Business PM - Retail sales' surprise fall

Thursday February 04, 2010 Afternoon Edition  Business News    Markets    Quotes    Money    Innovation    Small Business    Executive Style    Mobile    Retail sales' surprise fall 12:21PM | Australian shoppers grew more cautious at the end of last year as the effects of rising interest rates took their toll. Myer holds off lifting profit outlook Eli Greenblat 4:18PM | Myer declines to raise its full-year earnings guidance, despite a better-than-expected first-half result. Shares slide. Kerr kerfuffle: Help for hapless banker Mark Hawthorne 1:27PM | International campaign to save the job of David Kiely, caught on live TV gawking at pictures of model Miranda Kerr. ASIC stoush with Fortescue heads to next round Last hurrah for building approvals CSR skids after court block Tabcorp profit squeezed by cash-strapped punters Palmer's $3b China odyssey Business News Wire 2:25PM Myer says heavy discounting to continue 1:35PM Toyota gets complaints on Prius brakes 12:38PM Cape Lambert shares fall on IPO deferral 12:08PM Consumer spending eases in December 11:59AM Botswana shares jump after copper find Comment & Analysis It's the "you're busted" moment of the year. Mark Hawthorne New protective plans have weaknesses, writes Ian McIlwraith. Ian McIlwraith Political parties must not be swayed by big donations.! Ken Coghill Advertisement Markets Big miners lead share falls Asian stocks snap winning streak Dow, S&P drop as Obama reforms weigh Around the Markets at 4:19PM EST, 4 Feb 2010 Dow Jones 10270.55 – 26.30 – 0.26% Nasdaq 2190.91 + 0.85 + 0.04% Hang Seng 20401.84 – 320.24 – 1.55% NZ 50 3148.939 + 13.83 + 0.44% CAC 3793.47 + 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 The biggest bubble of them all Apple co-founder among those with Prius woes Visa quarterly profit rises 33%, beats estimates Small Business Woolies needs to back up price cut claims How to choose the right smartphone 'Dubious' nightclubs to go as Gold Coast searches for high-end appeal Money What would Warren Buffett do? Profile: Rufus Black Dodgy brothers hit town Business Videos Eccentric tycoon's fortune goes to charity as her lover's claims are denied by a Hong Kong court. Overseas markets fall slightly US job losses slow Blogs Federal Court judge Margaret Stone's decision to throw out CSR's split application has been called a surprise. Malcolm Maiden at Executive Style Cheaper Sydney beer leaves Victoria bitter Sculpture price shocks art world Finding your own look 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