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Prime Minister of Denmark Lars Rasmussen bangs the gavel with NYSE Euronext CEO Duncan Niederauer at the New York Stock Exchange

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NYSE Euronext and Deutsche Borse in talks to merge

The New York Stock Exchange (which also owns Euronext) and Germany’s Deutsche Borse have said they are in advanced talks to merge in a transaction that would result in the bi...

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U. S. trade gap widens more than expected in March

The U.S. trade deficit widened more than expected in March, as exports leapt to a new record but imports rose nearly 5 percent as oil prices jumped, a U.S. government report showed on Wednesday.

Analysis: China cracks door for U.S. asset managers

Analysis: China cracks door for U.S. asset managers

China's decision to open the country to U.S. mutual fund sales could be an important new avenue for growth for a mature industry.

"Tough" budget fails to derail A$ buoyancy

After much anticipation, the release of the government's budget has failed to derail Aussie dollar's buoyancy.

The German Export Engine Runs In Full Gear

The components of the European markets continue to diverge and are reflected in the strength of the German economy relative to peripheral economies.

Microsoft snags Skype for a hefty $8.5B

Microsoft snags Skype for a hefty $8.5B

Microsoft announced a definitive agreement to buy Skype for $8.5 billion. The deal is simply stunning, for the potential brand reach Microsoft will gain, the bo...

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Swan Pushes for Banks to Pass RBA Rate Cut in Full

11:16 AM ET

A day after the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) unexpectedly cut the overnight cash rate by half a percentage point to 3.75 per cent.

Politics & Policies

PM Gillard All Ears on Business Community Feedbacks

Gillard Appoints Bob Carr Foreign Minister in 3rd Cabinet Reshuffle

02:58 PM ET

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard announced on Friday noon the appointment of Bob Carr as Foreign Affairs Minister.

Real Estate

Lynas inks rare earths supply deal with a Japanese firm

West Australia Will Not Allow Entry of Lynas Waste from Malaysia

11:21 AM ET

Lynas Corp., it what could be another blow to its business operating principles, has been categorically denied yet again supp...

Tech

Shoppers carry their purchases during the Black Friday sales at a shopping mall in Tysons Corner

CBA's Business Sales Indicator: Aussie Retail Sales Up in All Territories

03:58 PM ET

Australia's retails sales had gone up by 0.6% for the fourth consecutive month in all territories, according to the Commonwealth Bank's Business Sales Indicator.

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