Class action fees too expensive, says Perpetual

• 7 mins ago

Perpetual senior lawyer Jessie Moodley told the Corporate Conduct and Class Action symposium in Melbourne fees charged by class action lawyers and funders are "excessive".

ASX loses $26b in Trump slump

• 22 mins ago

The ASX shed $26 billion on Wednesday, its worst day since Donald Trump's November election victory.

Markets Live: ASX loses $26b in Trump slump

• 36 mins ago

In a big shake-up after months of gains, shares record their worst day since the US election amid growing doubts that Trump will deliver on his pro-growth policies.

CBA's Bankwest in corporate banking retreat

• 1 hr ago

Commonwealth Bank subsidiary Bankwest will shut its corporate banking services outside of its home state as it refocuses on its core customers in Western Australia.

We should worry about corporate wrongs, not class actions: judge

• 1 hr ago

Concerns that there are too many class actions against companies are ill founded, according to Federal Court judge Bernard Murphy.

'We are short sellers. We are biased. So is TFS'

• 1 hr ago

US short seller Glaucus Research Group has made a full-frontal assault of local sandalwood producer TFS, with some success.

The $50 billion question

• Company Tax
• 1 hr ago

Watch, and you'll understand the mounting speculation that the government is preparing to modify its promised company tax cuts.

World stocks seen as most overvalued in 17 years

World stocks are their most expensive in 17 years, but bond yields will need to be much higher than they are to trigger an equity bear market.

Is big money eyeing an equities exit?

A record number of global fund managers reckon that stocks are overvalued, according to Bank of America Merrill Lynch's monthly survey.

PIMCO sees higher global growth

Pimco has joined the chorus of global investors turning bullish on global growth prospects, saying the Trump administration's war on trade is "more symbolic than real".

Restrictions on electronic devices on flights: What you need to know

The US and UK have implemented bans on electronic devices larger than phones being brought on board for travellers flying via several Middle Eastern airports.

Sydney: Australia's FIFO capital

For some time, the engineers who used to fly north and west from Brisbane have been flying south to Sydney. Michael Pascoe comments.

Propeller recovered from Revesby bushland after falling off REX plane

A 100-kilogram propeller that fell off a plane over south-western Sydney has been winched out of bushland as investigators attempt to piece together what went wrong on the Rex Airlines flight.

RBA housing pushback doomed to fail

Thanks to government failure, the regulators are left with inferior options for their attempt to cool the Sydney and Melbourne housing markets. Michael Pascoe comments.

The only watcher who tipped Spotless to fly

Spotless has finally won the attention of a bidder, with contractor Downer EDI launching a full takeover offer

Bianca Rinehart given go-ahead to sue her mother Gina over family trust

Bianca Rinehart has been given the green light to sue her estranged mother Gina for alleged misconduct in managing the multibillion-dollar family trust, including allegations she "improperly spent company money on personal expenses".

Laptop ban on flights may not be about security

• ANALYSIS

Middle Eastern airlines such as Emirates and Etihad Airways have been quietly worried that President Trump was going to retaliate over their government subsidies. Is this it?

This may be the day the Trump trade died

• COMMENT

Maybe investors should forget the Trump trade and start prepping for the Trump correction. There's an undeniable "risk off" vibe reverberating through markets.

Wall Street sinks on tax cut fears

Investors worry US President Donald Trump will struggle to deliver promised tax cuts.

Trust issue: Too many discounts hurting Woolworths, Coles

Woolworths and Wesfarmers have arguably been outclassed by German discounter Aldi when it comes to private-label products. And now the big two supermarkets face a fresh challenge.

8@eight: Markets hit a Trump speed bump

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Local shares set to fall sharply at the open after heavy falls on overseas markets overnight,

UBS bullish on euro

UBS expects the euro to rebound if nationalist Marine Le Pen fails in her bid to become the next French president.

Pillar of Trump rally falters

US bank shares had rallied 22 per cent through Monday, eight percentage points more than the next best group.

Hebei Steel revamp approved

Hebei Steel Group has won approval for a $8 billion project that will reduce its steel capacity by nearly 2 million tonnes.

Tech and media entrepreneur Justin Milne appointed chair of national broadcaster

• ANALYSIS

Justin Milne, the new chairman of the ABC, is a former filmmaker and serial entrepreneur who has been thinking about the future of television delivered over the internet for more than 20 years. 

World is Smiggle's 'oyster' boasts Premier

Premier Investments plans to announce its next international territory as part of its full year results in September.

'Fake news' - Solly Lew takes lead from Trump

"We don't comment on fake news," said rag trade billionaire Solomon Lew when queried about the possibility of another top executive jumping ship.

No 'Americanisation' of Australian class action system, says top judge

Esteemed Federal Court judge Jonathan Beach has dismissed concerns about the "Americanisation" of Australia's class action system.

Former PM Keating turns property financier

Former prime minister Paul Keating has taken a financial stake and board position at property financiers MaxCap, a group leading the charge on super funds investing in lucrative commercial real estate lending.