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Trump breaks 50-year drought for Wall Street
Wall Street shares close slightly higher, the first time in more than 50 years that a new commander-in-chief has been welcomed by a rising equity market on his first day in office.
Cash is king: Australians turning away from credit
Consumers are spending more on debit cards than credit cards for the first time, as shoppers shy away from racking up debts on plastic.
Guinea's Conde challenges Rio
Guinea President Alpha Conde said the firing of Alan Davies was the result of a feud over succession within Rio Tinto.
Iron ore's outlook could turn on China mine supply
The destiny of iron ore prices may lie in the hands of miners scattered across China, lured by recent price gains.
Nobody noticed Australia's million woman march
Women are marching on Washington this weekend, but they've been storming the Australian workforce for decades, with implications for mortgage rates.
A capital moment: Companies tipped to refrain from flashing cash
Capital management will improve at the next earnings season but the rewards might not be the windfall investors think.
Pundits seek signs at inauguration speech
Investors are in a holding pattern, weighing up the risk versus the hope factor ahead of Trump's inauguration speech.
Two Wrights make a wrong: A case of financial mistaken identity
Under new rules, financial planners have a duty to act in the best interests of their clients. But some planners can take that too far.
Acland open cut mine project one step closer
A controversial $900 million expansion of Queensland's Acland open-cut coal mine is a step closer after receiving federal government approval.
Draghi to critics: 'just be patient'
Mario Draghi called on Germany to be calm as the European Central Bank keeps pumping stimulus into the euro area.
Counselling session left me psychologically damaged, says public servant
Tribunal rejects allegations against Director of Public Prosecutions.
ASX falls for second week
The ASX erased all its 2017 gains to close in the red for a second straight week, as global markets digested the 'hard Brexit'.
Finding work after redundancy
In the world of competitive employment, the landscape is one of constant change.
Markets Live: Aussie bounces on China data
The dollar has hit a two-month high, following stronger than expected Chinese GDP growth, while stocks are lower as investors remain cautious ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration.
Under Obama, Wall St enjoyed big returns - as did gun manufacturers
One unlikely industry enjoyed some of the largest gains during Obama's tenure as did the S&P; 500.
Bega raising on the cards as shares firm
The surge in the share price of Bega Cheese on the purchase of Vegemite may encourage the board to tap investors for fresh funds.
Oroton slumps as earnings dip 10 per cent
Oroton shares slumped 14 per cent after the luxury handbags and accessories retailer flagged soft earnings.
Ridesharing revolution: Is Uber's only competition, GoCatch, running out of gas?
Some minority investors are querying whether GoCatch has a future and whether it has squandered a first mover advantage.
Coles 'nervous' after Woolworths 'wins' Christmas battle
Suppliers' sunnier take on Woolworths suggest it is closing the gap to Coles faster than anticipated, UBS says.
'So sad': Pumpkin Patch to close within weeks
The collapsed childrenswear chain Pumpkin Patch will shut its doors within weeks.
'Slippage': Bank conduct reforms behind schedule
Key planks of the banking industry's reform plan, including a promise to name and shame bankers who break the rules, are taking longer to implement than expected.
Portland smelter's future secured after power supply deal struck
The mid-term future of Alcoa's Portland aluminium smelter has been secured after a deal was struck with energy provider AGL and funding from state and federal governments.
Davos elite debates while world suffers
The Davos elite has enjoyed its private jets and outsize influence over economic policies for decades. That fortune may not persist.
Cheating senior NAB planner expelled from FPA
A senior planner at the National Australia Bank who cheated on his third attempt to pass a basic compliance exam has found guilty of breaching an industry code.
Bottoms up! It's not for the purists, but beer yoga is now a thing
A cocktail of dexterity, strength, trying not to spill your beer and partner poses is a definite departure from traditional yoga.
With Trump in charge, America's light goes out
On April 6, 1917, the US officially entered World War I. Just six weeks short of 100 years later, Donald Trump is being sworn in. Thus ends the "American Century".
The one question to start every job interview with
Many top execs come to job interviews armed with some profound, tricky, or downright weird questions. This CEO keeps it simple.
Hazelwood owners facing unprecedented $743 million rehab bill
The owners of the soon-to-be closed Hazelwood power station have conceded the bill to rehabilitate the mine and demolish the ageing plant will run to almost three-quarters of a billion dollars.
US dollar erases weekly drop
The US dollar recouped its losses for the week ahead of the Trump inauguration, supported by a rise in Treasury yields.
Small Business
The road toll: are employers to blame?
Small businesses are better than big businesses at managing drivers risk. And there's more.
How Christmas retail was a shoplifters delight
Lax security was all too evident in the holiday sales rush.