CBA: Storm’s Class Action is Premature
Submitted by Girish Kumar Guha on Fri, 07/02/2010 - 20:29
The Commonwealth Bank (CBA) has revealed that it has angered former Storm Financial clients and have initiated with a class action against it, in the Federal Court today.
The Townsville-based company witnessed a fall last year, owing millions of dollars to investors. Since then, many clients are reported to have filed for a legal action against banks in the troubling waters.
BP Spill May Nudge Oil Prices Higher: Analysts
Submitted by Omaka Nelson on Fri, 07/02/2010 - 20:26
Energy analysts have highlighted that added costs, regulatory scrutiny along with delayed production because of Deepwater Horizon spill could consequently nudge oil prices upward.
As per a recent Deutsche Bank analysis, any hammering regulations could result in robust deepwater exploration and development costs by nearly 10%, touching $25 a barrel.
New Zealand’s Finance Minister Expects Correction Department to be Largest
Submitted by Kohia Dennison on Fri, 07/02/2010 - 20:22
Finance Minister Bill English says that the department of corrections will be the largest department of Government within a few years.
According to New Zealand Herald reports, the number of employees directly engaged in the department of correction, which runs the prisons of country, will be higher as compare to other departments.
Hulme Supercar Fails to Raise Enough Money in New Zealand
Submitted by Sudarshan Tandon on Fri, 07/02/2010 - 20:17
The Hulme Supercar creator has proclaimed that he has not been able to make enough cash to keep the determined plan in New Zealand.
Yesterday, Jock Freemantle of Hulme Supercars Limited said, "Yesterday they have fallen short of the targeted minimum level of subscriptions in their public capital raising which ended on June 30 and it will be refunding monies received so far".
Postie Plus Being Optimistic after Slowdown in Sales
Submitted by Kunal Garg on Fri, 07/02/2010 - 19:57
Postie Plus Group remains optimistic after it had experienced a slowdown in sales in May and June.
The group says it is outperforming other apparel dealers. Kathmandu founder Jan Cameron who operates Postie Plus and Babycity stores, owns 18% of the Company.
Toyota to Recall its Eight Models on Monday
Submitted by Sudarshan Tandon on Fri, 07/02/2010 - 19:53
Officials of Toyota Motors said on Friday that the Company will file for recall of eights models on Monday, including luxury Lexus cars.
The recall will be filed due to a defect in engine that could cause the cars to stop while in motion, upsetting about 90,000 units in Japan.
