| Highest share market close in three weeks THE share market closed at its highest finish in three weeks after gaining two per cent on stronger than expected economic growth. news.com.au |
Tech stocks sink as Adobe shares plunge [at MarketWatch] - Plunging shares of Adobe Systems weighed down the tech sector on Wednesday as the Nasdaq Composite Index lost 10 points to 2,339. Adobe was down more than 20% to $26 in very heavy trading, a day after posting a weaker-than-expected outlook. 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 |
Obama touts $50 billion transportation plan President Obama is pushing a $50 billion plan to upgrade the nation's transportation networks and create jobs, bringing governors and mayors to the White House to help him make the case. pheedo.msnbc.msn.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 |