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TouchPad's Extended $99 Sale Raises More Questions Than Answers

Still H-P CEO Leo Apotheker's decisions, which some say border on the impulsive and the decisive, are raising more questions than answers.

Innovative Mobile Apps for People on the Go

Three of the most innovative apps for mobile phones are now available in the market.

Samsung Has Aces Up One's Sleeve in Fight Against Apple

At this year's IFA, the world's largest consumer electronics and home appliances show, Samsung CEO Choi Gee Sung said Samsung would never acquire webOS. Korea-based Samsung already has the Bada mobile OS, which is popular in China and other parts of Asia, and it's relying on Google's assurances that it remains committed to Android partners. Motorola also has a deep portfolio of patents that can be used for Google's counterstrike against Apple and others.

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Glencore To Acquire Optimum Coal

Glencore announces plans to acquire Optimum Coal as the company is bullish of coal demand in the international market

Rent at Sydney's Pitt Street Mall If You Dare

Rent at Pitt Street Mall in Sydney jumped 33 percent putting it in the fourth spot among the world's most costly real estate properties, Cushman & Wakefield said in its latest report.

Woolworths Buys Compass Hotel Group

Woolworths' retail liquor giant ALH Group has acquired the Compass Hotel Group Ltd's portfolio of 12 hotels and bottle shops in Perth.

Toyota Confirms Shutdown Of Altona Plant Due To Workers' Strike

Unable to reach a pay hike agreement, Toyota Australia workers go on strike cripping the Altona manufacturing plant

Toyota Forced to Stop Production as Workers Go on Strike

Toyota Australia was forced to stop production at its Altona vehicle manufacturing plant today as employees took protected industrial action in the form of a 24 hour stoppage.

National Australia Bank to Open Office in Jakarta

National Australia Bank (ASX:NAB) has been granted by Bank Indonesia, the Central Bank of Indonesia, a licence to establish a representative office in the country.

‘L.A. Noire’ Developer Team Bondi in Administration

The developer of the award winning game "L.A. Noire" has entered administration according to a report from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.

Jetstar Eyes Stronger Presence in China

Jetstar, Australia's low cost carrier, is looking at expanding presence in China to fuel the company’s long-term growth

CSR Restructure Cuts 100 Jobs

CSR has announced a restructure of its Viridian Glass business that will cause about 110 redundancies, in a bid to lift profits.

Big Price Discounts Fail to Boost Fixed Rate Demand

Demand for fixed interest rate home loans increased by less than 1 percent of approvals over August despite lenders offering large reductions to the cost of their fixed term loans, according to one of Australia’s largest independently-owned mortgage broker.

Telstra CEO Believes ACCC Will Eventually Favour its SSU

Telstra Corporation is far from being alarmed over the assessment issued this week by the country’s consumer watchdog, stating that the present form of its structural separation undertaking (SSU) leaves more room for improvements.

Australia Retail Sales Better Than Expected but Economists Wary

A brief ray of sunshine shone on overwhelmed retailers with the Australian Bureau of Statistics revealing that retail stores sales increased by 0.5 percent in July beating the predicted 0.3 rise by economists.

ASIC Launches Surveillance for Credit Providers

ASIC has launched another surveillance program aimed at ferreting out unlicensed credit providers.

Japan's New Leader Noda Faces Big Expectations Amidst Tough Times

Japan's newest Prime Minister, Yoshihiko Noda, has revealed the members of his new cabinet in Tokyo on Friday after being sworn in as the country's third leader in a short span of less than a year.

Commercial Property Market Demand Expected to Rebound

The commercial market is quiet, but the next few months could see a flood of interest .

FBAA Disagrees with MFAA Merger

The FBAA will not consider a merger with rival body the MFAA, and the industry is in fact better off with two separate representative associations, according to FBAA president Peter White.

Melbourne Property on The Block

If anyone needed proof of the unique Australian obsession with property as a method of quick capital gain, they need look no further than hit TV show "The Block."

Samsung Unveils the Galaxy Note to Rival the iPad

Samsung launched what it calls the "largest screen size with smartphone portability" on Thursday at the IFA technology show in Berlin.

Apple Suppliers in China Accused of Environmental Pollution

A non-government organization has identified Apple Inc. as one main contributors to environmental pollution in China.

No Stress: MFAA Joins ASIC Campaign

The MFAA will join forces with ASIC to combat mortgage stress, it has been revealed.

iPhone 5 Lost? Apple Incompetence or Publicity Trick?

The story about the lost iPhone 5 prototype in a San Francisco bar is now looking less probable.

Overall Australian Investments Head South, Mining Swings Further North

There is no stopping Australia’s resources boom and it appears that investors are racing to cash-in on the surging profits projected from mining activities, according to the latest figures issued on Friday by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).

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