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The worst CEOs of 2014

17 December 2014
Sydney FinkelsteinFeatures correspondent
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Wall Street down from record highs

Noah Hamman, of AdvisorShares, says investors are turning their attention to earnings and consumer spending.

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News imageThe stunning Austrian castle once ruled by robber barons

The stunning Austrian castle once ruled by robber barons

Standing high above the Danube, Austria's Aggstein Castle offers breathtaking views and a brutal history.

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Norway is building Europe's biggest seaweed industry

Norway is betting big on this versatile, sustainable ocean crop with underwater farms to processing plants.

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News imageWall Street opens flat

US markets sluggish after weak job report

Anna Rathbun, of Grenadilla Advisory, says the 'tight' US labor market doesn't send a powerful signal to the Fed.

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News imageSurvival skills in the Scottish Highlands

Learning the ancient art of survival in Scottish Highlands

The Travel Show heads into the Scottish Highlands to meet a survival expert and learn to navigate the wild.

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News imageWall Street closes week strong

US markets open higher as jobs growth slows

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A rare look inside Amazon's AI chip design lab

Tech Now goes behind the scenes at the Amazon lab creating chips for some of the world's biggest AI workloads.

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Wall Street opens higher despite bond turmoil

Rick Pitcairn, of Pitcairn, says investors could be testing the US Federal Reserve's new chair.

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News imageHow Napoleon sparked Epygtomania

How Napoleon sparked western Egyptomania

Napoleon Bonaparte's invasion of Egypt fueled the West's fascination with the country's ancient past.

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The cottage tradition that captures the Swedish way of life

Hidden among forests and islands, Sweden's modest sommarstuga embodies the country's love of the outdoors.

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News imageWall Street evens out

US markets up as oil prices drop

Seema Shah, of Principal Asset Management, says US markets are reacting well to a fall in oil prices.

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News imagePoland's growing love affair with its wild food heritage

Poland's growing love affair with its wild food heritage

In Poland, a new generation is discovering wild ingredients, seasonal treasures, and feasts straight from nature.

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News imageUS Markets fall back

Wall Street down amid renewed concerns

Brian Vendig, of MJP Wealth Advisors, says last week's market gains are falling back amid economic concerns.

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News imageBritain's ultimate youth challenge

Britain's iconic youth adventure challenge

The Travel Show joins teenagers on a programme challenging young people through adventure and self-reliance.

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News imageAI speeds up dementia drug hunt

AI is speeding up search for drugs to treat brain conditions

AI is helping scientists identify existing drugs that could be repurposed to treat dementia and brain disorders.

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Wall Street opens down as oil edges up

Will McGough, of Prime Capital Financial, says consumer spending has been rising despite weak consumer sentiment.

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Stunning photographs of India's unique wildlife

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Nasdaq hits record high as AI stocks rally

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Watch a pride of lions team up for a deadly hunt at night

Wildlife photographer Gordon Buchanon gets a front-row seat to African lions' stealthy nighttime ambush.

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The growing climate challenge facing Spain

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