Last updated: September 3, 2016

NEWS

Wall St rises after payrolls

Investors bet that a slightly softer than expected jobs report would keep the Fed from lifting rates in September.

Cars to scan for parking space

The maker of Mercedes-Benz will trial allowing sensor-studded cars to share information about spare parking spots.

Ireland appeals EU Apple rule

Although the tax windfall is tempting, a failure to challenge the judgement could threaten future investment.

Amazon poaches eBay exec

The online retailer has hired its rival’s head of artificial intelligence to improve its search function.

Google ends modular phone plan

The tech giant is killing earlier embitious plans to build a phone with parts that can snap on and snap off.

China probes Uber-Didi deal

Industry experts expect the deal to proceed, but the review shows Beijing’s resolve to assert authority over the sector.

BHP upbeat on China debt

BHP’s chief economist says China is well placed to fix its debt problem, despite fears lending will strain the economy.

August payrolls miss forecasts

The US economy added slightly fewer jobs than expected, sparking fresh predictions the Fed will hold this month.

Returning son taps Foxtel DNA

Foxtel chief executive Peter Tonagh has a clear plan for the pay-TV group.

Reporting season’s three winners

In some cases after reporting season, a higher share price can represent better value for investors.

COMMENTARY

Lawyers will beat commonsense

The world’s corporate tax rates are a tangled mess and no one really knows what to do about it.

Royal commission the lesser evil

There’s been a significant hardening of the banking industry’s resolve in relation to a possible royal commission.

Hotels get room to deal

Hotels will have more power to offer deals under an agreement between the ACCC and online booking giants.

Hail Costello for Future Fund

If there had been no Future Fund, we could today have net debt and unfunded super as high as 50pc of GDP.

Time to spring clean portfolio

Resetting your investments to keep in tune with the times is essential ... here’s a guide.

Samsung’s Note 7 recalled

Exploding batteries have forced Samsung to stop sales of its new handset as it prepares a hasty recall.

Stocks may face testing times

After S&P/ASX 200 fall of 2.5pc in the past week, the local market looks set for more challenges.

Alcoa and Alumina bury hatchet

The revised JV will create a more equal partnership that produces something better than the status quo for both parties.

Room for better online deals

As hotels win more room to negotiate with web giants, regulators still struggle with the issue of online competition.

The end of the credit card era

As millennials shun credit cards, we’re losing a crucial driver of growth that helped fuel the consumer spending boom.

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