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Trump's offshore tax-cut pitch falls flat in Silicon Valley
Republican Donald Trump is proposing a big tax cut for companies like Apple, but the Republican nominee's proposals haven't won him much support among US technology leaders.
Republican Donald Trump is proposing a big tax cut for companies like Apple, but the Republican nominee's proposals haven't won him much support among US technology leaders.
Did Australian corporate dividends rise or fall for the 2015-16 year? Well, both - sort of. Michael Pascoe comments.
The apparent dividend contradiction is a reflection of the main themes of this reporting season: overall averages were skewed by a few spectacular dives.
Billionaire James Packer has sold a $448 million stake in Crown Resorts, reducing his ownership of the casino operator to less than 50 per cent.
The Australian sharemarket fell to its lowest in almost four weeks as investors factored in the potential of a US rate hike.
The future of vital skills training is under threat in Australia because of plummeting enrolments and a few rogue operators tarnishing the reputation of the sector, a new report has found.
Businessman Clive Palmer will have to answer questions in the Federal Court about the collapse of Queensland Nickel after his bid to postpone his appearance failed.
The ASX slumps after Fed officials leaders spurred bets of a September rate rise.
Horror stories about alleged Youi scams and frauds have continued to flow in, after Fairfax revealed allegations about wide scale illegal conduct at the major insurer.
An investigation by Fairfax Media can reveal that insurance giant Youi has been billing people who provided credit card information in the course of obtaining a quote.
US hardware giant Lowe's has hammered its Masters joint venture partner Woolworths.
The apparent willingness of Federal Reserve officials to increase US interest rates this year means incoming Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Philip Lowe may have the ability to hold on to the policy ammunition that his predecessor bequeaths him.
Adani's Carmichael coal mine has cleared another legal hurdle after the Federal Court threw out a challenge against the project.
A major labour hire company providing fill-in workers to Carlton and United after the sacking of a brewery's entire maintenance crew has now cut ties with the beer giant.
Shares in livestock exporter Wellard have been placed in a trading halt ahead of the release of full-year results that could contain asset writedowns.
Claims that Youi may have defrauded thousands of Australians have prompted calls for a Senate inquiry into the insurance giant.
Embattled hardware retailer Masters reinstates its refund policy after a disgruntled customer complained on the 2UE Breakfast Show.
Reporting season is almost at an end and, despite the gloomy expectations, there are some positives.
HuffPost Australia has appointed digital marketer JJ Eastwood as its new chief executive.
Online furniture retailer Temple & Webster's loss was more than double what was forecast in its prospectus.
Australia's richest woman, Gina Rinehart, is looking to bid jointly with Chinese interests for Kidman & Co, one of the country's largest farm owners, sources say.
China's regulators are intensifying scrutiny of unusual movements in stocks as they seek to damp speculation in the nation's financial markets.
A national removalist, who repeatedly failed to deliver a promised "gold class" service, has been the recipient of an $80,000 fine.
McAleese has gone into voluntary administration and its shares have been suspended after the transport group was unable to strike a deal to lower its property rental costs.
What does New Zealand have in common with Iceland? Both outrank Australia in innovation. In fact, Australia lags well behind the likes of Japan, Canada and Finland.
America has a new pharmaceutical villain. Her name is Heather Bresch.
The US government has paid a bounty of more than $3.5 million to a former BHP Billiton employee who helped expose alleged bribery by the Australian mining giant.
The ASX looks like it may have a tough day as materials and energy stocks will struggle in the stronger US dollar environment.
A call by EnergyAustralia to halt sales of energy contracts by door-to-door sales teams has been rejected by others in the industry such as the industry's lobby group and other retailers.
The privately held chain Aldi, one of the world's biggest retailers, has released some eagerly awaited detail about its local operations. But an accounting expert questions elements of Aldi's accounts.
Australian schools are increasingly moving to introduce specialised entrepreneurship programs. And one year 12 has put his business on hold to study. This is a new reality among today's future workers.
What we're now learning is that sleep isn't an obstacle; it's an enabler.