A woman is likely to head ACTU for the first time
A woman is likely to head the peak national unions' organisation for the first time in its history.
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Downer shares soar on higher full-year forecast
Shares in Downer EDI soared to a seven-year high on Thursday morning after the contractor lifted its full-year profit forecast following a lack of any bad news in its December-half earnings.
Banks forced to repay customers $41m
National Australia Bank's wealth arm has been forced to compensate customers $36.5 million, after wrongly charging fees to superannuation customers and incorrectly assessing insurance claims.
Markets Live: Downer drives ASX gains
Shares post small gains led by a spike in Downer following upbeat results, but overall mood remains cautious despite Fed giving no signal of steeper rate hikes.
The students bypassing the tuckshop for delivery apps
Mobile food delivery apps are making their way into Sydney schools, extending lunch menus beyond salad sandwiches and pizza pockets.
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Marcs, David Lawrence in voluntary administration
The companies behind fashion brands David Lawrence and Marcs have been placed in voluntary administration. Vision courtesy ABC News 24.
Opal data reveals just how many people took a sickie
If a sharp fall in the use of trains, buses and ferries last Friday is any guide, Sydneysiders scored a four-day weekend en masse last week through fair or foul means.
Bacon shortage? Hogwash, it's fake news
Bacon lovers have nothing to fear. The truth is this: there will be no rationing at breakfast.
May moves closer to Brexit trigger
British lawmakers approved legislation seeking parliament's approval for the start of formal divorce talks with the EU.
David Lawrence, Marcs in administration
An administrator has been appointed to fashion brands David Lawrence and Marcs amid deteriorating sales.
Tabcorp posts 5% rise in half-year profit
Betting company Tabcorp on Thursday posted a 5 per cent rise in half-year profit as it pushes ahead with its planned $6.2 billion purchase of lotteries group Tatts.
Apple market value surges
Shares in Apple leapt more than 6 per cent on its latest results, with at least 12 brokerages lifting their price targets.
8@eight: Waiting for inspiration
Apple has supported equity markets, with yesterday's post-market release of Q1 sales of $US78.5 billion ($103.52 billion) and EPS of $US3.36 and seemingly, more importantly, its guide for Q2, that was better than what the market had feared. The daily chart has well and truly broken out to the topside and this is attracting the momentum focused clients and I wouldn't be surprised to see this above $US150 in the coming months here.
US dollar eases on Fed inflation view
The US dollar trimmed gains on disappointment that the Fed did not take a more hawkish stance on interest rate increases.
Oil rallies late to settle higher
Crude futures rallied late in New York's day, after briefly trading lower on an earlier, bearish US government report.
Fed retains optimism on US economy
​The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged in its first meeting since President Donald Trump took office.
Copper tops $US6000 on strike vote
Workers at BHP Billiton's Escondida copper mine in Chile overwhelmingly voted against the company's latest wage offer.
Missing billionaire 'awkward' for Hong Kong
The uncertain fate of Xiao Jianhua, a China-born billionaire who was last seen at a luxury Hong Kong hotel a week ago, has raised fresh fears about the city's autonomy amid media reports he may have been abducted by Chinese agents.
Momentum, risk for world economy
Entering 2017, world economic growth gathered momentum though clouds are building fast on the horizon.
Tesla drops 'Motors' from name
Tesla Motors has changed its name to "Tesla Inc" as chief executive Elon Musk looks to transform the Silicon Valley firm.
Bye bye bean counters, hello business consultant
Small shopfront accountants nationwide are worried about the end of the traditional tax return.
National office vacancy inches ahead with new developments
National office markets saw an average marginal lift in vacancy rates as new properties opened the doors, but the rate of growth is very small and predictions are that demand will again outstrip supply in the year ahead.
Is Tory 'godfather' Hintze warming to the Liberal Party?
If Malcolm Turnbull doesn't feel like repeating his million-dollar donation to his hapless Liberal Party this year there is no need to fret.
Solar uptake more popular in outer suburbs
A Queensland researcher has identified the kind of people most likely to install solar panels on their homes, and it was not the latte-sipping, inner-city greenies of political lore.
Japan hits back at Trump's accusation of currency manipulation
Abe says it is not accurate to say that Japan is devaluing the yen, and that he would explain Japan's monetary policy to Trump if necessary.
'Worst I've ever seen': Unions slam Coca-Cola's approach to workforce
Coca-Cola could find itself at the centre of a CUB-style union campaign as workers in south-west Brisbane fight to hold on to their existing wages and conditions.
Trump talks down $US, again
US President Donald Trump's administration has been surprisingly successful in talking down the US dollar.
Bakers Delight caves to pressure and scraps 'unfair' agreement
Hundreds of Bakers Delight workers will receive large pay rises from Thursday, after the national bakery chain succumbed to pressure to dump an outdated wage deal and lift weekend penalty rates.
ASX gains as Fortescue hits six-year high
Mining and energy stocks lifted the ASX, but investors remain wary of the Donald Trump administration's rapid onslaught of policy changes.
Suncorp, a company where the price isn't right
Insurers are struggling to predict how storms will impact their bottom line.
Small Business
Should start-ups be paid to move location?
Competition for new venture HQs will get fiercer as governments recognise the value of entrepreneurship ecosystems.
Aussie entrepreneurs hit by Trump travel ban
US President Donald Trump's travel ban leaves some Australian entrepreneurs stranded and others in a quandry.