Investing and Global Finance News

Top 20 Jobs of 2012

Jobs in the business sector are undeniably some of the best out there today. In fact, six of the top twenty careers are business-related, according to a list from U.S. News. The Best Jobs of 2012 include: Meeting, Convention and Event Planner Sales Representative Accountant Receptionist Financial Adviser Customer Service Representative HR Specialist Insurance Agent… Continue Reading

Netflix Steals Top Spot from Apple

IHS iSuppli, the market research company, recently announced the Netflix has pushed past Apple to become the leading online movie provider in the United States. Back in 2011, Netflix’s market share rose to 44%, from less than 1% only a year before. Apple, on the other hand, recorded a major loss, falling to 32.2% from… Continue Reading

Reserve Bank of Australia Makes Cuts in Face of Global Uncertainty

As finance ministers across the globe rally to discuss the flailing economy, Australia’s central bank is cutting interest rates in an effort to boost confidence throughout the nation. The country’s overseas outlook is relatively bleak, and local growth is slow as well. The Reserve Bank of Australia has minimized its cash rate to 3.5%, 25… Continue Reading

India Friending Facebook at a Frenzied Pace

Now that the much anticipated Facebook IPO is behind us it is possible to discuss where Facebook might be heading in the years to come. Many countries already have Facebook penetration at near or greater than 50 percent, including the United States, Britain, Canada, Australia, Malaysia and others; making it likely that growth in these… Continue Reading

Should the U.S. Be Preparing for a Slump?

The U.S. economy’s recovery has been disappointing thus far, and recent data has foreshadowed a potential slump as the global situation worsens. Payroll averages have fallen since last year, while the Labor Department’s recent report reveals additional instability. Macroeconomics Advisers’ Joel Prakken explained: “The sharpness of the deceleration seems consistent with other incoming data suggesting… Continue Reading

American Economy Falters, Bringing the Thriving California Down With It

The latest U.S. Labor Department report has revealed that America’s economy continues to grapple with economic complications despite previous predictions. Unemployment rates throughout the nation climbed a tenth of a point last month, while employers only managed to add 69,000 jobs, though experts projected more than double that. Payroll has also fallen, with 49,000 jobs… Continue Reading

Ten Best Startups of 2011

New ideas abound in the marketplace, but which ones ultimately grow into successful companies? ,And which companies will eventually change the world as we know it, much like Facebook, Twitter and Groupon have change the world? And who can expect to see lots more of in the years to come? The following list represents companies… Continue Reading

Stalled Economies Fueling Crashing Oil Prices

The deteriorating European debt crisis and the slowing United States economy are contributing to what is expected to be the largest monthly downslide in the price of oil in three years. Demand for oil will plummet, analysts say, fueling a downturn in oil which resulted in oil closing yesterday 20 percent lower than the year’s… Continue Reading