Business PM - CBA's profit upgrade

Friday January 15, 2010 Afternoon Edition  Business News    Markets    Quotes    Money    Innovation    Small Business    Executive Style    Mobile    CBA's profit upgrade 4:10PM | Commonwealth Bank has indicated first-half cash profit will rise about 44 per cent from a year earlier, boosted by fewer bad debts, improved equities markets and volume growth. ACCC to review Telstra's prices 2:07PM | The competition watchdog has launched a review of Telstra's retail prices following a request from the Federal Government. Call to cut CGT for foreign investors 1:40PM | New proposals designed to boost the underperforming financial services industry and market Australia as a regional hub for financial services companies. Strong sales drive Macarthur guidance higher Borrowers mull fixed mortgages as rates rise Google's China move puts focus on local censorship plans Woolies' NZ subsidiary dives deep into the red Bouris challenged over TZ accounts Business News Wire 4:09PM CBA expects H1 profit to surge to $2.9b 3:45PM Langoulant quits investment firm 3:25PM Experts' views mixed on mortgage options 2:38PM Spotless Group to trade on NZSX 2:15PM Origin forms solar JV with Micron Comment & Analysis There are many reasons why people have self-managed super funds - reducing administration costs is one. Max Newnham Here's a totally unscientific observation: Australia's starting 2010 with a little inflationary surge that will soon have the Reserve Bank more worried than it has thus far let on. Michael Pascoe at 11:57am The world's biggest miner positioned itself perfectly to prosper from the emergence of China.! Nils Pratley Advertisement Markets CBA sparks late rally in bank shares Asian stocks pare gains as caution reigns Oil dips below $US79 on economic worries Around the Markets at 4:43PM EST, 15 Jan 2010 Dow Jones 10710.55 + 29.78 + 0.28% Nasdaq 2316.74 + 8.84 + 0.38% Hang Seng 21664.38 – 52.57 – 0.24% NZX 3257.952 – 20.38 – 0.62% CAC 4015.77 + 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 China lures a flood of money Google gives China staff a holiday as it boosts security Microsoft baulks at backing Google in China spat Small Business Bankers to win out from climate change Non-puffers call for leave in lieu of smoke breaks Earnings calls go unanswered in Nomad's land Money The year that had everything Warranty warpath Clouds lift on philanthropy rules Business Videos The end of a week that saw excitement over gang-buster economic growth. Intel beats profit forecasts Shard leads property rebound Blogs Consumers reap the benefits through lower prices but the long-term implications are unknown. Adele Ferguson at Executive Style Maria Sharapova opens Tag Heuer store Scots make most of winter woes Luxury in the air 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