SA pays the price for reliance on renewable energy

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South Australia was warned to prepare for an extended loss of electricity last night in the wake of wild weather which caused widespread blackouts.

AGL hit by backlash on carbon emissions and executive pay

AGL has caught the market by surprise with a $600 million share buyback, while hiking its dividend payout ratio.

Whitehaven serves up success to coal doubters

The demise of coal has been effectively rebutted with the five-fold surge in the share price of Whitehaven Coal.

Hazelwood closure sparks 'price shock'

Energy market traders are expecting prices to rise by 10 per cent if the plant shuts.

Housing boom a boon for Brickworks

A mixture of higher volumes and better margins is working well for materials maker.

Samarco to weigh on Mackenzie's hip pocket for some time yet

BHP's chief executive Andrew Mackenzie personally suggested he receive no bonus.

Platinum squeezes growth options with buyback

A short-term "sugar hit" which could derail plans to provide seed capital to new investment funds if Kerr Neilson proceeds with the planned share buyback at his fund manager, Platinum Asset.

The Ghan finds new owner in private equity reshuffle

Control of the operator of the Ghan and Indian Pacific train services has changed for the second time in a little over a year, as private equity investors reshuffle their holdings.

Shorts bet against billionaire

This fund manager is betting Kerr Neilson's Platinum Asset Management won't maintain its rally.