• Markets Live: Shares post soft start
Australian shares are lower after US and European markets dipped on disappointing economics data.
• Tatts on track for profit rise
Gambling firm Tatts has lifted its first half profit by 11 per cent and says it is encouraged by the outlook for the rest of the financial year.
• Gillard to call leadership ballot Monday
Prime Minister Julia Gillard says she will end the Labor Party leadership speculation by calling a leadership ballot on Monday.
• Fairfax Media reports profit, sales slump
Fairfax Media has reported a first-half net profit of $96.7 million as the company battles a weak advertising market.
• 'Like no planet we know of': researchers discover 'waterworld' planet GJ1214b
An astronaut attempting to visit recently discovered planet GJ1214b would land in hot water - literally, US scientists say.
• Media General explores sale of newspapers
Newspaper publisher and TV station owner Media General says it is exploring the sale of its newspaper operations, which produce nearly half its revenue.
• ConsMedia profit slips in tough environment
Consolidated Media's net profit declined in the first half amid a very challenging retail environment and general economic uncertainty.
• ConsMedia reports decline in NPAT
Consolidated Media Holdings says retail conditions remain challenging and subdued consumer spending had continued in the half.
• Microsoft complains to EU about Google, Motorola
Company wants royalty payments reviewed.
• Tatts on track to lift second half profit
Tatts Holding is confident of solid earnings in the second half after producing an 11 per cent rise in first half net profit to $166.88m.