From Politics & Policy May 14
Apple picking has become so much lucrative in New York. But consumers aren't happy, so are police authorities. Apple picking in New York meant smartphone theft, and no, preferential treatment is not only exclusive to Apple's iPhones.
From Politics & Policy May 14
Saudi Arabia, a country where women finally got allowed, albeit partially, to ride bicycles and motorcycles only this year and allowed to vote and be voted for in 2011, has allowed the publication in local newspapers of a highly controversial advertorial that called for the criminalisation of domestic violence among its female population.
From Global Markets May 14
The US retail sales pick-up in April compares to a drop in March, suggesting growth in the world's largest economy.
From Politics & Policy May 14
When prices of gold fell in India to Rs 27,520 (AU$503.50) per ten grammes, a gold-buying frenzy ensued, giving testament that India prefers buying the safe haven yellow metal gold more on religious holidays.
From Global Markets May 14
Australian shares are slightly firmer at lunchtime in the East, following a mixed offshore lead and ahead of the release of the Federal Budget in Canberra tonight.
From Economy May 14
France, a nation where people mostly spend their free time visiting museums and attending art events, wants to tax smartphones and tablets manufacturers, specifically Apple, to fund its cultural passion.
From Politics & Policy May 14
Bell FX Currency Outlook: The Australian Dollar has opened below parity this morning following some renewed strength in the USD overnight.
From Economy May 14
Three weeks after and more than 1,000 lives lost, Bangladesh's more than three million garments workers scored a victory when major international clothing retailers such as Zara and H&M, among others, agreed to fund safety upgrades in the country's factories where they source their products.
From Global Markets May 14
By Alexander Green, Investment U Chief Investment StrategistIn Friday's column, I laid out what I believe is the greatest threat facing financial markets today: the propensity of national governments to tax, spend and regulate too much.
From Global Markets May 14
By Andrew NelsonThe spot uranium market crawled along last week, with a handful of trades and a fairly small amount of product changing hands.
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