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FNArena has added another video to its Investors Education section on the website. In this latest video, ATW's Jerry Simmons zooms in on the potential for Break-Outs in what he suggests could turn out a big week, though the FOMC meeting is unlikely to change the course of history.

Microsoft will release its next generation Windows 8 operating system next year in hopes of offering an OS that could cater to both tablets and desktops devices. But could Windows 8 really be a formidable rival to Google's Android and Apple's iOS in the mobile arena while still keeping Microsoft's lead in the desktop computing market?

Home loan delinquencies have strongly fell for the second consecutive quarter with new jobs boosting residents' ability to re-pay their home mortgages, Fitch Ratings said.

Tablet computers are among the bestsellers in tech stores worldwide. The most known models of these devices come from Apple, Samsung, Motorola, Asus, and LG. However, all are expensive, with prices ranging from $300 - $600 depending on their size and technical features.

Imports of gold from Hong Kong by the world's second-largest economy reached an all-time high of 85.7 tonnes in October, a 50 per cent hike from a month ago and up by more than 40 times from a year ago, data from the Hong Kong government showed.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is definitely on its way to Australian tech stores following the decision by the High Court of Australia to lift the ban on the device's sale just in time for Christmas shopping.

India has announced on Monday the shutting down of a server identified by computer security experts as one of the portals being used by computers that have been tagged as Duqu infected.

Rare earths metal (REM) miner Matamec Explorations of Canada and Toyota Tsusho Corp., Toyota Motor's trading company, have entered into a non-binding arrangement to form a possible joint venture that will develop the Canadian company's Kipawa heavy REM deposit in southwest Quebec.

Australian miner Minerals and Metal Group (MMG) has invested $157 million at the Dugald River zinc project, one of the largest zinc deposits in the world. The venture is located 85 kilometres north east of Mount Isa.

Despite announcement by Qantas Chief Executive Alan Joyce that its domestic operations is back to pre-strike level, the air carrier would have to wait for at least six more months before its industrial row with unions would be solved.

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard appointed Greg Combet on Tuesday to oversee the new steel industry rescue package. His appointment is part of the cabinet reshuffle initiated by Ms Gillard.

The latest scandal that had hit Queensland's multimillion dollar health department served as the last straw for Premier Anna Bligh as she announced late Monday the definite abolition of the problem-prone state service.

By Rudi Filapek-VandyckNational Australia Bank reports its monthly survey has revealed that overall conditions for businesses throughout Australia have improved slightly in November.

By Rudi Filapek-VandyckBuyers found themselves chasing higher prices in the spot uranium (U3O8) market last week, with industry consultant TradeTech pointing in the direction of one non-US utility selecting a provider for 275,000 pounds of yellow cake.

A draft white paper released by Energy Minister Martin Ferguson on Tuesday estimated that Australia would need $240 billion investment for its gas and electricity industries over the next 20 years to ensure the country has reliable power supply.

Ratings agency Moody’s warned investors that it would review ratings for European sovereigns given the absence of any “decisive policy measures” at last week’s Brussels summit.

A negative reaction to last week's European sovereign-debt summit by credit-ratings firms sent U.S. stocks sharply lower Monday, erasing all of the stock-market gains that followed the summit Friday.

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The four-cylinder EcoBoost engine set to power the Ford Falcon in 2012 has been named among this year’s Ward’s 10 Best Engines.

After 16 years of effort and negotiation for securing a membership in the World Trade Organization (WTO) on December 11,

From Morrison Securities Pty Ltd. A negative reaction to last week's European sovereign-debt summit by credit-ratings firms sent U.S. stocks sharply lower Monday, erasing all of the stock-market gains that followed the summit Friday.

By Richard (Rick) Mills As a general rule, the most successful man in life is the man who has the best informationI've read the following articles so many times I can just about recite both from memory.

The scandal regarding Carrier IQ continues to grow as more and more smartphone companies and carriers are sued over this privacy scandal.

US soft drinks giant of a company Coca-Cola is for the first time placing the clandestine formula for its major beverage on exhibit.

Minmetals Resources Limited (HKSE 1208) (ASX:MMR) has announced on Monday that its zinc ore reserves climbed up 103.9% due to the inclusion of the Dugald River ore exploration in estimates.

China has opened up its doors on financial pointers pitched by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and vowed that helpful advisories coming from the global financial institution would be adopted where they matter.

Bluescope Steel (ASX: BSL) will apply for a $100 million assistance from the Australian government's Steel Transformation Plan (STP) which accepted on Monday applications from eligible companies for competitiveness assistance advances.

Despite the recovery of its domestic operations, Qantas is still pushing through with talks for the opening of a new Asia-based premium carrier.

Productivity in Australia declined for the fifth straight quarter in two years, going down to 0.2 per cent in the September quarter.