Archive for July, 2011

AUD/USD: Trading the Reserve Bank of Australia Interest Rate Decision

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The Reserve Bank of Australia is widely expected to keep the benchmark interest rate at 4.75% in August, but the central bank may continue to soften its hawkish tone for monetary policy as the region faces a slowing recovery.


Reports: Google Buys IBM Patents To Bolster Portfolio

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Google Inc. (GOOG) has acquired a batch of technology patents from International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) to bolster its portfolio and also to protect itself from patent litigation, according to media reports on Friday.


Newmont Mining Q2 Profit Edges Up; Boost Dividend By 50%

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Gold miner Newmont Mining Corp. (NEM) reported Friday a profit for the second quarter that edged up from last year, boosted by sales growth amid higher gold prices. Meanwhile, adjusted earnings per share and quarterly revenues missed analysts’ expectations. However, the company boosted its dividend by 50 percent.