Vittorio Hernandez

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Vittorio Hernandez completed a degree in Economics and studied Public Administration, as well as Development Communication. He has been writing business and general news for various publications for decades now. He joined IBTimes Australia in September 2011. He may be reached at v.hernandez@ibtimes.com.au.

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Australian Stock Market Report – Afternoon 5-2-13

The Australian share market closed lower for a second session today, as weakness from US markets and a fall in commodity prices impacted sentiment. Investors were also unwilling to take on too much risk ahead of the European Central Bank meeting later tonight.

Australian Stock Market Report – Afternoon 5-1-13

The Aussie market failed to make it three straight days of gains, with a slightly worse than expected Chinese manufacturing report together with profit taking slamming the breaks on the improvements. The All Ordinaries Index (XAO) slipped by 0.5 per cent, wiping out close to half of yesterday's gains.

Australian Stock Market Report – Midday 5-1-13

Local shares are slipping for the first time this week despite firmer global markets overnight. A lower than expected reading for China's official manufacturing PMI has kept investors in a selling mood. The All Ordinaries Index (XAO) is down 0.3 per cent or 18 pts to 5,150.6.

Dead by 2018: Tablets or BlackBerry?

Is BlackBerry Chief Executive Officer Thorsten Heins being prophetic or simply sourgraping? That question will definitely be on the mind of techies and geeks alike after Mr Heins forecast the tablet will be dead in 2018.

Australian Stock Market Report – Afternoon 4-30-13

The Australian sharemarket made it two straight days of gains, with the All Ordinaries Index (XAO) rising by 1.2 per cent. US markets hit fresh record highs thanks in part to improved corporate earnings, while the financials led local stocks higher in Australia today.

Australian Stock Market Report – Midday 4-30-13

Great start for the Aussie market with the ASX 200 index hitting a 52 week high in early trade after getting a real leg up from a strong rally in banking stocks. By lunch The All Ordinaries Index (XAO) stood at 5,145 points up 38points.

$98 Shirt You Can Wear 100 Days Without Washing

In 2011, a college student from the University of Alberta, Josh Le, were only one pair of jeans for 15 months and to his surprise found that the germ level of the garment was not worrisome. Could the same thing be said of shirts?

Samsung to Release 4 More Tablets in 2013?

It is not just the new 7-inch Galaxy Tab 3 that South Korean tech giant Samsung will release in 2013. Citing a Samsung tablet plans for 2013 leak, SamMobile claims the tech firm will release four more tablets for the remainder of the year.

Australian Stock Market Report – Afternoon 4-29-13

It was a solid start to the trading week with financial stocks driving the gains. After rising by 3.2 per cent over the course of the shortened trading week last week, local stocks added 0.5 per cent today. The All Ordinaries Index (XAO) finished the day's trade at 5,108.3pts.

Pope John Paul II to Be Declared Saint on Oct 20?

Unconfirmed reports said that Pope John Paul II might be declared a saint on Oct 20, 2013. The Italian Catholic magazine Credere cited the second miracle attributed to the late pontiff as the basis of its report that his proclamation as saint is coming soon.

Australian Stock Market Report – Midday 4-29-13

The local market is continuing on its strong run, with the All Ordinaries Index (XAO) up by 0.5 per cent. This follows on from the best weekly performance for Australian shares since December 2011.

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