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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Australian Stock Market Report – Afternoon January 14, 2015

Australian shares faded this afternoon to post the biggest tumble in a week, with the ASX 200 Index (XJO) slumping by 0.9 percent to 5353. The local market has now fallen for three consecutive days - with equities dragged lower by weaker commodity prices and a negative lead from Wall Street.

Mike Huckabee Hits Parenting Style Of Barack & Michelle Obama For Encouraging Malia & Sasha To Listen To Beyonce

The U.S. presidential election is almost two years away, but political season has started with several politicians signifying their intent to replace U.S. President Barack Obama in the White House in 2017. One of the presidential wannabees, former Fox News commentator and ex-Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee, has started talking dirty by criticising the Obamas' parenting style, particularly allowing their daughters Malia and Sasha to listen to singer Beyonce.

Lorena Bobbitt Of China Cuts Genital Of Cheating Husband Twice

Feng, a 21-year-old Chinese woman caught her husband, 32-year-old Fan Lung cheating on her after she found out that he sent a photo to his lover, 21-year-old Zhang Hung of Shangqiu City, using her cellphone. To get even, Feng imitated what scorned American woman Lorena Bobbitt did 30 years ago, which was to chop off her husband's penis using a pair of scissors while he was in dreamland.

Australian Stock Market Report – Morning January 14, 2015

In US economic data, a survey of small businesses - the NFIB business optimism index - rose from 98.1 to 100.4 in December. The JOLTS job openings index rose from 4.83 million to 4.972m in November. And chain store sales were up by 3.8% in the latest week on a year ago, down from the 4.3% gain in the previous week.

Australian Stock Market Report – Afternoon January 13, 2015

The market has managed to recover some of its earlier losses to finish the session in the middle of the day's range - helped by better-than-expected Chinese trade data. The All Ordinaries Index (XAO) slipped 17 points or 0.3 percent to 5,382, while the ASX 200 (XJO) lost 18 points or 0.3 percent to 5,404. Eight out of the 10 sectors closed lower.

Global Markets Overview – January 13, 2015

There is no escaping crude's effect on global markets. A fresh five-and-a-half-year low in both West Texas Intermediate (WTI) and Brent now see the oil prices well below US$50 barrel as it marches towards the expected support level of US$40 a barrel.

Raffles Hotel In Perth Bans Cyclists In Lycra Shorts

The Raffles Hotel in Perth has officially banned Lycra shorts on its premised. The prohibition was because of the complaint of hotel guests that many cyclists who wear Lycra biking outfits are sweaty and smelly.

Australian Stock Market Report – Afternoon January 12, 2015

The Australian sharemarket has followed US and European markets into negative territory today - putting an end to a two-session rally. The All Ords (XAO) has closed near the day's lows, losing 0.7 percent to 5,399. While the ASX 200 (XJO) fell 0.8 percent to 5,422.

Australian Stock Market Report – Midday January 12, 2015

Australian shares have kicked off the trading week in the red following the best gains of the year on Friday. The ASX 200 Index is down 0.4 per cent with all sectors losing ground. This follows global sharemarket weakness and a drop in commodity prices.

Australian Stock Market Report – Morning January 12, 2015

In US economic data, non-farm payrolls (employment) rose by 252,000 in December, ahead of forecasts for a gain of 240,000. The unemployment rate fell from 5.8% to 5.6%. And average earnings fell by 0.2%, short of forecasts for a 0.2% gain. And wholesale sales fell 0.3% in November with inventories up 0.8%.

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