Gadget maker to hike prices for pay
FOXCONN, which makes iPhones and other gadgets, is seeking to charge its customers more to partly cover wage increases at its mammoth manufacturing compound in southern China. news.com.au |
Canadian home sales drop in July
Canada's home sales fell in July, with Ontario and British Columbia leading the way lower as their newly introduced harmonized sales tax slowed activity. cbc.ca |
US stocks up as Europe fears ease
US stocks were slightly up overnight after news of a successful Portuguese debt auction eased the previous day's concerns about the European economy. news.com.au |
Union fined for workplace breaches
THE AWU's NSW branch has been fined $12,100 for breaches of workplace laws, including organising unlawful industrial action. news.com.au |
TMX Group raises dividend as profits grow
TMX Group, the company that owns all of Canada's major stock exchanges, is reporting higher earnings and has raised its dividend. cbc.ca |