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Capture internet leads or 'suffer'

Broker businesses that do not harness the growing power of internet lead generation are likely to suffer in an increasingly cluttered market, according to Money Quest.

Forex Market Insight 08/05/2011

The Aussie saw an extreme move lower overnight as markets sold out of risk instruments. We could see a small bounce from 1.0400 which is an absolutely crucial level for the Aussie dollar, but traders will continue to focus on the downside. A break of 1.0400 could set up a medium-term move to below 0.9800.

The Overnight Report: Marginal Carnage

By Greg PeelThe Dow fell 512 points or 4.3% while the S&P fell 4.8% to 1200 and the Nasdaq fell 5.1%.All talk in the market yesterday morning was as to whether activity on Wall Street on Tuesday night and Wednesday night had signalled a capitulation bottom.
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Australia Stock Market Report - Closing 08/04/2011

AFTERNOON REPORT (4.30pm AEST)The local share market came under more selling pressure today, falling to 13 month lows as investors fretted over the health of the global economy and as a fall in tourism arrivals showed our strong dollar is continuing to have a negative impact on parts of our economy. Key US jobs data due out tomorrow night also kept many out of the market, with institutional buyers not willing to commit until it's clear how many jobs the world's biggest economy added i...

Putting a Price on Pollution

It might appear that I'm not supporting initiatives that protect and save the environment but this is not the case. I am and I do. For instance, at home we've installed solar power, put in a grey water system, planted drought tolerant native plants and buy organic fruit and vegetables and buy recycled products wherever possible - for instance, recycled paper and wood products. And in the office we're careful about our carbon footprint and are mindful of unnecessary waste. I'm confida...

The Retail Revolution underway

As a keen observer of social and regulatory change, it has not escaped me or many of our readers that a revolution is occurring in the ways that business is being conducted. New usages of the internet, social media and smartphone technology are the impetus for a huge structural shift in the economy.

Retailing: Weak, But Cars Solid, Again

Retail sales fell unexpectedly in June as consumers continued to watch every dollar amid jittery global economic conditions and worries about higher interest rates.

Markets: Nervy Investors Quit Shares

Investors worldwide sold shares amid yesterday and overnight amid growing concerns that global economic growth has stalled as well as a surge in new tensions in the eurozone.

Economy Watch: Shopkeeper Blues

By Greg PeelRetail sales fell by 0.1% in June to be up 1.4% annually on a nominal basis. On a trend basis, sales are up 0.

Global Markets Overview 08/04/2011

Blue-chip stocks reversed a steep morning drop to snap an eight-day losing streak. In a volatile session, the Dow Jones Industrial Average squeezed out a gain of 29.82 points, or 0.25%, to finish at 11896.44.

Australian Stock Market Report - Morning 08/04/2011

The US ADP survey of private payrolls showed that employers added 114,000 jobs in July, above forecasts for a 100,000 gain. The ISM services index eased from 53.3 to 52.7 in July, below expectations for a result near 53.6.

John Travolta Axed From Qantas Safety Video

Qantas Airways has sacked a John Travolta safety video from its flights, igniting union fears that CEO Alan Joyce will soon announce a major restructure of the Australian airline that will include pilots' jobs being outsourced.

Leighton Contractors Wins $115m ILC Sydney Contract

Leighton's (ASX: LEI) subsidiary, Leighton Contractors has secured a $115 million contract by Sydney Ports Corporation to deliver the main construction phase of the Intermodal Logistics Centre (ILC) at Enfield in South-West Sydney.

Free Tickets For Trading And Investing Expo Fri-Sat

Come and say 'Hello' to Your Editor in the weeks aheadFNArena Editor Rudi Filapek-Vandyck will be presenting at the upcoming Trading and Investing Expo in Sydney, and you are all invited to attend and say 'Hello' and have a chat after scheduled presentations on Friday and Saturda...

Australia's Services Sector Posts Modest Gains

Australia's services sectors offering accommodation, cafes & restaurants, transport & storage, property & business and personal & recreational service have recorded gains in July, according to the latest services index survey from the Australia Industry Group in collaboration with the Commonwealth Bank.

The Great Australian Nightmare

- Australian house prices are among the most unaffordable in the world- the problem is nation-wide and not restricted to cities- AMP sees little relief in sightBy Greg PeelThe rule of thumb is that house prices cross over into "unaffordable" territory when the median house price exceeds five times t...

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