China stocks fall 3.6 pc on Trump fears
China's stockmarket fell 3 per cent on Monday after the country returned from a week-long break to growing fears about rising US hostilities.
Why super funds should be wary of political agendas
The $2.7 trillion compulsory superannuation system should not be used to progress political agendas or as a "stick" to punish company boards, an expert says.
ASX records worst session since March
The Australian sharemarket hit a near four-month low on Monday after recording its worst session in more than six months.
Ramsay sweetens bid for Capio AB
Ramsay Health Care's French arm has bulked up its bid for European private hospital operator Capio by 20 per cent to $1.3 billion.
Expat changes 'unjustifiably bad'
The federal government's changes to capital gains tax for expats was "unjustifiably bad policy" and would be a disincentive to Australians considering living and working overseas, experts said.
Coal faces drastic cuts by 2050: IPCC
The report by the IPCC lays out a stark challenge for coal if the world is to limit global temperature increases to 1.5 degrees.
Foreign investors to face data scrutiny
Treasury secretary Philip Gaetjens said protection of Australians' personal data is an increasingly important consideration in assessing foreign investment.
MYOB receives $2.2b bid from KKR
The cash proposal for $3.70 per share represents a 24 per cent premium to MYOB previous closing price of $2.98 per share.
Unilever hit to plan to kill BHP's dual listing
The argument for collapsing BHPs' dual listing has taken a hit, after Unilever abandoned its own plan to kill its DLC.
Palmer in CITIC court victory
Clive Palmer welcomes another court victory over China's biggest conglomerate in their war over the $16 billion Sino Iron project in Western Australia.
NAB branch manager banned for loan fraud
Former National Australia Bank branch manager Mathew Alwan has been banned for life.
China coal clamps no surprise: Yancoal
A recent clampdown on Chinese coal imports was no surprise, according to major Australian exporter Yancoal.
Markets Live: ASX closes lower at 6100
The S&P;/ASX 200 shed 85 points to close at 6100, a 1.4 per cent drop and the lowest it has been since June 15.
$A set to struggle to hold US70ยข
The Australian dollar will likely struggle to hold onto the US70ยข mark in the short term, with the currency caught in a downdraft of heightened trade tensions.
Buy, hold, sell: Macquarie, CSL, Seek, A2 Milk, TPG
TMS Capital's Jeremy Hook talks with Airlie Funds Management's Matt Williams and Pengana Capital's Rhett Kessler about five superior growth stocks.
New deputy CIO for Jamieson Coote
Melbourne-based fixed income fund manager Jamieson Coote Bonds has hired a new investment team member from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority.
Appen growing but at what price?
The so-called "market darlings" often divide investors and Appen is no different despite its incredible track record of growth.
Opinion
Bank compo schemes need scrutiny too
The way banks and wealth managers compensate customers for mistakes needs to be closely looked at.
ASIC's retort to its Hayne flaying
According to Kenneth Hayne, ASIC is too reluctant to litigate, too slow to insist on urgent remedial action, too prone to negotiate rather than denounce and punish and far too soft in the penalties it imposes. But it's not that simple.
Coles waits on the mark of Cain
New Coles chief Steve Cain has backed the broad thrust of the supermarket group's plan, but has also left room for tweaks.
Unilever hit to plan to kill BHP's dual listing
The argument for collapsing BHPs' dual listing has taken a hit, after Unilever abandoned its own plan to kill its DLC.
Car parts makers fret on Trump auto tariffs
The $2 billion local automotive parts manufacturing industry is anxiously awaiting a looming decision by US President Donald Trump on whether to impose tariffs on foreign vehicle components.
New energy is an opportunity there for the taking
Australia's energy sector is not broken, and we can be an energy world leader as renewable projects race ahead.
Prosperity is not the enemy of conservation
It is only rich countries that have the resources and the wherewithal to care about the environment.
Australia's new energy mess explained
Political divisions have disrupted hopes of a bipartisan solution to some of the highest power prices in the world.
'No issue' with nuclear but it doesn't stack up
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he has "no issue" with nuclear power except it doesn't stack up as an investment.
North Korea strikes positive tone after Pompeo talks
Kim Jong-un has agreed to arrange a second summit with US President Donald Trump "as soon as possible" and discussed potential US inspection of Pyongyang's steps towards denuclearisation.
Mystery around China's detention of Interpol chief
Making disappear the head of the international security organisation responsible for tracking down missing persons was never going to be a good look for Beijing.
Dark clouds gather over the US housing market
Why, amid all this good news, is the US housing market slowing?
UK would be welcomed to TPP โwith open armsโ
Japan would welcome Britain to the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal "with open arms", said Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, as he urged compromise to avoid a no-deal Brexit.
Brazil firebrand wins first round vote
'He's anti-woman, he's anti-black, he's anti-gay,' says one voter as Jair Bolsonaro won the most votes in the first round of presidential elections.
Personal Finance
Are the big banks finally cheap?
It's tempting to view them as good value today, but investors have short memories when it comes to valuations.
Why US hard currency is worrying the rich
In tightening the supply of the greenback to global central banks, the US Treasury has supplied the tinderbox for the next global markets crisis.
Cladding secrecy affects lending for apartments
Secrecy around the cladding on hundreds of apartment towers makes it harder for banks to lend on apartments.
The inside story of the Thai cave rescue
When Dr Richard Harris stepped off the plane in Thailand in July to help rescue the "Wild Boars" soccer team, he put the odds of survival at zero.
The new trend in the talent hunt
Australian companies searching for fresh thinking to give them the edge over competitors are increasingly recruiting executives from different industries.
Vale David Yaffa: the gentleman media proprietor
David Yaffa, proprietor of one of the largest and last independent Australian specialist publishing groups has died aged 84.
Top Aussie VCs world's best for diversity
Founder gender diversity in the portfolios of top Aussie VC funds has jumped from 26 per cent this time last year to 35 per cent.
Lifestyle
Shredded Banksy may be more valuable than original
It has already been suggested Banksy's 'Girl With Balloon' will be worth more in its shredded state than it was before.
