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Fresh JFK assassination theory
NEW evidence uncovered in the secret diaries of a Cold War spy has suggested a Cuban double agent led plot to execute JFK.
If Australia gets a Trump, this is why
COULD Australia get its own Donald Trump? Easily, if we’re not careful. The latest underemployment stats paint a scary picture.
Is this the saving grace for first home buyers?
THE affordable home ownership initiative from the UK that could help struggling first home buyers in Australia.
Body expert: Obama reveals how he really feels
THE meeting between Barack Obama and Donald Trump at the White House was the picture of civility — until you analyse their body language.
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US stocks blast to new record high
US SHARES have surged to levels not seen since the 2008 financial crisis as Wall Street reassessed Donald Trump’s presidency.
Finance news you need to know today
PAYPAL users can now send money to friends and family using just their voice, after the payment service announced it was to integrate into Apple’s Siri.
Dollar slumps on Trump optimism
THE Australian dollar has slipped with markets viewing US President-elect Donald Trump’s policies as inflationary.
Australian Market Data at 03:01PM
Index / Security | Price | Change | Percent |
---|---|---|---|
All Ords | 5446.6 | +37.70 | + 0.70% |
S&P;/ASX 50 | 5348.8 | +56.70 | + 1.07% |
ASX200 | 5370.7 | +41.90 | + 0.79% |
S&P;/ASX 300 | 5333.0 | +40.10 | + 0.76% |
S&P;/ASX MidCap | 5549.3 | -8.30 | -0.15% |
S&P;/ASX Small Orders | 2329.1 | -13.00 | -0.56% |
S&P;/ASX 20 | 3109.3 | +51.70 | + 1.69% |
S&P;/ASX 100 | 4443.3 | +40.00 | + 0.91% |
Retailer grabs $2m in 13 minutes
CHINA’S biggest day of shopping has kicked off with big name stars. And Australian retailers are cashing in.
Retailers urged to recognise Singles’ Day
AUSSIE retailers have been urged to recognise Singles’ Day, Chinese retail boss Jack Ma’s business brainwave that has become a jawdropping online phenomenon.
‘I’ve heard enough of the white male rage’
AMERICA’S media are desperately searching for answers as to why their country voted for President Trump.
‘Madam President’ mag recalled
A NATIONAL recall has gone out for a special “Madam President” issue of Newsweek that was prematurely shipped to newsstands.
Inside the ‘next generation’ Woolworths
WOOLWORTHS has unveiled its first “next generation” of stores featuring overhauled fresh food sections and an increased health range.
Winners and losers of US election
DONALD Trump’s victory marks a new era, but as with every shake-up, not everyone benefits. Here are the winners and losers.
Fresh JFK assassination theory
NEW evidence uncovered in the secret diaries of a Cold War spy has suggested a Cuban double agent led plot to execute JFK.
Is this Australia’s coolest workplace?
GOOGLE boasts America’s coolest workplace. Now a famous Brisbane company might have just taken the Australian title. TAKE A RIDE
What happens to Donald Trump’s billions?
WHAT will happen to Donald Trump’s billions? Observers say the scale of his potential conflicts has never been seen before.
Tony Abbott’s take on Trump
DONALD Trump’s surprising election has played right into former Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s argument over why he shouldn’t have been dumped.
If Australia gets a Trump, this is why
COULD Australia get its own Donald Trump? Easily, if we’re not careful. The latest underemployment stats paint a scary picture.
‘Hold on to your mortgages’
DONALD Trump’s economic policies have been tried before, and with a triple-whammy heading our way, Australians should be worried.
What American vote means for Australia
IF YOU thought this election had no impact on Aussies, think again. Here’s what life could be like under Donald Trump’s rule.
Is this the saving grace for first home buyers?
THE affordable home ownership initiative from the UK that could help struggling first home buyers in Australia.
Where Yanks are looking to move in Oz
SUN, sand and surf was the main drawcard for Americans looking to ditch the land of the free for Queensland in the wake of Donald Trump’s election as US President.
Home ruined by fire sells for millions
THIS home has been gutted by a fire and has no roof. It sold for almost $3m at auction.
Investors back on hunt for homes
LATEST figures show investors are undaunted by tougher borrowing restrictions and have been lured back to the market by record low interest rates.
Inside Bec Judd’s $1.9m townhouse
REBECCA Judd and husband Chris are auctioning off their inner city Melbourne townhouse and donating the profits to charity.
Trump just made this guy $100k
BRISBANE man Matthew Klan is $100,000 richer thanks to Donald Trump. He’s going to buy his girlfriend a ring.
Young Aussies’ huge debt problem
WHATEVER you think about smashed avocado, there’s a scary dilemma facing Gen Ys who want to own their own homes.
Being tight won’t help you save $3000
AUSTRALIANS are a nation of “misguided” savers who pinch pennies in all the wrong places, a new study has found.
Can you solve this door puzzle?
IMAGINE you’re in a room with 100 doors - each one has only a 1% chance of being unlocked. What is your chance of escaping?
‘Are you a pathetic man-child?’
THE radical world view behind a controversial mens-only workspace has been exposed in a cache of deleted blog posts. And the men are in retreat.
$9m deal to save Hooters Australia
ONE year after going bust, Hooters has racked up a win, turning sales around and putting its breast foot forward with massive expansion plans.
Nine-year-old raking in the cash
HIS parents wouldn’t buy him an Apple watch, so this Melbourne schoolboy found another way. He’s now turning over $300 a week.
Burger joint in text message war
A BURGER joint has bitten off more than it can chew after one of its workers started a text message war with a disgruntled customer.
Will you have enough super?
SUPER fund balances need significant fattening to catch up to the amount required to deliver a comfortable lifestyle come retirement.
Why funeral bonds are suddenly popular
THERE’S been a huge spike in the number of people investing in funeral bonds, and the trend is set to increase in the next couple of months. Here’s why.
How to find the best super fund
AN alarmingly high number of people are apathetic about switching super funds — but an expert is urging Aussies to look a little closer at their investment goals.