PM takes the bus as power starts to drain
Prime Minister Scott Morrison is boldly fronting the voters. But big business has already started hedging its bets.
PM tries to confront China - politely
Shouting may have become the popular mode of political discourse, but the Morrison government is trying to politely whisper its concerns about China. That's a tricky diplomatic manoeuvre to pull off.
Luke Foley quits after harassment claims
NSW Labor will elect a new leader after an ABC journalist confirmed she was drunkenly groped by NSW Opposition Leader Luke Foley in 2016.
Robyn Denholm to exit Telstra for Tesla
Telstra chief financial officer Robyn Denholm is leaving the telecommunications giant to replace Elon Musk as chairman of Tesla.
ASIC calls for commission ban
ASIC has called for a ban on commissions on all general insurance products, as one of a number of reform recommendations for the insurance sector.
Housing downturn claims ASX company
The housing market is seeing a number of challenges mainly brought on by the banks tightening up on lending criteria and the slowing of approval processes.
Corporate Travel fires back at VGI
Corporate Travel shares advanced more than 15 per cent after it hit back at VGI Partners.
Corporate Travel soars, fight isn't over
Corporate Travel Management's Jamie Pherous is hoping he might have put a stop to his battle with short seller VGI Partners. But this is a fight for hearts and minds.
CBA rejects tougher code of conduct enforcement
CBA has rejected the Hayne inquiry's idea for the Code of Banking Practice to be given legislative effect, warning banks would revert to a legalistic approach to disputes that they are seeking to avoid.
Judge slams ASIC over Westpac BBSW case
A judge has smacked down ASIC for trying to re-construct the Federal Court's decision against Westpac in the BBSW case.
News Corp CEO confident of Foxtel turnaround
News Corporation chief executive Robert Thomson is confident Foxtel is on the right track to turn around following one of the pay-TV provider's toughest quarters.
APRA to lift bank capital levels
Banks will need to hold more regulatory capital for "loss-absorbing capacity", increasing funding costs by up to 5 basis points.
ASX pushes higher on midterm results
Australian shares climbed to a near three-week high, following a strong session on Wall Street on the back of the US midterm results.
OPEC is now talking about supporting oil prices
OPEC is enduring one of the most head-spinning years in its history, swerving from cutting oil production to boosting it as quickly as possible. Now it's talking about reversing course again.
Domino's shares slump on slowing sales
Domino's shares fell 10 per cent to their lowest level since August after analysts cut profit forecasts.
China at risk of downward spiral: state think tank
The head of an influential state-backed think tank has forecast that China's economic expansion may be entering a long-term 'downward spiral' as all three engines of growth — investment, exports and consumption — slow.
ASX closes trade at three-week high
Australian shares closed higher on Thursday, buoyed by positive market sentiment on the back of the US midterm results.
Opinion
Corporate Travel soars, but fight isn't over
Jamie Pherous hopes he might have ended his battle with short seller VGI Partners. But this is a fight for hearts and minds.
Australia Pacific play is all about China
Despite the diplomatic language, there is no doubt Australia's renewed focus on the Pacific is all about China.
Trump powers on regardless
Donald Trump will have enough of a midterm swagger to keep on mocking and rocking. America's wild ride – and that of its allies – is only going to get bumpier.
The danger is that US divisions just get deeper
The middling result ironically could drive Democrats and Republicans further out to their populist extremes.
Australia Pacific play is all about China
Despite the diplomatic language, there is no doubt Australia's renewed focus on the Pacific is all about China.
Exporters sign China deals but worry about US trade war
Major Australian exporters to China have signed billions of dollars in agreements this week despite some concerns about the US trade war
Cross River Rail to transform Brisbane
The man in charge of building Brisbane's biggest infrastructure project, the $5.4 billion Cross River Rail, says he has learnt the lessons from the infrastructure delivery of big rail projects in Sydney and Melbourne and will deliver it on time and on budget.
Keating lashes ACCC on Fairfax-Nine deal
Former prime minister Paul Keating has accused the competition watchdog of consigning Fairfax Media's historical mastheads to the "ethical dustbin" by allowing a merger with Nine Entertainment.
China relationship tested on two fronts
The government's relationship with China faces a stiff test with a major foreign policy pivot towards the South-West Pacific and the rejection of the APA Group takeover.
Toshiba cuts 7,000 jobs globally
The once-mighty industrial conglomerate Toshiba is also seeking to unload troubled assets and regain investors' confidence.
Critic of Mueller probe appointed to oversee it
The attorney general's chief of staff jockeyed over the last two months to replace Jeff Sessions by forging a close relationship with the White House, where he was seen as a reliable political ally.
Britain upbeat on Brexit breakthrough
The British government continues to feed Brexit optimism into the media, while Europe airs doubts that the deal can be landed this month.
Democrats must not overplay their hand
If Robert Mueller, the special counsel, finds damningly about the president, it would be bizarre, even derelict, not to act. But the Democrats cannot be seen to bay for impeachment from day one.
Infrastructure spending rises up US political agenda
Infrastructure spending and drug-price reform have risen up the US political agenda, as legislators look for policy proposals that can be salvaged from Tuesday's divisive midterm elections.
Personal Finance
Multiple SMSF pensions still work
Running a number of income streams allows you to protect tax advantages, writes John Wasiliev who answers your superannuation questions.
$1.8trn property sector at risk from 'bullying banks'
Bank bullying of independent property valuers is weakening scrutiny of the $1.8 trillion residential and commercial sectors and increasing credit risk for property buyers.
Grattan's attack on 'ordinary Australians'
The Grattan Institute has been accused of attacking the retirement aspirations of ordinary Australians amid a row over the adequacy of the 9.5 per cent superannuation guarantee.
Pick a side on Federal ICAC: Transparency chief
A national integrity body would help restore the public's trust in public office, says Fiona McLeod SC
5 ways you can close the gender super gap
Tired of being behind on your retirement savings? It's time to get your employer on board.
AMP won't be ticking any boxes: David Murray
David Murray believes in experience and judgment, rather than kowtowing to shareholders on executive pay or targets for women on boards.
10 questions with Fortescue's Elizabeth Gaines
Elizabeth Gaines will soon mark her first year as chief executive of Fortescue Metals Group. Here she answers our questions.
Lifestyle
Samsung to launch foldable phone
Infinity Flex Display marks the end of the era of phones with a single rectangular display, and the beginning of the era of phones with much bigger displays that can fold down to still fit in a pocket.
