Business PM - BHP hits new highs

Wednesday January 20, 2010 Afternoon Edition  Business News    Markets    Quotes    Money    Innovation    Small Business    Executive Style    Mobile    BHP hits new highs 10:14AM | BHP Billiton reports a surge in fourth-quarter production volumes, with another record for iron ore. Shark tops BRW sports rich list - again Chris Zappone 3:00PM | Golfer Greg Norman kept his top spot in the latest ranking of Australia's biggest sports earners, generating $15 million in earnings. Consumers shrug off rate rises Chris Zappone 12:10PM | Consumers enter 2010 with rising confidence, shrugging off a trio of interest rate rises. Country Road gives subdued outlook Lend Lease wins bid for housing project Skilled vacancies on the rise Iluka output sinks more than a third Shareholders lose, banks win in new law Business News Wire 3:56PM Production down at Wesfarmers coal mines 3:53PM Priceline reaps loyalty program benefits 3:26PM Business sales 'rise slowly' in December 2:27PM Company in court over alleged sand theft 2:23PM Cadbury takeover stokes Aussie job fears 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 Share gains eroded by China lending fears Asian shares wary amid China liquidity fears Dollar flat in range-bound trade Around the Markets at 4:23PM EST, 20 Jan 2010 Dow Jones 10725.43 + 115.78 + 1.09% Nasdaq 2320.4 + 32.41 + 1.42% Hang Seng 21394.23 – 283.75 – 1.31% NZX 3227.25 – 0.34 – 0.01% CAC 4009.67 + 0.00 + 0.00% 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 Beckham's financial bender IBM raises profit outlook as spending picks up Europe's challenge: avoiding a Greek tragedy 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 Versace to launch phone Jogging boosts brain power 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