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The Toshiba Tablet: Practical and Convenient

The iPad has been dominating the tablet market for some time now and any new tablet released would have to go up against the Apple giant. The new Toshiba AT 100 better known as the Toshiba Tablet and the Thrive in the US proves that there are other tablets just as good as Apple's iPad.

Monaco is STILL Most Expensive Place to Buy a Home

$65,600. a few years ago that would have bought you a property where I live. Now, that is the average price of a property in Monaco, per square meter. The figure comes from the latest release of Knight Frank's global index of luxury property prices. According to the index London is the second most expensive at $56,300, but this is hardly surprising given the advent of One Hyde Park, a block of flats with none priced under a million pounds.
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Uranium Buyers Cautious

By Greg PeelAt the end of May it was confirmed that trading company Traxys had agreed to acquire the entire 5.

Global Markets Overview 06/28/2011

U.S. stocks closed sharply higher Monday, snapping a three day losing streak, as the technology sector surged and financial stocks jumped on banking capital requirements that were less onerous than expected.

NAB Sees Support And Supply Kicking In For Commodities

- NAB updates commodity market outlook- Base metals and bulk prices should remain supported this year but ease in 2012- Oil price expected to stabilise, modest decline likely in gold priceBy Chris ShawAn easing in most non-rural commodity prices in May has been followed by subdued price growth in Ju...

Bank wars haven't spurred refis

Well-publicised efforts to see borrowers jump ship on their home loans have gained little traction, according to a new survey.

Greece: D-Day Approaches

Five to six votes, maybe 10 is all that stands between Greece agreeing to the latest austerity package and a temporary bailout and the country lurching towards default and a possible return of the GFC.

Banks: Aust. Banks, Market Weaken On Fears, Again

A couple of times this year we have carried reports of comments from senior Reserve Bank officials which have questioned the sustainability of Australian bank earnings.

Non-con loans to face new scrutiny

The future of specialised lenders is in question with the advent of NCCP requirements, it has been claimed.

Woolworths settles in 'Honest to Goodness' dispute

"What is unique about Honest to Goodness is our ethics, ideals and principles behind the products we choose to sell and the way we do business, so seeing Honest to Goodness plastered all over Woolworths was devastating for us and our customers and we were left with little choice".

World Market Overview 6/28/2011

The Australian share market fell more than one per cent as investors nervously await for a vote by the Greek Parliament on measures to reduce that country's high debt.

Australian Stock Market Report 6/28/2011

US personal income rose by 0.3pct in May while spending was unchanged. Both readings were slightly weaker than market expectations.

Apple iPhone already the top mobile brand in Australia

Despite a 5% year-on-year dip in the overall market, iPhone shipments soared 13% quarter-on-quarter, with Apple becoming the top mobile device vendor in Australia for the first time, with nearly one third market share, Research firm International Data Corp.'s Q1 2011 Mobile Device Tracker revealed.

Population growth slows in 2010

Australia's annual population growth rate slowed to 1.5% in 2010, down from the 2008 high of 2.2%.

Top Ten Weekly Recommendation, Target Price, Earnings Forecast Changes

By Rudi Filapek-VandyckGreece is burning (sort off) and the Federal Reserve doesn't really know what's happening inside the US economy, but here at FNArena, the least we can do is inform investors about what is happening underneath the facade of every day moving share prices.

Oz Property Prices To Grow Through 2013 - BIS Shrapnel

- BIS Shrapnel expects moderate residential price growth through to 2014- Residential property prices to benefit as economic growth picks up, lifting demand- Best gains expected in the Sydney, Perth and Brisbane marketsBy Chris ShawAccording to BIS Shrapnel's 'Residential Property Prospect...

Top Ten Weekly Recommendation, Target Price, Earning Forecast Changes

By Rudi Filapek-VandyckGreece is burning (sort off) and the Federal Reserve doesn't really know what's happening inside the US economy, but here at FNArena, the least we can do is inform investors about what is happening underneath the facade of every day moving share prices.

Consolidation, Then Breakout?

FNArena has added another video to its Investors Education section on the website. This latest ATW broadcast was compiled ahead of the FOMC meeting but still offers technical insights into support zones, consolidation patterns and potential break-outs.

Global Markets Overview 06/27/2011

U.S. stocks dropped Friday, finishing the week slightly lower, as worries about Italian banks, Greece's austerity measures and disappointing technology earnings overshadowed a bigger-than-expected rebound in durable goods data.

Australians reveal their most trustworthy professions

Politicians, taxi-drivers and journalists are among the least trusted professionals in Australian society, according to a new survey. Australians even trust sex workers more than these professionals.

Outsmart your office firewall; Facebook while at work

Diesel, the maker of jeans for hot girls, has released an app that allows you to slack off at work without having your boss catch you on Facebook. Diesel's new "Be Stupid at Work app" makes Facebook appear to be an Excel spreadsheet, which means you can update your status and read updates all you want without the guy who shares your cubicle or your boss noticing. Download the app at http://www.bestupidatwork.com/

DIARY: Greece, Japan, The US, Australia

It's the end of the Australian financial year this week, as well as the end of the month, quarter and end of the June half year here and offshore.

Markets: Asian Markets Resisted Weak Week Elsewhere

So was the solid week in Asia a one-off bounce, or a sign that investors have figured out that the region is once again a 'safe haven' while Europe and the US struggle with their respective crises?

US Economy: Small Improvement, No One Happy

The US government revised its final figure for first-quarter economic growth to 1.9% Friday night, our time, up from its earlier estimate of 1.8%, but the improvement provided no joy to the markets.

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