Kraft’s bid for Cadbury sours
British confectionary maker Cadbury has rejected a $17.6 billion takeover offer from US food giant Kraft foods for the second time, after Kraft refused to raise the value of the deal.
British confectionary maker Cadbury has rejected a $17.6 billion takeover offer from US food giant Kraft foods for the second time, after Kraft refused to raise the value of the deal.
Jessica Stanic
Author
November 11, 2009
November 11, 2009
iPhone worm on the loose A new iPhone worm for unlocked or “jailbroken” iPhones is on the loose and causing havoc for iPhone users, Symantec reports. The worm, known as Ikee has been written by an Australian hacker, using the same technique as a similar iPhone attack created by a Dutch teenager. According to Symantec, […]
Jessica Stanic
Author
November 10, 2009
November 10, 2009
The number of job advertised in major newspapers and online fell by 1.7 percent in October, showing that the Australian economy is still vulnerable.
Jessica Stanic
Author
November 10, 2009
November 10, 2009
The rush of first home buyers into the market in September helped to lift the number of new home loans to the highest level in seven months, official data shows.
Jessica Stanic
Author
November 10, 2009
November 10, 2009
For the first time, Sydney sales coaching company Sales Consultants Pty Ltd is inviting small and medium businesses to participate in their new ‘sales style shifting’ workshop.
Jessica Stanic
Author
November 10, 2009
November 10, 2009
Business conditions have finally caught up with business confidence, the latest National Australia Bank business survey shows.
Jessica Stanic
Author
November 10, 2009
November 10, 2009
The claims that major supermarkets are forcing up the price of food are extremely misleading, claims Australian National Retailers Assosciation CEO Margy Osmond.
Jessica Stanic
Author
November 10, 2009
November 10, 2009
Performance is set to become an integral part of AGSM Executive Programs’ training repertoire, after a day on the stage at NIDA helped some of Australia’s board members improve their business leadership.
Jessica Stanic
Author
November 10, 2009
November 10, 2009
Electricity prices have climbed 15.6 percent in the last year hitting consumers and businesses hard, latest ABS data reveals. According to the ABS data, electricity prices are up 15.6 percent Australia wide in just one year. In New South Wales, electricity prices have risen 21.7 percent, water has jumped 14.8 percent and gas has climbed […]
Jessica Stanic
Author
November 10, 2009
November 10, 2009
The results from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) International Internet Sweep has revealed a growing problem with online ticketing websites, highlighting the need for continued consumer vigilance, ACCC deputy chair Peter Kell has warned.
Jessica Stanic
Author
November 10, 2009
November 10, 2009