Solomon Lew says 'trust me' on Myer raid
The billionaire has taken Premier Investments shareholders on a great ride in the last five years. Will his Myer move pay off too?
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Lew buys $101m seat at Myer table
Solomon Lew has not ruled out making a future takeover offer for Myer after confirming the acquisition of a 10.8 per cent stake for $101 million through Premier Investments.
Where Solomon Lew got his Myer stock
This shareholder wanted out for the same reasons Lew should steer clear. But it has put the heat on Myer's short sellers.
'I made no payments, secret or otherwise'
An infuriated Prime Minister told Labor leader Bill Shorten there was no comparison between HIH Insurance and Mr Shorten's union days.
Bank stocks run hot as margins eyed
The big four banks are on a tear because investors expect their home loan rate rises will boost profits.
Sky News sacks Mark Latham
Political commentator and former Labor leader Mark Latham has been sacked by Sky News after a series of controversies in recent weeks.
Mather exit fuels Badgerys Creek doubts
Kerrie Mather's departure from Sydney Airport has reinforced expectations it won't build a second city airport.
Sugar rent-seeking makes them weaker
If government support for an industry is supposed to ensure it ultimately stands on its own feet, sugar growers are one of the nation's grea...
ATO finds $100m from audits of 0.1 per cent
The Tax Office uncovered $100 million worth of rorted work expenses last year from audits of fewer than 0.1 per cent of taxpayers, a committ...
How to make a fortune from fruit
Costa Group shares have doubled since its float after a slow start, and are up 25 per cent since January 1 alone.
