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NAB Hikes Business Loan Interest Rate by 20 Basis Points

National Australia Bank (NAB) announced on Tuesday that it will increase on July 30 its interest rates on business loans by 20 basis points. The bank explained it had to hike rates because of strong competition for deposits and higher funding costs.
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Apple, Samsung Patent War Rages On

There is no stopping Apple and Samsung from waging their legal battles as top executives by both firms failed anew to seal a deal that could end their year-long conflict, according to reports by Reuters.

Non-Mining To Drive Future Oz Growth

- Mining sector growth slowing- Government spending reversing- RBA easing- Non-mining the next growth driverBy Greg PeelEconomic forecaster BIS Shrapnel has just released its Long Term Forecasts 2012-2027 report in which it attempts to identify drivers for the Australian economy into the greater dis...

Report Confirms Abuse in HSU East Funds Handling

More charges of Health Services Union (HSU) funds misuse were confirmed Monday on union officials, similar to charges made by HSU Executive President Kathy Jackson on embattled MP Craig Thomson.

NAB Exec Foresees Banking Jobs Shrinking

A UBS forecast that banks in Australia would axe several thousands of positions over the next two years was validated by a National Australia Bank (NAB) executive on Monday.

Uranium, Two Pounds For A Benny

By Andrew NelsonIt was yet another dull week on the spot uranium market last week, marked by slim volumes and another minor price decline.

Coles Warehouse Workers End Blockade, Accept Toll Pay Hike Offer

The more than two weeks industrial action at Coles warehouse in Somerton, Melbourne finally ended on Monday night. The workers agreed to terminate their strike, lift the barricade and accept the wage increase offer from Toll Holdings, the operator of the largest warehouse of Coles in Australia.

Australian Stock Market Report – Afternoon 7/23/2012

European debt concerns once again weighed on investor sentiment today, causing the local share market to post its biggest once day loss since early June. After rising almost three percent over the course of last week, the best weekly gain since December, the share market today fell 1.7pct on the back of losses on European and US share markets. That was the biggest one day drop on our market since June 4th. Fears the European debt crisis continues to grow saw investors bail out of equities across...

Google Freezes Market Availability of 16GB Nexus 7

Problems on its supply chain and early screen complaints apparently overwhelmed the normally cool internet giant as Google announced on Monday that will stop taking online orders for the hit Nexus 7 tablet.

China Promises a $20 Billion Expansion in Africa

China is still interested in the expansion of its own businesses in Africa. Hence at the summit held in Beijing, in which took part 50 African leaders, president Hu Jintao made an important announcement.

Mercedes-Benz Reveals Inflatable Seatbelt Technology

German safety pioneer Mercedes-Benz will start fitting inflatable rear passenger seatbelts to its vehicles, in a move that will make the brand the second automaker to employ the safety technology behind Ford.

Australian Stock Market Report – Midday 7/23/2012

The Australian share market opened weaker this morning after overseas markets sold off on Friday. Once again European debt concerns and a pull-back in global iron ore and coal prices along with end of week profit taking took its toll on markets.

The Future Is Already Here | LocalScope + E-Ave Wrap-Up

Today’s show features a great mobile phone application that takes the whole Social, Mobile, Local functionality to a whole new level and shows how the curation of user generated content can provide insights into so much more of the world that is currently going on around us.

New Mobile Phone Apps: LocalScope + E-Ave Wrap-Up

Today’s show features a great mobile phone application that takes the whole Social, Mobile, Local functionality to a whole new level and shows how the curation of user generated content can provide insights into so much more of the world that is currently going on around us.

Economists Forecast Mining Boom Will End in 2 Years

Deloitte Access Economics warned on Monday that Australia's mining boom is expected to last for just two more years. Deloitte pointed out that the current resources boom is the result of investments made by mining firms a few years back and there are few new mining mega projects on the pipeline.

Mike Smith Won’t Leave ANZ for Barclays

ANZ Chief Executive Mike Smith doused on Sunday speculations that he would leave the Australian bank and move to Barclays. Mr Smith said his job at ANZ is not yet complete and he does not want to live in London, where Barclays is based.

Peter Switzer: Income Stocks Are Now In Vogue

By Peter Switzer, Switzer Super ReportMonths ago when stocks stunk to the noses of normal people, my co-founder of the Switzer Super Report, Hall of Fame stockbroker and the founding boss of a 'pretty' successful business called CommSec (please note the intentional understatement) Paul Ric...

Australian Stock Market Report – Afternoon7/20/2012

The Australian sharemarket lost a little ground for the second time this week, with the All Ordinaries Index (XAO) easing by 0.1 pct or 5.8 pts to 4230.6. Keep in mind that shares yesterday recorded their best daily improvement for the month, with the XAO jumping by close to 2 pct. Over the past five days, stocks rose by 2.7 pct, making it the best weekly gain since late February this year.

What do America's Car Buyers Want?

One day consumers are giving up their SUVs, and the next day they want them back. It's enough to drive an auto company CEO crazy. The bottom line: Watch what consumers do, not what they say.

Australian Stock Market Report – Midday7/20/2012

The Australian share market closed higher yesterday and overnight the European and U.S. markets gathered pace, but our market lost ground at the start of trade, even with higher gold, metal and oil prices overnight.

Low-Skills Jobs Fast Disappearing from Australian Economy

Skills Minister Chris Evans warned on Thursday that low-skills jobs are fast disappearing from the Australian economy due to technology and structural changes. To address this growing problem, the federal government launched the Australian Workforce and Productivity Agency (AWPA).

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