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Wall st faces a fresh test of momentum this week with a wave of results that may show whether the latest rebound is for real.

INBEV may be based in Belgium and have strong ties to Brazil, but the brewing giant has grand plans to sell Budweiser -- what it calls America in a bottle -- to the world.

AUSTRALIAN Competition and Consumer Commission chairman Graeme Samuel doubts the consumer watchdog can meet public expectations.

UNKNOWN gunmen today set fire to drilling equipment owned by the Philippine unit of Swiss-based mining giant Xstrata, the second such attack against the company this year, the military said.

FEDERAL Treasurer Wayne Swan says the government is taking action to ensure the major banks stay competitive.

THE market is expected to open firmer following NY's substantial gains over the past week, with a share price index futures lift sending an upbeat message to traders.

THE Green Paper is a profoundly disappointing document which suggests the government is more concerned about appearing to do something than doing it.

PREMIER Anna Bligh has not been the coal industry's pin-up girl since June's state Budget, which increased coal royalties in a grab for an extra $578 million.

ONE of Australia's most respected economic forecasters is far more bullish than the Federal government about expected jobs growth over the next year.

LEADING economic forecaster has warned that the gap between the resources states and the rest will increase.