MARKETS

While the cannabis industry continues to surge in the United States, the global market is predicted to see massive gains in the coming years.

Anne Lu Mar 14, 2018

Taking up entrepreneurial roles in these growing sectors could prove to be profitable.

Anne Lu Mar 08, 2018

Here are five CBD companies positioning themselves as market leaders in their respective sectors.

Anne Lu Mar 05, 2018

The blockchain market is forecast to balloon to US$7.683 billion (AU$9.94 billion) by 2022.

Anne Lu Mar 01, 2018

The demand for organic cosmetics is on the rise.

Anne Lu Mar 01, 2018

Investors are looking to make a fortune by investing in the surging marijuana industry.

Anne Lu Feb 09, 2018

Once the dust has settled, advocates see Sessions’ policy shift as a blessing in disguise for marijuana legalisation.

Anne Lu Feb 02, 2018

Digital Arts Media Network has announced that Fundanna.com, a crowdfunding portal that DATI holds an interest in, has added four new cannabis startups.

Anne Lu Jan 31, 2018

Iron ore spot markets witnessed a downslide on Tuesday, according to reports. This comes at the heels of an investigation of speculative trading activity in China’s commodity futures market.

Leo Oliver Mar 01, 2017

Apple could sell more of its highly anticipated iPhone 8s, according to estimates from Mizuho. The tech giant could end up selling more than 10 million more sets than previously forecast.

Leo Oliver Feb 28, 2017

CEO Andrew Thorburn announced on Tuesday that former NSW premier Mike Baird would join NAB to perform as the Chief Customer Officer of the Corporate and Institutional Banking.

Michelle Mapa Feb 28, 2017

Iron ore prices witnessed a surprising upsurge as they crossed US$90 (AU$117.2) a tonne. This is the first time in more than two years the price has gone beyond the anticipated mark. The last time the same feat was achieved was in August 2014.

Leo Oliver Feb 14, 2017

If latest reports are to be believed, Tesla will start building pre-production versions of Model 3 in a few weeks. It will launch the US$35,000 (AU$46,000 approx) mass market sedan in late 2017 and begin attending to the 400,000 pre-orders through 2018. Some auto experts believe that Tesla is on track to launch the Model 3 ahead of schedule.

Ritwik Roy Feb 13, 2017

The ASX 200 index slumped below the 5600 support level. The slip, which occurred for the first time this year, was largely attributed to the losses in Macquarie. It also comes ahead of RBA's first rates decision of 2017.

Leo Oliver Feb 07, 2017

US stocks sustained a heavy blow overnight on Monday as a result of Donald Trump’s controversial travel ban. The Australian market also received its share of downfall. As of 7AM, the share price futures index fell 12 points at 5,5591.

Leo Oliver Jan 31, 2017

Westpac's RAMS is increasing fixed home loan rates by 0.4 percent. The company is the first big lender to increase interest rates.

Lissy Verghese Nov 26, 2016

The United Kingdom’s Brexit can bring new opportunities for Australians, according to Alexander Downer, Australia’s high commissioner to the UK. He said the UK’s exit from the European Union shouldn’t affect Australia’s chances of entering trade deals with the UK.

Anne Lu Jun 28, 2016

As the EU referendum comes to a close, the Australian market is preparing for a possible Brexit (Britain Exit from the European Union) win, which would have implications in the local market. Many Australian stock investors are waiting for the official outcome to arrive before buying or selling stocks.

Anne Lu Jun 24, 2016

Australian company Incitec Pivot has been revealed as the world’s sixth largest importer of “illegal” phosphate from the disputed territory of Western Sahara.

Zac Crellin Apr 15, 2016

As China’s economy expands and shifts from manufacturing to more consumption and services-based industries, Australian firms have the opportunity to tap into its 1.3b large market.

Angela Antenero Feb 12, 2016

Six experts from Sydney University share their predictions for China in 2016, from its economy to its public health challenges.

Geraldine Chua Feb 11, 2016

After a rocky few weeks for Australian financial markets, China’s latest economic data release should come as a relief.

James Laurenceson, Deputy Director, Australia-China Relations Institute (ACRI), UTS Jan 23, 2016

There is quite a movement in the Australian hardware retail sector on Monday as Woolworths announced it was letting go of Masters, while Wesfarmers is expanding Bunnings in the UK in a $700 million deal with Homebase.

Anne Lu Jan 18, 2016

According to Minister of Agriculture Alexander Tkachev, around 15 percent of Turkish agricultural products do not meet Russian standards.

Sounak Mukhopadhyay Nov 27, 2015

The dropping value of iron ore is likely to impact producers that sell their products at higher rates.

Susmita Pathak Mishra Nov 26, 2015

Australia's biggest telco is planning an overseas expansion plan, starting with Asia.

Anne Lu Oct 21, 2015

Saudi Arabian billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal now owns more than 5 percent share of the microblogging site.

Sounak Mukhopadhyay Oct 08, 2015

China continues to suffer from an economic meltdown but a recent survey claims that it is not as disastrous as many credit it to be.

Precious Silva Sep 23, 2015

Apple TV has just been announced and now the market remains split on whether it has the potential to become Apple’s next big product or not.

Precious Silva Sep 14, 2015