THE share market was stronger at noon, buoyed by the energy sector and a new record high from New York on Friday.

THE monthly rate of credit demand eased slightly in March, ensuring the central bank will likely keep interest rates unchanged at tomorrow’s board meeting.

FOSTER’S has launched a new beer in its battle with arch rival Lion Nathan for supremacy in the growing mid-strength category.

TelstraClear has reappointed Ericsson as systems integrator for its IP network with a three year contract.

AUSTRALIA’S labour market is fluctuating, but there has been a big increase in fixed-term work contracts.

THE share market opened the week higher as stronger commodities prices lifted the miners, while another record close on Wall St gave local stocks a leg up.

INFLATION slowed in April helped by the falling cost of food and travel, but rising rents and the drought will keep pressure on inflation, a survey shows.

HOMEOWNERS and people with hefty credit card debts should sleep well and stop worrying about interest rates.

THE Securities Commission has issued a warning against what it calls a “new wave” of share scams.

The practice of devout nuns keeping a vow of silence does not extend online, according to a Sicilian convent.