Harvey Norman's secret start-up
Harvey Norman has sunk almost $62 million into a secret start-up in the past two years, a retail joint venture that hasn't earned the listed operation a cent so far.
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Aldi to sell Australian products to China
German discount supermarket is set to enter China, and broader Asia, using Australia as a springboard.
Reagan guru says Trump will usher in new boom era
DONALD TRUMP'S plan for sweeping tax cuts and deregulation will spur a US economic boom that could "last for generations" if the president-elect resists a lurch towards protectionism
Iron ore's party may be about to end
Soaring prices for the metal have boosted Australia's three largest exporters. But the party is about to end, with prices tipped to plunge by 40 per cent next year.
How Trump charmed the market
Futures plummeted, then stocks rallied: The sharemarket is easily rattled, but it can also be easily seduced.
Geek-chic: How Black Milk became a global phenomenon
It all started in a yellow suburban house in Brisbane with a single plastic sewing machine, a blog, and a hope that girls somewhere would like these patterned tights.
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Inside Black Milk
Go behind the scenes at Black Milk Clothing's Brisbane headquarters.
All bullish in the end as Wall Street posts best week since 2014
The week goes down as the best for US shares in two years, but it's been anything but easy money for the traders who had to navigate it.
Trump, the conflicts-of-interest president
When Donald Trump starts work in the Oval Office in January, he will have more potential business and financial conflicts of interest than any other president in US history.
Trump just made Buffett the world's second-richest man again
Warren Buffett is once again the second-richest person on the planet, and he has President-elect Donald Trump to thank for it.
Small caps surge as election winners sought
(Bloomberg) -- U.S. stocks ended mixed in whipsaw trading, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average edging higher to another record in its best week in five years, as investors speculate how Donald Trump's policies will impact the economy and interest rates. Small caps in the Russell 2000 surged.
Phony Tough or Crazy Brave: it won't be Trump who runs the USA
Sorry, but I find the ascent of Donald Trump more fascinating than frightening. If it's all going to be so terrible, how exactly is he going to make it happen?
'Wonderful news': Woolworths and SPC strike three-year deal
Woolworths and SPC have struck a three-year supply deal, confirming the supermarket giant will stay with the Shepparton fruit supplier.
For better or worse: Six industries Trump could sink or swim
Trump's policies buoyed markets this week, but can they really deliver?
ASIC launches CIMIC bribery probe
The corporate watchdog has launched an investigation into allegations Leighton and CIMIC failed to disclose a bribery scandal.
Trump bump puts ASX on a high
The ASX had its best week since July, as fear after Donald Trump's shock win quickly turned into optimism.
Regulators warn on volatility, deregulation under Trump
APRA chairman Wayne Byres says markets will continue to bounce around throughout the Trump presidency because of inconsistent policy statements.
Intergen Property Group launches into funds management
A new $200 million wholesale property fund has been launched by the Intergen Property Group, with a focus in value-add investments in the retail sector.
Business criticises Labor's portable long-service leave plan
A landmark plan to allow tens of thousands of workers to transfer their long-service leave entitlements from one employer to the next has been set in motion.
Amazon boss makes nice with Trump
"I for one give him my most open mind and wish him great success in his service to the country."
Markets Live: Investors gamble on Trump
The ASX has snapped a four-week losing streak as investors jump into shares after Trump's surprise win.
Is Donald Trump going to burst Australia's housing bubble?
The caveat has go up front: given his propensity for lying, exaggerating and generally raving, nobody can know what Donald Trump will actually do as president. He probably doesn't know himself.
That's a promise: public service won't rip off workers
'Undertakings' given to industrial umpire after PS workplace deals fail basic fairness test.
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Trump to burst Oz housing bubble?
The rise of President Trump could spell the end of the Australian east coast housing bubble. Michael Pascoe comments.
Paul Keating calls for a 'Reserve Bank of infrastructure'
Australia's economy needs an injection of public works spending to soften the blow of plunging resources investment, says former Prime Minister Paul Keating.
New Balance burned for praising Trump
As protests against President-elect Donald Trump roil cities across America, people have found a corporate logo to symbolise their anger and dismay. It's emblazoned on the side of their shoes.
Why China might welcome trade war with the US
Donald Trump's big win might seem a big loss for China. However, his policies will ultimately work to China's advantage.
Yallourn closure could follow Hazelwood, pushing power prices further
EnergyAustralia has warned of a further round of electricity price rises if its Yallourn power station in Victoria's Latrobe Valley were to close.
Are our banks making enough money?
Something unusual happened to the banks' profits this year. For the first time since the global financial crisis, they fell.
America's gift to the Australian economy: Donald Trump
As we sit in the foggy aftermath of one of history's most extraordinary elections one thing is clear enough – Australia just received an enormous shot of financial adrenalin.
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Got an idea for an app? Be warned: you get what you pay for
Determined to bring his Mr Tradie idea to life, Australian entrepreneur Ishan Dan soon discovered that hiring an app developer is a lot like hiring a tradie.
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Going beyond the labels.