Banking inquiry all but inevitable after another Nationals MP vows support

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A sweeping inquiry into Australia's banking and financial system appears inevitable, with a second Nationals MP confirming he is ready to cross the floor and deliver the final vote needed to establish the probe.

South32's South African coal operations to go stand-alone

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The diversified mid-tier miner South32 has announced plans to spin out its South African coal operations, revealing it would operate South Africa Energy Coal (SAEC) as a stand-alone business from April next year and that local ownership of the business would rise.

Bali flight cancellations to stretch into second day, as Mount Agung erupts

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All flights from Australia to Bali have been cancelled because of the ash cloud around Mount Agung.

ACCC warns charities: More transparency on 'chugging'

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The ACCC is calling for increased transparency in the charity sector - urging third-party commission-based fundraisers to disclose to potential donors.

Why we're not getting a royal commission into the banks...yet

They've investigated Australia's butter industry, drug trafficking, and most recently, trade union corruption - but we are not going to have a Royal Commission into the banks in this term of government.

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.

Markets Live: Macquarie offsets Telstra

Shares started the week on a positive note on Monday, with Macquarie jumping over $100 for the first time, although losses for Telstra worked to limit upside.

Chinese market jitters as authorities clean up

A fear of Chinese stockprice overvaluation is compounded by a jittery market, comprised mostly of retail investors.

ASX winners and losers - a snapshot

The stand out listings traded on the ASX captured at key moments through the day, as indicated by the time stamp in the video.

Customers face six to nine-month delay as NBN halts HFC rollout

Customers waiting to connect to the NBN Co's hybrid fibre coaxial (HFC) network face delays of six to nine months after the company stopped the rollout to fix performance issues.

Broo beer shares soar on China distribution deal

Shares in Aussie beer maker Broo have soared to their highest in a year on the back of a Chinese distribution deal.

The relentless growth of the ultra rich in Australia

The number of millionaires grew by 200,000 to 1.16 million in Australia over the 12 months to mid-2017, according to research by Credit Suisse.

NBN halts HFC rollout

The installation of Hybrid Coaxial-Fibre connections will be delayed for six to nine months, says NBN Co boss Bill Morrow.

Beef export deal with China

In March, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull announced a trade deal with China to allow greater access for Australian chilled meat exports.

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, the billionaire brothers known for using their wealth and political connections to advance conservative causes.

Flights to and from Bali cancelled as volcano erupts

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All flights from Australia to Bali have been cancelled because of the ash cloud around Mount Agung.

Businesses bullish heading into 2018

Businesses are heading into 2018 in a pretty optimistic mood, pointing to a potential boost for already solid growth in the world's biggest economies.

US shoppers on Black Friday

Deep discounts, free gifts, in-store entertainment and mild weather drew bargain hunters to US stores on Black Friday, but many bought online.

BHP, Goldman hunt for energy fix amid remote banana plantations

The world's biggest miner and Wall Street's top-ranked merger firm are among the high-profile backers of a remote solar project nestled among banana crops in Australia's far tropical northeast.

'Everyone's making money': world can't get enough Australian oranges

Damian Toscano is enjoying Australia's oranges boom.

What the world's central banks are saying about cryptocurrencies

Eight years since the birth of bitcoin, central banks around the world are increasingly recognising the potential upsides and downsides of digital currencies.

'Very hot': the world's priciest housing market is not slowing down

Hong Kong's red-hot housing market shows no signs of cooling anytime soon.

Bitcoin surges past $US9,000 to new record

Bitcoin surged past $US9,000 for the first time, just six days after topping $US8,000 and taking its year-to-date rise to more than 850 per cent .

Can OPEC meet high market expectations?

After strong movement in oil and energy stocks since June, the eyes of the market fall on Thursday's OPEC meeting in Vienna. This video was produced in commercial partnership between Fairfax Media and IG Markets.

8@eight: Bitcoin continues surge, ASX set for flat start

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News over from the weekend has been fairly limited, although Bitcoin has seen another frenzy of buying as the fear of missing out trade hits even harder with price now sitting at $US9338 and up 13%.

'Treacherous shenanigans': the story of Mugabe's downfall

Inside State House in Harare, Robert Mugabe was in the tightest spot of his 37-year rule. Tanks were on the streets and troops had occupied the state broadcaster.

Trump asserts power in fight over consumer bureau

US President Donald Trump chose Mick Mulvaney as the interim director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, contrary to the pick from the outgoing head Richard Cordray's pick.

Aussies pump $200m-plus into Black Friday sales

Australian shoppers embraced the Black Friday shopping frenzy, spending more than $A200 million on what they love most - fashion and holidays - a rise of about 16 per cent on last year.

The Aussie tale that the Wolf of Wall Street Jordan Belfort won't tell

Jordan Belfort the alleged Wolf of Wall Street has not passed on any of the painful lessons he learned about doing business in Australia following his misadventures in 2014.