Investment tips from the experts
Wondering about bitcoin, the global economy and toppy shares? We asked four market experts to give us some guidance.
CEOs to ramp up spending on artificial intelligence
Australia's corporate chiefs are flagging an unprecedented level of investment in automation and artificial intelligence as they grapple with the growing impact of big data and global competitors.
Midnight on the property clock
"It is midnight but I don't think it's any great disaster," Mr Green said, "I don't think you will see any more than single-digit declines in these markets."
Britain and EU seal historic Brexit deal
Britain reached a historic deal on its EU exit terms on Friday, enshrining special rights for 4 million citizens and paying $62 billion in a hard-fought Brexit divorce settlement.
Bitcoin prices diverge as investors pile in
Bitcoin prices diverged dramatically across global exchanges on Friday as hyperdeflation and frenzied demand drove the price to over $23,000 a coin.
AGL resists PM to ditch coal for cheaper gas, wind, solar power
AGL Energy has rejected Turnbull government pressure to extend the life of the coal-fired Liddell power station and instead revealed a $1.36 billion plan to replace it with electricity generated from gas, wind and solar.
Amazon ups ante in delivery wars
The rise of online shopping is helping to push parcel delivery volumes to 45 million in December, with Australia Post both friend and foe to Amazon.
Aussie brands urged to harness daigou power
Companies struggling to grow domestic sales have been urged to harness the power of the multibillion-dollar daigou channel as demand from Chinese consumers for authentic Australian brands soars.
Westpac chairman says there's two sides to every bank victim's story
If the royal commission studies bank dispute resolution processes it will find customers with bad experiences are not necessarily victims of misconduct.
Chinese bid $463m cash for AWE
The Chinese state-owned suitor for AWE has swiftly returned with a $463 million cash takeover bid for AWE just days after a friendly approach was brushed off.
Aussie banks take new Basel targets in their stride
APRA said on Friday the major banks are "well equipped" to respond to the changes announced by the Basel committee.
Billabong defends loan deals
Billabong International has defended itself after coming under fire from several large independent shareholders this week stating it has investigated refinancing its loans.
Best and worst calls of 2017
It's that time of the year again when we reflect on what we got right and wrong. At the start of 2017, there was 50 per cent chance the RBA would raise rates. APRA and the banks instead obliged.
Is Royal Dutch Shell worth buying? Here's the good oil.
The oil major's share price has risen steadily in the past two years, but is still attractive at current levels if energy prices remain robust
ASX creeps higher in lacklustre week
The ASX ended higher on Friday with utility companies putting a bit of a spark into the benchmark at the end of a lacklustre week.
Powell may be unusual but that's good: Aitken
Financial markets expert James Aitken says Jerome Powell will have challenges in the form of a US economy that could be running hotter in 2018.
Opinion
Has Turnbull reached a turning point?
This was meant to be a bad week for Malcolm Turnbull. It turned out to be one of his best. But can the Coalition hold it together internally?
The 'nonsense' of the wages debate
Macquarie chief economist Ric Deverell has a reassuring message: the world is not crazy and the laws of macroeconomics as we understand them still hold.
CEOs highlight three big themes
There were three big themes in the annual Chanticleer CEO Outlook Poll and all will resonate with those committed to achieving sustainable long term returns.
Palaszczuk now free of shackles of minority government
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has been given a second chance in the state's top job, but the big question remains: What is she going to do with it?
Citizenship saga drags on but now engulfing Labor
Yet another wrinkle in the way the Constitution hits our politicians shouldn't be surprising. But it is a long way from the hope that everyone's position would be clarified by the time parliament rose for the year.
Moving beyond myopia
It's time for our nation's leaders to look beyond short-term survival or advantage and demonstrate some long-term strategy.
Treasury report triggers productivity row
Shadow treasurer Chris Bowen has seized on a Treasury report into Australia's weak wages growth, suggesting it undermines the government's campaign for tax cuts.
US too 'paranoid' about China, Andrew Robb tells Lib MPs
Former trade minister Andrew Robb raised eyebrows over his defence of China.
Annastacia Palaszczuk finally wins Qld election
The veto of a federal loan for Adani's controversial $16.5 billion Carmichael mine will be one of Annastacia Palaszczuk's first jobs once her government is sworn in she says.
Italy's anti-establishment group backs EU
Italy's 5-Star Movement supports the EU and wants significant law-making powers transferred from governments to the European Parliament.
The cities that could risk your health
There's a term to describe air pollution that is hazardous to tourists let alone inhabitants: airpocalyptic.
China struggles to wean itself off coal
China has realised it will have to boost LNG imports to win its "war on pollution."
Jerusalem is an extension of Trump's global culture war
The sudden change in long-standing US policy towards recognising Jerusalem as the capital of Israel raises a glaring question: Why do this now?
Republican quits after asking staffers to bear his child
Congressman Trent Franks resigns saying he erred in asking two female staff members to act as 'surrogates.'
Personal Finance
How to move a UK pension to Australia
It's become much more complicated - and expensive - over the past few years to transfer a UK pension to Australian superannuation - but this is how to do it.
How to size up your downsize scheme
Whether you take advantage of the over-65s rule change depends on your investments, writes Sam Henderson, who answers your questions on superannuation.
Are prenups worth the paper they're written on?
Advisers are worried about potential problems with binding financial agreements but lawyers say common sense will prevail.
Nikki Thomas quits Magellan
Magellan's head of research, Nikki Thomas, has left the homegrown international fund manager after 10 years.
ANZ swaps pinstripes for polo shirts
Bank tosses out ancient dress code and says staff are responsible enough to know when to wear a necktie.
The long road to merger benefits, led by women
Law firms are still struggling to overcome the barrier for female partners but two trailblazers are championing change.
Mocking in the stocking for HSF is proof Santa exists
Can any law firm outdo HSF Melbourne in the Christmas party game, with its yearly black tie comedy skit?
Lifestyle
Natural glamour
In this extract from his latest book, "Draft No.4", legendary writing teacher John McPhee explores revelations from a glossier time.
