Markets News Thursday: Australia adds 52,700 jobs in January - - the most in 3 years; Greencore sells malting business for €116.25m
Feb 11th, 2010 | By Finfacts Ireland Business & Finance Portal | Category: News worldwide
Markets news on stocks, currencies and commodities: The number of people employed in Australia in January, increased by 52,700 to 10.966 million, seasonally adjusted, the ABS reported. This is the largest rise in employment since December 2006. Meanwhile, Greencore announced today that it has agreed to sell its malt business to Axéréal Union De Coopératives Agricoles in a deal worth up to €116.25m.