Cabcharge sees cabs driverless by 2026
Cabcharge CEO expects driverless cabs to be operating by 2026-27 in Australia, but they will be "co-mingling" with those with a cabbie behind the wheel.
'The tax-free threshold is too high'
Experts have suggested abolishing the tax-free threshold to force young adults still living at home to pay tax while expanding tax offsets for low-income earners.
'Many challenges': Specialty Fashion to shut 300 stores
Shareholders in Specialty Fashion Group have taken out their frustration on the board as chief executive Gary Perlstein outlined plans to close almost one third of stores.
Wages weigh on RBA outlook
A dearth of wages growth may continue for longer than the RBA wants, forcing it to keep rates down.
APRA signals new lending crackdown
APRA is worried the banks are using unrealistic estimates of borrowers' living expenses after it found the majority of loans were assessed using "benchmarks".
Westpac trader claims confusion over BBSW case
The reliability of Westpac's bank bill trader Sophie Johnston has been questioned by the corporate regulator.
Markets: Small names, big impact
Shares trade cautiously higher as some of the smaller ASX names move the sharemarket dial.
a2 Milk digests potential for dividends
One of the sharemarket's best performing companies, The a2 Milk Company, is examining the potential to pay dividends.
Graincorp profit more than quadruples
GrainCorp's full-year profit surged on a large harvest, but the grain handler hinted that the good times won't last.
Netwealth float propels founders towards Rich List
The Heine family are ready to take on the big end of town after the $1 billion ASX debut of Netwealth.
Macquarie sued by US executive
Khristina McLaughlin is seeking $53 million from Macquarie Group and her former boss in a sexual harassment complaint.
US giant buys Godfrey Hirst Carpets
Australia's largest carpet maker, Godfrey Hirst, will fall into American hands after the McKendrick family sold it in a deal understood to be worth $600m.
Eyes turn to ECB as Merkel leadership falters
It's a sign of how much power central bankers now wield that investors are watching the ECB as closely as Angela Merkel's woes.
Spotlight on investment platforms
The listing of Netwealth has put the spotlight on the tech-heavy investment platform sector as both a provider of services to investors and as a prospective investment.
Morgan Stanley sees Aussie at US65¢
Australia's dollar is set to fall to the weakest since the aftermath of the global financial crisis, according to Morgan Stanley.
Bitcoin speeds past $US8000 in wild rollercoaster ride
Bitcoin's relentless and volatile rally shows no sign of abating, with the world's largest cryptocurrency defying growing bubble fears to hit yet another milestone.
Canada weed stocks come off high
Canada's marijuana stocks have surrendered some of the potent gains that pushed them to record highs this month.
Opinion
New platforms disrupting wealth
There were three noteworthy events in the $4.6 trillion wealth management industry on Monday and each sent a powerful message about disruptors.
Agincourt retreat leaves Brockman at Balla Balla
Brockman Mining stands heart-warming proof of the relentless capacity of junior miners to replenish their pools of ambition.
Turnbull inevitably adds to image of crisis
Delaying the return of parliament by a week only emphasises the chaos of trying to hold together a minority government.
Trump's showdown with Beijing has been delayed, not deflected
Democrats anxious for white working-class votes are keen to match Trump's outrage on China trade practices
Treasury eyes ban on fees for paper bills
Banks, telcos and energy providers could be banned from charging fees to provide customers with paper bills, under a Treasury plan to protect vulnerable consumers.
Labor dismisses tax cut 'thought bubble'
Malcolm Turnbull would dump plans to increase the Medicare levy for lower income earners if he was serious about delivering tax relief, Labor says.
Why is 'customer confusion getting worse'?
Energy rip offs by retailers are getting worse, warned Victorian Essential Services Commission chairman Ron Ben-David in a blast that could add to the groundswell to re-regulate retail energy contracts.
PM flags tax cuts for low, middle-income earners
Malcolm Turnbull has flagged income tax cuts for the majority of the nation's workers as he attempts to move beyond the problems bedevilling his government.
Bank inquiry gathers steam
A shock move by the government to cancel next week's sitting of the House of Representatives will have little bearing on a rebel plan to force a commission of inquiry into the banks.
Paris wins battle to host EU banking regulator
The EBA decision is a big victory for French President Emmanuel Macron, who is looking to push Paris as the EU's premier financial centre after Brexit.
A wobbly Merkel means a weaker EU
If, as now seems distinctly possible, the end of the Merkel era is within sight, Europe will be in a new and dangerous situation.
Patties signs deal with NBA team to launch pies into US
The maker of of Four N Twenty Pies has signed a multi-year deal with the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers to ride the success of the NBA's hottest new star, Aussie Ben Simmons.
Alibaba's Sun Art play cheap but confusing
As long as overall growth continues its frantic pace, uses for cash must be found and Alibaba's "new retail strategy" can be tolerated. But that will not last for ever.
Merkel set for new German elections
Chancellor Angela Merkel says she'd rather have a new vote than try to run Europe's biggest economy with a minority government.
Personal Finance
When it's worth paying a premium for shares
Investing in tomorrow's leading companies (and paying a little more) is a more profitable strategy than buying cheap on a hope.
Netwealth puts spotlight on platforms
The listing of Netwealth has put the spotlight on the tech-heavy investment platform sector as both a provider of services to investors and as a prospective investment.
Five out-of-favour stocks
Centennial Funds' Matthew Kidman talks with Leyland Private's Alex Leyland and Investors Mutual's Anton Tagliaferro about down-in-the-dump stocks.
The unlikely start-up Atlassian is backing
Clary Castrission thought he could change the world - one village at a time. After some setbacks, he now has Atlassian on board his mission to teach English to Indian children.
The 82-year-old ad man helping Millennial media succeed
Entrepreneur Alexandra Tselios knows the value of diversity.
Businesses chase growth while rates remain low
Middle-market businesses are demanding an ever-wider range of services from their accountants as they take advantage of low interest rates to expand.
The thing that trumps short-term returns
The short-term cost of implementing ethical strategies will be offset by long-term sustainability, says Australia's foremost business ethicist.
Aussie VC piles in on $85m e-commerce raising
Blue Sky Ventures has invested over $15 million in an ambitious firm that helps major brands set up online shop in countries across Asia.
Lifestyle
The 7 scams tourists fall for in New York City
While there's almost too much to love about New York City, the insidious ways it can siphon off your hard-earned cash is not one of them.
