Shares advance on steady inflation read
Shares clawed back losses from Tuesday’s session to come within less than 35 points of the benchmark’s all time high.
Technology
Oil, gas needed for years: Larry Fink walks back green shift
One of the world’s most influential ESG investors argues energy security is just as important in the move to net zero.
Major bank’s huge move on scammers
While criminals siphon hundreds of millions of dollars via scams each year, one bank has launched a new defence.
Sad reality of popular Aussie side hustle
There’s popular job in 2024 that promises an easy income with flexible working – but there is a brutal reality that many Aussies don’t see.
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Google splashes $500m for satellite maker
GOOGLE has dropped $500 million on Skybox Imaging amid plans to spend its own fleet of satellites to space.
The drastic change at Apple overnight
A RADICAL move at the world’s premier tech company caused shares to drop from around $US650 to less than $US100 overnight. What’s happening?
What Zuckerberg hates about social media
SHE’S got the famous name and accent to match, but this Zuckerberg has a few choice words to say about social media. Here’s what drives Mark’s sister nuts.
Nine companies that know everything about you
THESE companies you’ve probably never heard of know more about you than Facebook and Google. Like, where you last went on holiday or if you’re a fan of Elvis novelties.
The resurgence of bitcoin
THE reports of bitcoin’s death has been exaggerated. Despite several scandals, the virtual currency is bouncing back and its value has surged in the past two weeks.
Is Beats really worth $3 billion?
A DAY after Apple’s buyout of Beats for $3 billion, critics have come out swinging, saying the technology giant has overpaid. So, is Beats really worth all that money?
‘My guess: His sister is smokin hot’
THE founder of a multi-million tech company has stepped down, after posting offensive comments on the manifesto of alleged mass murderer Elliot Rodger.
The big problem looming at Google
‘PRISSY European sensibilities’ which will see users have the right to edit search results have been slammed in the US as strange and unworkable.
Hewlett-Packard to cut 16,000 jobs
COMPUTER giant Hewlett-Packard will cut another 11,000 to 16,000 jobs, above a target of 34,000 the company outlined in May 2012.
Hand over your secret spies, China
A SHADOWY military unit operating out of a non-descript high-rise is behind a high-stakes hacking conflict between the US and China.
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