Asian stocks higher after US, China data but Sydney underperforms
Asian equity markets kicked off the week mostly higher on Monday following strong data from the U.S. and China.
CNBCAdobe Chases Elusive Profit in $67.3 Billion Cloud Market
During five days in August 2011, Adobe Systems Inc.’s top executives sequestered themselves in an 18th-floor boardroom atop the software maker’s Silicon Valley headquarters to address an emerging threat: ...
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AdChoices CompareCards.comSponsoredChina November inflation slows to 3%
China's consumer price index rose a less-than-expected 3 percent in November from a year earlier, compared with a 3.2 percent rise in October.
CNBCAlibaba to Invest in Haier, Driving Up White-Goods Maker’s Stock
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. agreed to buy shares in Haier Electronics Group Co. and its logistics business, as China’s biggest e-commerce company builds its distribution in the world’s most populous country. ...
BloombergChinese Consumer Prices Rise 3%
Chinese consumer prices were up 3% in November...
Business InsiderA China data deluge for Asia markets this week
The week ahead is likely to see focus return to the outlook for China's economy, with a slew of economic data lined up for release.
CNBCNear a Vote, Volcker Rule Is Weathering New Attacks
Five regulatory agencies are to vote Tuesday on the rule, which has met with thinly veiled threats of challenges from banks and business trade groups.
The New York Times[video] Indian markets have potential: Pro
Robert Prior-Wandesforde, Director, Asia Economics at Credit Suisse explains why he sees better potential for Indian markets going forward while Indonesia remains vulnerable.
CNBCFive Receive Kennedy Center Honors
Martina Arroyo, Herbie Hancock, Billy Joel, Shirley MacLaine and Carlos Santana receive the Kennedy Center honors for their contributions to American culture.
Associated Press VideosAd Spending Will Accelerate In 2014 As Buyers Flock To Mobile: Report
It’s time for ad companies to release their year-end forecasts, and ZenithOptimedia is out today with a bullish one  – largely tied to big increases it expects for ads on smartphones and tablets.  It projects global spending  in 2014 to hit $532B – a 5.3% increase vs this year which is +3.6% from…
Deadline.comJapan manufacturers' mood hits 3-year high -Reuters Tankan
Confidence at Japanese manufacturers rose for a second month to a three-year high in December and is predicted to continue rising, a Reuters poll found, adding to the evidence of steady recovery in the ...
ReutersIt’s Office Holiday Party Time!
If you haven’t heard—the office holiday party is back! Various surveys note that anywhere from 80 to 96% of firms hold holiday parties with numbers steadily increasing since 2011. Ironically, a survey by Glassdoor found that only about 5% of employees actually want to attend their employer’s…
Business 2 CommunityANZ Bank Targets Sydney Mortgages to Solve 175-Year NSW Problem
Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd., the fastest-growing mortgage lender in October, plans to offer bigger discounts to expand market share in New South Wales, where it lags its three rivals.
BloombergHow to buy gift cards at a discount
Herb Weisbaum has some tips on getting more than your money's worth when buying gift cards.
CNBC VideosPublic Records Posted Online for Anyone to See
Did you know that public records are posted online and can be viewed by anyone in seconds? Marriages, divorces, bankruptcies, etc. Search anyone.
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CNBCMass. panel considers casino firms' Macau dealings
Few Massachusetts residents may be familiar with Macau, but the Chinese administrative region that has become the most lucrative gambling market in the world has caught the eye of state regulators as they ...
Associated PressSocial Media: a Profitable Way to Develop Your Business Network
The time is coming when all businesses must have a presence on social media if they want to build relationships with potential customers and get leads. Social media can be very useful, especially for businesses that are under pressure to get customers or perish, and also for those who want to…
Business 2 CommunityTop 10 Trends in Sales and Business Development for 2014
Will companies be hiring more salespeople in 2014? What will companies do to stand out from the competition? Will CRM systems expand or contract? How will the economy impact business growth? These are some common questions I hear as I address audiences around the world. Here are my predictions for…
Business 2 CommunityJapan revises 3Q economic growth lower to 1.1 pct
Japan has revised its economic growth estimate for the last quarter downward after finding that capital investment slowed more than expected in July-September. The government said Monday that the world's ...
Associated PressSweden Ready to Force Debt Curbs If Credit Growth Doesn’t Slow
Sweden will introduce new measures to stop the nation’s record household debt burden from growing further should steps already taken prove inadequate, Financial Markets Minister Peter Norman said.
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