BUSINESS

Sean Thomson, senior residential adviser at www.wbpproperty.com, says it’s possible to boost your home’s value with just a few strategic, low cost renovations.

Jamelle Agbuis May 02, 2011

Urban taskforce CEO Aaron Gadiel is arguing that the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics confirms that Sydney's housing shortfall is "running well short of government projections".

Jamelle Agbuis May 02, 2011

Consumer confidence in the U.K. has been severely shaken, only a wedding of such pomp and ceremony as that of the future King of England can pull the nation out of the doldrums, even if only for the day. Whether the country's collective euphoria can translate into economic goodwill, however, is in question.

Jamelle Agbuis May 02, 2011

For Australian investors this could either be regarded as largely irrelevant or as a valuable free lesson where we can learn from the pain experienced in other markets having been largely insulated ourselves.

Jamelle Agbuis May 02, 2011

There is a commendable focus on better protection and stronger engagement for investors in the package of reforms announced this week by the Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation, Bill Shorten.

Jamelle Agbuis May 02, 2011

On Friday, China's currency the yuan, broke past 6.50 against the US dollar, its highest official level since a currency revaluation in 2005.

Bernadette Felix May 02, 2011

Australians continue to cut their borrowing levels at a time when their per capita wealth has reached a record high.

Jamelle Agbuis May 02, 2011

Recent upward momentum and weakness in the Greenback propelled the Aussie Dollar to fresh highs yet again during yesterday's Asian session, topping out at 1.0940 before heading into offshore trade holding above the 1.09 handle.

Jamelle Agbuis May 02, 2011

A soaring Australian dollar produced a diving Australian sharemarket on Friday as investors decided that record dollar levels are bad for business.

Jamelle Agbuis May 02, 2011

US consumer sentiment rose from 67.5 to 69.8 in April, ahead of forecasts centred on 69.6.

Jamelle Agbuis May 02, 2011

U.S. stocks extended their multi-year highs Thursday as the market clung to optimism generated by the Federal Reserve's plans to keep interest rates low and the flow of encouraging corporate earnings. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 72.35 points, or 0.6%, to 12763.31.

Lawrence Villamar Apr 29, 2011

New York-based global investment firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR) has taken a 10 percent interest in Masan Consumer Corp., a leading producer and distributor of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) in Vietnam.

Jose Galang Apr 29, 2011

A major Australian building and construction industry association in Victoria is calling on the State Government to honour its election promises in Tuesday’s State Budget by cutting Stamp Duty and reforming the planning system.

Sharon Olalia Apr 29, 2011

An addition to Australia’s largest Apple stores is soon to open in the succeeding months in the city of Brisbane. This is a result of yesterday’s announcement of plans concerning the $10.5 million renovation of historic MacArthur Chambers.

Sharon Olalia Apr 29, 2011

Leighton Holdings Ltd (ASX: LEI) had completed the sale of a 35 per cent stake in its Indian operations to leading diversified Indian conglomerate, Welspun Group. The Australian company said payment was received yesterday.

Sharon Olalia Apr 29, 2011

Australia's internet service providers are wary that the planned National Broadband Network (NBN) may push up their prices much to the dismay of customers.

Christine Gaylican Apr 29, 2011

Macquarie Group Ltd. (ASX:MQG) is optimistic that with better market conditions, the second half of the year would bode well for its businesses particularly for Macquarie Securities and Macquarie Capital.

Christine Gaylican Apr 29, 2011

A $1.6-billion aluminium smelting plant that will be put up in Malaysia’s Sarawak state by a partnership of two major Chinese and Malaysian groups will have a capacity of 370,000 tonnes a year.

Jose Galang Apr 29, 2011

Australian capital city dwelling values fell by a seasonally adjusted 2.1 per cent in the first quarter of the year, according to the latest RP Data-Rismark Home Value Index.

Sharon Olalia Apr 29, 2011

On the eToro trading floor, sentiment among eToro's oil traders was bullish in favor of buying by a ratio of 14 buyers to 6 sellers.

Jamelle Agbuis Apr 29, 2011

Housing affordability is by far the main issue facing first home buyers, according to the latest survey from Loan Market.

Jamelle Agbuis Apr 29, 2011

The master plan for the future delivery of financial advice has been mapped out.

Jamelle Agbuis Apr 29, 2011

By Dian L. Chu, EconMattersQE2 is going to go down as one of the worst monetary policy initiatives in the history of the modern Federal Reserve era.

Admin System Apr 29, 2011

Some 15,000 model structures made from an estimated 30 million Lego bricks, along with over 40 interactive rides, shows and attractions, will be the main features at Legoland Malaysia that is set to open late next year.

Jose Galang Apr 29, 2011

US economic growth slowed from a 3.1pct annual pace in the fourth quarter to 1.8pct in the March quarter. Economists had expected growth of around 2pct. US jobless claims rose by 25,000 to 429,000 in the last week.

Lawrence Villamar Apr 29, 2011

By Greg PeelThe Dow rose 72 points or 0.6% while the S&P gained 0.4% to 1360 and the Nasdaq managed 0.

Admin System Apr 29, 2011

Bread giant Goodman Fielder has announced a reduction in its expected profits following a "soft" third quarter, with businesses affected by retailer competition between Coles and Woolworths, fallout from the floods, commodity costs and the high Australian dollar.

James Kong Apr 28, 2011

Shares in Associated British Foods tumbled in morning trade yesterday after the George Weston and Don/KR Castlemaine parent company cut its full-year profit outlook, despite an improved first-half performance from its sugar and grocery businesses.

James Kong Apr 28, 2011

A nascent growth in manufacturing activity in the Philippines slowed in February in terms of both volume and value of production, according to newly released government statistics.

Jose Galang Apr 28, 2011