Australian Stock Market Report – Afternoon 7/31/13
Despite solid gains throughout the course of the day, end of month squaring saw the Australian share market close only modestly higher on Wednesday.
Global Potash Cartel Breaks Up, Canadian Producers Suffer Up to 23% Fall in Shares Prices
The global potash cartel just broke up on Tuesday when Uralkali, the major Russian player, announced that it just ended its export partnership while accusing its former Belarus partner of operating outside their deal.
How to Save Your Old Google Nexus 7 With Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Update
Google finally rolled out the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update. The latest update provides users with a software command that can prevent operating systems slowdown. In 2012, many users expressed their concerns about system lags on the first Nexus 7.
Australian Stock Market Report – Midday 7/31/13
Overnight US share markets closed mixed as cautious investing pushed the DOW down 1pt at the end of trade ahead of the outcome of the Federal Reserve meeting later tonight. There was a large sell-off in material and energy shares and a shakeup in the potash sector hurt the broader market but we have not seem too much of a reaction on our market today.
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Sony Xperia i1 Honami FCC Confirms September Release, Sony Leads Android 4.3 Roll Out in Xperia Line
FCC filing of another Sony flagship device, Xperia i1 Honami, hints the product release by end of September. The filed documentation states Sony’s latest attempt in the smartphone market. Just as its other device, Xperia Z and Ultra, continue to make waves, it seems the Japan-based electronics company is going all out on its transformation.
Samsung's Exynos 5 Octa 5420 to Power 2 Android Tablets: 10, 12.2 Samsung Galaxy Tabs vs Apple's 12-inch iPad
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Sweatshop Conditions in Apple’s iPhone Factory in China (VIDEOS & PHOTOS)
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The Overnight Report: The Waiting Game
By Greg PeelThe Dow closed down one point, while the S&P 500 was flat at 1685 and the Nasdaq rose 0.5%.
Material Matters: Oil To Japan, Steel And Iron Ore
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iQ ASX Mid week update for week ending 2nd August 2013
MID WEEK UPDATEAs predicted the market has started the week flat with gains starting today. The weekly upside resistance at 5058 is in focus as the index continues to creep higher.
After Google Nexus 7, Tablets will Get Bigger: Apple's 12-inch iPad vs. ASUS MeMO Pad FHD 10
Despite partnering with Google for the release of the Nexus 7.2, Asus stops at nothing, putting out their line of tablets out in the market. Just last week, Asus announced their upcoming Memo Pad FHD10. The 10.1 inch tablet belongs to the new era of portable computing devices hitting the market later this year.
Australian Stock Market Report – Afternoon 7/30/13
After initial weakness, the local share market managed to finish flat today after comments from Reserve Bank Governor Glenn Stevens sent buyers back in.
Massive Explosions at Florida Gas Plant Create Horrific Scenes, See Photos [VIDEO]
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Global Gay Bars Unite, Ban Russian-Made Vodkas From List of Alcoholic Drinks Served, Australia Joins In, Industry at Risk (PHOTOS)
Manufacturers of Russian vodkas stand to suffer potential losses after the global LGBT movement has unilaterally decided to ban the type of alcoholic drinks from gay bars in response to Russian President Vladimir Putin's crackdown against the sector in his home country.
Australian Stock Market Report – Midday 7/30/13
The Australian share market is lower at lunchtime in the East, as investors show caution ahead of a speech by RBA Governor Glenn Stevens.
Time To Fix Mortgage Rates?
By Peter Switzer, Switzer Super ReportBeing known and hailed in the media as a so-called money guru effectively means that most people are more likely to ask me about what the RBA is going to do before they ask me how I am!And while I know I sound like I'm a shares junkie in most of my writings...
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The Reserve Bank of Australia's Governor Glenn Stevens is expected to Australian dollar's outlook within the week as investors are showing confidence in the market. Governor Stevens said he will give the signal whether he will cut rates further in August.
Uranium Nearing Terminal Velocity
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Apple’s Tech Consumers’ Guide to Identify Authentic iPhone and iPad Chargers for iPhone5 S and More [PHOTOS]
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Snapdragon 800 Fuels Up Phablet Wars: Samsung Galaxy Note 3 vs Sony Xperia z Ultra vs Google Nexus 7
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 joins the line of tablets and phablets featuring the powerful Snapdragon 800 from Qualcomm. Google and Sony already revealed the new Nexus 7.2 and Xperia Z ultra respectively. With reports showing Samsung will be using Snapdragon 800 on its Note 3, the market can anticipate an interesting battle between these devices.
Rio Tinto Places $5B Oyu Tolgoi Copper Mine Expansion Plan on Hold Due to Required Mongolian Parliamentary Approval of Financing
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The Overnight Report: Thin On The Ground
By Greg PeelThe Dow fell 36 points, or 0.2%, while the S&P lost 0.4% to 1685 and the Nasdaq dropped 0.
Aussies Paying More for iPhone 5, Other Tech Products?; Congress Reports Consumers Ripped Off by 50-Percent Enraging Taxpayers Down Under [PHOTOS]
Australian consumers have found themselves appalled at recent report uncovering taxpayers Down Under are paying 50 to 100 percent more than the U.S. buyers of the same technology products. The report by the parliamentary IT pricing inquiry committee enrages the tech consumers, who helped complete the report that began in 2012.
Google Asus Nexus 7 Sets the Stage for Apple's iPad Mini 2, Android Says Best is Yet to Come with HTC One Tablet
First generation Google Nexus 7 became a success. Its next installment, the Nexus 7.2, as many prefer calling, is starting to become just the same. With better hardware and display, the tech giant has set the stage for rival Apple. Can Apple’s iPad mini 2 live up to the standard?
Australian Stock Market Report – Afternoon 7/29/13
Cautious trading today left the Australian market relatively unchanged today with the All Ordinaries closing higher by 0.08 per cent to end at 5027.9pts. Sector performance was mixed as losses in the energy and materials sectors were offset by gains in financial and information technology stocks.
Sony Xperia Z Ultra Becomes Official, Z Ultra Also Runs on Snapdragon 800 Challenges Google Nexus 7
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Australian Stock Market Report – Midday 7/29/13
The Australian market started off slightly higher today, after the US stocks closed slightly higher on Friday ahead of a busy week for news and economic numbers. This week for the Aussie market it will all be about reading the data out of the US and watching out for Chinese Manufacturing numbers mid-week.
Apple Launches Official Power Adaptor Campaign Due to China iPhone Electrocution Cases
With three users of iPhone units suffering from electrocution the past few weeks, the Cupertino-based tech giant launched a new campaign to push users if their gadgets to utilise official USB power adapters to avoid accidents.
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