Goldman's 2017 equities advice
Goldman Sachs has identified three big items that will impact equities in 2017: tax reform, the US dollar and wage growth.
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Doing a runner: Ex-public servant loses taxpayer-funded trainers
No more taxpayer funded "exercise shoes" for public servant.
FBI arrests Volkswagen exec on emissions cheating
A senior Volkswagen manager has been arrested in the US and charged with fraud over the cheating of US emissions tests.
Pounds slides on May's outlook
Sterling slid after Prime Minister Theresa May said she is seeking a completely new trade relationship with the EU.
Atlassian to buy Trello for $577m
Atlassian agreed to acquire Trello, which offers a popular project management app, for $577 million.
China coking coal extends rebound
Chinese coking coal prices rose for a fourth straight session, notching up their best daily gain in a month.
Bank shares hit fresh one-year highs
Australian bank shares have hit their highest levels in more than a year, amid predictions that tougher regulations slated for 2017 will be delayed and potentially watered down.
Governments are bystanders as inequality festers
While wealth inequality has fallen across countries, within countries it has increased.
Coal price slide to hit budget revenue hopes
Optimism that the surge in commodity prices may help lift government revenues and reduce the budget deficit has been pulled up short by a steep fall in spot coking coal prices since the start of the new year.
Baird government mining approvals plan stirs unease
Plans by the Baird government to overhaul the state's mining approval process have drawn the ire of anti-coal groups and wary support from the industry.
The year that drove us to drink
It was a good year for grog sales. Revenue at alcohol giants Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) and Carlton & United Breweries (CUB) grew by 19.1 per cent and 15.7 per cent last year.
Mercedes-Benz to overtake BMW as largest premium car maker
Mercedes-Benz is expected to reach its goal of becoming the largest premium car maker four years early.
ASX roars into an official bull market
Investors continue to devour Australian shares, sending the ASX into official bull market territory on Monday.
Australia, Canada brights spots for jeweller Michael Hill
Shares in Michael Hill International gained 2.8 per cent after the jeweller said same-store sales grew 2.5 per cent in December.
NAB sent customer data to adult website owner
National Australia Bank mistakenly sent the bank account details of 60,000 customers to an email address controlled by a domain name squatter and owner of adult websites.
Markets Live: ASX in bull market
The ASX's powerful rally continues as shares charge through 5800 points thanks to strong buying in the big banks, as the benchmark top 200 index breaks into bull market territory.
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NAB admits security breach
The bank says human error was to blame when it sent details of 65,000 customers to the wrong email address in December.
The bank shares you should have bet on
Shayne Elliott has pushed the ANZ to the top of the major bank league tables in his first year as CEO.
Uber releases coveted travel data - including for Sydney
Uber will share its data - starting with Sydney, Manila, Washington and Boston - in a bid to make good with city planners.
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Apple iPhone turns ten
The device that redefined the mobile phone and helped make Apple the most valuable company in the world has marked its 10th anniversary.
Housing approvals jump, but trend reversal not expected
Housing approvals rebounded strongly in November, but the data is unlikely to herald a change in a declining trend from 2016's peaks, economists said.
Distance and gumtrees: Telstra's 5G conundrum
There's an unexpected obstacle worrying Telstra as it prepares for the next generation of ultra-fast mobile technology: gumtrees.
Culture Kings online store closes after warehouse fire
A popular Australian streetwear company has closed their online store after a fire tore through it's main warehouse in Brisbane's south on Sunday afternoon.
Building slows for third straight month
Construction activity finished the year weak as home building wound down in December.
Sharks and ladders: What is saving an Australian life worth?
How much is it worth to save an Australian life? The Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet says not more than $4.2 million, on average.
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The cost of human life
The Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet has costed what the average Australian life is worth. Michael Pascoe comments.
Twitter suspends millionaire after creepy harassment of Teen Vogue writer
Martin Shkreli photoshopped his face onto a picture of Lauren Duca and her husband, as well as repeatedly tweeted about his love for her.
Fiat Chrysler invests $US1b in US car factories
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will invest $US1 billion in new US car manufacturing as President-elect Donald Trump pressures the auto industry.
Trump and Yellen twin risks for investors
Uncertainties around Trump's policy agenda and the pace of US rate rises are the twin worries hanging over investors, and this week could provide insight into these interrelated issues.
8@eight: New high in sight for ASX
We are staring at a slightly stronger open here in Asia, with our call for the ASX 200 printing a new high in this two-month rally.
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How to start a boutique business in Bali
The island has long been a hotbed for entrepreneurial Aussies. But anyone thinking of taking the plunge needs to be ready to learn.
'Our income has been slashed by 50% but we're positive'
Mining is dominated by big business, but they're not the only ones hurting.