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Pratt's US business is coming up Trumps
Donald Trump's election victory is sold - partly - as a victory for the common man in middle America, but the unexpected result is also being embraced by one of Australia's wealthiest men, Anthony Pratt.
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Post US election, what is the clear trade that has emerged?
We have seen one of the most incredible financial market moves we will ever see. Chris Weston looks at the trade that has emerged as the clear favourite.
Will Trump be good for the Aussie dollar?
The Aussie dollar is more likely to be a victim rather than a beneficiary of a Donald Trump presidency.
Aldi's arch rival eyes Australia
German retail giant Schwarz Group has sought an Australian trademark for its 'Kaufland' superstore as it's sounding out the local market.
Trump to 'dismantle' Dodd-Frank law
President-elect Donald Trump plans to remake financial regulation, promising to dismantle the 2010 Dodd-Frank law, the response to the financial crisis.
The fads we collected - and now wish we hadn't
Pokemon cards and Shopkins: For every current craze, there's one that has since lost its shine.
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Singles' Day sales may hit new high
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. posted $1 billion (6.81 billion yuan) of sales within the first five minutes of its Singles' Day shopathon, a 24-hour event in China.
Markets Live: Trump push for banks
The ASX opens slightly higher, with miners and banks still feeling strong Trump tailwind after the Dow Jones closed at a record high.
Ride the Trump rollercoaster of money and emotions
Australian investors and super fund members should prepare for volatility.
The skills kids need to get a job in 2030
Rachel Lilley is teaching children how to prepare for an uncertain jobs future.
8@eight: Heat comes out of Trumponomics rally
Some of the heat has come out of the 'Trumponomics' inspired rally in equities and sell-off in fixed income.
Alibaba posts $1 billion in sales in five minutes on Singles' Day
Alibaba Group posted $US1 billion of sales within the first five minutes of Single's Day.
Iron ore's near-doubling shows reversal from loser to leader
There's just no stopping iron ore. Benchmark prices are on their way to doubling as concern eases about a slowdown in China.
Trump will bring the unexpected, but good things could come out of it
Keep your shirt on. The world as we know it may be ending, but if so it won't be for a while. And maybe things won't change as much as feared.
We need a smarter economy in a modern world
Australia has become rich on the basis of natural resources but we can't rely on it in the future.
CIMIC director Kirstin Ferguson steps down
CIMIC Group director Kirstin Ferguson has stepped down from her position on the board of the engineering company's board.
ABC staffer loses High Court bullying case
Judges messed-up by applying common sense, High Court finds.
Rudd on steroids: Why business is embracing Trump
Suddenly, Trump is good for business.
Public servants 'dragged along the road and kicked in the guts'
Rank-and-file public servants vent their fury after three years of industrial strife.
Banks reveal internal investigations of staff
The Commonwealth Bank made 1400 investigations into suspected staff misconduct over the last year, with 59 cases involving executive managers.
Wesfarmers brands Trump victory a 'triumph of populism'
Wesfarmers chairman Michael Chaney has branded Trumps' win a triumph of populism.
New footage shows chuggers in 'cock fight'
New footage has emerged of Appco "chuggers" taking part in a "cock fight", a bizarre weekly ritual which involved sales staff pecking at each other as punishment for poor performance.
Hard Bargain: How to buy a mattress (without paying too much)
How much should you pay for a good night's sleep?
SingTel fighting $330m Optus' tax bill
Singapore Telecommunications will "vigorously defend" a $326 million tax bill it received last week from the Australian Tax Office, dating back to its acquisition of Optus in 2001 for $17.2 billion.
ASX posts biggest jump in five years
The ASX delivered its biggest one-day jump since October 2011, as investors bet on Donald Trump's pro-business policies.
Markets Live: Trump bump for miners
A surge in mining stocks led a $50 billion recovery rally on hopes a Trump administration will provide an economic boost.
Ignoring Trump election, Australia ratifies Paris climate pact
The Turnbull government has ratified the Paris climate agreement, formalising Australia's commitment to a global effort to curb carbon emissions and reduce the risk of dangerous climate change.
ASIC employee faces money laundering charges
An employee from the Australian Securities Investments Commission is facing up to 10 years in jail after being charged with money laundering offences.
Five winning stocks under President Trump
Stocks to buy while you wait for the 45th president of the United States to take office.
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Why you should go outside today
There's a good scientific reason for that fresh air work break.
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Toenails never stop growing, even when you get older.