Pernod Ricard sales rose three per cent in the last financial year. BREAK out the bubbly, Pernod Ricard sales are on the rise with a three per cent boost in full year profits for the company that has portfolio of whiskey, cognac and champagne brands. Luxury jeweller Tiffany also had a great week, posting a 16 per cent profit boost following strong sales in China ... I'm still waiting for my blue box to arrive. Qantas surprised investors by clawing their way back to a $5 million profit in the last financial year following a $245 million loss previously. It wasn't such great news for Virgin who were down nearly $100 million in their Australian operation. The weaker Australian dollar led to woes for retail giant Westfield who's profits were down 36 per cent to $515 million. Billabong also completed its transformation from iconic brand to basket-case with a $860 million loss in the last financial year. Global sales for the surfwear company are down nearly 15 per cent. Billabong made a net loss of nearly $860 million which included over $600 million in write downs. For those on the look out to invest, news.com.au looked at the best ways to do it if you don't have much cash. Even $1000 invested in Commonwealth Bank shares when they floated in 1991 could now be worth about $38,000, plus dividends today. Overseas, a Spanish town took advantage of the thousands of tourists who flocked there every year to get messy at the Tomatina festival. Global share markets were subdued as the world waits for a decision on Syria, while New York's NASDAQ exchange was shut down due to a technical glitch leading to a major disruption in trading. There's no excuse not to exercise at lunch if it takes just 15 minutes. If your body is looking more Monty Burns than Daniel Craig after years behind a desk, news.com.au looked at the best way to get fit in 15 minutes. Surprising new research also showed even though most of us complain about working too much, plenty of people are wildly over-estimating the number of hours they spend at their desks. Finally, here are the 10 best times CEOs became a little unhinged plus a delightful video of Microsoft chief Steve Ballmer on stage at a conference. Company headquarters will definitely be a quieter place after his impending retirement. Watch Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer get a little bit excited during a convention.