Fed lifts rates, alert to US-China trade war
Despite a trade war risk, Fed chairman Jerome Powell sees more US interest rates rises and outlined an optimistic outlook for the economy and inflation.
Business tax cut pledge not good enough, says Hinch
A pledge by 10 CEOs to reinvest corporate tax cuts has failed to shift Derryn Hinch but One Nation is impressed.
James Packer's Crown of Thorns
Friends have been concerned for years about James Packer's mental health.
Facebook's Zuckerberg admits mistakes
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has admitted mistakes in the protection of user data that was leaked to a firm that helped Donald Trump win the White House.
When bank competition is a race to the bottom
Westpac has now had its turn to feel the Hayne royal commission's blow torch on its belly, with the Sydney-based lending giant being grilled about the "flex commissions" .
'Bitcoin isn't a real asset'
For once Bruce Flatt is struggling. The billionaire who runs Canada's global asset manager Brookfield Asset Management is trying to explain why bitcoin will never join his "wealth of things".
ASX to slip, Wall St dips on Powell
Australian shares are poised to open lower, as Wall Street slipped as it assessed the Fed's latest outlook.
Why spinning off Coles is better than selling it
Wesfarmers CEO Rob Scott has defended the decision to demerge rather than sell or float Coles, saying a demerger was the only way of protecting shareholders from capital gains tax bills.
Green power economics 'have shifted'
Falling renewables costs and escalating power bills have put a green power and rooftop solar back on the agenda for US data centre giant Equinix.
BHP content with iron ore grade boost for now
The iron ore grade boost BHP expects from its multi-billion dollar South Flank project is unlikely to be the start of a broader grade improvement campaign.
Myer's record interim loss leaves Lew fuming
Solomon Lew says Myer's first-half result – a record $476 million bottom line loss – provides further evidence that the board should be replaced as soon as possible.
Packer quits Crown over mental health struggle
Billionaire James Packer has resigned as a director of Crown Resorts, due to mental health problems, capping off a tumultuous period for the casino mogul.
Dropbox boosts IPO price range
Dropbox upped the price range for shares in its initial public offering, marketing the stock for $US18 to $US20 apiece.
Oil hits six-week high on inventory
Oil hit a six-week high after a surprise decline in US inventories and as concern persisted over possible disruption to Middle East supply.
Tesla holders approve Musk's $US2.6b compensation plan
Tesla shareholders approved a compensation package potentially worth as much as $US2.6 billion for chief executive Elon Musk.
Watershed moment for Australian dollar
Of the G10 currencies, the Australian dollar has been the most inactive in US-dollar terms over 12 months. That appears to be finally changing.
Opinion
Chaos in the White House is not all bad
Delegates at Asia's biggest investment conference are being assured that there was nothing to fear from President Donald Trump.
When bank competition is a race to the bottom
Westpac has now had its turn to feel the Hayne royal commission's blow torch on its belly, with the Sydney-based lending giant being grilled about the "flex commissions" .
Myer's pain has been building for 23 years
The deep trouble that Myer finds itself in is the result of two decades of failed strategy and under investment.
Aussie rates to stay below US 'for years'
The US official cash rate is poised to rise above Australia's for the first time since 2000 and while it may seem novel in today's market, it won't be a passing fad, say experts.
Turnbull's ex-adviser warns US on China interference
Malcolm Turnbull's former adviser John Garnaut warned US lawmakers that China will not relent on its "brazen and aggressive" interference in Western democracies.
New economy cannot be tax free: Morrison
Treasurer Scott Morrison has indicated that Australia, like other G20 nations, might go it alone with measures to tax digital economy companies like Uber.
CEOs pledge to reinvest any company tax cuts
Business has pledged to all senators that business will invest more in Australia if the company tax legislation is passed.
BCA takes tax cut pitch direct to Hanson voters
Business groups are stepping up efforts to persuade key crossbenchers to back company tax cuts.
Greens demand ACCC action on Facebook
Communications Minister Mitch Fifield says laws governing online activity, copyright and business practice are kept under "constant review".
Facebook just lost more than Tesla's entire market cap
The social media giant has lost over $77 billion in market value over the past two days, following revelations that personal data of millions of users was obtained by a data analytics firm.
Gun-toting Russian who shocked soccer now a billionaire
Japan Tobacco has agreed to pay $2 billion for Donskoy Tabak, owned by Ivan Savvidi, who says he is "deeply sorry" for his March 11 incident in Greece.
Xi sets the scene for China's next chapter
Xi's Jinping has achieved a lot at the National Party Congress, considering most decisions were signed off by the party months ago.
Leaders' bromance to push along free trade deal
Indonesia and Australia are pushing to get a free trade deal done by August, leveraging off the strong relationship between Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and President Joko Widodo.
Toyota takes self-driving cars off the road
The fatal accident involving a self-driving car operated by Uber has prompted one automaker to temporarily halt its testing of self-driving cars on public roads.
Personal Finance
Franking credit war rumbles on
Labor's blanket ban on franking credit refunds is poorly conceived, an expert has said, as Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull told retirees Bill Shorten wanted to "rob" them.
QBE says investors want proof of turnaround
QBE chief executive Pat Regan has admitted that sceptical investors are looking for "proof points" following eight successive profit downgrades.
Westpac: We rely on car dealers to verify our loans
Australia's largest provider of auto loans accepts customer information provided by car dealerships as gospel and does not independently verify the expenses.
Ansarada raises $24m in Ellerston-led round
The Sydney-based provider of virtual data rooms and organiser of business information has raised $24 million led by Ashok Jacob's Ellerston Capital.
In defence of venture capital
Venture capital has been accused of undermining publicly-funded research, but the reverse is true argues funds manager Michael Hui.
The former top lawyer plucked to run Tigerair
Virgin Australia has turned to Merren McArthur, the longest serving member on its executive committee, to head its budget airline Tigerair Australia.
Uber drivers can earn '$100k': government
The gig economy still only makes up a tiny fraction of the workforce - although according to the Federal Government some people are earning six figures.
Lifestyle
Here's our guide to life's latest little luxuries
From bush tucker to slightly subversive sandals, this week’s picks are certain to spice up your life.
