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ADB: Asia’s Countries to See Weak Recovery but Face Several Risks

According to the newest survey, the Asian Development Bank expects Asia's emerging economies to witness a weak recovery in 2013. However, the Manila-based bank underlined that the expected rebound might be challenged by several risks, including the ongoing crisis in the European Union, the so-called US fiscal shock and the reemergence of the nationalism in Asia itself.

Ford Focus Beats Rivals and Becomes Best-Selling Car in 2012

Newest data showed that the Ford Motor Co.'s Focus model had beaten its rivals in 2012 global car sales. The Focus model became the world's best-selling car due to sharply increasing demand in China. The findings of the survey by R.L. Polk & Co. indicated that three models of Ford Motor Co. were in the world's top six.

Asia Poised

- China housing to gain traction- Japan to advance (for now) on new policies- India going nowhere fast- More, minor, US improvementBy Andrew NelsonIt's been a busy few months in Europe, in Asia and in many of the lands between, but newsflow, not dataflow has been holding most of the attention.

Australian Dollar Outlook – 4-10-13

The Australian dollar has opened higher, as a fresh bout of US dollar weakness and firmer commodities prices pushed the local currency towards USD 105.00.
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North Sea Gets a Lift as Xcite’s Bentley Field is Rich in Oil

The UK North Sea gets another lift as Xcite Energy Ltd has informed that its Bentley field is rich in oil, according to the newest estimates. To top it all, the Bentley bed is estimated to be one of the largest heavy oil fields in the United Kingdom. The news awoke investors' hopes, while shares of the company climbed as much as 12 percent on the report.

Global Markets Overview – 4-10-13

It was another quiet night for macro data; French and German trade balances are the only talking points, with French balances disappointing, and German data was just in-line, which was expected. These figures led to mixed trading results in Europe.

Nexus 7 Rumours: Retail Price of $150, July Sale

Google is working on the next-generation Nexus 7 tablet as a follow-up to the successful launch of the device. ZDNET, a reliable source of news about devices, reported on Tuesday that the successor to the Nexus 7 will be available in July in the U.S. and could have a retail price of $150.

Australian Stock Market Report – Morning 4-10-13

In US economic news, US wholesale inventories fell by 0.3pct in February - the biggest decline in nearly 1½-years. Economists had expected wholesale inventories to rise 0.5pct. The weaker build in inventories may result in lower estimates for March quarter growth.

Battle Over Martha Stewart’s Products Continues

It seems that some battles are hard to end. Apparently, one of them is a bloodshed over Martha Stewart's products. These days at war are Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc., Macy's Inc. and J.C. Penneey Co. as everything indicates that three parties of the argument have not reached consensus.

GM Holden to Downsize in Australia

Australia's General Motors Holden, which is the division of General Motors Co., informed that it would begin job cuts which would touch as many as 500 employees.

Australian Stock Market Report – Midday 4-9-13

The Australian market is having its best day in close to a month at lunch, with the All Ordinaries Index (XAO) up 1.1 per cent. This is a refreshing change considering that major sectors have fallen for four consecutive weeks.

China Bird Flu Pandemic: A Scare Planted by the US?

As the number of deaths due to the new avian influenza A (H7N9) reached seven in China, a member of the country's People's Liberation Army (PLA) has said the current health scare now gripping the world's second-largest economy is but a scheme planted by the United States.

Taking A Break Before The Uranium Conference

By Andrew NelsonLast week was a quiet and uneventful week as far as the uranium market goes. Industry consultant TradeTech reports just three deals were done and accounted for only 400,000 pound of uranium changing hands.

Global Markets Overview – 4-9-13

It was a very quiet night for macro data, but that didn't stop the S&P moving higher on earnings speculations.

Businessman George Soros Blames Euro Crisis for Turning Gold into an Unsafe Haven

Businessman George Soros is blaming the euro crisis in 2012 for making gold an unsafe haven for investors. Since October, gold prices had been on a downtrend and last week the yellow metal for June delivery, the most actively traded contract, hit a nine-month low of $1,553.50 a troy ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange.

Samsung Releases 3 New Smartphones with Jelly Bean, Dual Sim

In an obvious indicator that South Korean tech giant Samsung is determined to keep the smartphone king title, the company announced on Monday the release of three models run by Jelly Bean and featuring dual SIM.

It's Still All Go For Equity Markets

By Peter Switzer, Switzer Super ReportMy colleague Paul Rickard has deconstructed the Treasurer's super proposals which are allegedly targeted at the "fabulously wealthy" but clearly it will affect those with say $700,000 with a 20% return per annum or someone on $1 million making 13% and so on...

Australian Stock Market Report – Afternoon 4-8-13

Despite predictions of a flat to moderately lower day on the Australian share market, local stocks received a boost in afternoon trade on the back of gains on Japan's Nikkei Index. The Nikkei rose a further 3% today, after hitting five year highs on Friday, in response to aggressive stimulus announced late last week by the Bank of Japan.

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