By IBTimes AU
The Australian dollar breached its highest point in a week in tumultuous markets overnight, with the US Federal Reserve looking less likely to wind back its economic stimulus program. (Jun 14)
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By IBTimes UK
Although Italian luxury goods firm's income rises, profits under squeeze. (Jun 13)
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CHINA, BARCLAYS, RETAIL, LONDON
By IBTimes AU
Bell FX Currency Outlook: The Australian Dollar is slightly stronger this morning, hitting a one-week high of USD 0.9564, following the release of strong local consumer sentiment figures. (Jun 13)
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AUSTRALIA, CHINA, GOLD, DOW JONES, FTSE, JAPAN, GERMANY, UNEMPLOYMENT, WESTPAC, RETAIL SALES, RETAIL
By IBTimes AU
Bell FX Currency Outlook: It has been an interesting 24 hours, the Australian dollar is higher, after bouncing back from heavy losses that saw it almost hit an three-year low
overnight. (Jun 12)
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AUSTRALIA, CHINA, GOLD, DOW JONES, FTSE, JAPAN, GERMANY, FEDERAL RESERVE, WESTPAC, JAPAN, BANK OF JAPAN
By Reuters
China's Lenovo Group Ltd, the world's No.2 PC maker, is in detailed discussions on a smartphone venture with NEC Corp, a Japanese partner in PCs whose mobile business is faltering, as it eyes partnerships and acquisitions to expand in high-growth markets. (Jun 04)
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CHINA, IBM, JAPAN, RETAIL, TELECOMS, BLACKBERRY
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China's Lenovo Group Ltd, the world's No.2 PC maker by shipments, said on Tuesday it was in preliminary talks with an unidentified party on a potential smartphone business joint venture. It gave no further details. (Jun 04)
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CHINA, IBM, MANUFACTURING, BLACKBERRY, SMARTPHONE
By IBTimes AU
Stocks ended Wednesday broadly lower after a rollercoaster day of trading, as investors sorted through mixed signals from the Federal Reserve on the outlook for monetary policy. (May 23)
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COPPER, GOLDMAN SACHS, FTSE, JAPAN, GOLD, CHINA, GOLD, DOW JONES, JAPAN, FEDERAL RESERVE, BEN BERNANKE
By IBTimes AU
Stocks capped off another strong week with a broad rally, as a bigger-than-expected rise in consumer sentiment bolstered the view of an economy that is faring better than some had feared. (May 20)
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FTSE, JAPAN, GOLD, COPPER, CHINA, GOLD, DOW JONES, JAPAN, ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND, EUROPEAN UNION
By Reuters
Tencent Holdings more than tripled the number of active users for its mobile chat application in the first quarter, a boon to China's largest online gaming and social networking firm as it tries to diversify its revenue stream. (May 15)
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