Your guide to shares in 2017
The Australian sharemarket heads into 2017 in a bullish mood but several dominant investment themes have started unwinding.
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Woolies sells petrol stations to BP for $1.8b
The deal will help the retail giant fund its ongoing fight to regain market share in the grocery sector.
The big trouble towering over London
An array of extraordinary skyscrapers is challenging London's historic beauty - and bringing out the beast
Thin volumes, oil rallying, ASX to open flat
After a 2 1/2-day break over Christmas the ASX looks set to open flat after very light trade in the few financial markets open.
'Wealthy' choose lifestyle over cash
Australians are prioritising their quality of life over the size of their pay packet, according to a new NAB survey.
Sydney to Hobart won in record time
Australian supermaxi Perpetual Loyal has won the Sydney to Hobart yacht race in a blistering race record time.
China drives illegal fishing to Australia
The tensions over the South China Sea are being blamed for a surge of illegal Vietnamese fisherman in the waters off northern Australia.
Shanghai skyscraper comes down to earth
It was supposed to be yet another symbol of China's unstoppable rise but this towering skyscraper may bring people down to earth
Coalition stung by ALP pension campaign
The Coalition has accused Labor of a 'dishonest scare campaign' on pension changes as support for the government among older voters drops.
From metals to Mormon
Peter Meurs has given up a job managing Fortescue's $US9.2 billion expansion project to pursue his true passion.
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