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Concept of Country’s Debt Revised

The continued financial crisis in large and small economies across the world, has led to academics revisiting the concept of debt in the context of borrowing. Currently, the US debt is 74 percent of its GDP and analysts predict that the numbers will remain the same in the next ten years, causing a lot of concern for both sides: policy makers and taxpayers.

Top 10 Bad Tech Habits and How to Break Them

As the world grows more dependent on technology, people who use laptops, PCs, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices also develop bad habits on their usage along the way.
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China Meltdown Or Chanos' Claptrap

By Peter Switzer, Switzer Super ReportMe old mate Craig James of CommSec says the answer to all questions is pretty well "China!" Our high dollar, our budget deficit, lower commodity prices, even the current lower share prices are all linked back to China.

Australian Stock Market Report – Afternoon 4-22-13

Monday saw a fairly constructive tone of trade to start a holiday shortened week. Weekend developments helped lift the spirit of investors. There was relief that the Italians had formed a Government at long last. Asian markets specifically were relieved that the G20 Communique presented no obstacles to the ambitions of the Bank of Japan in relation to its quantitative easing program.

Australian Stock Market Report – Midday 4-22-13

The Australian sharemarket is improving for the second consecutive session, with the All Ordinaries Index (XAO) up 0.2 per cent. Most major global markets ended higher on Friday night which is helping lift equities this morning. Local shares have just had their second worst week of 2013 however.

Taiwan Firm Inhon Introduces World’s Thinnest, Lightest Laptop at 870 G, 10.7 Mm

One of the major reasons behind the popularity of tablet computers is that they are smaller and more portable than laptops. But what if there is one that weighs just 1.9 lb and measures 10.77 millimetres? Would you still go for the less powerful tablet or instead buy the Blade 13 Carbon laptop being introduced by Inhon, a Taiwanese tech firm?

Australian Stock Market Report – Afternoon 4-19-13

The Australian share market made a modest gain today, in a week in which investor sentiment was impacted by a sharp sell-down in the gold price, worries about Chinese economic growth and a downgrade for global growth from the International Monetary Fund. The All Ordinaries Index (XAO) added 0.2% today, but was down 1.9% on the week.

Australian Stock Market Report –Midday 4-19-13

The Australian sharemarket is partly making up for the worst day in a month for local shares yesterday. At the close of business on Thursday, the mining sector was having its worst week since September 2011, with the miners down 9 per cent over just four sessions. The All Ordinaries Index (XAO) is up 0.2 per cent or 10.1 pts to 4,921.4.

Which is Samsung’s Biggest Competitor Now: LG or Apple?

With Apple's share prices down to less than $400 from a peak of $700 more than a year ago, it appears that South Korean tech giant has written off the California-based firm as its main competitor. It appears that the Samsung vs Apple rivalry, which has reached courts in different continents, would soon become history.

March Retail Sales Suffer from Chilly Weather

Newest figures on UK retail sales are certainly unsatisfactory. The unprecedented chilly weather in March had a negative impact on retail sales as it significantly discouraged British customers to go shopping. Thus the ONS survey also added to disturbing signs about the UK economy.

The Brains of Barbarians

Murray's working theory is that the Yen could get a lot weaker much more quickly than markets expect. What happens next is the big question.

Diageo 3Q Performance Boosted by US Market

Even giants such as Diageo Plc are vulnerable to hard economic conditions in crisis-hit Europe. The newest findings of the London-based drinks company showed, however, that weak demand in the EU was partially offset by a strong results recorded in the US market.

Is This the Case of the Rumoured Low-Cost iPhone?

A photo leaked by case manufacturer Tactus, published by NetworkWorld, further fueled speculations of a low-cost iPhone. It showed a plastic shell, which is consistent with previous rumours about the upcoming device.

Dish Makes Surprising $25bn Offer for Troubled Sprint

Certainly, the Dish Network's rival bid for Sprint Nextel Corp. was a big surprise for SoftBank Corp. which thought that its offer was a safe bet. Everything indicates that we might see a steadily growing escalation of a competition between SoftBank Corp. and Dish Network Corp.

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