Five lessons from the market correction
Investors may have taken a haircut this week but it's worth investigating the causes so they're better prepared next time.
Why market veterans like this correction
Veteran fund manager Geoff Wilson likes to quote Baron Rothschild at times like this: "Buy when there's blood in the streets."
Bond traders prepare for paradigm shift
A 'paradigm shift' in central bank policy is the key long-term risk to global bond markets after a spike in interest rates spread to global stockmarkets.
Wall St closes higher after wild swings
The Dow advanced 331 points, after a chaotic day of trading within a 1000-point range. Volatility eased into the close.
The man central banks are hunting down for answers
Economist Andrew Hunt says a force three times more powerful than quantitative easing is behind the melt-up in global stocks. Now he says our fate lies in the hands of China's policymakers.
The gloves are off in wages stoush
Australia's future prosperity is hanging in the breeze as the increasingly personal and polarised debate over wages and taxes rages on.
How Wesfarmers kicked an own goal
What is most galling for Wesfarmers' investors is that Bunnings UK's problems were self-inflicted.
Little sign of end to turmoil
Investors went into the weekend with few signs of an end to the volatility which has convulsed global markets in recent days as Australian shares suffered their worst weekly fall in two years.
A decade on from Alcan, Rio sees aluminium turning point
It's renowned for being one of the worst acquisitions in corporate history, but the business that emerged from Rio Tinto's $US38 billion acquisition of Alcan is starting to win back some respect.
Solly Lew says Myer in 'peril'
Myer says it still has the support of its banks after warning profits will fall as much as 41 per cent, but Solomon Lew says the retailer is in 'peril.'
Big Un shares dive 30pc after financing admission
Big Un shares have taken a hit after revelations its sales have been boosted by a third party financier that has been issued shares in the company.
Royal Commission zeroes in on big four's profits
Royal commissioner Kenneth Hayne has zeroed in on the elevated returns on equity from the big four banks.
Volatility defies a positive spin
The unusual spike in volatility this week could prove to be far more positive than it appears.
Rising US yield and commodity prices
The 10-year Treasury yield is one of the best metrics for predicting the direction of commodity prices.
Worst week in two years for ASX
The Australian sharemarket had its worst week since January 2016 as the global equities rout resumed on Friday.
China market rout spoils Lunar New Year party
"It was an accident waiting to happen: 70 per cent of the market is in a very concentrated position and sentiment had been very high."
Opinion
The Coalition digs in for tax election fight
The government wants a tax package with something for both companies and workers. The challenge will be in the timing.
Are markets headed for an even nastier correction?
Did something fundamental change in the markets this week? Famed bear and former Morgan Stanley head of strategy Gerard Minack thinks so.
Myer needs more radical surgery
All of the dire predictions Solomon Lew made about Myer appear to be coming true.
Why Westpac’s hybrid is cheap and dear
The regrettable claim in the Productivity Commission's draft report and how to price a new hybrid issue.
Wayne Swan announces departure from politics
Former Deputy Prime Minister and Treasurer Wayne Swan has announced he will retire at the next federal election.
Cloud over Joyce as MPs question leadership
Nationals MPs are beginning to question whether Barnaby Joyce can survive as leader, claiming their conservative voters are angry at revelations of his extramarital affair.
Summer of change in energy supply
Our new look grid is slowly taking shape with investment in renewables becoming a force unto itself.
ABC's 8 cents a day has become 4 cents a day
The ABC's funding per Australian has halved in real terms compared with 30 years ago.
Liberal moderates head off right-wing plebiscite push
A long-running, bitter factional war inside the NSW Liberal Party is reaching a climax this weekend.
Kelly willing to resign over handling of abuse allegations
White House chief of staff John Kelly told officials he was willing to step down over his handling of allegations of spousal abuse against staffer.
Trump signs budget deal
​President Donald Trump on Friday morning signed into law a far-reaching budget deal that will boost spending by hundreds of billions of dollars.
Flu outbreak in US worsens
The amount of influenza ravaging the US this year rivals levels normally seen when an altogether new virus emerges.
Saving the Olympics amid talk of nuclear war
Getting North Korea to attend the Winter Olympics was the culmination of months of quiet discussions and behind-the-scenes diplomacy.
Cheddar Man: Britain's dark secret
Researchers intent on unlocking ancient secrets from old bones are dodging barbs from angry white nationalists.
Personal Finance
Wake up call for investors to get real on returns
Equities are still the best place to be but shareholders need to beware of becoming too complacent.
Investor loans fall, but APRA 'not declaring victory'
Australia's top banking regulator won't be calling an end to tighter credit restrictions that have slowed investor lending, despite loans falling at their fastest yearly pace in 18 months.
Why Westpac’s hybrid is cheap and dear
The regrettable claim in the Productivity Commission's draft report and how to price a new hybrid issue.
'It hurts your brain': why law is good
Is Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull wrong to discourage kids who want a generalist degree from studying law?
Lunch with the AMA boss who's not afraid of controversy
Australian Medical Association president Michael Gannon talks policy, politics and contentious tweets over lunch with the AFR.
Sacking for 'defecating in shower' unjustified
Bluescope Steel did not have a valid reason to fire a senior employee for allegedly defecating in the work showers, Fair Work has found.
STEM turns into STEAM
Arts is being added to the core science, technology, engineering and mathematics units.
Lifestyle
North Korea plays the peace game
North Korea may be playing nice at the Winter Olympics but few think any real progress will be made toward a unified Korea.
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