Spruikers eye opportunity
JOHN COLLETT |
Regulators are struggling to keep up as the nexus between real estate operators and financial advisers gets stronger.
Chinese manufacturing at 16-month high
1:49pm |
China's factory activity expanded at the fastest pace in more than a year with a jump in new orders, raising hopes that a rapid slowdown may have been arrested.
US stocks slide as Syria concerns swell
31 Aug |
US stocks fell in a thinly traded session as the S&P 500 index recorded its steepest monhtly decline since May 2012 and investors avoided making large bets.
RBA joins global bank-to-bank watchdog
GARETH HUTCHENS |
The RBA will form part of a high-level group of regulators to review bank-to-bank lending practices.
Chinese companies tap ASX goodwill
PETER CAI AND BEN BUTLER |
A listing on the bourse gives them an air of respectability back home.
Blue skies ahead as clouds part for Harvey
GEORGIA WILKINS |
Veteran retailer is fighting back, saying he feels more confident about the sector than he has in years.
Macdonald lied, corrupt: ICAC
LINTON BESSER AND SEAN NICHOLLS |
Former NSW mining minister Ian Macdonald 'liked to use the power' to confer benefits on his mates.
Buckle up for more car crashes at home
SAM HALL |
Australia has one of the most competitive car markets in the world, and there are plenty of casualties, writes Sam Hall.
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- Hospitality Hotels go another round
- Results Insurance broker steadfast with profits
- CSG AGL decision soon on Gloucester CSG project
- Construction Neighbourly headache close to home for Hird
- Hospitality Pub club's heady rise
- Courts 'Opes Prime knew loan was not enough'
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| Dow Jones | 14810.3 | -30.6 | -0.2% |
| Nasdaq | 3589.9 | -30.4 | -0.8% |
| Hang Seng | 21731.4 | 26.6 | 0.1% |
| NZ 50 | 4541.0 | 20.5 | 0.5% |
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Investors lick wounds and turn eyes to data
31 Aug |
Wall Street is bracing for a wave of economic reports next week, including the August jobs report, which might prove decisive in determining whether the the Federal Reserve will dial back stimulus.
- Markets Shares recover as Syrian war cry fades
- Currencies Dollar holds firm as emerging markets calm
- Wall Street US stocks slide as Syria concerns swell
- Commodities Oil falls as Syria jitters ease
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Business calendar: September 2-6
All of this week's key business and finance events.
- Analysis Don't count US bonds out yet
- Earnings Enjoy dividends while they last
- Rates Asians keen on Aussie bonds
- Intelligent Investor Wesfarmers misses the mark
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Chinese manufacturing at 16-month high
1:49pm |
China's factory activity expanded at the fastest pace in more than a year in August with a jump in new orders, raising hopes that a rapid economic slowdown may have been arrested.
- Economy EU unemployment steady at record 12%
- Investigation Zurich chief resigns over suicide note
- Mobiles Vodafone mulls mega-sale of Verizon
- GDP Philippine economic growth matches China's
- India RBI steps in as Rupee plunges to record low
- Growth Travel demand doubles Air NZ profits
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Fed to ignite September shakes
September is here and for markets that usually means one thing: volatility. This year is shaping up to be a classic.
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Timing was crucial to spin out of black hole
MALCOLM MAIDEN |
Two big economic set pieces next week are unlikely to float any life rafts for Labor's economic credentials.
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- Marcus Padley I'm qualified to tell you, luck has nought to do with success
- Harold Mitchell This travelling roadshow is a relic
- Super Who will win the political football game?
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A weighty issue
How's the Australian workplace going to look in 2030? Fat, according to new research. So what are going to do about it?
Dealing with the donation dilemma
Charity requests can be awkward in a workplace, but one innovative business has solved this problem.
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Greater risk leads to greater rewards
RICHARD LIVINGSTON 28 Aug |
You've probably heard about starting early when it comes to saving – the power of compound interest and all that. It's true, but it's not quite that simple.
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