Turning point for 'better times'
Ahead of next week's budget, Treasurer Scott Morrison tells The Australian Financial Review that Australians are now positioned for "the end phase of what has been a pretty long road."
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Meet Melbourne's trillion-dollar traders
Duncan Burns is responsible for more money than any other trader in Australia – but you won't get any stock tips or market calls from him.
Sell in Sydney, buy in New York
Auction clearance rates in Sydney and Melbourne ticked higher this week, with one woman achieving a high enough price on her one bedroom apartment to buy a house in the US.
Deficit repair slips even with profit surge
A $100 billion surge in national income will not translate immediately into stronger numbers in the federal budget, says Chris Richardson.
ASX poised to open flat
Australian shares are poised to open flat, after a weak session in New York. The RBA and earnings are set to dominate this week.
Softly, softly for Scott Morrison
Scott Morrison is promising voters their sacrifices will soon pay off - as long as the government keeps making the right choices.
Government to save $1bn a year from unis
Federal Education Minister Simon Birmingham will announce a tough higher education package on Monday.
Sustainablity tail wags the Westpac dog
The ramifications of Westpac's new coal policy will be far more profound than the bank might appreciate.
Expectations high ahead of bank results
Banks are at risk of being sold down this week as the heightened expectations of investors lay in wait for results due from ANZ, NAB and Wes...
Seven CEO Worner too valuable to fire
Billionaire Kerry Stokes protected CEO Tim Worner from a sex scandal to protect his most important asset, the Seven television network.
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