BHP Billiton chairman Jac Nasser has refused to guarantee the progressive dividend will survive the company's revenue collapse, but has heavily hinted that it will remain after declaring that it is an important distinguishing factor between the company and its rivals

The man who left Myer on his first day as an executive on the back of allegedly false credentials, also faked his work history to gain high-ranking positions at four other organisations.

Myer is gaining traction, Amazon is reaping the benefits of setting up an Australian site and Woolworths is daylights ahead of rival Coles - but all are growing, according to a review of our most popular online shopping sites.

Russia's government and President Vladimir Putin are in a tightening vice.

The Russian economy must adapt to the reality of oil prices that could fall as low as $US40 a barrel, President Vladimir Putin said as he faces the worst financial crisis since coming to power in 2000.