U.S. stocks closed higher in whipsawed trading Friday as investors applauded Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's stern remarks about the struggling economy and his decision to leave the door open for additional accommodative measures.
Lawrence Villamar
Aug 29, 2011
(This story was originally written and published on Wednesday, 24th August, 2011. It has now been re-published to make it available to non-paying members at FNArena and to readers elsewhere).
Admin System
Aug 29, 2011
The Federal Court's dismissal of an application by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has enabled Metcash to proceed with its acquisition of the Franklins chain of supermarkets from Pick ‘n Pay.
Alena Flores
Aug 29, 2011
Dun & Bradstreet reports that business failures reached nearly 3,000 in June quarter and if the trend continues, the number of insolvencies this year may reach more than 10,000 surpassing last year's figures
Alena Flores
Aug 29, 2011
The GPT Group has programmed total investments of $3.3 billion aimed at strengthening the company's business.
Alena Flores
Aug 29, 2011
Debit cards are set to be the most commonly used payment method, surpassing cash and credit cards, if younger generations have anything to do with it.
Sharon Olalia
Aug 29, 2011
The NSW Aboriginal Land Council has expressed disappointment at Qantas Airways after the Australian airline awarded prizes to two men for dressing up in “Blackface” at the Bledisloe Cup over the weekend.
Sharon Olalia
Aug 29, 2011
Australian Coal Association boss Ralph Hillman is retiring end of August 2011. Hillman was appointed as Executive Director of the ACA in August 2007
Sharon Olalia
Aug 29, 2011
Here are top 10 stupid and lamest reasons why Steve Jobs is leaving the limelight before the iPhone 5 is unveiled.
Carlo Fernandez
Aug 27, 2011
People are now asking -- who will be the next Steve Jobs?
Carlo Fernandez
Aug 26, 2011
The Australian Bankers Association is endorsing statements by the Reserve Bank governor that the Australian economy is in a good position to weather heightened global uncertainty, partly due to solid, safe and healthy banks.
Sharon Olalia
Aug 26, 2011
Despite pulling the TouchPad from production, Hewlett Packard is offering TouchPad owners free apps for the device.
ranina sanglap
Aug 26, 2011
A not-for-profit national organisation dedicated to promoting the use of solar energy in Australia today called for all components of the Clean Energy Future package to be passed into law by the end of 2011.
Sharon Olalia
Aug 26, 2011
Consumers have undergone a 'quantum shift' toward online transactions, Firstfolio has suggested.
Jamelle Agbuis
Aug 26, 2011
Banks are failing to differentiate on customer service, a survey has indicated.
Jamelle Agbuis
Aug 26, 2011
Amid all the talk and dire headlines about the decision by BlueScope Steel to close two plants and sack 1,000 people this week, there's been very little examination of just what's happening to steel demand.
Jamelle Agbuis
Aug 26, 2011
Australia's two-speed economy is evident in the building sector, industry advocates have claimed.
Jamelle Agbuis
Aug 26, 2011
By Greg PeelThe Dow fell 170 points or 1.5% while the S&P dropped 1.5% to 1159 and the Nasdaq lost 2.0%.
Admin System
Aug 26, 2011
U.S. stocks dropped Thursday after three days of sharp gains as Warren Buffett's $5 billion investment in Bank of America failed to stoke investors' appetite for risk ahead of Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's speech Friday.
Lawrence Villamar
Aug 26, 2011
It shouldn't have been all that unexpected that the guidance for the current 2012 financial year from giant retailer Woolworths would not be up to its previous high levels of sales and profit growth.
Jamelle Agbuis
Aug 26, 2011
Tonight we get an update on the strength of the US economy and a much awaited speech from Fed chairman, Ben Bernanke which some in the market reckon will reveal a new move to stimulate the slowing economy.
Jamelle Agbuis
Aug 26, 2011
The world might have recovered a bit from the recent news of Steve Job’s resignation from Apple Inc. As Chief Executive Officer. It’s a good time to focus on the man who will be filling his shoes, Apple’s former Chief Operating Officer, Tim Cook.
Marbelyn Alar
Aug 25, 2011
Increasing numbers of our clients are asking us to work with them to implement a global approach to recruitment, assessment and selection.
Jamelle Agbuis
Aug 25, 2011
Leighton Holdings announced today the appointment of Hamish Tyrwhitt as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director. With immediate effect, Tyrwhitt will be replacing David Stewart after barely eight months in the job.
Sharon Olalia
Aug 25, 2011
KFC Australia says it will no longer provide toys with any childrenʼs meals.
Sharon Olalia
Aug 25, 2011
NAME: Steven Paul Jobs
AGE: 56
BORN: Feb. 24, 1955, in San Francisco and adopted by Paul and Clara Jobs
Carlo Fernandez
Aug 25, 2011
SPi Global, a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) company in the Philippines, has established an Australian office to form business partnerships with local companies for their call centre and other outsourcing needs.
Sharon Olalia
Aug 25, 2011
Other than the upcoming products of Apple, there are questions whether the new CEO will have the unique insights, charisma, vigor or even luck that exiting Steve Jobs had.
Carlo Fernandez
Aug 25, 2011
BHP Billiton has the right amount in its coffers to aim for another acquisition, CEO Marius Kloppers announced in a briefing in London.
Jamelle Agbuis
Aug 25, 2011
Profits have risen for Mortgage Choice in spite a slight slowdown in approvals.
Jamelle Agbuis
Aug 25, 2011
