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InvestorTV's Float Files for July, 2008

Ten companies are currently due to list on the Australian Securities Exchange in July, with junior resource companies making up the bulk of new entrants to the market.

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Biofuel cracked from waste ground tree

Experts claim that the world has just over 40 years of oil reserves left – a frightening assertion in an increasingly fuel-driven society. Fiona Collins reports one solution may be growing on waste land nearby.

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Self-processing sugarcane promises fuel revolution

In a small corner of the Queensland University of Technology campus, a group of scientists is working on a bio-ethanol fuel project of such significance that it could have a profound effect on the world’s sugarcane industry.

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Nature gives BioProspect effective, low-toxic products

Amid growing concerns over the effects of synthetically derived chemicals in animal production and domestic pest control, Australian biotechnology company BioProspect is working to develop natural, non-toxic products with low environmental impact.

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Algae fuel source has massive upside

Microalgae have the potential to become a major source for biofuel, and an international group of experts have formed the Solar Bio-Fuel Consortium in order to drive forward research in the highly competitive area. Fiona Collins reports.

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Aussie dollar rides high on the greenback

The Australian dollar is on an inexorable climb on the back of a weaker greenback. It's a long term trend, ABN Amro Morgan's chief economist Michael Knox explains.

Positive drug tests boost biotech interest

An apparently successful HIV drug trial and tests of a treatment for diabetes-induced macular degeneration are the highlights of biotechnology developments this week. Lauren Groves reports.

Economists predict global wave of rate cuts

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Breaking business news

Wednesday, 8 October 2008 7:40 AM

Central banks wordlwide tipped to slash rates
RBA cut its key rate by 1 percentage point yesterday
In-depth: The latest interest rates news and features

Bold rates move for a soft landing

Wednesday, 8 October 2008 7:25 AM

RBA's rate cut was biggest in 16 years
Economy still likely to slow
In-depth: The latest interest rates news and features

Wednesday, 8 October 2008 6:36 AM

Wall St falls to five-year low
Britain prepares a bank rescue package
European ministers boost bank guarantees

Bank of America posts profit

Tuesday, 7 October 2008 7:26 AM

BANK of America, in an early release of its financial results, said it earned a profit of $US1.18 billion ($1.6 billion) in the past quarter despite fresh writedowns, and said it was raising $US10 billion in capital...Read More

ANZ ahead of the pack on Suncorp

Tuesday, 7 October 2008 7:10 AM

ANZ has emerged as the early front-runner in the race to win control of Queensland financial services group, Suncorp-Metway...Read More

Santos completes $300m buyback

Monday, 6 October 2008 10:00 AM

SANTOS, Australia's third biggest oil and gas producer, has completed a $300 million buyback of its shares...Read More

Job ads fall to five-year low

Monday, 6 October 2008 6:38 AM

GROWTH in job advertisements has dropped to a five-year low after a fourth consecutive monthly fall...Read More

Recession fears increase amid US doubts

Monday, 6 October 2008 6:35 AM

GLOBAL financial markets remain fearful that the approved Washington bailout package will prove a failure, as the risk of a US-originated worldwide recession increases...Read More

AIG to retain local divisions

Monday, 6 October 2008 6:30 AM

AUSTRALIAN subsidiaries of embattled US insurance giant American International Group are not likely to be sold under a restructure of the company's global operations...Read More

UK woes hit Stockland outlook

Saturday, 4 October 2008 4:45 PM

AUSTRALIA'S largest housing developer, has cut the earnings forecast for its UK division on concerns the country is heading into a recession...Read More

Going Green

Australia’s shift towards ethical investing is characterised by a growing number of companies supporting a range of ethical, social and environmental initiatives.