Sydney house prices keep falling
The largest housing market posted another 0.2 per cent fall in prices in the first two weeks of the new year, the latest Corelogic data shows.
ANZ set to spend $6b on share buy-backs
ANZ is expected to spend $6 billion buying back shares over the next two years as the major banks get ahead of regulatory requirements and finalise asset sales.
Quadrant Private Equity buys Darrell Lea: sources
Quadrant Private Equity has acquired confectionary maker Darrell Lea, Street Talk can reveal.
ASX gains as gold stocks shine
Shares posted a mild advance on Monday, as gains for in the gold mining sector helped the market shrug off weakness for energy companies.
No bond bear in sight – yet
When it comes to bonds, the trend may no longer be your friend. But the bear is not at the door, say analysts.
Alinta's plan to rattle AGL, Origin
Alinta's CEO has declared the Chinese-owned power producer can more than double its customer base within five years, as the retailer prepares to take on the 'Big Three'.
Hastings Funds Management CEO headed to CBA
Terry Winder has resigned from Hastings Funds Management to take up a post at Commonwealth Bank.
China's Lufax seeks $75b valuation
China's largest online wealth management platform, Shanghai Lujiazui International Financial Asset Exchange, or Lufax, is seeking a valuation of $60 billion with its April initial public offering in Hong Kong.
Vocus restructures as it seeks to restore shareholder value
Vocus Group has divided the enterprise and wholesale divisions of its Australian business into separate operating segments.
ATO audits Suzlon over transfer pricing
Another natural resources company is under scrutiny by Australian Tax Office, with wind energy company Suzlon being probed over transfer pricing.
Uniqlo now sells more outside Japan than at home
The clothes retailer's recent success is contradicting narratives of doom from online sales.
Woolies executive takes helm at Endeavour Drinks
Woolworths has appointed one of its most senior executives to run its $8 billion liquor business.
Jakarta stock market collapses (literally)
The second floor of the Indonesia Stock Exchange building has collapsed, injuring around a dozen people.
Three reasons the great bond market turn may be delayed
A rising trend in bond yields and inflation would be big news but it is not yet a done deal.
Markets Live: ASX gold miners shine
Australian shares are off early highs as energy shares decline but gains from gold extractors limit downside.
'Once you have a winner, it is winner takes all'
Former Ophir and Kosmos Asset Management stockpicker Weimin Xie launched the country's newest small caps fund on January 1. See what he has been buying.
Opinion
The $2.5 trn super system is riskier than you think
Super funds have huge leeway in deciding whether they should classify particular investments as being riskier "growth" assets, or more stable "defensive" assets.
Licensing regime for financial advisers needs overhaul
Licensing individual advisers, rather than a firm, means those advisers are held individually accountable and responsible for their actions.
Retailers in epic fight against landlords
Shopping centre landlords are starting to feel the disruptive power of online shopping as an increasing number of troubled retailers rebel against exorbitant rents.
Contagion risk in big bond bubble
Is the fixed-rate government bond market – to be distinguished from floating-rate securities – in the mother-of-all bubbles? Very likely.
Push to commemorate China's 'forgotten' Anzacs
They died in their thousands digging trenches during World War I, but their role has been largely forgotten.
Joyce rejects Greens bid to change Australia Day
The Greens say January 26 marks the start of genocide for Aboriginal people and a new date should be chosen for the national day.
Motorists urge road taxes overhaul
The nation's peak motorists group has called for an end to delays in starting a review into road user charging as electric cars "transport their owners out of the fuel excise system altogether".
Nationals ramp up pressure on Hayne
Malcolm Turnbull's Coalition partners are continuing to pressure him over the size and scope of the banking royal commission.
PM, Shorten to go head-to-head on cost of living
Expect to hear plenty on how families are doing it tough amid the prospect of an early election in 2018.
Trump says he is the 'least racist person'
Donald Trump's comments about 'shithole countries' have contributed to a breakdown in talks with congress on immigration reform.
Trump China trade spat comes to the boil
A potentially disastrous trade conflict between the US and China could be launched this week.
How cooling India threatens to heat up the world
More than any other household good, the airconditioner symbolises the soaring aspirations of one of the world's fastest-growing major economies.
Plane slides off runway, plunges down cliff
Passengers 'panicked and were screaming' as their passenger plane slid over the side of a cliff, stopping metres from the Black Sea.
Tory rebels to hold fire in Brexit bill debate
Remain supporters in the government will leave it to the House of Lords to make changes.
Personal Finance
'Risky' property ban for business loans
ING is banning the use of some residential property as security for commercial loans in the latest sign that lenders are nervous about the outlook for property prices.
Meet the latest kid in the super block
The universe of new-broom superannuation funds is expected to expand further in 2018 with Nucleus Wealth among those expected to enter the increasingly crowded sector.
The quality stock conundrum
The strong run in so-called quality stocks is, paradoxically, a sign of trouble ahead.
Jobs that are perfect for shy people
Shy people are often at risk of getting shouted over and ignored in certain office settings, regardless of how talented and competent they are.
$100m lost in Plutus tax scam
A liquidators report into Australia's biggest tax fraud has unearthed tens of millions of dollars ripped from the company.
AI has arrived in investing but can it beat humans?
Artificial intelligence is taking on a bigger role in making investment decisions.
Male models accuse Testino, Weber of sexual assault
Mario Testino photographs the Royal Family, Bruce Weber is known for his Calvin Klein ads. Male models say the men are sexual predators.
Lifestyle
Woody's obsession with young girls
I have read decades of Woody Allen's private notes. He's obsessed with teenage girls and how lacklustre men pursue them.
