China's $US300b tax cut a key stabiliser
China's government is turning increasingly to tax cuts as the first line of defence against a slowing economy, in a departure from the wasteful infrastructure binges of the past.
Opal fail: Poor design, construction blamed
Weeks of major rectification works will be required to repair the damages caused during the design and construction of key beams at Sydney's Opal Tower, a preliminary report finds.
Bronte Capital, VGI smash hedge fund returns
Two Australian hedge funds distinguished themselves in the market bonfire of 2018: John Hempton's Bronte Capital and Robert Luciano's VGI Partners.
ASX climbs to two-month high
The local sharemarket advanced to the highest since November 13, as positive sentiment returned.
Ubank lifts rates, RBA pressured to cut
AMP Capital chief economist Shane Oliver says rising funding pressure and deteriorating economic conditions will force the RBA to slash cash rates by 50 to 100 basis points.
Navitas deal has lessons for others
Everyone seems to be a winner in BGH Capital's $2.1 billion takeover of Navitas and it's all thanks to chairman Tracey Horton.
Hedge fund managers fail to deliver
Hedge funds run by GAM, Schroders and BlackRock delivered significant losses in 2018 as a stock market rout led to widespread difficulties.
Christmas trade 'solid' says Reject
Packaging mogul Raphael Geminder may have to extend his $78 million offer for The Reject Shop until after the company releases first-half results.
BGH gets due diligence for Navitas
Private equity firm BGH Capital has lobbed a sweetened $2.1 billion offer for education company Navitas.
IOOF's OnePath deal pushed out
IOOF and ANZ have agreed to push out the timeline for the completion of the sale of ANZ's One Path. Concerns the deal will fall over altogether still abound.
ANZ Bank buys into online mortgage broker Lendi
ANZ Banking Group has taken a stake in online home loans platform Lendi, paying close to $40 million for a minority stake.
Douglass delivers 9.8pc in 2018
The Magellan Global Fund managed by Hamish Douglass returned 9.8 per cent in 2018, new figures confirm, making it one of the best-performing strategies last year.
Netflix disruption divides market
You only need look at the range of price targets issued by the 38 analysts who cover Netflix to realise this is one of the most divisive internet stocks listed on Nasdaq.
Britain will struggle to sign post-Brexit trade deals
The countries most often mentioned as ideal targets for new trade deals with the UK after Brexit — the US, China and India — all present significant problems, writes Gideon Rachman.
What happened in markets before the bell
Australian shares appear set to edge higher at the open, despite weakness on Wall Street.
Lehman destroyed $87b in value
The collapse of Lehman Brothers destroyed as much as $87 billion in value, according to a new analysis by the Federal Reserve of New York.
'Buckle up' for earnings: Bespoke
Reporting season can trigger wide swings in stock prices, no more so for Infinera, Netflix and Travelzoo, according to Bespoke Investment Group.
Opinion
Navitas deal has lessons for others
Everyone seems to be a winner in BGH Capital's $2.1 billion takeover of Navitas and it's all thanks to chairman Tracey Horton.
Why the Future Fund fix doesn't work
If the Morrison government allows the Future Fund to offer low-cost super to the general public, there's little doubt millions of Australians will switch their super balances to this new fund.
Summer's over as election looms
Australia's great summer torpor is just about over. It may only be mid-January but there's precious little time ahead of an election that must be held by May 18.
Netflix disruption divides market
You only need look at the range of price targets issued by the 38 analysts who cover Netflix to realise this is one of the most divisive internet stocks listed on Nasdaq.
CFMEU accused of abusing workplace safety inspector
The building watchdog is targeting the CFMEU for using abusive and threatening language, including against a safety inspector.
Taylor faces fresh eligibility questions
Labor has demanded Energy Minister Angus Taylor come clean about his eligibility to sit in parliament after questions were raised over his ties to a recruitment company that did federal government work.
Electricity spot price maxed out in Victoria
Victorian electricity spot price forecasts reached their upper limit of $14,500 per megawatt hour on Tuesday, before falling back to normal levels, volatility that if sustained would affect household prices.
No charges leave Cash 'nowhere to hide'
Key evidence from Michaelia Cash's office about raids on the Australian Workers' Union headquarters is expected to be released after police said they would not press criminal charges.
Future Fund tender plan for super
The federal government would host competitive tenders to manage default superannuation investments for workers to try to deliver higher returns via a system involving the Future Fund, under an option being canvassed by the Morrison government.
Brexit Brinkmanship leaves Britain on edge
As MPs prepare for the vote on Britain's exit from the EU, the British political system is paralysed and the country remains angry and deeply divided.
British PM's final gambit fails to sway doubters
British Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal faces a parliamentary defeat of historic proportions as a final olive branch fell flat.
King Macron attempts to win over 'yellow vests'
Emmanuel Macron's letter to the French people launching a national policy debate reflects the extent to which the "yellow vest" uprising has shaken his presidency.
Saudi censorship not just Netflix's problem
Netflix caved to Saudi pressure by taking down a show, but that may prove to have been a misstep for both the streaming service and the touchy Riyadh regime.
Trump denies he ever worked for Russia
'I never worked for Russia .. I think it's a disgrace you even ask that question, it's a whole big fat hoax,' President Donald Trump says.
Personal Finance
100 millionaires used these 4 steps to build wealth
John, who runs the personal finance blog ESI Money, has spent the past few years interviewing millionaires. He found that building wealth involves a four-step process.
Here's a volatility survival guide for investors
Worried about the synchronised downturn in equities and property? Here's what to do with your portfolio.
Watch out for seismic shift in economies in 2019
Here's why we're in the throes of a big transition from human labour to one of automation and artificial intelligence.
Coca-Cola's plastic straw ban welcomed, with one caveat
Coca-Cola Amatil's decision to replace plastic straws with paper in Australian outlets has been welcomed by environmental groups, but consumers have been warned.
The confidence of the incompetent
Donald Trump has been overestimating his knowledge for decades, say psychologists.
Accountants to mobilise over $3000 claims cap
Labor's plan to limit deductions for tax advice to $3000 a year will cause a spike in non-compliance and could mean less revenue is collected, accountants claim.
Judge fights backs tears on being named next governor
Justice Margaret Beazley will be only the third non-military figure to be governor of NSW in the past 100 years.
Lifestyle
What would you pay for a steak in gold leaf?
A gold-leafed steak is the latest development in the Dubai-ification of dinner.
