PM suggests postal vote on republic
A postal survey, like the one conducted for same-sex marriage, could settle how an Australian president is chosen under a republic.
Home loan rate falls to lowest since 1956
Borrowing rates have fallen to their lowest level for 62 years, triggering debate that increasing household debt will force regulators to raise speed limits on new property lending despite a slowdown in investor borrowing.
Downer's Russia link confirms one reality
This is what the revelation that Australia's Alexander Downer helped trigger a US Federal Bureau of Investigation probe into Russia's meddling in the US election confirms.
Back miners, beware inflation: Equity strategists talk 2018
Our survey of leading sharemarket experts suggests a year of moderate headline returns from the ASX in 2018 but continued strength for resources stocks, while investors should keep an eye out for an outbreak of wages inflation.
The $100m 'Netflix of health and fitness' set to take off in 2018
Twenty-somethings Tobi Pearce and Kayla Istines have built a global fitness and health empire from Adelaide. They have big plans for 2018.
Markets 2018: Time to get out or go all in?
As the bull run enters an extraordinary and frenzied phase, bewildered investors are staring into 2018, wondering whether now is the time to get out or go all in.
Ripple's 53pc surge makes it 2nd-biggest cryptocurrency
A new contender has moved into second place in the race to catch bitcoin, beating even bitcoin cash.
The big winners from 2017's top ASX stock
Two fund managers have hit the big time with personal investments in an online video production company that gained an astronomical 1,300 per cent this year.
Tesla road warrior spreads EV gospel far and wide
The EV road warriors have made it their mission to identify and publicise accessible three phase power sockets than can carry enough juice fill a Tesla in three to four hours.
Crown sells CrownBet stake to founder
James Packer's Crown Resorts has sold its 62 per cent stake in online bookmaker CrownBet to founder and major shareholder Matthew Tripp.
Greencross rebound as Amazon impact overdone
Shares in Greencross, the owner of Petbarn retail stores, have rebounded as fears about Amazon's arrival have dissipated.
QBE settles class action for $132.5m
QBE is cleaning the house before its new chief executive takes over on January 1, settling a $132.5 million class action.
18 stocks that could rise 25 per cent in 2018
If bitcoin's too crazy a ride for you, here are 18 US stocks that analysts say could enjoy their own personal bull runs in 2018.
Confessions of a bond fund manager
There is an emerging fissure in what worries bond managers, writes Steve Miller, in a twist on the usual January uneasiness.
Why one of 2017's ASX dogs will howl in 2018
Could sifting through this year's ASX 100 dogs unearth next year's gems? Maybe, but you need to be careful.
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.
Opinion
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
Will markets remain buoyant in 2018?
"You only find out who is swimming naked when the tide goes out", Warren Buffett once famously quipped. Some analysts believe the saying will be particularly relevant in 2018.
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.
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.
UK CEO and family killed in seaplane crash
A high-profile British businessman and his family have been identified as the passengers killed when their seaplane crashed into the Hawkesbury River north of Sydney.
Revenge is a dish best served in Times New Roman 12pt
Kevin Rudd and John Curtin will return next year on the printed page, along with Bob Carr and the Greens.
Man charged over bullet sent to Barnaby Joyce
A man has been charged with allegedly sending a bullet to Barnaby Joyce's electorate office in the middle of the New England by-election campaign.
'Young tech dudes' kick life back into 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.
Brandis takes aim at Qld LNP merger
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.
Trump's tweets might be 'kiss of death' for Iran protests
The president's words of support could allow Iran's hardline leaders to cast the street demonstrators as foreign pawns
South Korea seizes second sanctions-busting oil tanker
UN ban on oil imports is being used to force Kim Jong Un's North Korea to stop its nuclear tests but China has doubts.
Goldman expects crypto and credit to hit 2018 economy
Financial imbalances including those in credit markets and cryptocurrencies will shadow an otherwise robust 2018 US economy, says Goldman Sachs economist Jan Hatzius.
‘Nigerian prince’ is allegedly this old white man
Police in Louisiana say they've put a face and a name to the "Nigerian Prince" scam and charged a man with more than 200 counts related to the scheme.
Anti-regime protests turn deadly in Iran
After four days of rare protests in Iran, President Hassan Rouhani tried to calm the nation on Sunday after two people were killed.
Personal Finance
Why we will be wealthier in the future
The economy in the 100 years time should be much more wealthy, but it will also grapple with thorny problems.
Media Super to help fund ACO’s next instrument acquisition
Media Super has acquired 17 per cent of the Australian Chamber Orchestra's instrument fund for $1 million.
Will REITs shrug off the retail blues in 2018?
The performance of retail landlords and the proposed takeover of Westfield will have a big impact on listed property in 2018.
The 3 best leadership books to buy for Christmas
The best business books delve into a compelling issue or story, rather than offering an instructional manual.
Rinehart now the only Australian in world's 100 richest
Australian mining magnate Gina Rinehart has made $US2.5 billion ($A3.5 billion) in the past year, securing her spot in the top 100 richest people in the world.
Understand this keyboard? You're probably a lawyer
Keyboards come in different languages, and now there's a keyboard for "legalese".
WeWork's dog policy attracts clients in co-working boom
Co-working hubs are outgrowing their origin as happy homes for start-ups and beginning to eat into the corporate pie.
Lifestyle
Intermittent fasting for the New Year? Read this first.
Intermittent fasting was one of the biggest diet trends of 2017. Here's what you should know if it's your New Year's resolution, says this expert and former stockbroker.
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