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By Greg PeelThe Dow closed down 24 points or 0.2% while the S&P lost 0.1% to 1792 and the Nasdaq gained 0.

By Chris Weston, IG MarketsIt's been a disappointing tape in Asia, with Australian traders keeping one eye on the cricket, while there has been plenty on the stock side to focus on as well.

British Prime Minister David Cameron inked a deal during his three-day state visit to China the shipment of £45 million worth of pig semen. China hosts 50 per cent of the global population of pigs and bringing in semen from British pigs is expected to improve genetics of the animal that is a main source of protein for Chinese.

Apple's iPhone 5C is very popular among previous users of Android devices. According to a report from Kantar Worldpanel ComTech, half of the customers who bought the iPhone 5C have switched from smartphone brands with Android OS.

The ASX200 shrugged off a 3 day losing streak even though third quarter GDP figures were below expectations. The market recovered initial losses driven by the notion that the slower rate of growth meant that whilst interest rates might not be cut any time soon, the risk is that they will remain at historically low levels for a longer period.

Apple Inc was granted a patent for facial recognition technology

Even as the world's major economies rush to enact laws and implement methods to reduce carbon emissions to minimize overall lashes of global warming to below 2 degrees Celsius.

The Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 and Acer Aspire R7-571G are two hybrid laptop/tablets that offer its users varied ways on how to use and view it. But which one is better? The Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 Convertible Ultrabook or the Acer Aspire R7-571G? Read on to find out in the specs comparison here.

International travellers love Queensland in Australia and inject around $200 million extra boost for the tourism industry. So what makes them spend much money in Queensland rather than going to other destination spots in Asia?

OECD reports Aussie students failing behind their Shanghai counterparts

It seems prices of the safe haven yellow metal gold have nowhere to go but further down in the pits in 2014.

The Australian sharemarket is losing ground for the fourth consecutive trading day. The All Ordinaries Index (XAO) is 0.1 per weaker, with mining and telco strength minimising the losses.

China's Yuan, also known as the Renminbi (RMB), has eclipsed the Euro to become the world's second most used trade currency. Global trade continues to be dominated by the U.S. Dollar though.

Christmas season is a time of giving, sharing and being kind to one another, but unfortunately, some scammers want fast cash and often prey on unsuspecting people during this time of the year. And scams have become digital nowadays as more and more people engage in e-commerce and buy most of their stuff online. That is why it is imperative that netizens be aware of the cyber scams proliferating in the Internet. Here are the 12 cyber scams to avoid this Christmas season.

The Sony VAIO Fit 13A Multi-Flip PC and the Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 Convertible Ultrabook are two amazing gadgets from Sony and Lenovo that offer multiple choices on how to use it. Both can be used as a laptop, tablet or as a display thanks to its unique and flexible cover. But which one is better? The Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 Convertible Ultrabook or the Sony VAIO Fit 13A Multi-Flip PC? Read on to find out in the specs comparison here.

With most still talking about the vanilla RBA statement yesterday, I feel the 'hard talk' strategy that the RBA is currently using to weaken the AUD is breaking down.

In US economic news, chain store sales rose by 4.9% in the latest week compared with a year ago according to Redbook Research, up from 3.8% in the previous week.

Virgin Australia won round 1 of its rivalry with flag carrier Qantas after the Takeover Panel allowed on Tuesday Virgin to pursue its controversial $350 million capital raising scheme that would boost foreign ownership and give the upstart airline more financial power to compete with the financially embattled Qantas.

By Greg PeelThe Dow closed down 94 points or 0.6% to 15,914 while the S&P lost 0.3% to 1795 and the Nasdaq fell 0.

As expected the Reserve Bank kept the cash rate on hold at 2.5 per cent for the fourth straight month, which had little impact on the broader sharemarket. The All Ordinaries Index (XAO) slipped by 0.45 per cent, with the mining sector the biggest contributor to the weakness.

Apple Inc has gotten a boost from the iPhone 5C and iPhone 5S sales. Kantar Worldpanel ComTech has released data on smartphone sales in key markets for 12 weeks ending Oct. 31.

About five online holiday shopping safety tips for consumers have been previously discussed, but because of the numerous scams and tricks cyber criminals use, it's best to be always prepared.

The dreaded H7N9 bird flu strain has reached Hong Kong. On Monday, health officials confirmed and reported the country's first patient to succumb to the infection.

Australia's Qantas Airways Ltd, the country's flagship carrier, has entered into a code share deal with China Southern Airlines Co Ltd, a first between the two airline firms.

The Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 and the Asus Transformer Book T100 are similar looking gadgets that seem to have the same features, particularly the ability to use the devices in multiple ways. Both products are portable, flexible and ultra-versatile. But, which one is better? The Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 or the Asus Transformer Book T100? Read on to find out in the specs comparison here.

The early hours of trade on Tuesday saw a tussle develop between buyers and sellers. The lows were put in place in the first half hour of trade. The index recovered thereafter although in the run up to lunch the market made news session lows, indicating that the afternoon could be spent exploring areas of technical support.

With the start of the Holidays comes the onslaught of holiday shopping for the season of gift-giving is just around the corner, not to mention the various sales and deals offered by almost every store this time of the year. However, there are a lot of scammers out there during holiday shopping too. They are taking advantage of shoppers who are rushing to buy items during a sale like, Black Friday or Cyber Monday. If you want to avoid getting scammed, check out the online holiday shopping safety ...

Retail banks' priorities are set to switch in the next year, with revenue growth taking precedence over cost-control and compliance management. New research* from Ovum, a leading global analyst firm, reveals that although cutting expenditure and complying with regulations will continue to be vital, retail banks must focus on revenue enhancement to provide a sustainable return for stockholders.

As with everything in the currency world, there are two sides to every trade.