BHP calms nerves, lifts payout

omss, this is your Australian Business update for Thu Aug 26 08:25:35 EST 2010
	BHP calms nerves, lifts payout Matt Chambers BHP Billiton has mollified nervous shareholders with a big dividend and promised to remain disciplined in pursuing its bid for Potash Corp.   Wall St snaps four-day losing streak UPDATE: Kristina Peterson US stocks rose modestly today, looking past disappointing economic data in the hopes that the housing market has finally bottomed.   Double dip risks increase in US ANALYSIS: Kathleen Madigan IT is getting scary again in the world's biggest economy.   Banker suspended in BHP bid scandal Santiago Perez BANCO Santander has suspended the analyst who was charged over allegations of insider trading in the BHP bid for Potash Corp.   Unloved Seven ready to turn suitor James Chessell SEVEN Group Holding chief executive Peter Gammell will continue to run his eye over acquisition opportunities.   Suncorp chief's call for clarity Scott Murdoch SUNCORP chief executive Patrick Snowball has declared Australia's major political parties lack a "clear economic policy".   Election stalemate hurts Telstra Mitchell Bingemann A GLOBAL asset management firm says Telstra is "uninvestable" as the telco continues to be plagued by election uncertainty and as its shares languish at all-time lows.   Worley on hunt for acquisitions Matt Chambers WORLEYPARSONS chief John Grill is seeking acquisitions to expand his infrastructure business.   Financial Markets Wall St snaps four-day losing streak UPDATE: Kristina Peterson US stocks rose modestly today, looking past disappointing economic data in the hopes that the housing market has finally bottomed.   Suncorp chief's call for clarity Unloved Seven ready to turn suitor   Financial Markets Coverage   Mining & Energy Banker suspended in BHP bid scandal Santiago Perez BANCO Santander has suspended the analyst who was charged over allegations of insider trading in the BHP bid for Potash Corp.   Profit in the pipeline for APA Moving coal outdoes ports for Asciano   More Mining & Energy Coverage		08:18am Dollar lower on risk aversion 08:04am Double dip risks increase in US 07:30am Banker suspended in BHP bid scandal 07:16am Wal-Mart fights sex discrimination ruling 06:58am Wall St snaps four-day losing streak 06:22am US stocks recover after weak home sales 04:57am 'Acid' parcels target Swiss bankers 12:00am Boring's beautiful for relaxed Rowsthorn 12:00am Profit in the pipeline for APA 12:00am Bleak US housing data hurts bourse 12:00am Rex books record profit 12:00am Election stalemate hurts Telstra 12:00am Goldman urges US court to throw out claim 12:00am Gammell leaves management to others 12:00am Domestic travel drives Wotif earnings   More Business Breaking News
	John Durie Signs of hope as dividends return THE profit season has hardly set the market alight, but troubled corporates are thinking about paying shareholders dividends again. Tim Boreham Moving coal outdoes ports for Asciano ASCIANO is synonymous with the ports activities of the acquired Patrick business. More Opinion Stories
	Agriculture Growers take issue over Murray Aviation Rex books record profit Banking & Finance Banker suspended in BHP bid scandal Construction & Engineering Worley on hunt for acquisitions Green Business Scrapping Wild Rivers legislation 'a priority' Healthcare Sonic seeks healthier markets overseas Infrastructure & Utilities Worley on hunt for acquisitions Legal Affairs Banker suspended in BHP bid scandal Leisure & Gaming Domestic travel drives Wotif earnings Manufacturing Pacific Brands back in black Media Unloved Seven ready to turn suitor Mining & Energy Banker suspended in BHP bid scandal Primespace   Investor revolt looms at RVG Retail & Consumer Super Cheap's confidence Small Business Flight control to Major Rob Telecoms Election stalemate hurts Telstra Transport & Logistics Boring's beautiful for relaxed Rowsthorn		Highlights Election stalemate hurts Telstra Mitchell Bingemann A GLOBAL asset management firm says Telstra is "uninvestable" as the telco continues to be plagued by election uncertainty and as its shares languish at all-time lows.   Unloved Seven ready to turn suitor Policy potpourrie to make new blend   More Highlights   Executive Lifestyle Budgeting for babies Alexandra Frean IT costs more than $500,000 to raise a child in the US. Is it wrong to postpone parenthood until you can afford it?   Hats on For the pride and groom   More Primespace Coverage   Portfolio Manager Currencies Map Portfolio Login RSS Feeds Alerts (Email/Mobile) Vanguard Volatility Chart Alerts Login Interactive Charting
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