Strap in people, this could go bad
The economic fallout from this week's looming Brexit vote has markets on edge.
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Reform right on cue for super
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True believer backs battling biotech
Its shares have crashed and now hanging on has become something for the totally committed.
Forget 'and growth' – it's 'jobs' that work
With the unemployment rate steady at 5.7 per cent - almost, but not quite, full employment - it seems the jobs market is acting as an important anchor in choppy economic waters.
Singapore moves on profit shifting
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Shares break six-day losing streak but slump over the short week.
Citi warns oil may fall anew to $US43
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'Greater fools' sought as bond yields drop
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Packer eyes $1.7b Crown payday
James Packer could boost his stake in Crown Resorts by up to $1.7 billion if investors back a break-up of the casino group.
Drugs aren't working for our economy
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Banking & Finance
Samsung Pay takes on Apple
Samsung is hoping its payment system launched in Australia on Wednesday will drive more sales of higher-end phones.
JPMorgan, Goldman most at risk to Brexit shock
JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs are likely to be hardest hit among America's biggest banks by a possible British disavowal of the European Union.
Mining & Resources
Renewables rain on power's parade
The surge in renewable energy has left households with whipsawing electricity bills as power companies push through a round of steep price rises.
Unaoil used global networks to move corrupt funds
The Monaco-based oil company at the centre of a global bribery scandal used a network of offshore accounts and companies to shift funds under the noses of authorities for years.
World Business
Microsoft breaks corporate taboo on pot
Until now, even the boring parts of the legalised marijuana world was too controversial for mainstream companies.
Revlon buys Elizabeth Arden for $US870m
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Consumer Affairs
Medibank customers hope to get money back with ACCC's help
For 15 years, Sam paid for Medibank's most comprehensive private health insurance, but then, the bills arrived.
Medibank's secret changes to boost profits
Medibank has been accused of failing to disclose policy changes to members in a bid to boost profits ahead of its privatisation.
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Property Focus
Brutalism no obstacle for Woods Bagot fit-out
Woods Bagot had been in its Southbank office for 10 years. While the view of the Yarra from the building's domed ceiling was impressive, the office required updating.
Vending machines are the new retail frontier
Lovers of Moët & Chandon champagne will soon be able to have their own AbFab moment, with plans advanced to have a vending machine full of bubbles in Australia.
OECD warns of Aussie property demise
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development sees a 'dramatic and destabilising' end to Australia's property boom.
Macquarie Park looks to new developments
Illawarra land sales tipped to exceed $50m
Industrial property is seen as one offering substantial growth which has triggered the sale of seven sites in Illawarra, with an anticipated combined value of at least $50 million.
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