30 2008
Legg Mason supports money market funds hit by credit crisis
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Legg Mason said late Monday that it will provide up to $240 million to support money-market funds that have been hit by the credit crunch.
30 2008
Small Business Report: Despite challenges, most small-business owners say it’s worth it
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Even as they eye the U.S. economy worriedly and face tough challenges themselves, a majority of small-business owners said they’re content to stick to what they’re doing — even if offered more money to work for someone else, according to the latest Discover Small Business Watch.
30 2008
Rio wins big Asian iron price rise
RIO Tinto has secured big price rises for its Australian iron ore with all its Asian customers, matching the Chinese deal last week.
30 2008
AWB named in Iraq law suit in US
IRAQ has sued two Texas oilmen and dozens of companies, including AWB, for alleged corruption under the UN’s oil-for-food program.
30 2008
New home sales fall sharply: survey
AUSTRALIAN new home sales tumbled in May further confirming a rapid slowdown in the housing sector so far in 2008, a survey shows.
30 2008
Beware short-sellers, Westpac warned
Investors are concerned the bank’s sinking shares might jeopardise the St George merger
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