Australia's upcoming interim corporate earnings season will be boosted by the mining sector as other sectors struggle in a soft economy.
Fairfax Media has withdrawn bribery allegations made against former Leighton boss Wal King and made a payment and apology to him.
The average home value is now more than 7.6 times the average salary, putting home ownership even further from reach from many.
Mobile will be a key issue for Telstra investors in 2017 with potential new competition and regulatory changes, analysts say.
Richard Kimber has stepped down as OFX chief executive as the falling British pound leads to a decline in fee and commission income.
Telstra has retained its ranking as Australia's most valuable brand, followed by three of the four major banks, according to an annual global survey.
Animal feed supplier Ridley and its joint-venture partner have sold their Inverell feedmill after deciding to invest in other facilities.
Online retailer Amazon has announced plans to open an air cargo hub in Kentucky, bringing $US1.5 billion ($A2.0 billion) investment and more than 2000 jobs.

Sirtex given ultimatum by lawyers

Biotech firm Sirtex says it will vigorously defend legal proceedings being threatened by lawyers alleging it misled and deceived investors.

Automotive focus for reshaped GUD

The automotive industry is a bright spot for GUD Holdings while other divisions, including cleaning products company Oates booked a dip in first half earnings.
Pfizer has reported net 4Q income of $US775 million ($A1.0 billion) or 13 cents per share versus a loss of $US172 million a year ago.
REA Group has announced the completion of it sale of European businesses atHome Group and REA Italia to Oakley Capital.
Australian factory activity has expanded for a fourth consecutive month, with a pick-up in new orders.
Bapcor has succeeded in its takeover of New Zealand's Hellaby and plans to sell off all but the company's automotive parts business.

Apple iPhone sales beat estimates

Apple has sold 78.29 million iPhones for the quarter ending December 31, up from 74.78 million last year.
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