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Australian Stock Market Report – Morning January 2, 2015

Most global financial markets were closed on Thursday for the New Years Day holiday.

New Zealand, Other Pacific Nations Concerned About Dwindling Tuna Multi-Billion Industry

Fishing Boats Are Moored At Tomari Port in Naha On Japan's Southern Island Of Okinawa As Super Typhoon Neoguri Approaches The Region

New Zealand and other smaller island nations in the Pacific have expressed fears concerning the decline of tuna stocks.

Australian Stock Market Report – Afternoon December 31, 2014

The stock board at the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) is seen in central Sydney November 6, 2008. Australian shares fell 3.8 percent on Thursday, driven down by miners such as BHP Billiton Ltd, after U.S. economic data stoked fears of a prolonged sl

Australian shares failed to maintain early gains and finished modestly lower this holiday-shortened trading session. Volume was very light; in fact today was the quietest day of 2014 with only $1.3bn worth of shares traded.

An oil field is seen at sunrise near Bakersfield, California October 14, 2014. Brent crude hit a new four-year low on Wednesday before recovering to just under $85 a barrel, as faltering global growth curbed demand for fuel at a time of heavy oversupply.

Oil Price Drop Raises Deflation Concerns In Spain—Report

Oil prices have been dropping continuously since July this year, raising concerns in some countries.

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The main indicator of the Australian Securities Exchange (bottom R) is seen in red shortly after the local market opened in Central Sydney October 4, 2011. Australian stocks eased 0.6 percent on Tuesday, pressured by falls in global equities markets in a

Global Markets Overview – December 31, 2014

Global markets are set to finish the year with a bit of downside on the back of resurfacing Greece concerns. Some analysts feel another Greek political debacle will make it harder for ECB President Mario Draghi to pursue his grand plan of sovereign bond purchases given opposition from other northern nations such as Germany. There will be little event risk to look out for across the region today with some key markets like Japan already closed for New Year's related holidays. Perhaps China's...

Ships waiting to be loaded are seen near piles of iron ore and bucket-wheel reclaimers at the Fortescue loading dock located at Port Hedland, in the Pilbara region of Western Australia in this December 3, 2013 file photograph.

Australian Stock Market Report –Afternoon December 30, 2014

Australian shares extended their losses this afternoon to shed 1 per cent and wipe out a chunk of yesterday's 1.5 per cent surge.

1 Million Credit Cards Lost in Australia During Yearend Holiday

Because of yearend revelry wherein Australians would consume alcohol or travel to other places, many adults would misplace their wallets and bags, resulting in lost credit cards.

A man is reflected as he walks past the Australian Securities Exchange building in central Sydney April 8, 2011. Singapore Exchange Ltd has terminated its $8 billion bid for Australia's ASX Ltd after the Australian government formally rejected the offer o

Australian Stock Market Report – Midday December 30, 2014

Australian shares are easing for just the second time in eight trading sessions following yesterday's 2.5 per cent surge. The ASX 200 Index is down by 0.3 per cent on light volume due to the holiday interrupted trading week.

Cho Hyun-ah, also known as Heather Cho, daughter of chairman of Korean Air Lines, Cho Yang-ho, is surrounded by media upon her arrival at the Seoul Western District Prosecutor's Office in Seoul December 17, 2014. South Korea's transport ministry said on T

Macadamia Nut Scandal Not Over Yet, 4 South Korean Officials Face Punishment; Nut Craze Hits Seoul

The macadamia nut industry has resigned Korea Air Vice President Heather Cho to thank for because her air rage over being served the nuts in a plastic bag instead of a plate saw a large increase in demand for the controversial nut in South Korea.

5 Money Related Resolutions To Adopt In The New Year

Start the year with a fresh approach to handling money

Naval ships from several countries anchor off shore while taking part in ceremonies marking the Canadian Navy's 100th anniversary in Victoria, British Columbia June 11, 2010. The ships are (L-R) Japan's JDS Atago, New Zealand's HMNZS Endeavour, United Sta

AirAsia QZ8501: Still No Sign Of Missing Jet, Search Covers Wider Area

With no sign of the missing AirAsia Flight QZ8501 after two days of surveillance, the search was widened on Tuesday in terms of a bigger area and more teams joining.

An employee counts Russian rouble banknotes

Russian Economy Contracts And The Country’s Banks Look To Sell Islamic Bonds To Raise Money--Report

Russian economy has been under pressure from economic sanctions imposed by the U.S and the European Union and low oil prices.

A man casts his ballot inside a classroom used as a polling station in Athens May 25, 2014. Greeks voted in European and local elections on Sunday under the shadow of increased poverty and unemployment following four years of belt tightening by the govern

Global Markets Overview – December 30, 2014

The main headline from overnight trade was Greece's failure to elect presidential nominee Stavros Dimas in its final attempt. After two failed attempts, yesterday was parliament's last chance to elect him as president before being forced into an early election. Having failed yet again, the country will be headed back to the polls as early as January 25. An election puts all sorts of doubt on the future of the bailout agreement given anti-austerity party Syriza is currently leading the poll...

A woman hangs shoes on a shelf at a shoe factory in Hanoi November 13, 2014.

Australian Stock Market Report – Morning December 30, 2014

In US economic data, the Dallas Federal Reserve manufacturing index eased from +10.5 to +4.1 in December.

A government health worker takes a blood sample to be tested for malaria in Ta Gay Laung village hall in Hpa-An district in Kayin state, south-eastern Myanmar, November 28, 2014. Malaria death rates dropped by 47 percent between 2000 and 2014 worldwide bu

Ebola In West Africa Stalling Eradication Fight Versus Malaria

Fear of Ebola is preventing people from Guinea and other west African countries from getting necessary attention on malaria.

Australia's Investor Visa Scheme May Be Exploited By Corrupt Chinese; Economy To Feel China's Housing Bubble

Fears have emerged that Australia's investor visa scheme may be used by corrupt Chinese officials to escape liability.

Prince Albert II of Monaco (C) distributes gifts to Monaco's children beside a Santa Claus and Camille Gottlieb (R), daughter of Princess Stephanie of Monaco, during the traditional Christmas tree ceremony at the Monaco Palace as part of Christmas holiday

Aussies Have To Deal With $520 Million Worth Of Unwanted Christmas Gifts In 2014

More Australians are giving unwanted Christmas presents that is why for 2014, the number of such gifts rose to 20.3 million from 14.2 million in 2013.

Apple Inc (AAPL) Shares 'Most Traded' in 2014; Apple-IBM Deal To Boost Future iPad Sales

Listed shares of Apple Inc. (AAPL) had been named the most traded stock among retail investors in 2014. The stock split in June allowed small investors to trade more of the company's stocks.

The car ferry Norman Atlantic burns in waters off Greece December 28, 2014 in this handout photo provided by Marina Militare. Italian and Greek helicopter crews prepared to work through the night to airlift passengers in pairs off a burning ferry adrift i

Greece Burning Ferry: One Dead, Airlift Underway, To Be Towed To Italy

Airlift rescue operations continue on the burning Norman Atlantic off the island of Corfu.

Australian Stock Market Report – Afternoon December 29, 2014

Australian shares surged despite a substantial fall in market activity (volume). The ASX 200 Index extended earlier gains to finish 1.5 per cent firmer by close; finishing at intraday highs.

Passengers check in an AirAsia flight at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta December 28, 2014. Indonesia called off until first light a search for an AirAsia plane with 162 people on board that went missing on Sunday after pilots asked to cha

Missing AirAsia Flight QZ8501 Has No Canadians On Board – Baird

No Canadians were believed to have been passengers on board the ill-fated AirAsia Flight QZ8501 that went missing on Sunday.

Office workers are reflected as they walk past the Australian Securities Exchange building in central Sydney April 8, 2011. Singapore Exchange Ltd has terminated its $8 billion bid for Australia's ASX Ltd after the Australian government formally rejected

Australian Stock Market Report – Midday December 29, 2014

Australian shares are kicking off the holiday shortened trading week firmer, with the ASX 200 Index up 0.8 per cent. This is the first session of trade since last Wednesday and historically the next few weeks are usually quiet for local stocks.

Family members of passengers on board AirAsia flight QZ8501

Missing Air Asia Flight QZ 8501: Faces Of The Passengers’ Hopeful Families, Rescuers Suspects Aircraft On The Ocean’s Floor [PHOTOS]

Air Asia Flight QZ 8501 made headlines yesterday when the aircraft went missing en route to Singapore and now rescuers believe that the plane is now on the ocean floor.

AirAsia QZ8501: Unread Email Advising Earlier Flight Spares Indonesian Family From Possible Doom; Rescue Official Hints Jet Is At Bottom Of Ocean

Although the fate of the missing AirAsia Flight QZ8501 is still unknown, the fact that it has been gone with no contact for more than 24 hours is an indicator the jet possibly had the same fate of the still missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370.

Indonesia's vice-president Jusuf Kalla (C) speaks to the media regarding AirAsia Flight QZ8501 during a visit to the National Search and Rescue Agency in Jakarta December 28, 2014. Indonesia's air force was searching for an AirAsia plane carrying 162 peop

AirAsia QZ8501: PM Tony Abbott Offers P3 Orion Jet To Help Find Missing Aircraft; Indonesian VP Believes Plane Met Accident

In what seems to be a repeat of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, AirAsia Flight QZ8501 remains missing for around 24 hours as nations stepped up offers of help to search for the Singapore-bound jet with 162 people aboard.

Saudi Arabia’s 2015 Budget May Assume Oil Prices At $80 -- Report

Falling oil prices in the past few months have got the producers of the commodity concerned.

A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange

Global Markets Overview – December 29, 2014

US equities continued to drift higher on Friday despite most global markets being closed for Christmas and Boxing Day holidays. In fact, US equities went on to print fresh record highs again with investors happy to continue following the trend. Data was also limited in that time but there continued to be some commentary out of key emerging markets

A job promoter sits close to list of job offers posted along a main street in downtown Sao Paulo November 19, 2014. Brazil's unemployment rate fell unexpectedly in October despite widening layoffs in manufacturing and construction, in welcome news for Pre

Australian Stock Market Report – Morning December 29, 2014

In US economic data released on Christmas Eve, initial claims for state unemployment benefits dropped 9,000 to a seasonally adjusted level of 280,000, their fourth straight week of declines, and below the forecast of 290,000.

Air Asia aircraft model 9M-AQB is seen on track at Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT) airport at Sepang outside Kuala Lumpur November 19, 2013. Malaysia's AirAsia Bhd will take up to two years to realise a profit from its Indonesia and Philippine units, inc

Still No Sign Of Missing Singapore-Bound AirAsia Jet

Another air tragedy similar to the missing Malaysia Airlines MH370 flight looms over the global aviation industry after an AirAsia plane with 162 people on board went missing on Sunday. The aircraft left a provincial Indonesia city for Singapore and flew over the Java Sea.

People walk in a shopping mall decorated with Christmas lights in Berlin, December 19, 2014. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch

Passenger Loses Cool After ‘Merry Christmas’ Greeting, Gets Booted Out Of Flight

A passenger of American Airlines Flight 1140 to Dallas got booted out of the plane because he doesn't want the flight crew greeting him a "Merry Christmas."

Good Samaritan Saves FedEx Christmas Packages Spilling Onto Colorado Highway: Watch Viral Video

Phil Dickson videotaped a FedEx truck spilling Christmas packages along Highway 40 in Colorado. The video has gone viral on YouTube.

A man walks by the poster for the film "The Interview" outside the Alamo Drafthouse theater in Littleton, Colorado December 23, 2014. Sony Pictures said on Tuesday it will release "The Interview" to a limited number of theatres on Dece

Sony Pictures’ ‘The Interview’ To Open On Christmas Day In Select U.S. Independent Theatres, Canada Still Mum

The highly controversial movie 'The Interview' will get to be released by some independent theatres in the United States on Christmas Day.

An office worker is reflected in the window of the Australian Securities Exchange building displaying the ASX50 curve for Wednesday in central Sydney August 7, 2013. Australian shares skidded 1.3 percent on Wednesday, its biggest fall in five weeks, hit b

Australian Stock Market Report – Afternoon December 24, 2014

The Australian share market has ended a shortened Christmas Eve session (14:00 AEDT Close) around the best levels of the day following an indifferent start where local investors sniffed at the strong gains on Wall Street overnight. US stocks posted impressive improvements following figures revealed that the final estimate of economic growth for the September quarter showed a 5.0% annualised pace, well above estimates of 4.3%

Australian Stock Market Report – Midday December 24, 2014

The Australian share market has started the Christmas Eve session with a modest gains before trading lower. Local investors shrugged their shoulder after taking in the strong gains on Wall Street overnight.

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