Sellers had the market in a headlock in early trade although the balance shifted following the release of the HSBC flash reading on Chinese manufacturing. The only release of note in regional trade today saw sellers pause as they considered the bigger picture. The Chinese HSBC Flash PMI came in at 51.2 in August, above a consensus forecast of 50.9 and the prior reading of 50.1. Chinese figures released most recently point to the Chinese economy turning a corner which could have positive ramifica...
Vittorio Hernandez
Sep 23, 2013
Analysts reaffirmed Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) as positive stock buy
Athena Yenko
Sep 23, 2013
ZYL Limited (ZYL), an ASX-listed metallurgical coal exploration and development company, has paid a total penalty of $66,000 after the Australian Securities & Investment Commission (ASIC) served two infringement notices on the company for failing to comply with its continuous disclosure obligations. The infringement notices pertain to an ASIC investigation into ZYL announcements on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX).
Sunny Peter
Sep 23, 2013
In the post-war era, there is the strong relationship between economic and electoral success. Despite having steered the nation through the 2007/8 crisis, Australia's left of centre Labour Party was defeated at the 7 September election 2013, primarily for other political reasons.
Jamelle Agbuis
Sep 23, 2013
These ominous words hit the finance sphere this week. If you've tuned in to the Daily Reckoning lately, you might think it was Family Wealth editor Vern Gowdie repeating his warning of a 90% stock crash. But these words actually belong to William White.
Jamelle Agbuis
Sep 23, 2013
The stock market isn't just about how much money the Federal Reserve is printing. US earnings season is less than three weeks away. And expectations aren't pretty, reports our sister publication in the US, the 5 Minute Forecast.
Jamelle Agbuis
Sep 23, 2013
Apple iOS 7 comes with security related bugs and more
Athena Yenko
Sep 23, 2013
The obstacle of Fed tapering appears to be out of the way for the time being and at face value it seems as though the markets finally have some clear air. Although the price action of the markets most recently suggests that in the absence of any Fed temperance in relation to Q.E, investors are erring on the side of caution and calculating that tapering is a matter of when rather that if.
Vittorio Hernandez
Sep 23, 2013
New Zealanders work longer hours but have low productivity levels when compared with other workers in other developed nations. According to report from the Productivity Commission, the output of New Zealand workers is a fifth less than their counterparts in other countries.
Reissa Su
Sep 23, 2013
Recently adjudged as China's richest billionaire by the Hurun Report, Wang Jianlin is set to embark on an ambitious goal to build what could become the world's biggest film studio in China.
Esther Tanquintic-Misa
Sep 23, 2013
Even if an unreleased version of the BlackBerry Messenger mobile social messaging service posted online had 1.1 million active users during the first 8 hours, BlackBerry placed on hold on Saturday the rollout of those apps for iPhone and Android.
Vittorio Hernandez
Sep 23, 2013
U.S. Airways is currently in the hot seat after it allegedly lost a very precious baggage - that of the ashes of a cremated person.
Esther Tanquintic-Misa
Sep 23, 2013
One of the email exchanges among members of the Rinehart family that billionaire Gina Rinehart tried to prevent from coming out in public was revealed on Monday. The email was written by Jay Newby, chief financial officer of Hancock Prospecting, addressed to John Hancock, the estranged adult son of Australia's richest person.
Vittorio Hernandez
Sep 23, 2013
FNArena is surveying investor sentiment in Australia in an effort to generate, over time, a gauge similar to the AAII Investor Sentiment Survey in the US.
Admin System
Sep 23, 2013
Microsoft is launching on Monday, Sept 23, the next-generation Surface tablet in New York City. The event is by invitation only, reports CNET.
Vittorio Hernandez
Sep 22, 2013
A commotion happened on Friday morning in front of an Apple store in Pasadena, California over the non-payment to homeless people who fell in line on behalf of people who want to buy the newly released iPhone 5S or 5C.
Vittorio Hernandez
Sep 22, 2013
Despite 0.3 per cent fall today, this still was an eventful and largely positive trading week for many markets around the world. Local shares edged higher by 1.08 per cent, US stocks are up 1.69 per cent and Germany's DAX is 2.1 per cent firmer (both the US and German markets have one session remaining this week).
Vittorio Hernandez
Sep 20, 2013
Businesses that pursued innovation are more than twice as likely to improve their productivity, than those that do not, according to figures released Thursday by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Sunny Peter
Sep 20, 2013
The Australian market cracked through a five year high on Thursday, thanks to the announcement of continued stimulus from the US central bank. Investors are taking a breather today, with local stocks down around 0.4 per cent.
Vittorio Hernandez
Sep 20, 2013
In what has to be its most drastic move yet to rein in its country's pollution crisis, the Chinese government will be coming out with a monthly list of 10 most polluted cities and 10 cities with cleanest air. Australia could be at risk with this as China has likewise ordered coal-reduction targets for its provinces.
Esther Tanquintic-Misa
Sep 20, 2013
Apple App Store features young aussie’s LoungeBuddy Travel App
Athena Yenko
Sep 20, 2013
Honda NSX, a unique sportscar, is coming to Australia
Athena Yenko
Sep 20, 2013
Apple did not just reveal their two handsets, iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c, but it also provided a sneak on the new iOS7. Following the sneak peak, the new iOS 7 came this September 18. Now people can update their iPad, iPhone and iPod with the new operating system.
Precious Silva
Sep 20, 2013
By Greg PeelThe Dow fell 40 points or 0.3% while the S&P lost 0.2% to 1722 as the Nasdaq gained 0.2% on a 1.
Admin System
Sep 20, 2013
Three robberies within 48 hours hit different retail outlets in Toronto, Canada. In the latest incident, keeping with the high-end character of the fashion outlet, the robbers rode a white BMW X5 and stole $100,000 worth of items on Wednesday from a Prada shop.
Vittorio Hernandez
Sep 20, 2013
RadioShack and Staples Outlets have removed the Amazon Lockers after a year of letting the online shopping site drop off the customer ordered items in lockers.
Abigail Azul
Sep 19, 2013
Apple continues to have a big week as it finally unveils the iOS 7. Not to mention, the tech giant has also just unwrapped two of its phones: the iPhone 5S and 5C. Additionally, Apple has also unveiled their latest operating system interface: iOS 7. What’s the verdict?
Precious Silva
Sep 19, 2013
Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) remains one of the most widely followed stocks in the world despite critics saying that Apple is no longer an innovative company with the recent launch of its latest products, the iPhone 5C and iPhone 5S.
Reissa Su
Sep 19, 2013
Apple iOS 7 download “error occurred” message frustrates users
Athena Yenko
Sep 19, 2013
Google Doodle, in celebration of 194th birthday of Léon Foucault features an interactive Foucault pendulum
Athena Yenko
Sep 19, 2013
