Financial Markets, Stocks & Commodities

Australian reports

• Aust markets: Stocks flat as miners offset bank gains
• Aust dollar report: $A closes higher on consumer report
• Aust credit close: Bonds close weaker amid rate speculation

World reports

• World commodities: Oil prices dip as US dollar gains
• World markets: US stocks gain slightly

Stocks to watch

ADU, AGO, AXO, ALS, ALL, AMP, BEN, CAZ, DJS, MYR, ORI, MAH, SEK, TLS,

Toyota to expand recall of Tundra

Toyota will expand a recall announced last year to fix Tundra utilities with frames that could rust and lead to spare tyres falling from the vehicle.

Cathay Pacific returns to profit

Cathay Pacific returned to profit in 2009 as cost-cutting measures and bets on fuel prices helped Asia's No 3 carrier rebound from its biggest loss ever.

Banks keep gains from card customers

Movements on credit card interest rates over two years show banks have kept 85 per cent of the net benefit gained from the Reserve Bank interest rate cuts.