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The price for living in greatest country
LET’S be pragmatic. Living in the greatest country on Earth doesn’t come for free. So pay tax, writes Barefoot Investor.
Ignore the alarmists over markets
IT’S important now to focus on the reality of the Trump presidency, what is happening in the world and the role of the central banks, writes Terry McCrann.
The house loses on China bet
CASINO and hotel owner Crown Resorts has been hit by a slump in gambling revenue after its high-roller turnover halved during a tumultuous year.
Tabcorp boss says CBA in for ‘draining’ saga
TABCORP chief David Attenborough says executives at the CBA can expect to endure an “incredibly time-consuming and draining” period as the lender faces accusations from the nation’s financial crime monitor.
RBA warns dollar a short-term drag
THE Reserve Bank has retained its optimistic outlook for the Australian economy but has pared back its short-term growth expectations in response to the surging local dollar.
Breaking News
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Chinese, NKorean foreign ministers meet
China's and North Korea's foreign ministers are meeting in Manila, a day after the UN imposed tough sanctions on the rogue North Korean state. Read more
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UK ready to pay 40 bn euros to leave EU
Sunday Telegraph newspaper is reporting the UK is prepared to pay up to 40 billion euros ($A59 billion) in its Brexit deal with the European Union. Read more
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Stocks of interest on the ASX this week
Stocks of interest on the Australian share market this week. Read more
Myer shares plunge to all-time low
SHARES in Myer have plunged to a record low after the retailer announced it was taking a hit on some key brands, including its failed Topshop experiment.
Banking industry’s big bash fear
A WEEK out from the launch of the $6.2 billion federal bank tax, the worst could well be yet to come for the big Australian lenders, writes Jeff Whalley.
Mortgages Homeowners could face rate hike pain
EIGHT rate hikes over the next two years? It is “distinctly possible”, according to a former Reserve Bank board member and highly-respected economist.
Terry McCrann Why you’ll pay SA’s bank tax
MOST of the South Australian bank tax will be paid by people who don’t live in that state, writes Terry McCrann.
How to dress for your next job interview
JOBESEEKERS this is a must read. Every interview counts and so does your dress code. Here we explain what your chosen outfit says about you.
Five Shark Tank success stories
MAKING a splash on Shark Tank is no guarantee of success. And being rejected is not always a bad thing. Just ask zzy Dymalovski.