iPhone 4s, Droid RAZR, Galaxy Nexus and Nokia Lumia: Comparison of Key Specs
Everything you need to know about the four flagship smartphones, specs, features and pics
HP Stuns Industry, Keeps PC & Tablet Business
In a stunning reversal of its August decision to spin off its PC division, HP will keep its stake in the personal computer business. The hardware giant had announced that it would kill of its smartphone and tablet products and would consider splitting the company in two. This idea was definitively scrapped when HP announced in a press release that it would keep its $40 billion its Personal Systems Group or PSG.
Australia's Greens Party Proposes Tax Cuts to Boost Small Business
The confidence of small businesses in Australia is yet to be fired up, according to the results of the latest survey done by the National Australia Bank.
Ecommerce Expert Sees Online Stores Opening Physical Outlets as Rents Fall
The distinction between online retailers and bricks-and-mortar stores is slowly being erased due to the falling rates of rentals in Australia.
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Global Steel Prices Impacted By USD
- A stronger US dollar has been impacting on steel prices- MEPS suggests greenback strength could impact on pattern of world trade- Impact of stronger US currency anticipated to continue into 2012By Chris ShawThe average Hot Rolled Coil price for BRIC countries as calculated by steel industry consul...
Joyce Estimates Qantas Losses Due to Strikes at $68 Million
The ongoing industrial dispute in Qantas which has caused family holidays to be canceled and business meetings to be postponed has dug so far a $68-million hole in Qantas's pocket.
iPhone 4S vs Lumia 800 vs Droid Razr vs Galaxy Nexus vs HTC Titan: And the Winner Is?
Pundits have been saying that the patent war among smartphone makers is killing innovation. But recently unveiled touch-screen phones show that device-makers are no longer copying each other's designs for a large rectangular brick and are trying to outdo each other in adding cutting edge features in their devices.
Desal Plant Builder to Pay $1.6 Million Per Day Due to Delays
Victoria's water minister said the project manager of the desalination plant under construction in Wonthaggi will have to pay $1.6 million fine for each day of delay in finishing the project after the June 30 deadline.
Will A New Libya Usher In The European Energy Revolution?
By David Fessler, Investment U Senior AnalystThere's a plan, considered grandiose by its critics.
Nokia’s Asha: The Smartphone for the Next Billion
While the biggest news out of Nokia World is the announcement of Nokia's first Windows Phone, the mobile phone company also unveiled a new line that is aimed at emerging markets such as India and Africa.
Australia’s Leighton Confirms $600-$650M in Profits
Leighton Holdings (ASX: LEI) has confirmed the previously provided guidance for the 12 months to 30 June 2012 for an after tax profit of between $600-650 million after completing a detailed forecasting review across all of its operating companies.
Engineering, Construction Markets in Australia Poised to Grow: Leighton
The engineering and construction markets in Australia are expected to grow strongly over the next few years, according to construction giant Leighton Holdings (ASX: LEI).
Japanese Auction Highly Radioactive Cars to Unsuspecting Buyers
Owners of cars exposed to the Fukushima radiation are auctioning off the vehicles around Japan after failing to export and decontaminate them.
The Overnight Report: Short Back And Sides Thanks
By Greg PeelThe Dow rose 339 points or 2.9% while the S&P gained 3.4% to 1284 and the Nasdaq added 3.3%.
Google Voice Search: Going Where no Voice Search has Gone Before
Apple's Siri may be the new media darling these days but that doesn't mean that Google's Voice Search is going to stand being ignored. Google uploaded a pair of new videos to its YouTube channel that show two Australian engineers pushing the limits of Google's Voice Search.
Rio Tinto to Hold Test Programme for VK1 Exploration Technology in 2012
Rio Tinto plans to conduct a complex testing program in 2012 for its VK1 exploration technology.
Has Australian Coal Reached Its Zenith?
Speculations are abuzz that Australia's coal market is nearing its zenith, what with the latest intent of Australian coal miner New Hope Corp. wanting to be bought out in the tune of $5 billion.
MobiCity, dMavo Resist Apple Pressure to Stop Selling Galaxy Tab 10.1 Online
Australian affordable tablet computer manufacturer Kogan may have given in to pressure from Apple not to sell Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1, but two retailers are resisting Apple.
ASX Resumes Trading, Shares Jump 2% on Greek Debt Deal
The Australian Stock Exchange is back online after trading was halted for four hours on Thursday due to a technical glitch. Trading resumed 2 p.m. after the market stopped at 10:05 a.m.
Credit, Debit Card Transactions in Australia to Hit 4 Billion in 2011
More Australian consumers are shifting to plastic money to do their purchases. As a result credit and debit card transactions are expected to reach 4 billion in 2011.
Western Australia Needs 150,000 Mine Workers by 2015
Mining billionaire Gina Rinehart predicted continuous growth for Australia's booming mining industry despite threats from red tape, taxes and labour shortages.
4 Chrome Bug Hunters Take Record Google Bounty
Google has paid out a record $26,511 in bounty to four researchers who found bugs in the Chrome browser.
Baggage Handlers Reject Qantas Offer, Friday Strike to Affect 66 Domestic Flights
More travel woes are in store for over 10,000 domestic Qantas passengers with another round of strike scheduled on Friday following the rejection by the Transport Workers Union (TWU) of an offer from Qantas.
Australian Dollar Outlook - 10/27/2011
Bell FX Currency Outlook:
The Australian dollar continues to trade in a relatively volatile manner, opening this morning around the USD 1.0400 level.
The Overnight Report: No News Ain't Bad News
y Greg PeelThe Dow closed up 161 points or 1.4% while the S&P gained 1.1% to 1242 and the Nasdaq managed 0.
Apple's TV Project: Fact or Fiction?
Rumors about Apple's secret TV project have been circulating for months but after a few remarks by Jobs to Walter Isaacson in his bio "Steve Jobs", the rumors are steadily growing to become a fact.
Windows XP: Ten Years Later and it Still Lives On
Back in October 25, 2001, Windows released its new operating system, Windows XP to lukewarm response from consumers. Despite initial resistance from consumers, Windows XP stands above other PC operating systems as the longest and most popular OS to date.
Market Insight: Investing Is Forecasting
Is the Eurozone still facing a recession? Should the US economy still be ok? And what about companies in Australia?FNArena's Rudi and Greg will discuss and shine some light on all these issues, plus more under the general theme for today's broadcast of "Investing = Forecasting".
Steve Jobs Bio: Can and Will Apple Fulfill Plan to Kill Android?
"I will spend my last dying breath if I need to, and I will spend every penny of Apple's $40 billion in the bank, to right this wrong," Steve Jobs told biographer Walter Isaacson. "I'm going to destroy Android because it's a stolen product. I'm willing to go to thermonuclear war on this. They are scared to death because they know they are guilty."
Uncertain Property Market, Threats of Litigation Hound Valuers
If valuers “get it wrong” they will often find themselves being sued by Lenders Mortgage Insurance companies who may be out of pocket after selling a property to recover funds lent on a loan that went bad.
Virgin Australia Adds More Domestic Flights
Virgin Australia has announced plans for additional capacity over the next two weeks, adding 64 domestic services to meet increased demand.
Home Loan Borrowers Bear the Consequences of Conservative Property Valuations
In recent months, direct lender MyRate Home Loans has seen a number of valuations coming in below borrower expectations, and in some cases, they even come in lower than the purchase price paid only weeks earlier.
Australian Retailers Wish RBA Would Play Santa
The Reserve Bank of Australia is in a position to give the Australian retail sector the Christmas present it’s been asking for, a cash rate cut next week, according to the Australian National Retailers Association (ANRA) . The comments come after the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released consumer price index (CPI) for the September quarter, showing a slow in inflation.
Iron Ore Falls Anew
Benchmark spot iron-ore prices crashed deeply on Tuesday to its lowest level since July 2010 by a substantial 7.2 per cent fall - the biggest one-day drop in more than 26 months - to $128.50 a tonne. For over six weeks now, iron ore prices have been falling by more than 30 per cent.
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