HFC debacle exposes NBN failings
Dig beneath NBN Co's decision to stop all HFC connections to the national broadband network for six to nine months, and you will find a slackness in the activation processes.
AMP readies for wealth disruption
When asked the potential benefits to AMP shareholders from its partnership with a fast growing American start-up, CEO Craig Meller said the opportunity could be worth billions.
One Nation 'poison' strains Queensland's Lib-Nat alliance
Malcolm Turnbull has effectively ruled out doing deals with One Nation and federal Queensland MPs are calling for the LNP merger to be either scrapped or loosened
Nationals get numbers for 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.
Fed's Kaplan sees 'financial imbalances'
"Excesses" may be brewing in US stock and property markets due to ultra easy monetary policy, a Fed policymaker said.
Commodity headwinds seen stalling ASX at open
A retreat in oil, iron ore and copper could put Australian investors on the defensive. $A dips.
VCs target blockchain with $44m in funds
Startups targeting blockchain and cryptocurrencies will be the focus of two new funds in the Australian market, with $44 million to spend.
Julius Bär CEO shakes Zurich with surprise resignation
Swiss private bank Julius Bär said its CEO has resigned to join rival Pictet Group with $US500b funds under management.
Myer trims staff hours as lawyers, regulators circle
Myer is attempting to cut costs by winding back staff hours in its worst performing stores as sales come under pressure in the lead-up to Christmas.
Fortescue forced to offer even bigger China discount
Fortescue Metals Group has been forced to further discount its higher grade iron ore in China, as pollution control measures see steel mills cut back production.
Wind to power Adelaide Brighton cement plants
Adelaide Brighton has signed up to buy renewable power from Infigen Energy as the trend for users to contract directly with renewables ramps up.
Experts set for court 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.
Bitcoin guns for $US10,000 as mania defies sceptics
Bitcoin has blown past $US9700 just a week after topping $US8000 and approached its closest ever to five figures, gaining mainstream market attention.
How high can Macquarie shares go?
Investors flag more to come from Macquarie as its shares surpass $100 for the first time.
US new home sales hit 10-yr high
Sales of new US single-family homes unexpectedly rose in October, scaling their highest level in 10 years.
Will a Wall St correction really 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?
Angry Birds maker can only get cheaper
On the evidence of the first set of results, the computer group is not ready — or right — for life as a public company.
Opinion
Most people have no idea what Turnbull is doing
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.
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.
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.
Palaszczuk looking safe, Tim Nicholls not so much
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is edging closer to majority government, with growing speculation Liberal National Party leader Tim Nicholls will face a challenge for his job.
Nats' 1950s politics are costing the Coalition dear
The Nationals real problem is that their electorates are starting to fill up with people they like to mock.
One Nation support looms large in federal poll
The Turnbull government risks losing several Coalition seats in Queensland if support for Pauline Hanson's One Nation is replicated at the next federal poll.
Cautious Nicholl was dressed in clothes tailored by enemies
The LNP leader's baggage made him particularly vulnerable to wedges from both his left and right flanks.
AEMO finds 2000 MW of extra capacity for summer
Large electricity users have pledged to reduce power consumption and make emergency generators available to help avoid blackouts this summer.
Airport breaks record for number of flights in 24 hours
In signs traffic is surging, this airport handled 969 flights in a 24-hour period, a world record for an airport that operates only one runway at any given point of time.
What the world's central banks really think about bitcoin
Eight years since the birth of bitcoin, central banks around the world are increasingly recognising the potential upsides and downsides of digital currencies.
Prince Harry engaged to actress Meghan Markle
Prince Harry is engaged to Meghan Markle, star of the American TV show Suits. They are to be married within a year.
Mount Agung major eruption seen 'imminent'
​Indonesia closed Bali's airport and ordered 100,000 residents living near a grumbling volcano to evacuate immediately.
The growing cost of Brexit and the experts' revenge
The decision to leave the European Union is now starting to cost British voters as productivity, business investment and GDP are expected to fall.
Personal Finance
Here's how to get super funds to lend to companies: experts
Enticing superannuation funds to act as bank-like lenders would require incentives akin to franking credits, KPMG advisers said.
Aurora claims $1m taken 'without proper authority'
Aurora Funds Management has revealed $1 million belonging to its property trust appears to have been taken 'without proper authority'.
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.
How old companies can feel young again
How should companies tap cultural intelligence? It’s not just listening to signals on social media, says cultural forecaster Annalie Killian.
The top 25 books corporate America is reading right now
This leading direct supplier of book-based resources compiles a monthly list of best-selling business books based on purchases by its corporate customers nationwide.
Directors in firing line as executive pay strikes fall
Just six top companies have received a ''strike'' this AGM season as boards took a tougher line on CEO pay but directors are now in the firing line.
PwC partner at the centre of Vocation scandal to stay on
The partner accused of improper auditing at collapsed Vocation will stay on as the CFO of PwC's audit team.
Hogan Lovells leadership shake-up
Scott Harris will take over leadership at Hogan Lovells, as power duo Nicky and Tim Lester return to the tools.
Lifestyle
Six books that make superb Christmas gifts
Beautiful books are a staple of Christmas giving. Here's six to please even the hardest to buy for.
