That's a better outcome. Prudent savers who are planning to buy house may want to bargain hard for mortgage rate discount. Join discussion...

Google's new social networking tool "Buzz" is out to get Facebook and Twitter fans. I think you hit the nail on the heard with this a while ago CIJ. Join discussion...

This is quite hilarious. Even an ancient temple is seduced by the allure of Wall Street. Join discussion...

"Mr al-Saleh's statement caused some surprise in Dubai as people who invested in Dubai World effectively did so on the assumption that the government would guarantee them, BBC Middle East business reporter Ben Thompson said." Join discussion...

Consumers are willing to pay for online content, but they are only willing to pay a little. "Even that willingness to pay something would, BCG says, disappear if disruptive free models emerged. It makes particular reference to the potential for Google – the search engine Rupert Murdoch and other proprietors most like to hate and blame for their predicament – to offer comparable free services while generating its revenue from non-subscription sources." Join discussion...

"A joint Australian and British survey revealed that more than one-third of employees want to change their careers once the global economic crisis is over." Good luck to them, may they enjoy the dole queue. Join discussion...

Two possibilities for Murdoch- he is 2/3 steps ahead and has something up his sleeves or he is heading for disaster. Join discussion...

The Internet is a very disruptive force. Many business model were ruined because of it. Join discussion...

Again, the Australian government is bowing down to special interest groups. Join discussion...

Brian Johnson, a leading bearish bank analyst is warning the banks. Increased regulation from APRA will curtail more lending by banks. Join discussion...