US bank stock slide worries investors
Financial stocks act as a bellwether for the broader market. That's why the 4pc drop in the S&P; 500 banks index is worrying.
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Is this one of the worst deals in history?
It would not be surprising if the short sellers in Spotless shifted their attention to Downer. But that would show a complete lack of faith in the proven abilities of Grant Fenn.
'They would still ask me to get coffee'
Tech executive Gemma Lloyd started her own business after working for two companies that were "archaic boys' clubs".
Macroprudential tools to tackle housing
The housing debate is heating up again after year-on-year gains, with APRA likely to act on excessive credit growth
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The proposed changes to the race hate laws are designed to make the fight with people outside the tent instead of inside it.
S&P500 slides 1.2pc on Trump nerves
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China rebukes Bishop
China has delivered a curt rebuke to Foreign Minister Julie Bishop on the eve of its Premier, Li Keqiang, arriving in Australia.
Shell provides domestic gas boost
Shell has responded to the political heat around east coast gas with a commitment to make gas available to east coast buyers.
Downer's Spotless bid 'not that hostile'
Downer's aggressive approach mimics hostile takeovers by Spanish companies.
Rothschild's turn to cut Australian jobs
In what must be a sign of the times, the venerable Rothschild has taken the knife to its Australian investment banking team.
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