Business PM - CSR gets offer for unit

Tuesday January 12, 2010 Afternoon Edition  Business News    Markets    Quotes    Money    Innovation    Small Business    Executive Style    Mobile    CSR gets offer for unit 10:47AM | CSR shares bounce after it receives a $1.5b approach from a Chinese company for its sugar and renewable energy unit. RBA rate rises hit home Chris Zappone 12:35PM | Australians take out fewer home loans than expected as interest rate rises took effect. Post-Christmas sales cheer retailers 4:03PM | Australian retailers record brisk post-Christmas sales that offset a disappointing run up to the key holiday sales period. Australians unable to account for a third of cash spent Murdoch's son-in-law exits News in paper shuffle Big miners sideline China in iron ore talks: report Alumina takes heart as Alcoa narrows loss Nick Scali shares jump on profit upgrade Business News Wire 3:35PM Big miners 'talk iron ore with Japan' 1:50PM Blackthorn, Glencore join forces 1:43PM JAL shares dive on bankruptcy fears 1:41PM Aluminium demand to rise: Alumina 1:21PM The Australian to be separate division Comment & Analysis The rising tide of commodities speculation suggests the Aussie dollar is in for a wild 2010. Michael Pascoe at 1:09pm It's good to be skeptical when virtually every major economist agrees on something. William Pesek at 12:55pm This is going to be just another one of those columns about why Kevin Rudd is all talk and no action, on how he kowtows to vested interests and shies away from tough decisions.! Jacob Saulwick Advertisement Markets Shares snap three-day rally Asian shares subdued after Alcoa profit Dollar dips as housing finance disappoints Around the Markets at 4:22PM EST, 12 Jan 2010 Dow Jones 10663.99 + 45.80 + 0.43% Nasdaq 2312.41 – 4.76 – 0.21% Hang Seng 22310.83 – 100.69 – 0.45% NZX 3290.291 – 13.46 – 0.41% CAC 4043.09 + 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 Fed's record profit eclipses Wall Street US banks brace for firestorm as bonuses loom China's growth on steroids can't last Small Business Consumer confidence in Australia rebounds Ai Group urges employers to hire more apprentices Australian business confidence boost Money The year that had everything Warranty warpath Clouds lift on philanthropy rules Business Videos The FTSE has had a strong start to 2010, but it's not the only economic indicator to hint at a recovery. ECB to push regulatory reform Hong Kong toy fair outlook Blogs Enforceable undertakings could colour ASIC's criminal prosecutions. Adele Ferguson at Executive Style Luxury in the air The modern-day men's club Traps for entrepreneurs 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