Stocks subdued, yen flatAsian stock markets took a breather, but the underlying tone was positive after the US president and Federal Reserve chairman both talked about tackling a credit problem that had roiled financial markets. The yen was little changed against More… |
Leighton buys $707m Al Habtoor stakeLeighton Holdings, Australia's largest contractor and project developer, said it will pay about A$870 million ($707 million) for a 45 per cent stake in Dubai-based Al Habtoor Engineering as it expands in the Gulf market. Shares in Leighton More… |