Companies feel sting of long election
The election brought activity to a standstill in the fourth quarter, earnings results show.
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Reality sidelined by easy politics
Bank bashing, the census debacle and Ausgrid: The fractious political climate means conspiracy theories abound. Nothing is considered implausible.
Warren Buffett is no saint
Warren Buffett is a careful accumulator of capital invested in traditional businesses, preferably with oligopolistic qualities.
ASX posts modest gains
The Australian sharemarket struggled higher as investors digested the first big week of reporting season.
China's lithium boom faces 'challenges'
There are "lots of challenges" and "bottlenecks" in China's lithium supply chain, says one of the largest producers.
Why a strong $A is here to stay
The Reserve Bank won't get sucked into a fight with financial markets to stop the dollar rising towards 80 cents.
What the Wall St rally means for the ASX
For the first time since 1999 all three major indices on Wall Street have closed at a record high. But the news isn't so good for the ASX.
How to find the best cash rates
Don't be duped by bonus offers and know the terms and conditions of your saving account.
What went wrong at Temple & Webster
In 2015 the online retailer was flying, but by 2016 it earned the dubious honour of worst float of the year.
New senators to face voters in 2 years
Seven of the 11 new Senate crossbenchers will have just over two years in Parliament before they must again face the voters.
