Last updated: October 29, 2016

Wall St choppy after GDP, FBI

US stocks rose after upbeat growth figures, but closed lower after the FBI said it was reviewing new Clinton emails.

Pools not leaky assets in selling

A pool is still the staple of the Aussie property dream and it’s no different in the luxury market.

Mastercard’s profit rises 21pc

A jump in processed transactions and a lift in cross-border volumes boosted results in the third quarter.

UBS’s hit from wary clients

Cautious clients are hesitant to trade amid global uncertainty, weighing on UBS’s third-quarter profit.

Profits drop at Exxon, Chevron

Third-quarter earnings slumped at some of the world’s biggest oil companies, but Total bucked the trend.

Vale cuts waste storage spend

Even after a deadly dam failure at the Samarco joint venture, Vale has reduced maintenance capex on tailings dams.

Uber drivers “due paid leave”

A London tribunal ruled drivers working for Uber are entitled to the minimum wage and paid holidays.

US growth best in two years

GDP easily beat economist forecasts in the third quarter after a boost from exports of agricultural products.

Investors revolt over CBA pay

Commonwealth Bank has come under fresh fire for executive pay after experts urged shareholders to stage a revolt.

Retirees face pension pinch

A home renovation blitz and a wave of gifts to adult children can be expected in effort to beat super reforms.

Are women better investors?

A new report from NAB claiming women invest poorly gets a cool reception.

Banking on NAB dividends

NAB has defied the song book of remorseless margin and capital pressures and creeping bad debts at our banks.

Bonds gnawing away at shares

The local sharemarket is having a bad month, with the share index heading for its second-worst performance this year.

Banks still asleep on pay

The message on remuneration has not got through.

Bank teller of interest’s account

Former ANZ chief executive Mike Smith says Australian politicians “have trashed” the banking industry.

Macquarie sees upside

Macquarie Group has dismissed suggestions growth may be tapping out and flagged opportunities in Asia.

Dreamworld clouds Ardent future

Ardent’s investors will wonder if the company can recover from the reputational and financial impact of the tragedy.

Pressure mounts on Thomas

‘It’s going to be a very challenging time... Deborah Thomas is going to have to earn her money.’

Ardent shows system gone wrong

There are two types of CEOs: those for whom it’s a lottery win, and those for whom it’s a test of wills.

The hidden CEO perks revealed

When it comes to executive pay, companies are generous with allowances and add-ons that often rival base salaries.

‘Alarm over Podesta coal stance’

Alarm is mounting over the green sabotage of major development projects and the links to US Democratic leaders.

Redesign for Vaucluse mansion

Johnny Kahlbetzer’s Vaucluse mansion is about to undergo a ­redesign by award-winning architect Alec Tzannes.

Hosts face off over ratings

The rival Seven and Nine networks each claimed they had won the battle for breakfast television viewers.

We’re not in Kansas any more

Asset price inflation, high household debt, heavy borrowings, slower growth — we’ve got all signs of a looming crisis.

AMP blames life for $1.2bn hit

AMP blames a structural change in the life insurance business for a $1.2 billion hit to its 2016 profit.

Island home fronts deep water

The sprawling Sunshine Coast island mansion of property developer Shaun Juniper has sold for $6.25 million.

Price cuts help Woolies sales

Woolworths shareholders finally have something to smile about after chief Brad Banducci announced better sales growth.

Don’t write off old media just yet

Domestic TV bosses pleading with the government to modernise long-standing media regulations have a point.

Rinehart in box seat for Kidman

Gina Rinehart is almost certain to take control of the Kidman pastoral empire after rival bidders withdrew yesterday.

Indoor lagoons sink values

In the US, only about 500 to 600 luxury-home listings — or about 0.7 per cent — include indoor pools.

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