Global storm clouds threaten economy
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says Australia faces a continuing deceleration in the world economy as the International Monetary Fund warns a big global risk is a greater-than-expected China slowdown.
BHP suffers $US600m hit on iron ore production
BHP's first-half results will include a $US600 million 'negative impact' on its iron ore production as it upgraded guidance on copper output.
Fundies to appease investors with fee cuts
Fund managers are facing sustained pressure and are preparing to lower fees in order to placate investors who are in the red after a shocking calendar 2018.
Markets Live: Runaway train dents BHP earnings
The ASX dropped about 20 points on opening, with BHP softening after releasing its half-year results.
May refuses to rule out no-deal Brexit
With 64 days until Brexit, Prime Minister Theresa May says she'll seek new concessions from Brussels to avoid a hard border in Ireland
Bankers prepare for life after Hayne
After the Hayne royal inquiry, bankers returning from holidays this week should realise they'll never again enjoy the same prestige, pay packets, or freedom they once did.
Pub owners still smiling, but for how long?
Increased gaming regulation, rising funding costs and falling revenues are some of the challenges facing pub owners in 2019.
Treasury investors need faith after sacking
Treasury Wine's refusal to detail why it sacked its chief operating officer amounts to a giant "trust me" from chief executive Michael Clarke.
Super Retail appoints new CEO
Super Retail Group has appointed the boss of its outdoor leisure division, Anthony Heraghty, as chief executive to replace Peter Birtles.
Australian wine exports up 10pc to $2.82b
Australia's wine exports climbed by 10 per cent to $2.82 billion wine in calendar 2018, with red wine varieties growing the fastest to now make up 76 per cent of the total.
Argus warns Shorten on 'silly' class war
Don Argus has warned Bill Shorten an election fought on class warfare will divide the nation, just as populist policies threaten to accelerate an economic slowdown.
Farmers outraged by online animal rights map
The peak farmers' lobby has demanded a radical animal rights group be booted off Facebook and stripped of charity status over a "malicious" social media campaign.
What happened in markets before the bell
Australian shares are poised to edge lower after the IMF once again pared its global growth forecast.
BlackRock, State Street to cut staff
Turmoil on financial markets is expected to deepen layoffs and accelerate acquisitions in the fund management industry.
Gundlach to delete Twitter account
DoubleLine's Jeffrey Gundlach said in a tweet that he will be deleting his Twitter account "due to suspicious activity".
Ireland nominates Lane to succeed Praet
Ireland put forward its central-bank governor Philip Lane for a seat on the ECB's six-member executive board.
Iron ore rises as much as 3.2pc
China's iron ore futures rose to their highest since March 2018, extending gains on expectations of increased demand as the country's steel inventories fell.
Opinion
Future Fund too little too late for super
Rather than causing massive upheaval, the entrance of the Future Fund would be more a case of too little, too late.
China needs a grown-up foreign policy for a new era
China must stop playing the aggrieved victim and start stepping up to take responsibility in world affairs.
The Amazon of the investing world
Vanguard's founder Jack Bogle created a low-cost investment model that resonates with mum and dad savers everywhere.
Bankers prepare for life after Hayne
After the Hayne royal inquiry, bankers returning from holidays this week should realise they'll never again enjoy the same prestige, pay packets, or freedom they once did.
Ex-Turnbull staffer to run in Abbott seat
A former adviser to former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull plans to run against his Liberal nemesis Tony Abbott in the upcoming federal election.
A republic 'economically important', business says
Leading business figures, including Simon McKeon, Diane Smith Gander, Jane Hemstrich and Cameron Clyne, have banded together ahead of Australia Day to re-ignite the push for an Australian republic.
Meet the indigenous woman taking on Tony Abbott
Susan Moylan-Coombs was only 12 years old when she made international headlines back in 1976.
Michael Cranston pleads 'not guilty'
Former deputy tax commissioner Michael Cranston has pleaded not guilty over charges of using his influence to dishonestly help his son.
Potential 'double whammy' for consumption
The Australian economy is at risk of being hit by a "double whammy" if a negative wealth effect from the property downturn is coupled with a slowdown in employment growth.
China's Xi warns of 'serious dangers'
Chinese President Xi Jinping - determined to avoid any unrest before the 30th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre - stresses the need for political stability.
Trump's pace of false claims accelerates
President Donald Trump averaged 16.5 false or misleading claims a day in his second year in office, triple his first.
Pelosi is beating Trump because she's better at her job
Nancy Pelosi is winning her showdown with President Donald Trump for one simple reason: She knows how to do her job better than he knows how to do his.
China's economy slows to weakest rate in 10 years
China says the world's second-largest economy faces further downward pressure this year after reporting the lowest rate of quarterly growth since the global financial crisis.
China will turn to stimulus to avoid another Tiananmen
China's economy is slowing down but there is no evidence yet of the hard landing some economists have been worrying about for years.
Personal Finance
7 red flags that tell you it's time to sell
Regular changes to technology, regulation and consumer tastes can turn today's hero investments into tomorrow's dogs. Here's how to spot them.
CBA dividend cut on the cards
CBA could be forced to cut its dividend because the sale of its insurance and asset management units will leave an earnings hole, says Morgan Stanley.
AFIC rushes dividend ahead of ALP shake-up
The boss of $7.3 billion listed investment company AFIC says a special dividend payout will help angry self-funded retirees about to be hit by an ALP franking credit shake-up if it wins power.
Corporate Travel's domestic violence fight
A senior officer of the company, and a mysterious domestic violence charity: this one on Corporate Travel has all the gears.
Michael Cranston pleads 'not guilty'
Former deputy tax commissioner Michael Cranston has pleaded not guilty over charges of using his influence to dishonestly help his son.
Is Gillette's stand for justice conscience-washing?
Advertisers like Gillette and Vodafone are not taking the lead on anything. They are stealing public causes to sell more stuff.
How Hayne could change bank jobs
The banks' response to the Hayne inquiry will require a rethink about human resources and hiring policies, with PwC suggesting recruitments and promotions should be based on personal attributes not skills and qualifications.
Lifestyle
Airline ad goes viral after trolling Americans
Aeromexico is literally rising above the debate over a wall on the border - with a creative airline ad and promotion that encourages travel from the US to Mexico.
