Business News
We cannot take China so lightly
THERE’S a multi-billion dollar big message for James Packer in the arrest of the Crown Resorts team on the ground in China.
Microsoft, McDonald’s buoy flagging US
THE S&P 500 and the Dow were little changed as the American bourse finished the week.
When investors are over a barrel
THE Barefoot Investor this week revisits schemes in what he describes as a finance catastrophe version of “Where Are They Now?” And yes, some involve cows.
Brazil alleges ‘homicide’ over BHP Samarco dam disaster
BHP Billiton’s legal nightmare over the Samarco dam disaster has dramatically intensified with eight of its current and former employees charged with homicide in Brazil.
Tabcorp, Tatts in merger speculation
SHARES in wagering groups Tabcorp and Tatts have been put in a trading halt, reviving speculation of a possible merger.
Furniture titan pounces on Fantastic
THE global retail giant behind Freedom Furniture and Snooze has launched a takeover bid for discount rival Fantastic Furniture.
McCrann’s week The RBA’s great dilemma
FOR 50 years, the Reserve Bank had a clear choice — fight recession or fight inflation. Now it is far more complicated, says Terry McCrann.
Business special Will the real Oz step forward?
FROM a nation that capably overhauls its workforce to an economy grappling with stubbornly low inflation, today’s Australia has many faces, writes Paul Gilder.
Trudeau cops a handful
A PROTESTOR shouting “keep your promises” has thrown a handful of pumpkin seeds with hand-drawn hearts at Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
College in court over $360m ‘scam’
A TRAINING college shut down over allegations it ripped off students could be forced to repay hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars.
