Beware of a wounded Trump, warns Rudd
A politically wounded Donald Trump may be the world's worst nightmare, prompting him to become even more "extreme" in his trade war with China, warns Kevin Rudd.
Westpac committed to wealth business
Westpac remains committed to its wealth business despite its sagging profits, and will continue to target income growth by cross-selling products.
Miners warn Labor over diesel rebate
Big miners say removal of the diesel rebate would be akin to placing "a big tax on business", in a warning shot to federal Labor ahead of the next election.
Michael Heine's rules for investing
The GFC taught Rich Lister Michael Heine some important investment lessons; the best companies are the simplest to understand and analyse.
ASX poised for flat open
Australian stocks are poised to open flat, ahead of today's RBA policy meeting. Apple checks US stock bulls.
Government ignores $850m 5G warning
The government is risking up to $850m in revenue from the upcoming 5G spectrum auction by failing to change the rules following the TPG and Vodafone alliance, Optus warns.
AMP, banks cave on grandfathering
The big four banks and AMP have capitulated to pressure and agreed to give up valuable grandfathered commissions but argued against the banning of ongoing service fees.
The threat that NBN barely mentions
The launch of 5G is expected to revolutionise wireless internet, with many touting it as the first true competitor to fixed-line broadband.
Leighton steel agreement 'never genuine': ASIC
A trial brought by ASIC against former Leighton executive Peter Gregg has got under way in Sydney.
Gas tax changes linger over 'disappointed' industry
Gas producers were resigned to a crackdown on exploration deductions but are now facing another 12-18 months of uncertainty as a new review kicks off.
Australian biotech tackles diabetes in China
George Syrmalis is willing to take on the tough task of combining Australian technology and US capital to tackle diabetes in China sounds.
BHP suspends operations after 'ghost train'
Mining giant BHP and federal safety authorities are investigating an incident where four runaway locomotives and 268 wagons loaded with iron ore travelled almost 100 kilometres without a driver.
FANG investors haven't lost faith
The FANG Put shows that some investors, most likely individuals, seem to be willing to swoop in and buy tech stocks even after relatively small distances from their all-time highs.
Fed's rosy outlook snubs history
Something has to give, if not for interest rates then at least in terms of how Fed policymakers are interpreting the recent turbulence in financial markets.
Goldman ahead of 2020 revenue goal
Goldman Sachs is tracking ahead of its goal to generate $6.9 billion in additional annual revenue by 2020, its new CFO said.
Investors ready for wave of buybacks
Selected Australian companies are set to buy back more of their shares, fund managers said, as legendary US investor Warren Buffett joined the share buyback bandwagon.
ASX snaps six-day winning streak
The sharemarket has kicked the week off with a loss, ending a streak that saw the market close in the black for six straight sessions.
Opinion
Westpac now market leader in tech
If cloud computing is the future of banking then Westpac is well positioned to lead the way among the big four banks thanks to a $500 million investment in a new customer service hub.
Selling China on Australia
Simon Birmingham is keen to emphasise the importance of his attendance at the China International Import Expo in Shanghai this week. He carefully doesn't emphasise how rare such a visit has become.
Which President Trump will emerge from the midterms?
At stake after the midterms: a trade cold war and entrenched America First nationalism.
Frydenberg should have waited for Hayne
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg's early reappointment of APRA's boss sends a strange message given the important questions that have been raised by the banking royal commission.
Labor eyes gains despite Morrison's 'blokey' image
Labor believes it can still win seats in Queensland despite the switch from Malcolm Turnbull to a more "blokey'' Scott Morrison.
Marise Payne in breakthrough China visit
Foreign Minister Marise Payne will meet her Chinese counterpart in Beijing on Thursday in the latest sign of a thaw in Australia's relationship with its biggest trading partner.
Compensation caps outdated in #MeToo era
State and territories should end legal caps on compensation payouts for sexual harassment, described as a "hodge-podge of laws across the country".
Dump imputation, but simplify tax
We need to reform the taxing of profits. But it should be done as part of a clean-up of the whole tax system.
Victorian budget takes $2.4b property hit
The Victorian budget has taken a $2.4 billion hit from the property slowdown, despite the state remaining in good economic health, a budget update shows.
Xi Jinping hits back at 'law of the jungle'
President Xi Jinping delivered a veiled swipe at Donald Trump's protectionist trade practices, declaring a "law of the jungle" approach to global trade was a "dead end".
Australia in firing line as US goes to polls
America is indulging its worst protectionist instincts. We should be leading the way out, not joining in with foreign policy follies of our own.
China could be the loser in this cold war
Beijing is desperate for technology boosts to avoid the dreaded middle income trap. That gives the US a lot of leverage in the struggle between superpowers.
Democrats walk fine line to win red states
Democrats are wagering that with turmoil and controversy surrounding Trump, voters will have an appetite for moderates who will counterbalance the chaos.
Why aren't the Democrats walking away with this?
President Trump's Democrat opponents just do not get the feral, strike-first intelligence of the man.
Personal Finance
Michael Heine's rules for investing
The GFC taught Rich Lister Michael Heine some important investment lessons; the best companies are the simplest to understand and analyse.
Banks want industry super ads outlawed
Superannuation legislation should be updated to make it clear that using members' money to pay for political advertising is unlawful, ANZ says.
NAB no longer has lowest rates
NAB has raised standard variable rates for new borrowers, but in a change to the status quo, it is maintaining rates on hold for existing customers.
Mark Taylor quits chaotic Cricket Australia
Former Test captain Mark Taylor has quit the board of Cricket Australia, following chairman David Peever out the door in the latest fallout from the ball tampering scandal.
Why Lexus Australia's CEO is on Magic Circle this Melbourne Cup
Lexus Australia CEO Scott Thompson will be holding the Melbourne Cup aloft on Tuesday, stepping up to become the main sponsor of the race after the exit of long-time sponsor Emirates.
Why private health funds love 'virtual hospitals'
So-called virtual hospitals have become the hottest trend in private healthcare, with funds saying they lower costs and premiums and keep patients happy as they recover at home.
SA unis miss chance to reduce $1.5b costs
The former Liberal senator for SA, Amanda Vanstone, said she thought a merger of the University of Adelaide and the University of SA would be good on cost savings grounds.
Lifestyle
Why I'm not buying the new iPad Pro
How often do businesses consider what they really need from their tech, and focus on getting it?
