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The federal government has signalled a dramatic shift in thinking on debt and paved the way for a surge in infrastructure spending, economists say. Read more
Ten Network's fate lies in the hands of billionaire shareholders, Bruce Gordon, Lachlan Murdoch and James Packer, for the second time in four years. Read more
A record-setting rally in world stocks has run out of steam, with unconvincing US tax cut plans cooling investors' spirits and caution setting in as the European Central Bank met. Read more
Sales growth at Coles continues to slow as the supermarket giant competes with Woolworths' aggressive price cuts and Aldi's expansion. Read more
Venus Metals Corporation (ASX: VMC) has identified thick high-grade zinc mineralisation at shallow depths at its Pincher Well zinc-copper prospect pushing its share price up 25%. Read more
Perennially third-ranked commercial TV network Ten's future is in question as the embattled broadcaster faces its biggest test after years of challenges. Read more
Vitamins supplier Blackmores says its sales have been improving over the first nine months of the financial year, but are down from a year ago as changed buying patterns in China affected sales in Australia. Read more
Shares in Celsius Resources (ASX: CLA) are continuing to run on the back of extremely promising cobalt-copper results released last week for its Opuwo project in Namibia. Read more
New Zealand shares rose on Thursday as Fletcher Building benefited from government plans to beef up infrastructure spending. Read more
Betswaps, the world's first sports tipping marketplace that let's punters buy and sell sport betting tips, has launched Swoopers, a new app that lets punters get real-time market movers on the go in horse race betting. Read more
The New Zealand dollar rose from a four-month low on Thursday after US President Donald Trump agreed not to terminate the North American Free Trade Agreement just yet. Read more
Major gas exporters on the east coast have promised to ensure higher domestic supplies but the industry has slammed the federal government's new restrictions on gas exports. Read more
Atlantic salmon farming companies are designing huge pens to raise fish in the open seas in a radical shift from calm coastal waters where marine lice have slowed growth of the billion-dollar industry. Read more
Cleaning and catering firm Spotless Group says shareholders should reject a $1.26 billion takeover offer from Downer EDI because it does not reflect the company's earnings expectations. Read more
US businesses will reap a windfall if President Donald Trump's plan to cut corporate tax rates and slash taxes on cash parked overseas becomes law, but it is unclear whether the move will stimulate a surge in investment and job creation in return. Read more
Shareholders irritated by the fallout from Wells Fargo's sales practices scandal have sent a warning to the bank's executives and board, with some directors barely holding onto their jobs in what is typically a symbolic vote. Read more
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Newcrest Mining expects to hit the bottom end of its full-year guidance range as disruptions at its two Australian mines impact on production. Read more
Australia's terms of trade surged another 8.2 per cent in the March quarter on the back of stronger commodity prices. Read more
The big US bank regulator is faulting itself for failing to address the problems at Wells Fargo before it was too late. Read more
The NZ dollar fell as the imposition of new tariffs on Canadian lumber exports to the US stoked fears about what growing trade protections will have. Read more
US president Donald Trump is set to sign orders on energy and the environment which will make it easier for the US to develop energy on and offshore. Read more
Lobby groups want government action on housing affordability, while Moody's is warning the situation will worsen as wages growth lags soaring house prices. Read more
Consumer prices rose 0.5 per cent in the March quarter and 2.1 per cent annually, putting consumer price rises in line with the Reserve Bank's forecasts. Read more
The operator of a mine in the Kentucky mountains could become a solar farm as part of efforts to diversify the state's energy output. Read more
It's easy to check whether some of the $1 billion of unclaimed money being held by the Commonwealth may be yours. Read more
Industrial action at the Escondida copper mine has forced BHP to cut its full-year production guidance but investors still seem reasonably happy. Read more
There needs to be rethink of urban planning efforts to ensure the poor are not seen as invisible, or an obstacle to growth and development, architects say. Read more
Low wage growth and rising global geopolitical risks are weighing heavily on consumer confidence, which has fallen for a second consecutive week, ANZ says. Read more
Rail freight operator Aurizon says coal haulage volumes in Queensland were down five per cent in the March quarter because of Cyclone Debbie. Read more
A power system that draws first on battery then switches to a gas turbine if power demands spike could significantly reduce greenhouse emmissions. Read more
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Oil prices rose fractionally, but were mixed after hours after an industry group's preliminary report that showed a surprise build in US crude inventories. Read more
Investors pushed copper prices to a seven day high as risk appetite continued to strengthen following centrist Emmanuel Macron's victory. Read more
Investors pushed the gold price to a two-week low as fears that far-right leader Marine Le Pen would win the French presidential election evaporated. Read more
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Strong corporate earnings have pushed Nasdaq to a fresh record high as investor confidence grows. Read more
