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Hacker Steals $1M from Australian Bitcoin Bank (VIDEOS)

Hackers had successfully entered into the system of payments processor Inputs.io from a four-month-old Australian Bitcoin bank and stole over $1 million. The hacking incident is estimated to have taken place between Oct 23 and 26.

Google Helpouts Officially Launched: Live Chat via Video with Experts Feat. Sephora Makeup Tricks [VIDEO]

Google has officially launched Helpouts on Nov. 5, 2013. It offers netizens help from experts via live chat over video. It includes tips in Art and Music, Computers and Electronics, Home and Garden, Education and Careers, Fashion and Beauty, Fitness and Nutrition, Health and Cooking. One of the first live video chats to be launched was Helpouts by Sephora featuring several makeup tips and tricks from the French brand and chain of cosmetics stores that can be found all over the world and on the I...
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The Overnight Report: GI Blues

By Greg PeelThe Dow rose 21 points or 0.1% while the S&P gained a point to 1771 and the Nasdaq was flat.

Australian Stock Market Report – Afternoon 11/11/13

Despite a close to 0.5 per cent improvement in very early trade, the Australian sharemarket steadily eased from around 10.30am (AEDT) onwards and slid into negative territory from around lunchtime. The banks were the worst performers, with ANZ slumping by 1.74 per cent.

Apple Ranks 5th In China's Smartphone Market, Surpasses ZTE And Xiaomi

Canalys Research Director Nicole Peng reported Apple Inc has ranked fifth place in China's smartphone market in the second half of 2013. In the latest figures, Apple surpassed local corporations, Xiaomi and ZTE, since Apple has decided to include China as one of the first countries where iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C are released.

Motorola Plans Electronic Neck Tattoo to Double as Mobile Communication Device (VIDEOS)

Motorola of Google continues to pioneer in the field of electronic tattoo that would do away with passwords. This time, the tech firm applied for a patent in May 2012 with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for an electronic skin tattoo, called electronic tattoo 110, located on the neck that would double as a mobile communication device.

The ‘Financial Economy’ as a Growing Cancer

I would like readers to consider carefully the fundamental difference between a 'real economy' and a 'financial economy'. In a real economy, the debt and equity markets as a percentage of GDP are small and are principally designed to channel savings intoinvestments.

Australian Stock Market Report – Midday 11/11/13

The Australian sharemarket kicked off the week almost 0.5 per cent higher, helped by better than expected US jobs growth on Friday and solid Chinese economic news on Saturday. The market however is now barely managing to hang onto a few points of gains. The All Ordinaries Index is up by 4 pts or just shy of 0.1 per cent.

Copper Catch-Up

Richard (Rick) MillsAhead of the HerdAs a general rule, the most successful man in life is the man who has the best information.

Global Markets Overview – 11/11/13

Macro excitement is back making front page news as the US, China and Europe produce varying arrays of macro data.

Apple iPad Air Fails Torture Test (VIRAL VIDEO)

It's the newest device available on the market, and Richard Ryan of the Web site RatedRR decided to give Apple's iPad Air a torture test made up of four parts. First, he dropped it on soft ground then on concrete, followed by dunking it in a container of water and finally hitting it with the Airsoft MP7.

Australian Stock Market Report – Morning 11/11/13

In US economic news, non-farm payrolls (employment) rose by 204,000 in October, well ahead of forecasts tipping a 125,000 gain. Jobs were revised up by 60,000 in the two previous months. The unemployment rate rose from 7.2pct to 7.3pct.

Australian Stocks: What Happened Today?

By Ashley JessenASX Top Gainers & Losers plus Market Snapshot - 11 November 2013Positive US jobs data suggesting 205,000 new jobs were added versus an expectation of 120,000, provided a handy boost of 167 points to the Dow Jones, to cap off 5 straight weeks of gains but with Gold down under $1,300 a...

iQ ASX Weekly Forecast For Week Ending 15th November 2013

The weekly closed last week on an uptrend. The market has lacked direction for the past fortnight and rallies have been quick and short lived with a lack of volume at the peaks indicating the market is being bid up as sellers remain patient.

Your Editor On Bonds vs Equities

FNArena Editor Rudi Filapek-Vandyck participated in Sky Business' Your Money, Your Call - Bonds versus Equities on Friday two weeks ago.

Australian Stock Market Report – Afternoon 11/8/13

The Australian share market closed lower on Friday, after Wall Street recorded its worst session since August a day after the US Dow Jones Index closed at record highs. Despite the successful debut of social media site Twitter, which soared 73% from its listing price, Wall Street closed lower.

Australian Stock Market Report – Midday 11/8/13

The All Ordinaries Index (XAO) is down by 0.4 per cent at lunch; however is only down mostly this week thanks to a 0.75 per cent surge on Tuesday. The miners are the biggest losers, with heavy losses from Westpac (WBC) also a big contributor to the weakness.

Your Editor On Twitter

By Rudi Filapek-Vandyck, Editor FNArenaI joined Twitter. Not because I am curious what this celebrity has to say about her kids, or to read that another one is waiting for a connecting flight, impatiently.

Global Markets Overview – 11/8/13

It was a volatile night for global markets with some key releases resulting in some sharp moves in equities and currencies.

Australian Stock Market Report – Morning 11/8/13

In US economic news, the advance reading of economic growth in the September quarter was 2.8pct, above forecasts for 2.0pct annualised growth. New claims for unemployment insurance (jobless claims) fell in the latest week by 9,000 to 336,000, close to forecasts.

What’s Quite Clear About Australian Property These Days

We went to our first house auction on the weekend. We wanted to see just how 'hot' this market is. It was a beautiful sunny day in Melbourne, and there was a small crowd gathered around the 'cosy' (read small) two bedroom weatherboard St Kilda home.

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