PM under pressure to allow bank probe
Malcolm Turnbull is under pressure to allow a commission of inquiry into the banks after rebel Nationals MPs secured the numbers to establish their own inquiry
Will a Wall St correction matter?
With the S&P 500 at above 2600 for the first time, there's more talk that a correction is imminent on Wall St. But would it really matter to the rest of us?
Most voters have no idea what the PM is up to
Every single tactical mistake compounds itself into a generalised image of a government doing nothing much even as it desperately paddles away on a range of issues.
Accused PwC partner to stay on
The PwC partner who is accused of improper auditing at collapsed education provider Vocation will stay on as the chief financial officer of the firm's audit team.
Macquarie cracks $100 but more to come
Investors flag more to come from Macquarie as its shares surpass $100 for the first time ever.
NBN reveals new glitter to the turd policy
NBN's attempts to sell the latest delays to its rollout as a customer service triumph demonstrates world class spin that would make even the hardest politician blush.
Experts set for showdown in BBSW case
Duelling expert witnesses will appear in court to be questioned and debate each other over the potential for manipulating the bank bill swap rate.
Experts set for showdown in BBSW case
Duelling expert witnesses will appear in court to be questioned and debate each other over the potential for manipulating the bank bill swap rate.
AGL, Origin in pre-emptive power move
The three major electricity retailers have tried to head off a partial reregulation of prices in Victoria.
South32 to run stand-alone coal unit
South32 has unveiled plans to reduce its interest in its South African Energy Coal unit, potentially through a spin-off onto the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
Fortress backs $120m capital raising by MoneyMe
Global credit investor Fortress will invest $100 million in debt capital to support MoneyMe's consumer lending growth as the fintech considers an IPO in early 2019.
Downer proves Spotless not a bad move
Downer EDI's boss has a lot riding on the success of his $1.2 billion acquisition of services giant Spotless. So far, so good.
Macquarie's milestone cheers ASX
Shares started the week on a positive note on Monday, with Macquarie shares jumping over $100 for the first time, although losses for Telstra worked to limit upside.
Beware the China tech bubble risk
The world's largest seven companies by market value are now Chinese or US tech companies - 'Bats' or 'Fangs'. The former more than the latter seem at risk of a sell-off.
Investors rush to hedge No.1 risk
Inflation-protected bonds enjoyed their third biggest week of inflows ever, suggesting investors are beginning to act on what looms as the greatest threat to the "Goldilocks" trade.
Bitcoin mania drives currency up $US1000 in a day
Bitcoin has surged past $US9000 for the first time, less than a week after topping $US8000 and taking its year-to-date rise to more than 850 per cent.
Chinese market jitters as authorities clean up
A fear of Chinese stockprice overvaluation is compounded by a jittery market, comprised mostly of retail investors.
Opinion
The end of net neutrality is a very bad thing
The internet is an empowering tool that betters people's lives, especially poorer people, and it shouldn't be restricted to those who can afford it.
Downer proves Spotless not a bad move
Downer EDI's boss has a lot riding on the success of his $1.2 billion acquisition of services giant Spotless. So far, so good.
Investors rush to hedge No.1 risk
Inflation-protected bonds enjoyed their third biggest week of inflows ever, suggesting investors are beginning to act on what looms as the greatest threat to the "Goldilocks" trade.
MCA back on the front foot
The Minerals Council has quietly edged back onto the front foot in defence of its positions on climate change and the tax-deductible status of environmental charities.
The bank inquiry is now almost certain
A commission of inquiry into the banks is much closer to certainty after a second lower house Nationals MP has said he will cross the floor to provide the numbers necessary.
Conservatives target parental rights in SSM bill
Government conservatives have backed down on allowing commercial service providers such as bakers and florists to refuse to serve gay weddings.
The 'era of the political assassin has to end'
Former PM Tony Abbott has suggested the undermining or replacing of Malcolm Turnbull as leader will not solve the Coalition's problems.
'Wage justice': Apprentices underpaid millions
Queensland employers are facing millions of dollars in backpay claims after a court held they had wrongly paid apprentices.
Nationals vow to go rogue after Qld loss
The Turnbull government faces increased destabilisation with Queensland Nationals vowing to go rogue.
Aramco sees oil market balanced
Global crude inventories are declining and supply and demand are in balance, said the head of Saudi Aramco.
IS raises stakes with Egypt mosque attack
The ease with which terrorists mounted an attack - killing more than 300 people in the worst bloodshed of its kind in Egypt's modern history - highlighted the threat militant groups pose in the most populous Arab country.
Trump is actually dealing with the Middle East
The US President has caught something of a lucky break in the Middle East.
US consumer agency row heads to court
The extraordinary battle over who will lead the US government's top consumer financial watchdog agency is headed to court.
Time Inc sold to Meredith, Koch Brothers
Time Inc says it had sold itself to Meredith Corp, in a deal backed by Charles G. and David H. Koch.
Personal Finance
Are cracks appearing in the property market?
Look at overvalued homes, house price-to-income ratio, complacent bank bosses and building approvals, economists and analysts say.
This is arguably the work of the devil himself
The so-called Markets in Financial Instrument Directive (MiFID II) may have adverse repercussions for Australian ultra high net worth and retail investors.
Don't ignore stock screens
Most online share platforms offer a stock screener and the better offerings include the ability to screen for fundamental stock factors.
UDIA appoints new national president Darren Cooper
The Urban Development Institute of Australia has elected Darren Cooper as its new national president.
Freehills shifts staff out of Sydney CBD
Herbert Smith Freehills is poised to shift its support staff in Sydney from its chic inner city digs in Castlereagh Street, to Macquarie Park in the north-west.
Hogan Lovells leadership shake-up
Scott Harris will take over local leadership at Hogan Lovells, as ex-Allens power duo Nicky and Tim Lester return to the tools.
Carnegie sells Banjo stake to founders
Mark Carnegie is selling his stake in advertising business Banjo to the agency's founders Andrew Varasdi and Ben Lyttle.
Meet the 2017 Boss Emerging Leaders scholarship winner
Nick Harrington’s unlikely journey from the high school agriculture plot to Africa, and back to Sydney’s high powered investment markets, is an inspiration.
Lifestyle
Mantra Group opens first Art Series hotel
Mantra Group has opened its first Art Series Hotel - The Chen in Melbourne's Box Hill - after settling on its $52.5m acquisition of the chain of designer boutique hotels.
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