Vittorio Hernandez

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Vittorio Hernandez completed a degree in Economics and studied Public Administration, as well as Development Communication. He has been writing business and general news for various publications for decades now. He joined IBTimes Australia in September 2011. He may be reached at v.hernandez@ibtimes.com.au.

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Sex Toy Company Releases iPad Case for Fleshlight

The fleshlight, the male sex toy to help men without sex partners to achieve orgasm, used to be literally shaped like a flashlight, with the hollow part where the battery are placed is where the male organ is inserted to simulate sexual intercourse. The manufacturer of the sex device has launched an attachment to the fleshlight to further enhance the sexual experience of the user. The Fleshlight LaunchPAD is attached to a tablet, allowing the user to hump the fleshlight without using his hands w...

Australian Stock Market Report –Afternoon June 27, 2014

The Australian share market closed out the week on a negative note, with the All Ordinaries Index (XAO) closing lower by almost 18 points or 0.3 per cent to 5429.1 on Friday. Over the course of the week, the market finished higher by 0.5 per cent, thanks to the strong gains yesterday coupled with Monday's win.

Zoopla’s £1 Billion Flotation Catches Attention of Real Estate Industry

Property firm Zoopla's (LSE: ZPLA.L) £1 billion flotation is the talk of the real estate industry. One of the questions being raised is if property portals like Zoopla will effectively replace the traditional real estate agent, which could leave the property market dominated by a relatively small number of realty firms.
A truck drives past piles of iron ore at the dump site of a port in Rizhao, Shandong province in this October 3, 2013 file photo.

Australian Stock Market Report – Midday June 27, 2014

The Australian sharemarket is flat after a 1.1 per cent surge yesterday. Global markets overnight ended mixed while a firmer ore price is helping the miners. Despite an uninspiring finish to the week, local stocks have still improved by 0.8 per cent over the past five days.

Global Markets Overview – June 27, 2014

Equities were relatively sidelined in a quiet US trade. Most of the releases from the US were in-line with estimates and this resulted in an overall lack of direction. There was also some Fedspeak with Lacker and Bullard on the wires. Lacker commented on inflation, suggesting it was rising faster than expected with the move not being entirely noise.

PM Tony Abbott Secures Support of Clive Palmer to Repeal Carbon Tax

The Australian Senate will vote on the proposed repeal of the Labor government-initiated carbon tax sometime between July 7 and 15. Prime Minister Tony Abbott expressed confidence on Thursday that the legislation would pass following his meeting with Clive Palmer who agreed to support the measure.

Australian Stock Market Report – Morning June 27, 2014

St. Louis Federal Reserve President James Bullard warned that the Fed could fall behind the curve if the US unemployment rate drops faster than expected. In response to questions after his speech Bullard commented that at the current 6.3% unemployment rate, the US is ´´way ahead of schedule´´ on its trajectory toward a normal labour market. Bullard does not have a vote on the Fed´s policy-setting committee this year.

Australian Stock Market Report – Afternoon June 26, 2014

The Australian share market had a solid session on Thursday, clawing back some ground following losses on Tuesday and Wednesday. Window dressing ahead of the end of the financial year, coupled with a strong lead from Wall Street, saw the All Ordinaries Index (XAO) rise 1.1 per cent today to 5446.8 points. That's been enough to turn around the week's fortunes so far, with the market now higher by 0.8 per cent on the week.
A smartphone user shows the Facebook application on his phone

Average Value of Top 4 Social Media Sites is $101 per User

A 2013 Experian Marketing Services survey found that consumers in the UK, U.S. and Australia spent an average of 16 minutes for every hour on the Internet on social media sites. After social media are entertainment Web sites where consumers spend an average of 9 minutes for every hour.

Australian Stock Market Report – Midday June 26, 2014

The Australian sharemarket is improving for the second time this week, with a positive lead from Wall Street helping lift local stocks. The All Ordinaries Index (XAO) is up 0.8 per cent, creeping back above the key 5400 point mark. The property trusts are the lone losers at lunch, with all other sectors recording at least modest gains.

Global Markets Overview – June 26, 2014

Once again we saw a sharp contrast in sentiment from European to US trade as a different set of forces dictated sentiment. European trade remained fairly risk-off as investors focused on rising geopolitical tension on the Iraq and Ukraine front. Latest reports suggest the US is considering further sanctions against Russia, while militants in Iraq continue to expand their territory.

Australian Stock Market Report – Morning June 26, 2014

In US economic data, durable goods orders fell by 1.0% in May, below forecasts tipping a flat result. Excluding defence equipment, orders rose by 0.6%. The final reading of economic growth (GDP) in the March quarter showed a decline of 2.9%, bigger than the 1.7% decline that was forecast.

Carers Top ABS List of Top 10 Jobs in Australia With Growth Over Next 5 Years

In February 2014, Australia's joblessness rate hit 6 per cent, the highest rate since 1997. Employment experts believe that by identifying the hot jobs over the next five years, Aussies could help prevent their becoming unemployed since they could initiate steps this early to shift careers or learn a new trade.

Australian Stock Market Report – Afternoon June 25, 2014

The ASX 200 remained under pressure over the course of the afternoon, although there were some signs of resilience. The index recovered from session lows when it was down by about 64 points. At that level the index was at 5378, marking an area of support that has been a feature of recent week. Buyers defended the level successfully and the market traded higher although buyers were reluctant to take the bourse substantially beyond the 5400 mark. Investor interest was respectable with healthy leve...

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