The launch of Samsung's new products like the Galaxy Note 4 did not deter analysts from increasing their price target for Apple stock. Apple shares are expected to rise after the company's "Fab Fall" Sept. 9 event.
Reissa Su
Sep 08, 2014
A few surprises in data and the political world over the weekend have seen futures and currencies falling out of bed this morning.
Vittorio Hernandez
Sep 08, 2014
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Holdings starts on Monday, Sept 8, its roadshow for the company's initial public offering (IPO) expected to raise as much as $24 billion, documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday showed. The roadshow kicks off in New York.
Vittorio Hernandez
Sep 08, 2014
Duff beers are said to encourage children and adolescent to grab a bottle.
Anne Lu
Sep 06, 2014
Until the Federal Aviation Authority releases its final rules on the use of drones, Michigan real estate photographers that use them to collect photos of listings can only marvel at the beauty of their shots and would have to hold out in publishing them online, according to a report on Michigan Live Web site.
Vittorio Hernandez
Sep 05, 2014
Traders are calling the euro the gift that keeps on giving after yet another slide on the back of yesterday's meeting.
Vittorio Hernandez
Sep 05, 2014
In US economic data, the Markit Services Sector PMI eased from 60.8 to 59.5 in July. The US ADP Employment survey showed an increase of 204,000 private sector jobs in August. The US trade deficit narrowed from $40.8 billion to $40.5 billion in July - a six month low. The result was driven by a 0.9% lift in exports to a record high of $198 billion in July.
Vittorio Hernandez
Sep 05, 2014
Because of the financial losses suffered by Australian flag carrier Qantas, the officials of the company, led by Chief Executive Alan Joyce, suffered hefty pay cuts during the last financial year.
Vittorio Hernandez
Sep 05, 2014
Despite closing 0.4 per cent softer this afternoon, the local sharemarket ate away at the more substantial 0.6 per cent low hit at 3.30pm (AEST). The banks accounted for around a third of the losses while weaker iron ore prices kept the miners under pressure.
Vittorio Hernandez
Sep 04, 2014
Apple has yet to officially unwrap its newest iPhone 6, but this early, preorders in China for the much coveted gadget has already reached to over 30,000 units.
Esther Tanquintic-Misa
Sep 04, 2014
Where do the rich live in Australia?
Vanessa Doctor
Sep 04, 2014
Markets are softer at lunch, with the All Ordinaries Index (XAO) down 0.3 per cent. Despite the weakness local shares are still only 0.6 per cent below six-year highs. US markets finished mixed overnight, but the moves across all major American markets were modest.
Vittorio Hernandez
Sep 04, 2014
The photos of a so-called 20th hijacker in the Sept 11, 2001 terror attacks against the United States will remain classified, a federal appeals court ruled on Tuesday.
Esther Tanquintic-Misa
Sep 04, 2014
Good news for those who can't part with their gadgets, Australia's Qantas and Virgin Airlines have modified their policies on electronic devices.
Vanessa Doctor
Sep 04, 2014
The European Union is mulling to slap Russia a sporting ban on top of the prevailing economic sanctions it had given Ukraine's aggressor.
Esther Tanquintic-Misa
Sep 04, 2014
There is lots to be made of the cease-fire deal coming out of Ukraine overnight.
Vittorio Hernandez
Sep 04, 2014
Australia's mid-tier miners suffered another blow as the price of iron ore in the international market dipped 1.2 per cent on Thursday and went down to a five-year low of $85.70 per tonne.
Vittorio Hernandez
Sep 04, 2014
In US economic data, auto sales were estimated at a 17.4 million annual rate in August, well above forecasts for 16.6m annualised sales. Factory orders rose by 10.5% in July, just below forecasts for an 11% gain. Chain store sales in the latest week were up 4.9% on a year ago, above the 4.0% gain recorded last week. The ISM New York index rose from 644.4 to 648.0 in August.
Vittorio Hernandez
Sep 04, 2014
Australian grocery giant Coles said on Wednesday that it would axe more than 400 jobs from its head office in Melbourne. At the same time, it would open more outlets.
Vittorio Hernandez
Sep 04, 2014
The early progress evident in the market this morning had been stymied by lunchtime and the balance of power had swung back to the sellers. The reversal of fortunes reflects the gains seen in the market over the course of the last 24 hours where the ASX 200 has gained about 1 per cent since the low s of the previous day. One of the factors supporting Asian markets as a whole over the afternoon was the improvement in S&P 500 futures over the course of the afternoon.
Vittorio Hernandez
Sep 03, 2014
The chief commercial officer (CCO) of Dubai-based Airline Emirates has flatly denied it has ambitions to invest in the international operations of Australia's Qantas Airways.
Esther Tanquintic-Misa
Sep 03, 2014
BlackBerry has announced that it is going to host events in London, Dubai and Toronto. The invite-only proceedings, which will apparently help invitees “See The Bigger Picture,” is going to be held on Sep 24.
Sounak Mukhopadhyay
Sep 03, 2014
Although the chances of a 'QE' program being implemented in Frankfurt on Thursday are remote at best, the chances of a program being implemented in the coming six months are above 50%.
Vittorio Hernandez
Sep 03, 2014
In US economic data, the ISM manufacturing index rose from 57.1 to a 3½ year high of 59.0 in August, well above forecasts of 56.8. And construction spending rose by 1.8% in July, above forecasts for a 1.0% gain and to a 5½ year high.
Vittorio Hernandez
Sep 03, 2014
Latest market data reveal that Austin has topped the list of real estate markets where homes stay shortest in the market, according to a report on Kxan.com.
Vittorio Hernandez
Sep 03, 2014
Like other telcos, Telstra is looking forward to the official launch of Apple's iPhone 6 on Sept 9 and its shipment to Australia. The latest flagship of the Cupertino-based tech giant is expected to boost Telstra's income by $500 million, Morgan Stanley Research analysts estimate.
Vittorio Hernandez
Sep 03, 2014
The Australian market improved this afternoon to finish at the best levels of the day and at a fresh six-year high. Volume was light due to the Labor day holiday yesterday in the US.
Vittorio Hernandez
Sep 02, 2014
The Australian Communications and Media Authority has ordered smaller telcos in the country to implement a provision in the Telecommunications Consumer Protection Code.
Vittorio Hernandez
Sep 02, 2014
Market volumes remain well below average across the globe.
Vittorio Hernandez
Sep 02, 2014
Addiction rehabilitation company BioCorRx, Inc. (OTCQB: BICX) has joined more than 50 exhibitors in the eMoneyShow, which provided investors instant access to top stocks, options and ETFs that global firms are adding to their portfolios, the company said in a statement.
Vittorio Hernandez
Sep 02, 2014
