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US newspaper ad revenue down nearly 28%US newspaper advertising revenue fell by nearly 28 per cent in the third quarter, continuing a slide which has led to layoffs, bankruptcies and closures.

Rolls-Royce says Asia market picking upRolls-Royce says the market for its super-luxury cars is picking up dramatically across Asia as the effects of the global financial crisis recede.

Robert Gottliebsen: the end of the Australian dreamWho in Australia should be given the credit for this country avoiding a technical recession and making Australia one of the fastest countries in the world to begin recovery?

Crisis fallout still in first half: WEFThe impact of the global financial crisis is still in its "first half", but there is only a brief opportunity to bring tough reforms, the WEF has warned.

Gen Y workers expect 10 percent pay rise: Melbourne InstituteGeneration Y workers expect their salaries to leap by almost 10 percent over the next year, despite ongoing weakness in the job market, new research has shown.

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22/11/2009 10:12 Sydney, Australia.

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All Ordinaries	4706.7	-61.1
S&P/ASX 200	4685.8	-63.4

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Nikkei 225	9497.68	-51.79
Nikkei 300	169.85	-0.03

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AirAsia eyes Thailand for dual listing @FT.com

AirAsia, south-east Asia's largest low-cost airline, is considering seeking a secondary listing in Thailand, its chief executive said yesterday.

Search for L&G chairman ends @FT.com

Legal & General hopes to name John Stewart, the former head of National Australia Bank, as its new chairman by the end of next week.

ECB unwinds liquidity support for banks

The surprise announcement of tougher standards for asset-backed securities used as collateral highlights how far the bank is planning its 'exit...

Moves to mine gem potential

De Beers and others in the gem industry are exploring how to create a viable market for diamond investment

Sony hopes SOS offering will be a saviour @FT.com

The Sony Online Service is the electronic company's attempt to make Sony televisions and devices stand apart from the competition by delivering...

Japan, deflating @FT.com

Buying stocks has proved an effective strategy everywhere except in the only developed market in negative territory in the year to date

Rare earth elements @FT.com

China has cornered the market in commodities that are arguably as important as oil to a modern economy

Bullion's record run lifts other metals

Gold's advance helps silver, platinum, palladium and copper reach fresh 2009 highs

Gold dips as commodities consolidate

Gold maintained a grip near its all-time high while oil prices dipped and base metals eased as commodity markets paused for breath after their...

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Minsheng bid block was 'costly mistake' @FT.com

US authorities blocked the Chinese bank Minsheng from acquiring an American lender in a decision that may have cost almost $300m of taxpayers'...

Block on Minsheng deal costs US $1.7bn @FT.com

US authorities blocked Minsheng, the Chinese bank, from acquiring a Californian lender in a deal that could have saved almost $300m of taxpayers'...

Soyabeans lead strong advance

Soyabeans and freight costs were points of strength for markets which surrendered some recent gains

China's banks face overseas pitfalls @FT.com

Torture case brought in the US reveals the perils that could threaten the overseas' expansion dreams of China's government-owned entities

China can build on the base of its sound banks

Only with proper firewalls between them can banks and capital markets function as two engines of economic growth.

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