Andrew Bassat

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News and interviews on Andrew Bassat including trends, features, blogs and community conversations from an Australian business perspective.

Monday, 04 April 2011

How rich is really rich?

From simply well off to mega billionaires, the world's wealthy fall into some neat categories.

Thursday, 14 October 2010

Seek founder Paul Bassat to step down, Shares higher: Economy Roundup

JPMorgan Chase & Co report third-quarter net income of $US4.42 billion, up from $US3.59 billion a year earlier.

Paul Bassat tells: Why I’m stepping down

Seek's joint-CEO says he’s lost his passion for the job, but not the company he’s helped build.

Wednesday, 26 August 2009

James Packer sells stake in Seek

James Packer’s Consolidated Media Holdings sells its stake in Seek for just over $440 million, with the sale expected to be completed by September 1.

Friday, 07 November 2008

SEEK downgrades profit outlook

Online advertising group SEEK has downgraded its forecast for profit growth to zero, as joint chief executive Andrew Bassat warns the downturn is hurting the group.

Thursday, 18 September 2008

SEEK continues overseas expansion with Brazilian buy

Just a day after buying 10% of Malyasian job advertisers JobStreet, Australia’s dominant online job advertiser SEEK has paid $US67.5 million for 30% stake in a Brazilian company, which operates two job sites.

Tuesday, 12 February 2008

Young rich trip – and plan their comeback

Australia’s best young entrepreneurs have not been spared in the sharemarket turmoil. The difference is, they are already plotting a better future. By JAMES THOMSON.

Monday, 16 July 2007

10 secrets of the stinking rich

Short of the dream lottery win, breaking into the ranks of the mega-rich seems unattainable. But the stinking rich have betrayed clues to their success – consistent traits that we can learn from. Here are the top 10. By JAMES BENNETT