    Executive Style    Mobile    BHP hits new highs 8:52AM | BHP Billiton reports a surge in fourth-quarter production volumes, with another record for iron ore. Super result for super funds Chris Zappone 9:20AM | Superannuation funds posts their best ever half-year results, propelled by the recovery in global share markets. Shares poised for gains 9:04AM | The Australian sharemarket is set to open higher after US and European stocks and commodity prices gained overnight. BHP approves $US240m Canada project Shareholders lose, banks win in new law Flight Centre gains altitude Rise in imports could drag down growth UK earnings a drag for NAB Business News Wire 8:37AM Apple shares hit record high on rumours 8:27AM Greek budget plan gets Moody's thumbs-up 8:16AM EU to examine US-style bank tax 8:15AM Bernanke asks for review of AIG bailout 8:11AM Foreign demand for US assets rises Comment & Analysis At the very moment the Tote shut its doors at noon yesterday, the fortune of owner Christopher Morris soared by an astonishing $52 million. Mark Hawthorne Many iron ore industry insiders believe it is time to abandon the benchmark system. Clinton Dines and Philip Kirchlechner Don't put a ceiling on size, as long as a company can be safely wound down.! Andrew Ross Sorkin Advertisement Markets Dollar bolstered by stocks US stocks advance to 15-month highs Shares poised for gains Around the Markets at 9:27AM EST, 20 Jan 2010 Dow Jones 10725.43 + 115.78 + 1.09% Nasdaq 2320.4 + 32.41 + 1.42% Hang Seng 21677.98 + 217.97 + 1.02% NZX 3237.85 + 10.26 + 0.32% CAC 4009.67 + 32.21 + 0.81% Quotes & Charts Browse by industries » Advertisement Make money while you sleep with MoneyManager Compare savings accounts, interest rates and account fees to help you find the best deal on offer in Australia. Find out where at Moneymanager.com.au. World Business IBM raises profit outlook as spending picks up Europe's challenge: avoiding a Greek tragedy Bernanke welcomes 'full review' of AIG bailout Small Business The return of Brad Sugars A good idea, but does it go too far? US venture capitalists take a second look at retail Money Top 10 tips for 2010 Your budget boot camp Check on those unit trust rules Business Videos The Federal Government will overturn the Sons of Gwalia decision from a 2007 High Court case. Ian Verrender reports. Citigroup posts US$7b loss Goldman Sachs stalls bonus Blogs If the Government is serious about reform, it should be looking at ways to speed up company wind-ups. Adele Ferguson at Executive Style Milan Men's Fashion Week Men's style at the Golden Globes Sharapova's Tag Heuer launch Stay on top of all the market developments with Business Day on your mobile. Get it now member centre | network map | mobile | advertise with us SMH | THE AGE | AFR | MYCAREER | DOMAIN | DRIVE | FINANCE | FAIRFAX NZ Contact Us: If you would like to provide feedback, use the 'Contact Us' link. Do not reply to this email. Security Reminder: Fairfax Digital never requests personal or credit card information via email. Be wary of suspicious emails claiming to offer Fairfax Digital services. You are currently subscribed to this newsletter as: atlantm1210@ukr.net, using atlantm1210@ukr.net Unsubscribe | Privacy | Conditions of Use | Member Agreement