How the world's richest got poorer in 2015
The richest people on Earth became a bit poorer this year.
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- ANZ AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND BANKING GROUP LIMITED -0.11%
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- CBA COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA. -0.05%
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- CPU COMPUTERSHARE LIMITED. -0.85%
- CSL CSL LIMITED -0.91%
- CTX CALTEX AUSTRALIA LIMITED -1.18%
- CWN CROWN RESORTS LIMITED 0.00%
- DXS DEXUS PROPERTY GROUP -1.32%
- GMG GOODMAN GROUP -2.79%
- GPT GPT GROUP -1.65%
- IAG INSURANCE AUSTRALIA GROUP LIMITED 0.54%
- IPL INCITEC PIVOT LIMITED -0.25%
- JHX JAMES HARDIE INDUSTRIES PLC 0.23%
- LLC LENDLEASE GROUP -0.14%
- MGR MIRVAC GROUP -0.75%
- MPL MEDIBANK PRIVATE LIMITED 0.00%
- MQG MACQUARIE GROUP LIMITED -0.24%
- NAB NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK LIMITED -0.43%
- NCM NEWCREST MINING LIMITED -0.38%
- ORG ORIGIN ENERGY LIMITED -0.84%
- ORI ORICA LIMITED -0.64%
- OSH OIL SEARCH LIMITED 0.00%
- QBE QBE INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED 0.00%
- RHC RAMSAY HEALTH CARE LIMITED 0.76%
- RIO RIO TINTO LIMITED -0.16%
- S32 SOUTH32 LIMITED -1.84%
- SCG SCENTRE GROUP -1.41%
- SEK SEEK LIMITED 0.72%
- SGP STOCKLAND -2.61%
- SHL SONIC HEALTHCARE LIMITED -1.22%
- STO SANTOS LIMITED -2.65%
- SUN SUNCORP GROUP LIMITED -0.41%
- SYD SYDNEY AIRPORT 0.00%
- TCL TRANSURBAN GROUP -0.19%
- TLS TELSTRA CORPORATION LIMITED. 0.00%
- VCX VICINITY CENTRES -1.06%
- WBC WESTPAC BANKING CORPORATION -0.30%
- WES WESFARMERS LIMITED -0.86%
- WFD WESTFIELD CORPORATION -1.96%
- WOW WOOLWORTHS LIMITED -2.08%
- WPL WOODSIDE PETROLEUM LIMITED -0.35%
Key Stories
Wrinkle in bankruptcy law reform
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Shares end year in the red
An impressive rally in the last weeks of December has failed to get investors into the black for 2015.
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Priceline, Myer winning the lipstick battle
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WIN and Nine strike six-month TV deal
The Federal government will finalise and internally circulate its plan for abolishing the rules that stop rural and regional broadcasters from merging within the next three months, according to West Australian Senator Dean Smith.
2016 growth will disappoint: Lagarde
Global economic growth will be disappointing next year and the outlook for the medium-term has also deteriorated, the head of the International Monetary Fund said.
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Market Indices
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Casino boss says life is harder in Australia
SkyCity Entertainment says New Zealand's growth is driving a standout performance from its Auckland casino.
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Bitcoin's comeback and Apple's lemon
The year of bitcoin's comeback, and the escapologist in Greece. These are the most fascinating stories of 2015.
Chocolate that only melts in the mouth
A Swiss company claims to have devised a chocolate that will rescue those in hot climates from deprivation and hardship.
Life after being an ASX chief
For some former CEOs of ASX-listed companies, life outside the unrelenting spotlight is now more lucrative and more fulfilling.
Workplace
What staff really want for Christmas
Christmas gifts, parties and rewards are no match for a decent performance review.
Penalty rate row stirs strife at pharmacies
Pharmacists in Australia have voted to launch industrial action for the first time.
Markets
Australian shares trade little changed
Shares traded little changed in a shortened session on the Australian Stock Exchange despite stronger iron ore prices and as Wall Street ended softer.
Greenback stalls as data disappoints
The greenback may have trouble escaping its year-end malaise after a gauge tracking US economic performance slumped to the lowest since June.
S&P; 500 slips after late selloff
US stocks fell, with the Standard & Poor's 500 Index struggling to hold its gain for the year in 2015's penultimate session.
- Brazil real extends drop on worsening outlook
- need2know: Oil slides, shares follow
- Buy German stocks, say strategists
- Copper nears six-week high on supply bets
- Glencore says China still bullish for commodities
- Oil drops on surprise US stock build
- China seeks to check yuan spread
- Iron ore futures surge seen temporary
Stocks, bonds, cash go nowhere in 2015
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The Economy
Price of E10 fuel dips below $1 a litre in Sydney
Thrifty motorists were picking up E10 fuel for less than a dollar a litre in Sydney on New Year's Eve as drivers prepared to hit the road en masse for the holidays.
Budget surplus: it was a good idea at the time
The Coalition's spending habits are turning into quite a shock for some.
Retail
Who's cashing in on your New Year's resolution?
New year, new you. And for plenty of companies, a new chance to cash in on your New Year's resolutions.
Mecca Cosmetica accelerates expansion
Mecca founder Jo Horgan is putting her foot down on the expansion of her beauty empire, with the launch of 20 new stores in the next year across the operation's three retail brands.
Banking & Finance
Ructions at APP claim chief executive
APP Securities, the re-badged BBY business, has told employees chief executive Craig Mason is parting ways.
Clydesdale Bank flags rapid growth on UK listing
Promises of rapid growth at the Clydesdale and Yorkshire Bank in the coming years are realistic and not over-ambitious, the bank's chief has said.
Mining & Resources
Price of E10 fuel dips below $1 a litre in Sydney
Thrifty motorists were picking up E10 fuel for less than a dollar a litre in Sydney on New Year's Eve as drivers prepared to hit the road en masse for the holidays.
Forecaster says iron ore could fall into $US20s before bounce
Iron ore may be in for a roller-coaster ride next year as prices sink into the $US20s and then rally to end higher, according to Capital Economics.
World Business
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Apple to pay Italy $477m in back taxes
Apple will make the payment and sign a deal with Italy's tax office, a source has confirmed.
China
China cracks down on online lenders
China's banking regulator laid out planned restrictions on thousands of online peer-to-peer lenders, pledging to "cleanse the market" as failed platforms and suspected frauds highlight risks within a booming industry.
Deutsche Bank sells $5.5b stake in China's Hua Xia
Deutsche Bank is selling its 20 per cent stake in China's Hua Xia Bank to insurer PICC Property and Casualty for $5.5 billion as Europe's biggest bank shores up its balance sheet.
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Property Focus
Pub sector intoxicated with sales
Investors have poured more than $500 million into the pub sector, making it one of the busiest areas in the real estate sector.
Triguboff sticks with property
Harry Triguboff sees property as among the few attractive investments in the nation amid rising rents and a "terrible" stock market.
City Tattersalls votes for $200m redevelopment
Members of the City Tattersalls Club have voted overwhelmingly to approve development of the Pitt Street building's airspace.
No slowing down for Sydney’s western market
Santa Claus needs to clone himself
While Christmas is busy for retailers, spare a thought for the staff in the warehouses who have to distribute items to the customers.
Executive Style
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Money
2016: buckle up and hang on
Preparation is better than prediction when it comes to investment: here's how to prepare for 2016.
Which insurance shares won 2015?
Which of these insurers would have made you the best returns in 2015?
Small Business
Business can boom on New Year's
For the small business behind Sydney's fireworks, New Year's Eve is one of the busiest times of year.
Seven ways to kill staff motivation
Avoid these common traps if you want your team to remain engaged and productive.
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