Images of periled polar bears sinking into arctic seas because of melting polar ice caps have become an iconic symbol of the devastating consequences of so-called global warming.
Jamelle Agbuis Aug 19, 2011
Firstfolio has seen revenues surge on the back of its acquisition strategy, and plans to continue to seek out acquisition targets.
Jamelle Agbuis Aug 19, 2011
Retail deposit growth has driven a stronger funding position for ANZ, the bank has stated.
Jamelle Agbuis Aug 19, 2011
What is behind Google's thinking and what kinds of outcomes can we realistically expect?
Christine Gaylican Aug 19, 2011
Recent discounting moves by lenders are "acts of desperation", and will eventually disadvantage brokers and borrowers, a top broker has stated.
Jamelle Agbuis Aug 19, 2011
Atlas Iron Limited (ASX Code: AGO) has announced a 50 percent increase in its direct shipping ore (DSO) reserves, to 79.3 metric tons at 57.8% Fe, from its North Pilbara Projects.
Christine Gaylican Aug 19, 2011
Business sales figures across Australia posted disappointing numbers in July, according to a survey done by Commonwealth Bank on 200,000 merchant facilities.
Christine Gaylican Aug 19, 2011
- Mermaid Marine delivers strong profit result- Brokers expect more growth in FY12 as oil and gas activity expands- RBS upgrades to a Buy rating on valuation groundsBy Chris ShawProfit for FY11 of $43.
Admin System Aug 19, 2011
By Greg PeelThe Dow closed down 419 points or 3.7% to 10,990 while the S&P fell 4.5% to 1140 and the Nasdaq dropped 5.
Admin System Aug 19, 2011
US consumer prices rose by a surprising 0.5pct in July. Over the year the headline measure rose by 3.6pct largely due to the sharp rebound in gasoline prices.
Lawrence Villamar Aug 19, 2011
Asian stock markets ended lower Thursday as worries about the global economic outlook trumped the bargain appeal. Japan's Nikkei Stock Average fell 1.3% to 8943.76, its lowest finish since March 15.
Lawrence Villamar Aug 19, 2011
Amazon sites had the largest global audience among major retail and auction sites in June, says comScore, Inc, a source of digital marketing intelligence.
Sharon Olalia Aug 19, 2011
Resource giant BHP Billiton says it will spend US$437 million to expand the Cerrejon Coal mine in La Guajira, Colombia.
Sharon Olalia Aug 18, 2011
A report this week from 9to5mac.com, citing sources inside Apple, says that the Cupertino, Calif.-based company has been deciding between an Oct. 7 or Oct. 14 launch date. . If Apple waits for next year, it won't be able to join other vendors taking advantage of lucrative sales during the holiday season.
Carlo Fernandez Aug 18, 2011
MARKET CLOSE
(4.30pm AEST)The Australian sharemarket lost ground for the second time this week, with the ASX 200 index (XJO) falling 1.2 pts or 52.7 pts to 4251.2 while the broader All Ordinaries index (XAO) dropped 1.2 pct or 52.4 pts to 4319.4. This takes the falls for August so far to 4 pct.
Christine Gaylican Aug 18, 2011
A strong product pipeline and continuing Asian growth have delivered Blackmores (ASX: BKL) its ninth consecutive year of record sales and profits despite Australian retail's problems.
Sharon Olalia Aug 18, 2011
Australian coal-to-retail conglomerate Wesfarmers reported a net profit after tax of $1.9 billion for the full-year ended 30 June 2011, an increase of 22.8 percent on the previous corresponding period despite tough retail conditions.
Sharon Olalia Aug 18, 2011
Australians who make excess concessional contributions to their superannuation may benefit from changes announced by the government Thursday.
Christine Gaylican Aug 18, 2011
Australia's small and big banks have cut down the term deposit rates of their bank products, which could discourage consumers from hoarding cash and explore other investment options.
Christine Gaylican Aug 18, 2011
- Full year earnings from carsales.com better than expected- Company remains well placed to deal with increased competition- Forecasts lifted post the result- Brokers remain unanimous with Buy ratingsBy Chris ShawConsensus forecasts for FY11 net profit for carsales.
Admin System Aug 18, 2011
Nearly 27,000 South Korean iPhone users are suing Apple for $26 million in a class action lawsuit for alleged privacy violations over the collection of user location information.
ranina sanglap Aug 18, 2011
A leading food industry consultant has warned that more Australian food processors will be driven out of business as a result of competition between and commercial powers held by major food retailers.
Jamelle Agbuis Aug 18, 2011
FNArena has added another video to its Investors Education section on the website. In this educational video, ATW's Jerry Simmons explains why we could be witnessing the end of some key trends, including a potential blow off top in the making for gold.
Admin System Aug 18, 2011
By Greg PeelThe Dow closed up 4 points while the S&P rose 1 point to 1193 and the Nasdaq fell 0.5%.The Nasdaq was lower last night largely due to a weak lead from PC manufacturer Dell, which provided disappointing third quarter guidance after the bell on Tuesday night.
Admin System Aug 18, 2011
By Kathleen Brooks, Research Director EMEA Forex.comAfter the extreme volatility of last week now is a good time to take stock and consider any technical ramifications of the wild moves in the markets.
Admin System Aug 18, 2011
US producer prices rose by 0.2pct in July, ahead of expectations for a 0.1pct gain. And core prices (excludes food and energy) rose by 0.4pct - well above forecasts for a 0.2pct gain.
Lawrence Villamar Aug 18, 2011
U.S. stocks eked out a slight gain as investors weighed earnings from some high-profile retailers against signs of rising input costs and continued dissatisfaction over efforts to find a solution to Europe's debt woes.
Lawrence Villamar Aug 18, 2011
BHP Billiton will continue to outsource its recruitment needs despite details of an employment scam coming to light.
Jamelle Agbuis Aug 18, 2011
A society in Germany that sees itself as a watchdog for etiquette has labeled pecks on the cheeks at the office as inappropriate. According to the German Knigge Society, kissing is deeply offensive to German sensibilities, and such practices should be eliminated immediately, reported the Sydney Morning Herald.
Jamelle Agbuis Aug 18, 2011
Sony Corp. is dropping the price of its PlayStation 3 gaming console by US$50 or 17 percent, as it looks to spur demand for the 5-year old console ahead of the year-end shopping season. Taiwan-based component makers, DigiTimes reported that production on the PS4 will start at the end of this year, and the new console will be launched next year.
Carlo Fernandez Aug 18, 2011
