Pre-election budget times have changed
The era of big spending has long gone -- but the conversation around budgets is remarkably little changed, writes Laura Tingle.
AMP appoints David Murray as chairman
AMP has appointed former Commonwealth Bank chief David Murray as its independent chairman, just days after the departure of Catherine Brenner.
Why it's worth finding a cheaper home loan
Amy Mylius has saved more than $1000 a month in loan costs on two investment properties by switching to a new borrower.
What's influencing house prices?
The property market is on track for a soft landing although it will be a lot worse if the RBA normalises its cash rate back to its "neutral" 3.5 per cent level.
ASX enjoys best week in over a year
The ASX snapped a five-session winning streak on Friday but managed to post its best weekly advance since March 2017.
Why fundies flock to company founders
In a market where the average ASX 200 chief executive lasts somewhere between four and five years – and will have their incentives cut to suit – investors are justifiably looking to managers who will put short-term considerations to one side.
Sirtex gets $1.9b counter-bid from CDH
The biotech company has received $1.9 billion counter takeover offer from a $20b China-based PE fund, CDH Investments.
AMP rejects Orr's criminal submission
AMP accepts it repeatedly lied to ASIC and says it has been too slow in refunding fees, but defended a report from Clayton Utz.
Macquarie's profit soars to record $2.6b
Macquarie Group's record full-year net profit jump was buoyed by debt capital markets income and asset management performance fees.
Macquarie CEO's salary swells to $20m
The annual salary of Macquarie Group's Nicholas Moore has ballooned to almost $20 million, which looks set to top the ASX pay leagues again this year.
Mohl rejects any AMP return
Andrew Mohl has put an end to speculation that he could be a possible candidate to take over as chairman of embattled financial services giant, AMP.
Uber makes profit where parent can't
Uber Australia delivered a profit in calendar 2017 as the ridersharing giant's parent crashed to a $6 billion loss globally.
Markets Live: ASX snaps five-session win streak
The ASX snapped a five-session winning streak on Friday but managed to post its best weekly advance for more than a year.
RBA forecasts unchanged, rate rises on the horizon
The Reserve Bank has made almost no changes to its forecasts as it made the case for an eventual increase in interest rates, should its predicted scenario eventuate.
Goldman Sachs to set up bitcoin trading
Big banks have stayed away but now Goldman Sachs plans to become the first Wall Street player to set up a bitcoin trading operation.
1414 Degrees' float to reward founders
A tight group of Adelaide investors who backed silicon battery pioneer 1414 Degrees through a decade of hard slog will see their stakes valued at $16.5m when the company floats on the ASX.
Opinion
They don't make pre-election budgets like they used to
The era of big spending has long gone -- but the conversation around budgets is remarkably little changed.
Santos chairman signals Harbour price not right
Santos shareholders want to know why the company has opened its books to Harbour Energy when the future appears bright.
Elon Musk is the new Donald Trump
The Tesla tantrum has eerie similarities to the Trump tirade.
When both sides break their own rules
Both sides are breaking the economic rules they set for themselves four years ago as the political imperative gets ahead of the economic recovery
WA treasurer denies taking pot shots at gold miners
The mining industry has warned the Western Australian Government not include any nasty surprises in next week's State budget.
Voters back debt reduction over tax cuts
More voters overall believe the government should pay down debt rather than cut income tax – except those who face higher cost of living pressures.
Top 47pc tax rate is high enough: Eslake
Saul Eslake, a firm supporter of Labor's promised crackdown on tax avoidance, is "just as implacably" opposed to an even higher top marginal tax rate for those earning more than $180,000.
Vision Super dumps chair over 'gross misconduct'
The union head of industry fund Vision Super has been thrown out over claims he engaged in "gross misbehaviour" when union secretary.
Labor to counter China in Pacific
Australia has failed to lead in the Pacific and allowed China to fill a strategic "gap" in our neighbourhood, Labor defence spokesman Richard Marles argues.
Who really murdered Daphne?
A deadly web of shady businesses and offshore banks lead to the tiny Mediterranean island nation of Malta.
Giuliani might have worsened Trump's woes
Rudy Giuliani's comments to the media underscore a growing tension for the White House: the FBI investigation is a legal problem for the President that his own lawyer might have exacerbated.
Elon Musk is the new Donald Trump
The Tesla tantrum has eerie similarities to the Trump tirade.
New Zealand move hid cash trail to Azerbaijan president
Azerbaijan companies moved to New Zealand days after journalist's death and bank inquiry
Former Volkswagen CEO charged with fraud
Volkswagen's former CEO, Martin Winterkorn, is charged with fraud in the rigging of diesel vehicles to seem compliant with pollution standards
Personal Finance
Get clued up on your apartment block, or you'll pay the price
Pleading ignorance to changes made by your building committee? You could already be experiencing the five stages of strata confusion.
House prices 'belted' as banks hit brakes
The $3 million to $5 million slice of the market is being hardest hit as buyers without deposits of between 25 to 35 per cent are being squeezed out of the market by the tougher lending conditions, agents claim.
'You can not live on $39 a day': BCA
BCA boss Jennifer Westacott has rejected claims a Liberal MP could live on $40 a day, restating calls to lift unemployment benefits to help vulnerable people get jobs.
Lawyer demand hits 'generational high'
Banking scandals have created a "generational" peak in demand for lawyers and "unprecedented" need is driving up pay and turnover.
24 life skills everyone should master before turning 30
Here's a handbook for anyone transitioning from their 20s to their 30s, which lists many skills you'll need to survive as an adult in the modern world.
The making of a billionaire
Business magnate Robert Kuok learned a lot from his warring parents.
This is a business card on steroids
Smart executives are writing business books to gain a competitive edge with their employer, find a new job or execute a move into consulting from corporate life.
Lifestyle
Why you should forget about $600 steaks
The "pot and parma" special and sticky carpets are gone - country pubs of yore have had a makeover.
