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Samsung: Galaxy S4 sales to hit 10 million next week
The smartphone will surpass that level less than a month after its launch, getting into consumers' hands at a faster sales rate than the Galaxy S3, says a top exec. Read More | View Original Article
Is the unlocked Nexus Galaxy S4 worth the hefty price tag?
In this edition of Ask Maggie, CNET's Marguerite Reardon offers a reader advice on whether the new "pure" Google Android version of the Galaxy S4 is worth the added price. Read More | View Original Article
A subtle shift for Abbott's razor gang
After months of campaigning against 'wasteful' Labor management, Tony Abbott will be aware similar scrutiny will apply to his government, should the Coalition win. Read More | View Original Article
WEEKEND ECONOMIST: Slip, slipping away
The federal budget revealed a worrying trend for the Australian economy, with disinflation a factor in the revenue slippage that led to the deficit. Read More | View Original Article
Research In Motion Ltd (BBRY) News: Strength In India, MegaPhone Talk & More
Apple is Losing $6 Billion Annually to BlackBerry, Samsung On a quarterly basis, Apple Inc. Read More | View Original Article
MARKETS: Riding the emotional waves
Hedge fund manager David Hobart says the key to investing is being aware of the emotions that drive markets – and how you manage your own. Read More | View Original Article
Broken Glass won't hurt gung-ho Google
So far Google Glass has been underwhelmingly modeled by unfashionable white men. But Google continues to outshine its tech-giant peers in the media with its boldness to innovate. Read More | View Original Article
In this week's essential reading guide Kohler says Swan's budget savings won't show til he's gone; Gottliebsen explains what the budget did to the dollar; Koukoulas tips a surplus after seven years; and Bartholomeusz breaks down Virgin's failed earnings calculations. Read More | View Original Article
Delinking indicators warn of a fractured system
The long-standing correlation in global economic data is being challenged. It reveals profound tensions underneath the world's central bank-inspired stability. Read More | View Original Article
Govt running tax scare campaign: Hockey
Shadow Treasurer says $28 bn in cuts available from 2012 budget that Coalition could implement. Read More | View Original Article
Australian dollar hits fresh low in afternoon trade
Local currency falls to lowest level since June 2012, with no sign of rebound. Read More | View Original Article
All aboard for regional grazing
The Murray River region is home to some of the best and most diverse produce in Australia. And the city of Mildura is among the river's best food destinations. Read More | View Original Article
KGB: Shadow Treasurer Joe Hockey
The shadow treasurer says he's reluctant to blame Martin Parkinson for poor federal budget forecasts, the Opposition would build liquidity for government bonds, and small business should be the benchmark for government regulation. Read More | View Original Article
Hockey lashes 'culture of regulation'
Shadow treasurer says small business capabilities should provide benchmark for regulation. Read More | View Original Article
Aust stocks close slightly higher
Local market lifts in late afternoon trade after Wall St retreats from recent rally. Read More | View Original Article
The Opposition leader's budget reply revealed a credibility gap between apocalyptic fiscal rhetoric and the proposed response to said apocalypse. But it's a comforting gap. Read More | View Original Article
Bracks to quit Cbus for govt role
Carr appoints former Vic premier Australia's new consul-general to New York. Read More | View Original Article
How four wireless players are manoeuvring for advantage
Telus said Mobilicity's 250,000 customers should experience no interruption in service Telus said Mobilicity's 250,000 customers should experience no interruption in service BCE Inc. Read More | View Original Article
THE LAST GASP: From the same cloth
A deficit – or surplus? – of fashion sense saw Wayne Swan and Tony Abbott on the same page, for once, while Julia Gillard painted the town, in a fashion. Read More | View Original Article
Leighton class action tipped for court
Maurice Blackburn confirms suit over disclosure of shock profit downgrade in FY11 to go ahead. Read More | View Original Article
ZTE, Huawei global market rankings fall
ZTE slipped one place year-on-year to become the fifth-largest mobile phone vendor globally in the quarter ended March. Read More | View Original Article
Repealing carbon tax immoral: Combet
Climate change minister says opposition plans to remove tax would leave $20bn hole. Read More | View Original Article
Is this the end for Labor's 'CarbonChoices'?
Whispers in Canberra suggest Bill Shorten is canvassing the numbers for support on a huge Labor carbon pricing backflip after the election. Read More | View Original Article
Australian dollar hits fresh 11-mth low
Local currency slips to another record low in morning trade. Read More | View Original Article
