Result Page 302 for Latest Business News & Archive

The Overnight Report: Default Avoided, It Seems

By Greg PeelThe Dow closed up 70 points or 0.6% while the S&P gained 1.0% to 1365 and the Nasdaq added 1.

Your Editor On BRR's Round Table

By Rudi Filapek-Vandyck, Editor FNArenaYour Editor had the pleasure to host this week's Friday Afternoon Round Table and thus the formalities on screen were a little bit different than usual.

Apple's 3rd Generation iPad: Was the Hype Worth It?

There were already countless number of news reports and rumors circulating the Internet even before the official release of Apple's 3rd generation iPad. This news frenzy generated a bigger hype regarding the release of the new iPad but was the hype worth it?

Apple's New iPad vs. Android Tablets

The new iPad which was finally revealed last March 7, 2012 during an official Apple event changed the whole tablet war once again because of the specifications in the new iPad. Instead of calling it "iPad 3", Apple decided to just call name it as the "new iPad" and its improved specifications and features mean that Android tablets have to step up their game in order to compete with the new iPad.

More news

Virgin, Tiger Seek Larger Slice of Australian Travel Market

Expect tougher competition in the Australian skies as two airline companies initiate changes in a bid to capture a larger cut of the country's travel market.

Chevy Volt named the European Car of the Year

Both the Chevrolet Volt and its cousin, the Opel Ampera, have been named the 2012 European Car of the Year.

Australia’s Unemployment Rate Returns to 5.2% in February

Australia's unemployment rate returned to 5.2 per cent in February, the Australian Statistics Bureau (ABS) reported on Thursday. The rise was expected by analysts as banks, manufacturing companies, construction firms and other Australian companies announced axing of jobs by the hundreds last month.

How Will Europe Be Resolved?

By Greg PeelOh God, when will it ever end!?That has perhaps been the catch-cry of global investors over the past two years.

Australian Stock Market Report - Midday 3/8/2012

Despite an initial dip when the February jobs numbers were released, the local share market is trading higher at lunchtime in the East, following positive offshore leads. The All Ordinaries Index (XAO) is firmer by 21.3pts or 0.5pct to 4255.7.

Apple’s iPad 3 Incompatible with Australia’s 4G Network? [VIDEO]

Tech giant Apple, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) unveiled its latest generation of iPad yesterday, which is the first tablet that is able to connect to 4G network. However, this feature will not work yet in Australia.

The Economy: High Rates, Dollar Keep Economy On Even Keel, And Inflation At Bay

The Reserve Bank has made clear that it sees no reason to cut interest rates or force the value of the Australian dollar lower simply to help sections of the economy that are doing it tough at the moment.

Email Marketing Tips: To Maximize the Promotion Power

Usually everyone looks forward to define success and achieve outstanding results in their businesses with using Email marketing as one of the key tools. Email Marketing is one of the most powerful promotion tools, or rather to be very precise, the most powerful 'selling' tool that businesses of all types and sizes have as their wild card.

The Economy: Growth Slows, But Still Solid

The Australian economy slowed in the 4th quarter of 2012, but we still ended up doing better than many other leading economies.

Deals: QBE/Amcor Expand

Insurance giant QBE and packing multi national yesterday announced expansion deals valued at more than $600 million in Australia, Asia and South America.

new iPad vs. iPad 2: Siri and Quad-Core Chip Missing in New Device

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) pulled back the curtain on its next generation iPad, which features a higher-resolution display, a new processor, and support for high-speed 4G LTE data networks.

Australia Stock Market- Morning Report 03/08/2012

The US ADP National Employment index showed that 216,000 new private sector jobs were created in February, close to market forecasts.

Global Markets Overview 03/08/2012

Stocks rose ahead of a U.S. consumer-credit report and on news of progress toward Greece's debt restructuring and consideration by the Federal Reserve of further measures to aid the economy.

The Overnight Report: Some Relief

By Greg PeelThe Dow rose 78 points or 0.6% while the S&P gained 0.7% to 1352 and the Nasdaq added 0.9%.

iPad 3 or iPad HD?

There are many news reports stating that Apple will call their new iPad model as the iPad HD instead of iPad 3. The said name is based on its new standout feature which is its higher-resolution Retina display.

Apple’s iPad 3 vs. Traditional PCs and Laptops: Which is More Popular?

The growing hype and frenzy towards Apple's iPad 3 have speculated countless number of arguments regarding Apple's dominance in the market against the declining popularity of traditional PCs and laptops.

new iPad (3rd Generation): Full Coverage & Surprises [UPDATED]

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) will be hosting a media event in San Francisco, California, on Wednesday, March 7, starting 10 a.m. Pacific time, to unveil the iPad 3 or iPad HD.

Construction Activity Contracts Anew, Posts 21st Month of Declines

Australia's construction activity further weakened in February, notwithstanding the rate cuts introduced late last year by the country's central bank, which failed to boost housing and commercial building projects in the past few months.

Gina Rinehart Seeks Fairfax Board Seat

Australia and Asia's richest woman, Gina Rinehart, reportedly asked for a seat on the board of Fairfax Media when she met with the company's chairman, Roger Corbett, and chief executive, Greg Hywood, on Tuesday.

Disasters in 2011 the Costliest so Far at $380 Billion, says UN

The 2011 natural disasters, such as the twin earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan, was by far the costliest, with the United Nations disaster risk reduction agency UNISDR estimating the economic cost to be at least $380 billion.

Rio Tinto Shutters Smelter in Britain

While opening some business opportunities in India, mining giant Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) is also closing some doors. The company announced on Wednesday that it would shutter its Lynemouth aluminium smelter in Northumberland in England by the end of March.

Australian Stock Market Report - Midday 3/7/2012

Investor sentiment remains subdued again today, following falls in offshore markets and weaker than expected local economic growth figures. At lunchtime in the East, the All Ordinaries Index (XAO) is down 36.6pts or 0.9pct to 1258.9.

Coca-Cola Amatil cans Foster’s Spirits Purchase

Coca-Cola Amatil Limited (CCA) has announced a decision not to acquire the Foster’s Australian spirit and spirit ready-to-drink (RTD) business.

Commodities: India’s Cotton Ban To Boost Australia’s Cotton Returns

A confident outlook forecast for the Australian rural sector yesterday has already been overtaken by the surprise ban by India on all exports of cotton, a move that has already started sending prices higher.

Deals: Gloucester Coal Deal Goes Ahead, So Much For “Slowing” China

No worries about the 'dangers' from a 'slowing' Chinese economy yesterday in one high profile deal yesterday involving a major Chinese investment in Australia: the Gloucester Coal merger with China's state-owned Yancoal Australia.

Can The ASUS Transformer Pad, Infinity 700, Compete Against Apple's iPad 3?

The looming news about the “big event” about Apple’s iPad 3 on March 7 got everyone excited about this new device. On other hand, other people were also busy comparing Apple's iPad 3 to other worthy tablets such as the ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity 700.

BUSINESS

Pages