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Users of Samsung Galaxy Note 3 may encounter low WiFI problems and similar connectivity issues. Some users reported not getting more than 54MB while surfing. Fortunately, there are several ways for them to boost their connection speed.

Apple Inc's deal with China Mobile was the most anticipated agreement by investors as the world's biggest mobile carrier was expected to make a big announcement on December 18. However, the day had passed without a single word from both parties, leaving investors disappointed.

New Zealand's economic growth is faster than most countries including Australia. According to Finance Minister Bill English, the latest statistics revealed that gross domestic product (GDP) growth of New Zealand was 3.5 per cent in Sept compared to 2.3 per cent of Australia's GDP.

Hershey Co, famous for the Kisses, Reese and its namesake chocolate bars, has expanded in China and purchased 80 per cent of the local iconic Shanghai Golden Monkey Food Joint Stock Co Ltd for $584 million.

The state legislature of California in the U.S. is set to push in January 2014 a bill that would require smartphone manufacturers to input a mandatory "kill switch" technology that would render stolen phones inoperable.

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By Sean Brodrick, Resource Strategist, The Oxford ClubThey say that a bell never rings at the top and the bottom of the market.

It doesn’t matter if Michael Jordan’s 56,000 square foot 7-acre mansion didn’t sell at the auction that took place on Dec. 16, he is really determined to get rid of it.

By Rudi Filapek-Vandyck, Editor FNArenaThis is it Folks! The fact that you are reading this story means FNArena has written and published its final story for 2013.

U.S. retail giant Target Corporation has confirmed reports that it is investigating a security breach on credit and debit card information of its customers. Around 40 million shoppers who purchased from the company’s stores across the country from November 27 and December 15 are feared to be affected by the theft.

Reebok Australia is under fire for promising consumers toned thighs and calves if they use its EasyTone shoes. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has launched legal action against the sports company for making false, misleading, or deceptive representations about the workout shoes.

Bitcoins plunged to $625 in value as China bans the virtual money on real world use. Its price dropped by $200 when Zhou Jinhuang, People’s Bank of China’s deputy director of payment clearance, told third party payment providers that “they can no longer work with Bitcoin exchanges,” Forbes reported.

Sony and Microsoft released the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. As the rivalry continues, gamers can look forward for more next generation consoles. Recent reports hint what people can expect from the next PlayStation 5 and Xbox. There were also reports showing the concept for the next-generation Wii. It will definitely be a packed season.

Melbourne man Steve Sammartino co-created the world’s first life-sized and drivable Lego car

Due to the popular and strong sales of iPhone 5S, Susquehanna Financial Group predicted that Apple’s stocks may go up to $650.

This particular Holiday 2013 Gift Guide features wonderful gifts that give back to those in need. It's a great feeling to receive gifts, but when you are giving gifts, it's even better. Whether you will be the giver or the receiver of gifts this season, it's a nice touch that someone else will benefit from this traditional exchange of gifts this Christmas. Some of the products mentioned in this gift guide include nail polish, makeup, accessories and even a bike!

China is no longer the stronghold of the world's supply of rare earths, according to a latest assessment released by the Pentagon of the U.S.' industrial base.

Cameras are great for taking pictures and more importantly preserving precious memories. With the advent of camera phones, it's not as popular as much as before. But, it is still highly coveted by photography enthusiasts and hobbyists who know that these babies are the best gadgets to take winning photos with. Check out this Holiday 2013 Gift Guide featuring the best cameras to give this Christmas.

And so it can be told. Dec 18, 2013 was indeed just another day in the calendar. Apple Inc and China Mobile Ltd have yet to arrive an agreement. Or perhaps announce it.

Canada is set to introduce changes in its Telecommunications Act in 2014 that will lift restrictions and pave the way for increased foreign ownership in the sector.

By Mitchell Clark, B.CommIt's less than two weeks prior to the Christmas break, and with the New Year on the horizon, that means it's time to sit down and really re-evaluate your portfolio.

By Evan Lucas, Market Strategist IG MarketsGood MorningDovish taper hawkish surprise from the FedThe market finally got its wish from September for a dovish token taper of $10 billion split evenly over mortgage-backed securities and treasuries.

Australian stocks finished slightly weaker today, as investors elected to remain on the sidelines until the US Federal Reserve delivers the outcome of its two day policy meeting.

Twitter Alerts was launched in Australia on Dec 17, 2013

Scoopon is paying 1 million for misleading businesses and consumers

The All Ordinaries Index opened higher by 4 points but quickly fell away and by lunch time the All Ords had recovered lost ground. The volumes on the market have been light as investors prepare for what will be a long wait ahead of tomorrow's outcome from the Fed's 2 day policy meeting. By 6am AEDT tomorrow we will know the outcome of the Federal Reserve meeting. Tomorrow could see trading volumes back to normal levels. So far today trading levels are around 60% of the average rate. Overni...

Trade in the US remains very cautious, and so quiet you can hear the wind blowing through the trader stalls as tomorrow morning's announcement from the FOMC inches closer.

In US economic news, consumer prices were flat in November but the core rate (excludes food and energy) rose by 0.2%, just ahead of forecasts of a 0.1% gain. The current account deficit narrowed from US$96.61 billion to a 4-year low of US$94.84 billion. Chain store sales were up 2.9% in the latest week on a year ago, compared with 2.6% in the previous week. And the NAHB housing market index rose from 54 to 58 in December.

About 17,000 New Zealand customers of the ANZ Bank joined a class action suit against the lender over excessive bank fees. The legal action was initiated by Fair Play on Fees Group.