Yahoo has criticised corporate raider Carl Icahn (File photo)
Icahn misunderstands Microsoft takeover facts: Yahoo
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Yahoo has fired back at corporate raider Carl Icahn, saying he lacks understanding of the Microsoft takeover try and should not follow through on a vow to oust Yahoo's board.
US Fed sees some healing in scarred credit markets
Top US Federal Reserve officials have cited progress in alleviating months of turmoil in financial markets, but have said a full return to normalcy was still some time away.
Tech and retail sectors boost US markets
The technology and retail sectors have underpinned solid gains late in the session on American equity markets.
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Budget winners
Construction and mining, education and health were big winners in last night's Budget.
Stephen Long
Wayne Swan has failed to match the hype as either a Robin Hood figure or an inflation fighter.
Alan Kohler
Wayne Swan's first Budget puts saving ahead of spending, resulting in a growing Budget surplus.
Asian boom
Budget tells a tale of two economies - slowing advanced economies and emerging economies that are rapidly growing, as Graeme Dobell writes.
Heather Ewart
There were no surprises as Wayne Swan produced a Budget that will please many and upset few.
Merger concerns
Allan Fels has told Peter Ryan a Westpac-St George merger could have severe implications for competition.
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