M&A;
Transfield receives $1b Ferrovial takeover bid
11 minutes ago Transfield Services has knocked back an indicative takeover proposal from Spanish infrastructure ...
Credit decline sparks price war
More people are paying off their credit cards as they attempt to rein in household debt.
Google, Amazon could pose insurer threat
Google and Amazon may pose some of the biggest threats to Australian insurers.
Shares to rally despite volatility concerns
There are growing doubts among investment experts over the abilities of central bankers.
Virgin to keep Qantas guessing on Tigerair
Virgin Australia consider adding aircraft types beyond the A320s to the budget carrier fleet.
Bullion
Gold bulls lured back amid flight to safety
59 minutes ago Speculators added bullish gold bets for the first time in nine weeks as concern that global ...
Iron ore price constrained by output surge
BHP Billiton's marketing boss Mike Henry says iron ore prices of less than $US100 are the new ...
Unions seen acting against consumers
Vince Graham has accused unions of acting against the long-term interests of their members.
Second repeal day to cut at least $300m
At least another $300 million will be cut in the second wave of deregulation by the Coalition.
Ten says it needs to 'bulk up' as government flags changes
Struggling free-to-air broadcaster Ten Network has flagged a desire to 'bulk up'.
Markets
US stocks rally behind retail
US stocks extended their rebound from this month's bruising selloff on Friday, giving the S&P; 500 ...
Shares to rally despite volatility concerns
There are growing doubts among investment experts over the abilities of central bankers.
need2know
need2know: Buy signal flashing
The bulls are back, or so it seems by Wall Street's second day advance ahead of the weekend, and ...
Bullion
Gold bulls lured back amid flight to safety
59 minutes ago Speculators added bullish gold bets for the first time in nine weeks as concern that global ...
Mergers
Oil price collapse could cause M&A;
The rapid drop in oil prices cut more than $US20 billion from the price of some of the industry's ...
Shares
Analysts stress caution as stocks look cheap
As global markets push towards correction territory many investors are wondering whether now is the ...
Currencies
Aussie dollar weakens as iron ore prices slump
The Australian dollar is weaker as iron ore prices fall and financial market volatility continues.
Interest rates
RBA faces rate dilemma after global markets turmoil
Turmoil in global markets has pushed out expectations for the first interest rate rise from the US ...
Markets
The return of financial markets fear and what it means for you
If you think your own financial situation is a little remote from something like US interest rates, ...
Markets in correction mode as volatility hits
If there was any doubt global markets were in correction mode, it was dispelled on Wednesday night ...
Fixed income
Carnage on US bond market on growth concerns
The world's biggest bond market has suffered a major flash crash during the New York trading ...
Diary
Australian business calendar October 20 - 24
What's on in the world of business this week.