Home prices to fall 0.5pc in December
Sydney home prices have fallen 0.9 per cent in December with Adelaide the only capital city register a rise, CoreLogic figures will show.
Steinhoff appoints advisers, but says sales are strong
The Asia Pacific arm of stricken retail South African retail group Steinhoff has moved to reassure the market that it is trading well and is not reliant on its parent company or working capital support.
How 'young tech dudes' are reviving unions
There are signs of new life in the fading union movement as workers and unions experiment with alternatives to organising in the workplace using artificial intelligence and blockchain.
How Arup was brought to the brink by Airport Link
When a barrister tore apart Arup's traffic models for Airport Link in a $2.2 billion trial, it was "like watching a train wreck."
Shares inch higher, $A hits two-month high
Australian shares have drifted back to positive territory at noon, with trading volumes thin amid a holiday-shortened week between Christmas and New Year.
Airbus set to axe A380 if it fails to win Emirates deal: sources
Airbus may cease production on its A380 superjumbo due to tepid demand.
Big mining prepares to shower investors with cash
With big share prices, those chasing capital growth might be better served looking to "off-Broadway" commodities producers.
EMR closes copper deal as price hits 4-year high
Mining private equity group EMR Capital has closed a $US97.1 million ($125 million) deal to buy an 80 per cent stake in a copper mine in Zambia.
BHP, S32 give Andrew Mackenzie a Christmas gift
'Twas the last trading day before Christmas when a fleeting but tasty bit of vindication arrived for BHP chief Andrew Mackenzie.
Tesla lithium battery demand fuels Bolivian hopes
Bolivia, home to 25 per cent of world lithium reserves, hopes it will be able to tap into Tesla's popularity to boost development.
Royal commission to consider 'bad financial advice' compensation scheme
The banking royal commission will consider whether there is a need for a last-resort compensation scheme for victims of bad financial advice.
Craft beer's frothy buyout frenzy
Craft brewers across Australia are wondering who might be next as global giants scoop up local brands, but it's a battle maintaining street cred if you fall into the arms of big beer.
Warren Buffett's grandnephew beats the market
Warren Buffett's grandnephew, Alex Rozek, is back in the news and beating the market - but not how you'd imagine given the pedigree.
Aussie dollar climbs to two-month high
The $A has strengthened to a two-month high, bolstered by rising commodity prices and optimism about the economic outlook.
Bitcoin slumps through $US15,000
Bitcoin fell below $US15,000 after the cryptocurrency's biggest rally in two weeks.
ASX poised to open modestly higher
Australian shares are set to edge higher at the open, following Wall Street's lead in holiday-thinned trading.
Opinion
Trump tax changes cut both ways for ASX
US president Donald Trump's big fat corporate tax cut should be good news for Australian businesses with US exposure – but there might be a bit of pain first.
Let 2018 be the year pollies focus on people who care
If you are going into 2018 angry about politics, keep in mind just who it is that politicians have been trying to appeal to all these years
BHP's Mackenzie joins battle over Western values
BHP chief Andrew Mackenkie has questioned China's "strong man" political model and pledged to defend Western values.
Small business goes global with digital platforms
As someone who has written about big business for more than 30 years it has been a revelation to explore the strategies of Australian small businesses using global technology platforms.
Brandis takes aim at Qld LNP merger
CANBERRA, Dec 28 AAP - Outgoing senator George Brandis has fired a parting shot at Queensland's Liberal National Party merger, claiming he had long warned against far-right parties filling the power vacuum it would create.
China the big test for 'tough Malcolm'
2018 will not be the year of 'New Malcolm' or indeed 'old Malcolm.' But it could be the year of 'tough Malcolm.'
AMEO's virtual 'war room' is the NEM's frontline
From AEMO's virtual room, Audrey Zibelman and Damien Sanford will lead the defence of the eastern states' power grid when extreme summer heat strikes
Power, presidents and pretence
The world's first year with US President Trump has not brought much comfort.
PM serves food, dances at Christmas event
The Prime Minister began his Christmas day making prawn cocktails, posing for selfies and dancing to the Kinks at Sydney's Wayside Chapel.
World's richest gained $1.3 trillion in 2017
The richest people on Earth have raked in more than four times last year's gain in wealth, as sharemarkets shrugged off economic, social and political divisions to reach record highs.
Former Trump aide in sex assault complaint
A singer and potential congressional candidate says she has filed a sexual assault complaint against US President Donald Trump's former campaign manager Corey Lewandowski.
Saudi Arabia blocks Israel's chess team
Israel has been left out of the World Chess Championships, which kicked off this week in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, after its players were unable to obtain the visas they needed to attend.
The New York Times discovers the Betoota Advocate
'Everyone is extremely jealous of Betoota because they get to write funny stuff and everyone clicks on their stuff,' says one journalist.
Obama warns Prince Harry of internet dangers
The man who became President thanks to social media is now warning that the internet allows people to have 'different realities'.
Personal Finance
Ramsay and CSL top healthcare picks
The outlook is mixed for 2018. Overall healthcare utilisation is still growing, just not at the same pace as a few years ago.
Analysts urge caution after agri rally
Analysts warn that investing in agriculture is a lot like farming itself - there are rewards in picking your markets and picking your timing.
Bumper year likely for infrastructure stocks
There's no signs of slowdown for companies in the rail and road business.
What you need to be a better leader in 2018
What do you need to be a good leader in 2018? We spoke to chairmen, directors and headhunters to find out.
Citigroup's Mike Corbat has promises to keep
Citigroup CEO Mike Corbat should be better able than his big bank peers to deliver next year on key promises, most of them long overdue
Andrew Ross Sorkin's favourite business books of 2017
If you want to understand what's going on in today's economy read about a town in Wisconsin after GM closed its factory there.
Hot executive courses for 2018. It's not all about MBAs
"Executive education is really about innovating yourself." Here are some shorter career-boosters available in 2018.
Lifestyle
You must eat only 1800 calories a day, new advice says
Men and women should aim for 1800 calories a day, says new advice - which is a lot less than official guidelines of 2500 for men and 2000 for women.
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