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Hackers may have exploited an unknown bug in Microsoft's Windows operating system to infect computers with the Duqu virus.

By Greg PeelThe Dow rose 178 points or 1.5% while the S&P gained 1.6% to 1237 and the Nasdaq added 1.3%.

APRA has warned lenders on loosening credit standards in the face of weak mortgage demand.

The historic launch of alternative trading operator Chi-X Australia has continued its positive turnout of trades now on its third day, according to company's chief operating officer Peter Fowler.

Rio Tinto will buy from Japanese firm Komatsu Limited 150 driverless trucks in the next four years under its Mine of the Future programme.

The Australian economy is developing at a quicker rate since 2008 as local consumers continued to spend more money both on basic necessities and luxury commodities while European nations continue to experience the effects of the debt crisis.

By Richard (Rick) MillsAs a general rule the most successful man in life is the man who has the best informationThe Silk Routes, collectively known as the "Silk Road", refer to a 7000 mile network of interlinking trade routes that were used for three millennia.

Like other western nations, Australia is engaged in a battle of the bulge as obesity rates soar.

Qantas hopes to appease angry customers and lure them back to its fold with lower domestic and international fares, double frequent flyer points and other special deals.

Firstfolio has predicted the RBA rate cut will be a "litmus test" for the government's unilateral ban on exit fees.

We had similar reports from the monthly surveys of manufacturing from some economies yesterday and overnight.

It’s a dilemma facing any HR team tasked with managing teams dispersed over broad geographic regions: how to keep those employees engaged and retain them in the long run.

Google's Street View will not be showing just streets and roads but the inside of selected business establishments as well.

For the last few years, the London property market has been one of the most talked about in the world. Before the crash it was talked about because of the rapid rate at which property prices were growing, especially prime properties, and the fact that first time buyers were being priced out of the market.

The ongoing legal battle between Samsung Electronics and Apple for a larger share of the Australian techie market escalated further on Tuesday after the South Korean firm sought a look into Apple's deals with major Australian telcos.

- Karoon quarterly suggests Browse and Santos projects may be delayed- Delays are timing issues so not a major problem for DJ Carmichael- Ratings on Karoon remain positive given upside potentialBy Chris ShawFor Karoon Gas Australia ((KAR)), the key elements of the group's quarterly production r...

- Transpacific refinancing removes a headwind- Company should benefit from improved management focus- Goldman Sachs upgrades to a Buy ratingBy Chris ShawTranspacific Industries ((TPI)) has undergone significant changes since 2009, with a new chairman and senior management team and new governance fun...

By Greg PeelThe Dow fell 297 points or 2.5% while the S&P lost 2.8% to 1218 and the Nasdaq dropped 2.9%.

Some storied rivalries never die. In the case of Steve Jobs and Bill Gates that rivalry lasted their entire professional lives and tied the two men together in a relationship that was at times fractious but still symbiotic. During an interview with ABC News, Bill Gates summed up his professional rivalry with Jobs as sometime co-workers who spurred each other on.

Stalling population growth has halted house price rises in large regional centres, but two are bucking the trend.

FirstMac has released a fixed income managed fund, and is encouraging brokers to diversify into the bond market.

If you’re looking to attract top quality tenants that will treat your investment property as if it’s their own home, these expert tips show you the way.

Barnes and Noble sent out invites to media for an event on Nov. 7 that many believe will be the launching of a new Nook Color Tablet.

Nokia and Microsoft is giving 25,000 free Lumia 800 smartphones to developers who will write apps for the Windows Phone platforms.

The latest seasonally adjusted Australian Industry Group - PwC Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI®) contracted in October, albeit at a slower rate than recent months, rising 5.1 points to 47.4. The decline was particularly pronounced across the clothing and footwear sub-sector and sub-sectors linked to the construction industry.

Boeing announced Monday it is leasing the space shuttle processing hangar at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida for use as operational base for its commercial manned spacecraft business.

A Facebook blog entry disclosed that every day 600,000 log-ins and passwords are compromised.

Although Qantas is back in the air following the intervention by Fair Work Australia (FWA) over the industrial dispute, Qantas Chief Executive Alan Joyce did not escape recrimination for his unilateral decision to ground the planes and crew on Saturday.

ChiTree Apricot Seeds is recalling its products as excessive eating of raw apricot kernels may cause poisoning from its naturally occurring hydrocyanic acid.