Julia Gillard has arrested a three-month decline in her standing with voters, to be back level with Tony Abbott as preferred prime minister, although Labor would still be beaten if an election were held now.
ASX looks for gains on Wall Street record
The Australian market is expected to start strongly this week after Wall Street reached record highs, but the Aussie dollar was bumping along at almost one-year lows.
Stress head: how to cope with pressure
Deadlines, emails, family: stress is everywhere. How do you beat it?
Morgan Stanley sued over $5m super losses
Morgan Stanley is being sued after losing $5 million with a series of 'aggressive' trades.
Tiger Australia cuts its losses
Tiger Australia has continued to narrow its losses due to stronger returns from fares.
Keyboard wars: US turns to rookies as cyber threats worsen
Demand for internet security experts is dramatically overwhelming supply, write Sandrine Rastello and Jeanna Smialek.
How to tell when your workers are unhappy with their lot
You might be glad someone is on their way out, but that period beforehand is costly for all.
Budget deadline a sticky business
Wayne Swan faced an unusual problem releasing his budget - having enough time for the glue holding the pages together to set.
US shale gas may become export rival to Australia
Fears that the US could become a rival are firming as the Obama approves more LNG exports.
Cosmetics case reaches testing time
The case involving allegedly fake MAC products being sold in Target stores has hit a snag.

