Chinese traders rush to beat 'crazy Trump'
Donald Trump's trade war with China has prompted a rush by exporters to get their products to America as fast as possible in a race against the US President's trade tariffs.
S&P upgrades Australia's AAA
Global ratings agency S&P has upgraded the outlook on Australia's sovereign debt to 'stable' and says it expects the federal budget will return to surplus by the 'early 2020s'.
Stocks surprisingly strong despite climbing bond yields
The sleeping US government bond market giant is rumbling again but a supportive economic backdrop and robust profit expectations are keeping equity investors positive.
'Life insurance on a life that's...dead?'
"How do you deduct a premium for life insurance on a life that's...dead?" Commissioner Hayne asked about AMP, in what was the best line on the final day of the insurance hearings. Here is how the day unfolded.
Miners face $325m class action over casuals
The first wave of class actions in the wake of a major court precedent granting 'regular' casuals annual leave has begun.
Miners push ASX higher as aged care stocks fall
The Australian sharemarket has closed the week higher as the US move to impose additional tariffs against China brought an end to weeks of uncertainty.
Airtree backs 'moon shot' to get broadband from space
Australian VC fund and a roll call of international investors are backing an ambitious Singaporean space tech startup, that claims it could outgun the NBN.
Westpac 'not an irresponsible lender'
The truth is that Australians are systematically cheating banks by misrepresenting living costs to maximise the amount they can borrow.
Aussie woes to blame for Purplebricks share crash
The perception that Purplebricks's fixed-fee model is not working in Australia was a major factor in its share price tumbling this week, according to a leading London analyst.
Qantas keen to boost Perth-Europe flights
Qantas CEO Alan Joyce is hopeful the airline can resolve its protracted spat with Perth Airport and add more direct flights to Europe.
ING hikes standard variable rates for investors
ING is raising standard variable rates for new and existing property investors, the first of the major second tier lenders to follow the major banks.
Court questions Westpac's $35m ASIC deal
The Federal Court will hear new arguments to determine a settlement for breaching responsible laws being thrown out of court.
How the day in markets unfolded
Australian shares are still trading higher but have softened some of their gains during the afternoon session falling back below 6200 points.
'Now is one of those times, it's really a once in a few years opportunity'
Major US benchmarks rallied to fresh highs overnight Thursday, so when will the US slump back to the pack?
The 'classic topping formation' of market peaks is back
​A potential "double top" is forming in the S&P; 500, as volume and stock-market breadth are declining. That pattern has shown up in every topping process over the past five decades.
Active managers set to shine: UBS
Active fund managers are set to flourish over the next decade as ageing Western populations create a drag on stock market returns and increase volatility.
Dow leaps to record high on industrials
Trade-sensitive industrials led the Dow to a record closing high, the last of Wall St's main indexes to recover from the correction that began in January.
Opinion
Insurers dodge sanctions on breaches
The power of the Insurance Council of Australia, and the limits of those powers, was on all full display as chief executive Rob Whelan took to the royal commission's witness box on Friday.
Abbott's electorate is changing around him
Tony Abbott's seat of Warringah could be a bellwether seat of the changing face of Liberal voters: live-and-let-live economic conservatives.
Smiggle a potential spin-off
Ten years after opening its first international store in New Zealand, the kids stationery brand Smiggle is undoubtedly Australia's most successful international retailer.
Lynch's final $US3.2bn gift to Rio investors
Chris Lynch is about to slip into retirement but his last gift to Rio's owners, along with various Australian government exchequers, sure is a big one.
Blocking CKI a win for Beijing
If Australia is going to more closely scrutinise Chinese investment, something it has every right to do, then it probably helps to define what exactly "Chinese" means.
Insurers to face tougher laws
Josh Frydenberg has vowed to press ahead with tougher new laws on the insurers, in the wake of damning findings into general and life insurers uncovered by the royal commission.
Threat of energy royal commission not helpful
Threats by the Morrison government to call a royal commission or breakup big energy companies if they don't cut prices are not helpful, Dr Schott said.
The Coalition's 'Andrew problem' revealed
The Coalition looks set to have as many MPs named Andrew as they have women after the next election, new analysis has found.
PM likely to up the ante over tax cuts
The Morrison government could legislate the fast-tracking of small business company tax cuts before the federal election to increase the pressure on Labor.
Trump's trade war: 'The midterms will change nothing'
The US President's authority on trade policy under the law is "enormous" and will remain so even if Trump ends up facing a Democrat-controlled Congress.
Uber looking to buy Deliveroo
Uber is in early talks to buy food-delivery company Deliveroo for several billion dollars, according to people familiar with the plans.
EU rejects May's Brexit plan
European leaders toughened their stance against a British proposal on how to structure their future relationship, saying that Theresa May's controversial "Chequers" plan "will not work".
We are in a global information war, says BBC boss
Over Lunch with the AFR, BBC World Service Group director Jamie Angus talks about the power of brand BBC, the Trump fake news sideshow and the global information war.
Cohen giving information to Russia probe
President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Michael Cohen said he is providing "critical information" as part of the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 US election.
Personal Finance
Blue-sky potential in ExxonMobil earnings
A positive outlook on the energy sector over the long term places this "super-major" in a position to leverage into any improvement in the market.
Westpac defends discount mortgage product
Westpac says its cheaper 'basic' loan is not an example of the pursuit of market share the Productivity Commission says penalises loyal customers.
Suncorp billed homeless fire victims for home insurance
Suncorp charged bushfire victims premiums for homes that no longer existed, the Hayne royal commission has heard.
The lawyer glut has turned into a drought
The market for junior lawyers is so tough that Herbert Smith Freehills is turning to New Zealand for talent.
'The Victoria bar are bloody racists'
A Melbourne barrister's career provides a rare insight into the indifference, hostility and racism faced by some foreign-born lawyers.
Nine's post-merger board revealed
Some pretty big names have been left on the cutting room floor.
Aged care inquiry no 'free-for-all for lawyers'
When it comes to the royal commission into the aged care sector, don't expect a repeat of the Hayne banking royal commission with top tier firms at 10 paces.
Lifestyle
Best restaurant tip: go where the chefs go
Follow these chefs on their days off to discover the best dining experiences.
