Nearly 70% of tech spending is wasted: Study
Companies often spend money on cultivating technology, but a study suggests nearly 70 percent of what is spent may be misdirected.
Here’s another reason to watch the Rugby World Cup
Either Australia or NZ could see a stock market rally next week, depending on which of their teams are crowned World Cup champion.
China’s Li: Domestic demand potential is big as ever
China is still one of the world’s top investment destinations, despite slower growth and a tricky economic transformation, Premier Li Keqiang said.
Australia to review lax vehicle emissions tests
Australia will review its standards and tests for vehicle emissions, after the VW scandal exposed relatively lax standards.
ECB: Greek banks need up to $15.4B in new capital
The European Central Bank is expected to say on Saturday that Greek’s banks need up to 14 billion euros in fresh capital
Vague rules increase risk of US-China naval conflict
A web of military communications agreements will not alone prevent U.S.-China conflict in the South China Sea, say experts.
Romanian nightclub fire kills 27, injures 155
A fire and explosion in a Bucharest nightclub killed 27 people there to see a rock concert that featured fireworks late on Friday.
Markets to tune out Fed speakers in favor of data
Markets will be laser-focused on Friday’s jobs report and may even look past more than a dozen scheduled Fed speeches.
Millions face insurance bill rise
Millions of people face a rise in their insurance bills this weekend, as a result of the increase in Insurance Premium Tax (IPT)