China Allowed to buy U.S. Government Debt Directly, Wall Street Dealers Bypassed
The United States has allowed China to purchase government debt directly from the Treasury Department.
Ukraine’s Unexpected Rise in House Prices, Amidst Economic Slowdown and Political Tension
House prices in Kiev, Ukraine’s capital, rose sharply during the year to April 2012. But market experts doubt this can be sustained, with the economy slowing, and a political crisis over the incarceration of former prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko.
The Overnight Report: Greek Dance
By Greg PeelThe Dow closed down one point while the S&P was flat at 1316 and the Nasdaq fell 0.3%There are all sorts of troubles in Tech Land, with the Nasdaq last night's worst performer following Monday's big Apple-led rally.
Yahoo! Exec. Pleads Guilty to Insider Trading
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday charged a former executive at Yahoo! Inc. and a former mutual fund manager at a subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial Inc. with insider trading on confidential information about a search engine partnership between Yahoo and Microsoft Corporation.
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BofA Analysis: David Jones a Good Buy
An analysis by Bank of America (BofA) showed that Australian retailer David Jones would be a good buy for now following the drop in company shares at its lowest level since the global financial crisis.
Rudi's Response: A Good Investor Is A Contrarian
By Rudi Filapek-Vandyck, Editor FNArena (currently traveling abroad)This week's Weekly Insights analysis triggered the question below from FNArena subscriber Stephen Sheldon.
Qantas Confirms Loss of 500 Jobs
Qantas confirmed on Monday that it will shutter is maintenance hub in Melbourne, which meant engineering jobs would be lost.
Uncertainty Clouding Uranium Market
By Greg PeelOnly three transactions were conducted in the uranium spot market last week, industry consultant TradeTech reports, totalling 350,000lbs.
Coal Unions Reject 15% Pay Hike Offer of BHP; 4,000 Miners to Join Thursday Strike
The ongoing strike by BHP Billiton (ASX: BHP) miners is expected to reach a peak on Thursday with about 4,000 employees from six mines expected to walk off their jobs following a deadlock in enterprise bargaining discussion.
The Overnight Report: Relief
By Greg PeelThe Dow rose 135 points or 1.1% while the S&P gained 1.6% to 1315 and the Nasdaq surged 2.
Facebook Founder Zuckerberg Weds After IPO: Good or Bad Move?
The news of Facebook Founder, Mark Zuckerberg getting married with his long-time girlfriend, Priscilla Chan is all over the news. Aside from the fact that Zuckerberg got married, the timing is also controversial as Mark Zuckerberg wed after Facebook's IPO.
Qantas Airlines Denies Credit Card Scam
Qantas Airlines, one of the largest airline carriers in Australia denies claim regarding the company's supposed credit card scam.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Gets Hitched [PHOTOS]
Facebook founder and chief executive Mark Zuckerberg updated his timeline last May 19 with a memorable event of marrying his girlfriend.
Car Makers Concerned as China Sales Slow
Automakers worldwide could be affected by slowing sales results in China as dealers see stocks of unsold cars rise, threatening price cuts.
Volkswagen Polo R: ‘Extremely Sporty’ Model Coming 2013
The Volkswagen Polo R could be back on the table after the German manufacturer confirmed it would launch an "extremely sporty" variant of its light car before the end of next year.
Aussie Chevrolet SS Excites US Media
America's automotive media has expressed enthusiasm and excitement at the announcement that the next-generation Holden Commodore will be exported to the US from 2013 to be sold and raced as the Chevrolet SS.
6.0 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Italy: Updated Information and Pictures
A 6.0 magnitude earthquake recently hit the north-central part of Italy which caused the death of at least 6 people and injured at least 50 individuals. The earthquake also caused the collapse of numerous historical architecture sites like castles, clock towers, and churches.
Qantas Shutters Maintenance Hub at Tullamarine, Sheds 400 Jobs
The nightmare of Qantas' aircraft maintenance engineers is about to happen as the flag carrier announces likely on Monday the closure of its maintenance bay at Tullamarine Airport. The shutter would lead to the axing of more than 400 jobs.
IMF Warns Greece's Euro Exit Would be "Quite Messy" and "Extremely Expensive"
Head of the International Monetary Fund, Christine Lagarde, has warned that the consequences of Greece exiting the euro would be "extremely expensive and hard, and not just for Greece."
Will China be the Largest Market for Gold Surpassing India?
Gold demand in China expanded to record levels in the first quarter of 2012, with total consumer demand in China surging 10 percent to reach a new high of 255.2 tonnes.
CBA Warns Greek Exit from Eurozone May Bring A$ Below 90c
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia warned on Monday that Greece's expected exit from the eurozone may cause the Australian dollar to plummet below 90 cents. G8 leaders rushed over the weekend to battle the financial crisis to hit the region over the Greek debt.
Apple to Release iPhone 5 with 4-inch Screen: Plans to Compete with Samsung Galaxy S III
A new report shows that Apple has plans to release a 4-inch screen iPhone 5 in order to compete with the latest smartphone from Samsung which is Samsung Galaxy S III.
More Musical Chairs in Australia’s Retail Industry
More changes are taking place in Australia’s embattled retail industry as Centro Retail Australia sold half of its stakes in three premium shopping centres, while Retravision Southern is teetering towards administration.
Holden Inks Deal to Ship Commodore ‘Muscle Cars’ to America
Holden will hit American roads again after more than 15 years of absence in the region, GM Holden reported on Friday, and the North American incarnation will come in the form of Australia's venerable sedan, the Commodore.
Exxon, Santos Foresee Australia Becoming Top Global Exporter of LNG
Two major players in the oil and gas exploration industry agree that Australia would be the largest exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG) by the end of the decade.
Albanese, Sydney Airport Clash Over Plane Delays
The debate between Transport Minister Anthony Albanese and Sydney Airport authorities over the reason behind plane delays continues.
Government Fines 2 Aussie Cattle Exporters for Using Substandard Indonesia Abattoirs
A day after the New South Wales government released strict guidelines in response to a video of a local abattoir that practiced animal abuse, the federal Agriculture Department announced that it fined two Australian cattle exports that used substandard Indonesian slaughterhouses.
What Happens When the World Economy “Goes Japan”
What Happens When the World Economy “Goes Japan”
Will China Become Australia’s Godfather?
Former Treasury secretary Ken Henry reckons that what's bad for Greece may turn out to be good for Australia. Why? It will make it easier for Australia to finance its current account deficit! Woo hoo!
The Overnight Report: The Dam Breaks
By Greg PeelThe Dow fell 156 points or 1.2% while the S&P lost 1.5% to 1304 and the Nasdaq dropped 2.1%.
Android in Australia: Ready to Overtake Apple's iPhone?
Android in Australia is now growing according to recent survey reports. This means that Google's Android system is now working its way on top of the smartphone war, thus, is it really close to overtaking Apple as the number one smartphone not only in Australia but all over the world?
Aussie Milk Farmers Told to Brace for 10-15% Drop in Milk Prices Due to Global Supply Glut
There is too much milk supply available globally that Dairy Australia warned Aussie farmers to expect a 10 per cent to 15 per cent drop in milk prices in 2013.
Australia Confronts Tobacco Firms: Selling Cheap Cigarettes is a Desperate Act
The Australian government said on Thursday that issuing much affordable cigarette brands in the market was an act of desperation coming from the British American Tobacco Australia (BATA), which recently unleashed a new brand that sells for only $11.50.
Samsung Galaxy S III Released Early in London
Samsung Galaxy S III was released early in London much to the delight of customers who pre-ordered the latest smartphone recently.
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