The retail analyst was keen to know what other retailers are in danger of collapse, and he knew who to ask.

Things are obviously a lot calmer at the offices of Harrison's former boss at Seven West - Bauer Media's recent hired chief, Nick Chan.

Few institutions in NSW can match the historical colour of the motoring group NRMA, which has careened into the gutter on more than a few occasions in the past.

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It appears the public were not the only ones kept in the dark about Amber Harrison's affair with Seven West Media chief executive Tim Worner.

Now let us be clear. Kathmandu founder Jan Cameron is not saying she is the Curacao-based Black Prince, which is the single largest shareholder in the rather soiled formula maker Bellamy's.

The financial results of The Star Entertainment Group on Thursday are a good indicator of what's in store for James Packer's rival casino operation, Crown, following the arrest of its employees in China last October. The news was not good.

The media were only allowed 15 minutes to ask questions of Mr Stokes and Seven boss Tim Worner about the sex scandal which has engulfed the network for months now, but it was worth the wait.

The media were only allowed 15 minutes to ask Mr Stokes and Seven boss Tim Worner questions about the sex scandal, which has engulfed the network for months now. But it was worth the wait.

As Wesfarmers boss, Richard Goyder, hits the checkout aisle, the big question is how much dosh will be in his trolley?

If Donald Trump goes ahead with his proposed Mexican Wall, it might just salvage one of the worst takeovers in Australian corporate history.

As Gina Rinehart builds a cattle empire to match her mining interests, where does that leave her in relation to Lakes Oil fracking fight against the Victorian Government.

News Corp reported a $US219 million loss for the December quarter - thanks largely to $US537 million worth of writedowns on its Australian assets - but Rupert Murdoch might be wiping his brow and thanking his son Lachlan - his fellow co chairman at News Corp - for a deal 17 years ago that is helping to keep the company afloat.

It appears Nathan Tinkler got some of his own medicine last year when he was stiffed by Oceltip Coal 2 Pty Ltd. The worst part is one of Oceltip's directors is none another than his dad, Leslie.

CIMIC (it's Spanish for Leighton Holdings) released its annual report on Wednesday with some innovations on how it is prioritising the many challenges a global construction giant might face in the big bad world.

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Australia Post's desperate defence of Ahmed Fahour's $5.6 million pay packet, fails at the first hurdle.

It isn't easy being green. Especially if you happen to be called the Macquarie Group and everyone characterises your business as a money making machine for investment bankers.

Bunnings is starting to create headlines in the UK – and not just for introducing the Brits to its charity sausage sizzles.

The tumult continues at the perennial real fixer-upper that is John McGrath's real estate shop McGrath Ltd.

How many global telecom executives does it take to change Telstra's woeful record on network outages?

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.

Donald Trump's controversial immigration ban has finally triggered a response from his biggest media benefactor.

Get your booklights out, The Daughters of Henry Wong is the fourth literary offering from Harrison Young.

The Australia Day Honours list has served up another trough of gongs for our poorly paid, and under recognised, corporate chiefs.

Brexit, Trump, Mariah Carey. It was a year of surprise and unexpected consequences.

An appeal could see convicted insider trader, Oliver Curtis, freed on Friday, but family ties ensure he – like his partner in crime John Hartman – don't pay too harshly for their crimes.

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James Packer's annus horribilis is now complete with his casino operation, Crown Resorts, announcing a comprehensive retreat from its global ambitions.

Some of the most rapacious names in investment banking and private equity are lining up to buy a multi-billion-dollar lotto ticket.

Not all of the surprises were nasty this year, not if you were one of Australia's lucky iron ore billionaires.

He's one canny operator is our Communications Minister, Mitch Fifield, whose patch includes our tin pot NBN Network.