Does Facebook's stock reflect social media's decline?
Thursday, 24 May 2012
After its successful float on Friday, social media giant Facebook's stock is now 18% down on the IPO price and there are claims some investors were aware of revised analyst expectations shortly before shares went on sale.  ...

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GM abandons Facebook ads just days before IPO
Thursday, 17 May 2012
With less than two days now until Facebook’s initial public offering, the social network has been dealt a massive blow after General Motors announced it would not renew an advertising contract with the company worth $US10 million.  ...

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Tony Zoobi
Wednesday, 03 November 2010
Tony Zoobi could well be the prototype for Australia’s future franchisee. As franchisors struggle to recruit franchisees, they are increasingly looking to existing holders to take on more stores. Zoobi is exactly the type of person franchisors want – he’s young, ...

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Commodity prices fall in October, Shares lower: Economy roundup
Tuesday, 02 November 2010
The Reserve Bank of Australia index of commodity prices fell in October due to coal and iron ore prices backing off.  ...

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No decision on DFO’s future, General Motors files for IPO: Economy Roundup
Thursday, 19 August 2010
Discussions between DFO owner and Austexx are ongoing, with still no final decision made regarding the shopping chain's future.  ...

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Telstra shares hit all-time low: Economy Roundup
Friday, 13 August 2010
Telstra's shares have hit an all-time low this morning of $2.82 after the company announced it will sell its 51% stake in Chinese real estate website SouFun Holdings.  ...

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Stern Hu trial starts behind closed doors, car sales fall in February: Economy Roundup
Monday, 22 March 2010
The trial of four Rio Tinto executives, including Australian citizen Stern Hu, will begin today in China with all four accused of receiving bribes in order to steal company secrets.  ...

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Why the electric car could kill Australian manufacturing: Kohler
Friday, 12 March 2010
Yesterday's announcement of an electric car trial by the WA government means that at least some politicians in Australia are at last taking seriously what is shaping up as the next great industrial revolution.  ...

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My big fat Greek debt
Monday, 22 February 2010
In early 2010, markets have been spooked by the Greek debt crisis. This is affecting central bankers and policy makers, who have just got over the stress of the global financial crisis and the impact on the world's global financial institutions.  ...

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Consumer sentiment jumps 5.6%: Economy Roundup
Wednesday, 20 January 2010
Three consecutive rate rises have done little to hurt consumers, with sentiment rising by 5.6% in January to 120.1 points, according to the latest Westpac-Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment survey.  ...

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Why Obama’s bank tax makes sense: Bartholomeusz
Tuesday, 19 January 2010
Barack Obama's proposed Financial Crisis Responsibilities Fee is being characterised as naked populism and politics. Perhaps it is, but there is an under-pinning of logic to the structure of the fee that warrants more attention.  ...

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Car maker Saab on the brink of collapse
Thursday, 26 November 2009
Iconic Swedish car marker Saab is on the brink of collapse after a deal to buy the brand from its struggling owner General Motors collapsed overnight.  ...

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Twitter’s $1 billion signals start of new tech bubble
Monday, 28 September 2009
Twitter co-founder Evan Williams has confirmed the micro-blogging website's success in raising a "significant" amount of funding in a blog post over the weekend.  ...

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Car parts manufacturer Automotive Components Limited collapses
Wednesday, 26 August 2009
Australia's beleaguered automotive sector has been dealt another blow, with receivers appointed to Tasmanian car parts manufacturer Automotive Components Limited (ACL).  ...

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Opposition wants more scrutiny of car industry funding as Holden gets $200 million
Monday, 10 August 2009
The Opposition has called for amendments to a car industry assistance program, after it emerged that a key Government export agency has agreed to supply GM Holden with a $200 million line of credit to help secure its export operations.  ...

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How the automotive sector is driving the global economy out of recession: Kohler
Monday, 03 August 2009
The global recession is over, and - would you believe it - the world is being led out of the darkness by none other than the car industry.  ...

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Beware the bear market rally: Kohler
Tuesday, 21 July 2009
If you've been wondering whether it's a bear market rally or a new bull market, this morning's spurt on the strength of the "rescue" of CIT should answer the question.  ...

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Holden denies takeover approach from Chinese car marker
Thursday, 16 July 2009
GM Holden has denied reports that China's third-biggest car manufacturer is investigating buying Holden from its struggling parent company, General Motors.  ...

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Shares flat, Rudd avoids Chinese spying controversy: Economy roundup
Friday, 10 July 2009
The Australian share market has opened higher today after slight gains on Wall Street overnight.  ...

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Shares flat, Government won’t bail out Holden, Service sector stabilises: Economy round up
Wednesday, 03 June 2009
The Australian share market opened slightly higher today ahead of the news that the nation's economy grew by 0.4%, avoiding a recession.  ...

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