Tag: money
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Apple releases a coffee-table book
Despite the release of the iPhone 7 in early September, Apple did not waste time in releasing a new product. The famous computer company has spread their domain to the world of literature with its very own coffee-table book. Although the book doesn’t contain any words, it is said to have up to 450 photographs, documenting past and current Apple products. It features a…
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CommBank chief first to face Parliament over banking scandals
Executives of Australia’s big four banks will each be questioned individually for three hours in Parliament by a cross-party group of 10 MPs from the House of Representative Standing Committee of Economics this week, ahead of a year filled with scandals and controversies within the banking industry. Facing the Parliament today will be Commonwealth Bank chief Ian…
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Things you did not know about Google
Google is celebrating 18 years of the being the world’s largest internet company. If you visit the website you’ll find balloons and a little animation doodle on the home screen. To honour the company that has always been able to answer any questions we have, here are some facts you did not know about the site. Google has a pet T-Rex…
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Myer’s successful turnaround due to focus on ‘wanted brands’
Myer chief executive Richard Umbers has plenty to be happy about with his turnaround plan being off to a fantastic start. Umbers recently announced that the company has more than doubled its full-year profit to $60.5 million and has grown sales revenue by three percent. Umbers claims that the increase in sales has come from focusing…
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Masters getting more backlash on end days
With customers hoping to get a good bargain at the closing down sale for Masters, they are actually getting rude customer service and seeing staff left to fend for themselves in the heavy rain. The retailer is looking to sell more than $700 million worth of stock in time for their doors to close on…
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Biggest success stories to come out of Shark Tank
It has been 7 years since American TV series, Shark Tank was brought to our screens and while the uniqueness of the shows format and the array of vivid judges are one of the reasons to watch, another is the pitch by the contestants. We look at some of the biggest success stories to come out of…
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JB HI-FI has bought an appliance giant out
Electronics giant JB HI-FI has bought out appliance chain, The Good Guys, for $870 million, now acquiring more than 100% of their competitor. The two will still be separate chains but work together to run both companies smoothly and hopefully to drive prices down. The ACCC gave the all clear yesterday to merge together and work together, despite them…
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How to boost your LinkedIn Profile
In a highly competitive job market, it’s easy for your skills and abilities to be lost amongst the thousands of other highly qualified applicants. Known as a professional Facebook, LinkedIn is a way for a potential employer to gain a more personal insight into the type of person you are and what you can offer to…
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Let’s say goodbye to the Opal card incentives
The NSW government has farewelled the eighth trip free for customers using an Opal card. This change was debated a lot with customers and now the state government have finally bid farewell to it. From 5 September 2016, eight or more opal journeys will be given half price every time they tap on and off…
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Volkswagen under even more strife
Following last years diesel emission scandal, Volkswagen Group could be facing a $1.56AU billion fine over the Diesel Gates crisis. The lawsuit is being dealt with by the legal team from VW and the Department of Justice in the United States. The European producer has violated the Clean Air Act, alleging that the 4.0 cylinder Volkswagen…