| Stella Travel and Jetset allowed to merge SHARES in Jetset Travelworld take off after the competition watchdog said the tour operator could buy Stella Travel Services. news.com.au |
US STOCKS-Futures slip after Fed comments; gold at new high [at Reuters] - * Fed hints at easing monetary policy * Microsoft raises quarterly dividend by 23 pct * Adobe Systems slides premarket after forecast us.rd.yahoo.com |
First Solar shares strengthen on new orders First Solar shares rose 1.3% to $140.45 on Thursday, bucking a drop of 0.3% in the S&P 500 . The stock is one of the leading gainers in the index. Late Wednesday, the maker of thin film solar panels said it signed sales agreements with seven customers for a 380-megawatt increase in its 2011 orders. us.rd.yahoo.com |
Energy Stocks: Oil services rise as U.S. to end drilling ban The Interior Department calls an end to the moratorium on deepwater drilling several weeks before it would have expired. us.rd.yahoo.com |
Parliament passes bill to split Telstra PRIME Minister Julia Gillard wins approval for legislation to structurally separate Telstra's wholesale and retail wings. news.com.au |