Today's Business News & Views

This week's consumer price data will give an insight into whether the global inflationary pulse has made it to our shores.

Key CPI data looms ahead of 'inflection point'

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The outlook for global inflation is on the turn, but economists are more worried that CPI figures this week might force the RBA into cutting rates again.

Coca-Cola Amatil sells soft drinks Coke, Lift and Fanta, as well as water, iced tea, juice, energy drinks and sports ...

Coca-Cola Amatil's plan lacks fizz

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Coca-Cola Amatil's plans to launch a ginger-flavoured Coke, to cut at least another $100 million in costs and to review its investment in fruit and vegetable processor SPC Ardmona have failed to convince some analysts the soft drink giant has the right formula.

Investors fear their assets will be worth less if Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is elected.

‘Trump discount’ would hammer shares, dollar, oil

Donald Trump is an unusual man, in more ways than one. But in the eyes of financial markets, he is unprecedented in one crucial respect.

Australia's long run of prosperity means people are looking past material aspirations and focusing on emotional goals.

Money really doesn't buy happiness, survey finds

Happiness, not money, is now viewed as the greatest measure of success by Australians.

RBA boss Philip Lowe has highlighted the importance of this week's inflation figures.

Key week ahead for rates and dividends

The coming days carry crucial tests for the new RBA governor and bank shareholders as quarterly inflation figures are released and NAB reports it annual profits.

The big question for investors is whether Woolworths boss Brad Banducci's turnaround strategy is finally winning back ...

Supermarket sales lift lid on competition to be Australia's most successful supermarket

Coles and Woolworths will share their first quarter sales results this week, lifting the lid on the battle to be Australia's most successful supermarket.

Vale reduced its cash cost to $US11.90 a ton in the quarter, "the lowest mark in the iron-ore industry", helped by ...

An 8,000-mile journey spurs Vale shift as iron outlook fades

For years, Brazil's Vale SA fought with rival iron-ore producers in Australia to supply the fast-expanding steel industry in China by building more mines and boosting output. But now, it's all about protecting ever-narrowing profit margins.

AT&T's takeover of Time Warner would be one of the biggest mergers in history and could kick off a new chapter for the ...

Why AT&T;'s bid for Time Warner is a big deal

A combination of the two companies could rival some of the biggest mergers in history and could kick off a new chapter for the media and technology world.

Trump on the AT&T-Time; Warner deal

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would not approve a proposed deal for AT&T; to buy Time Warner.

Future You won't begrudge you your smashed avo on toast for brekkie tomorrow. But start investing today.

Your 'smashed avo' guide to investing

Avocado on toast or not: Here's how your future self will thank you.

Halloween celebrations: Jason Brivik comes to grips with the Circus of Screams at Luna Park.

Retailers cash in on Halloween bounty

Australians will spend more than ever on Halloween this year as retailers cash in on the spooky celebration to drive sales in the lull between the football finals and Christmas.

Mining companies 'abrogate' responsibility to towns: Minister

Anthony Lynham says mines need to do more.

With a nation of cylists, bike-sharing, not ridesharing, has become the new battleground for Chinese tech companies.

Tech giants bet on 'Uber for bikes'

China's tech industry giants are ploughing hundreds of millions of dollars into what they're betting will be the country's next big internet craze - 'Uber for bikes'.

McDonald's has been able to raise prices by about 3.5 per cent in the US during the past quarter, despite falling costs.

McDonald's Turnaround Revs Up Abroad as Sales Top Estimates

McDonald's Chief Executive Steve Easterbrook has more tricks up his sleeve than serving Egg McMuffins all day.

The takeover would mark BAT's return to the US, which has become more attractive again for Big Tobacco after some ...

Big tobacco gets even bigger in $62 billion deal

The takeover would create the world's biggest listed tobacco company, with brands including Camel, Newport, Lucky Strike and Pall Mall.

Traders on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange: Shares pared early losses after the deal frenzy set in.

US deal frenzy offsets earnings worries

Wall Street closed little changed after erasing an early selloff, as deal activity boosted consumer stocks and Microsoft shares rallied to a record.

Time Warner rejected an $US85-a-share approach in 2014 from Rupert Murdoch's 21st Century Fox, which valued Time Warner ...

AT&T; nears deal to buy Time Warner

Time Warner shares surged on news the media giant may agree to a takeover by AT&T; this weekend.

Portrait for case study looking into the exploitation of young workers by companies fundraising for charities. Pictured, ...

Former 'chuggers' join class action against Appco alleging underpayment

INVESTIGATION

Kyle King dreaded Friday mornings. If he missed his weekly target, he would soon be taking part in a humiliating ritual.

FThe S&P 500 Index fell less than a point to 2141.16 at 4pm on Friday in New York, all but wiping out an early 0.5 per ...

Wall St checked by currency

US stocks closed little changed on concerns a US stronger dollar will damp corporate earnings.

The challenge is that Vale's mines are more than 13,000km farther from China than Rio and BHP. So shipments are more ...

Vale bets big on cost cuts

For the Brazillian iron ore giant, it's all about protecting ever-narrowing profit margins.

Tricks of the trade

As President of the European Council Donald Tusk warns Europe may never sign another free trade agreement, Professor Tim Harcourt of UNSW explains exactly what a FTA is.

All bets are off: James Packer's exploding China punt

Co-ordinated midnight raids across China have heralded a dramatic week for Crown.

Goldman's analysis revealed that the SGX has more pricing power than the DCE, with daily changes in Singapore ...

SGX's iron ore contract holds sway

Iron ore contracts in Singapore have greater pricing power than those traded in China.

Chief executive officer Satya Nadella has been investing in data centres and striking partnerships to bolster sales of ...

Microsoft reaches record on cloud

Microsoft shares soared to a record high after it reported sales and earnings that topped estimates.

Qualcomm shares jumped as much as 3.1 per cent on Friday morning in New York after the report from CNBC.

Qualcomm agrees to acquire NXP

Qualcomm has agreed to buy NXP Semiconductors for $US110 a share in a deal seen announced next week.

Hala Gorani was criticised for 'humanising a monster'.

Why the US media turned on Donald Trump

Did the US media really turn on Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump midway through the election campaign?

John Fraser has tossed aside the so-called wellbeing framework.

Stress matters, but our leaders no longer care

COMMENT

There is much, much more to a good life than jobs and growth, and the head of the treasury ought to know it.

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Lawsuit throws spotlight on charity fundraising

COMMENT

The $107 billion charity sector is a sacred cow, but also a black box.

Deutsche Bank strategists see the potential for banks and resources to break with recent trends and rally together.

How to marry heavyweights and win

Deutsche says investors who loaded up on banks and miners for the last 25 years, would have outstripped the broader market by 2 per cent.

Shares end lower as Healthscope dives

Shares closed lower on Friday, battered by a drop in Healthscope shares as it cautioned on its full-year guidance.