Google Inc has to deal with the increasing salaries of employees and staff that could further erode strong financials if it does not make the most of advertising revenues from video and display advertising, analysts said.
Renewable energy company CBD Energy Ltd's (ASX: CBD) first joint venture project with its new Chinese partners will finalise its very first 100 megawatt wind farm in Australia this week.
BHP Billiton is seeking government approval for a planned expansion of its Port Hedland operations in the Pilbara Region that would would double its current iron ore output in the medium term.
Virgin Blue (ASX: VBA) today launched its premium kerbside entrance and premium kerbside valet service at The Lounge, Sydney domestic terminal.
While the first radiation measurements taken inside two reactor buildings at Japan's crisis-stricken Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant show a harsh environment, it is not one that will be impossible for humans to work in.
An ADB report Asia-2050 said Asia could account for over 50 per cent of the world GDP by 2050, up from 35 per cent at present.
National Australia Bank (ASX:NAB) says it is renewing its commitment to sustainable economic and social development for indigenous Australians.
By Greg PeelThe heavens began opening over the Sunshine State in late 2010 and by early 2011 the state was awash.
Workers’ remittances in the first two months of 2011 reached $2.98 billion, up by nearly 7 percent from the year-ago, raising optimism that total inflows for full year will reach $20 billion.
(This story was originally published on 13th April, 2011. It has been repeated to make it available to non-paying subscribers at FNArena and to readers elsewhere).
The Australian dollar opens this morning buying 1.0560 US Cents after reaching a rate of 1.0572 late Friday evening.
US consumer sentiment rose from 67.5 to 69.6 in April, ahead of forecasts centred on 66.5.
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton urged Japan on Sunday to remain active on the world stage and pledged support for Washington's key ally in East Asia as the operator of a stricken nuclear plant finally set out a timeline to shut it down.
Philippine share prices sustain rise for the third consecutive day, but peso slightly softer
Boral Ltd (ASX: BLD) is set to strengthen its core Australian business following an agreement to acquire certain construction materials assets and operations of the Wagners Group for $173 million.
Launching its first production plant, printed wiring board maker Ibiden announces a second factory that will make high-end PWBs for smartphones
Grammy award-winning country singer, Taylor Swift has recently been reported purchasing a $1.4-million worth of luxurious pad for her parents.
Potentially millions of customers are still waiting for their pay following the latest in a series of glitches at National Australia Bank (ASX: NAB) which have disrupted payment processing.
V Australia passengers were stranded in Los Angeles overnight after their original Boeing 777 aircraft encountered engine problems and aborted its take-off.
- PepinNini previously focused on uranium, but the company is now expanding into iron ore- Sinosteel JV provides funds for exploration- Intersuisse rates PepinNini a Speculative BuyBy Chris ShawSince listing in 2005 PepinNini Minerals ((PNN)) has been regarded by the market as a uranium explorer, an...
FNArena has added another video to its Investors Education section on the website. In this broadcast ATW's Jerry Simmons analyses silver and the euro and comes to remarkably similar (potential) scenarios.
The Australian dollar has opened trading this morning around USD1.0540 after a choppy session, with a nice bounce from its overnight low of US $1.0460.
US producer prices rose by a less than expected 0.7pct in March. Energy prices rose by 2.6pct in March, accounting for almost 90pct of the increase in wholesale prices.
The Dow closed up 14 points or 0.1% while the S&P was flat at 1314 and the Nasdaq was also flat. From the opening bell, the Dow plunged 100 points last night on a combination of disturbing news.
Ford Motors Australia has announced that it would cut down 240 jobs at its Victoria plant as demand for larger oil-guzzling cars had been down.
The Philippine subsidiary of U.S. carmaker Ford Motor Company has announced a suspension of operations until May 8 amid reports of supply shortages of automotive parts.
Westfield, the country’s biggest retailing title-holder, has launched the nation’s first online shopping mall on a 50 meter runway set up outside of Sydney’s Customs House. Overall, 100 models graced the launch with Jessica Gomes at the rudder.
- BOQ is in and not too bad- Mac Bank will probably meet guidance- For ANZ, NAB and Westpac it'll all be about margins and disaster debts- Valuations are not stretchedBy Greg PeelIt was always going to be a poor first half result for Bank of Queensland ((BOQ)) given the regional impact of the Queens...
BP, the largest supplier of fuel to Australia’s mining and industrial sector, says it has plans for a $20 million expansion of its Largs North fuel terminal in Adelaide. This will allow the company to continue to grow its business in South Australia and provide customers with even greater security of supply.
Bank of Queensland (ASX: BOQ) Chief Executive David Liddy will step down at the end of 2011 and the bank has started a search for his replacement, the Australian regional lender said on Friday.
