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Niche Shops Booming

Niche Shops Booming

In these highly volatile times, part of the retail market is taking a hit. Shops that are deemed as specialty stores are sailing ahead..

August 7, 2012 with 0 Comments
Unemployment Rate Slightly Grows in July

Unemployment Rate Slightly Grows in July

Australia’s unemployment rate is expected to have a slight increase for the month of July. It is predicted to grow at 5.3 percent..

August 6, 2012 with 0 Comments
Resource Companies Feel the Christmas Crunch

Resource Companies Feel the Christmas Crunch

Australian resource companies are facing the risk of using up their cash reserves by December 2012. The crunch would equate to these..

August 4, 2012 with 0 Comments
Emirates-Qantas Partnership Looms

Emirates-Qantas Partnership Looms

International airline Emirates has dropped hints that it may be about to reach an agreement with Australian airline Qantas. The code-share..

August 3, 2012 with 0 Comments
Retail Industry Criticizes Australia Post

Retail Industry Criticizes Australia Post

The retail industry criticized Australia Post over its announcement that it is partnering with Tarazz.com.au to bring in overseas..

August 3, 2012 with 0 Comments
Dollar Opens Lower

Dollar Opens Lower

Last week, European Central Bank (ECB) president Mario Draghi issued a statement that the bank shall take all the necessary measures to..

August 3, 2012 with 0 Comments
Financial Exec Suggests Raise in Preservation Age

Financial Exec Suggests Raise in Preservation Age

Australia’s Financial Services Council chief executive John Brogden is suggesting the government should change the preservation age..

August 3, 2012 with 0 Comments
Retail Industry Gets Boost from Compensation Packages

Retail Industry Gets Boost from Compensation Packages

Retail stocks got a boost in their quarter sales, thanks to the implementation of the new compensation packages for families. These retail..

August 3, 2012 with 0 Comments
Pensioners Have Higher Disposable Income, Affordability

Pensioners Have Higher Disposable Income, Affordability

Aged pensioners in Australia have been doing relatively well in the last five years, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics,..

August 2, 2012 with 0 Comments
Genworth Financial Bouncing Back Despite High Payout Demands

Genworth Financial Bouncing Back Despite High Payout Demands

Genworth Financial, a US-based mortgage insurance company, slowly bounces back in the Australian stock market. The company, however, is..

August 2, 2012 with 0 Comments
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