Business AM - BHP in for $US1b hit

Tuesday February 02, 2010 Morning Edition  Business News    Markets    Quotes    Money    Innovation    Small Business    Executive Style    Mobile    BHP in for $US1b hit Barry FitzGerald 12:00AM | The aftermath of the global financial crisis is forecast to have wiped more than $US1 billion from BHP Billiton's December-half profit. Stocks set to start in positive territory 8:45AM | Shares set to open higher after rebounds in the US and good results from oil giant Exxon. Plus, everything you need to know for the trading day ahead. Rudd puts banks on notice as rate rise looms 8:55AM | Prime Minister Kevin Rudd says family budgets will be hurt if the Reserve Bank decides to increase interest rates. Qantas in the market for fare rises Property trusts driving out of the gloom Asbestos fund push for CSR Redcape pubs sold for 20% discount Banks happy to oil government wheels Business News Wire 5:59AM Toyota to restart stalled US production 11:37PM Sweden forced Russian out of Spyker deal 8:34PM Russian economy shrank 7.9% in 2009 7:05PM French group PSA recalls 97,000 cars 6:43PM Gazprom nine-month net profit slides 36% Comment & Analysis Business has always been nervous of having its political donations made public. Adele Ferguson The big institutions that dominate the industry are putting profits ahead of performance. Ian Verrender Like so many government initiatives, there's little doubt the people behind the Green Start program had their hearts in the right place.! Mark Hawthorne Advertisement Markets US stocks rebound after ISM data, Exxon Dollar opens higher on back of $US weakness Stocks set to start in positive territory Around the Markets at 9:17AM EST, 2 Feb 2010 Dow Jones 10185.53 + 118.20 + 1.17% Nasdaq 2171.2 + 23.85 + 1.11% Hang Seng 20243.75 + 121.76 + 0.61% NZ 50 3168.892 + 17.92 + 0.57% CAC 3762.01 + 22.55 + 0.60% 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 US personal incomes, consumer spending up in December Exxon's fourth-quarter profit drops less than expected Fewer banks tightened lending standards last quarter: Fed Small Business Why the internet can harm your reputation Fair Work means keeping your books in order NZ accounting minnow pushes into Australia Money That sinking feeling The fight is on for profits Where credit is due Business Videos There's plenty happening this week, but nothing bigger than the RBA refuelling for another monetary mission. Should we raise the super levy? World equity on downward slide Blogs Drilling company might have some more explaining to do at its annual meeting. Scott Rochfort at Executive Style How to do smart casual Translating fashion week Men spend big on beauty 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