Property prices keep on tumbling
House prices have now fallen 6.1 per cent since the market peaked in October 2017 and the slowdown that has been centered on Sydney and Melbourne is now spreading to other capital cities.
How the election will shape house prices
If Scott Morrison pulls off a miracle and wins the May election, housing conditions should stabilise as investors pile back into the market to pick up cheap assets, writes Christopher Joye.
Hayne plan: trust, credit, competition
Restoring public trust, ensuring the free flow of credit and maintaining competition are the principles that will guide the government's response to the banking royal commission, the Treasurer said.
Why the shorts are circling NextDC
NextDC, which operates data centres, has divided the market. It is now among the sharemarket's top 10 most-shorted stocks.
Trump hails 'beautiful letter' from Xi
Donald Trump has described as "beautiful" a letter sent to him by Xi Jinping urging the US to meet China "halfway" on a trade deal.
Small gains for ASX; Reliance sinks
The S&P;/ASX 200 Index has started February on a soft note; Morgan Stanley has removed its expectation of RBA rate hikes.
Healthscope backs $4.4b Brookfield bid
The Healthscope board, led by chairman Paula Dwyer, has backed a $4.4 billion bid from Brookfield, saying it is in the best interests of shareholders.
Reliance tempers US cold snap bonanza talk
Investors assumed a sales spike for Reliance from the Polar Vortex in mid-west USA but the company is cautioning against over-exuberance.
Aurizon says 'no agreement' yet on Qld rail access
Aurizon says it is still working with coal customers and the QCA over a final agreement on how much it can earn from providing access to its rail tracks.
Fortescue vindicated, Twiggy now $2.3b richer
Fortescue chief Elizabeth Gaines, and her chairman Andrew Forrest, must be feeling vindicated. In Twiggy's case, to the tune of about $2.3 billion.
ASIC may modify controversial spending measure
The corporate regulator is set to clarify how lenders should be meeting their responsible lending obligations, in a move that may entrench a modified version of the controversial HEM.
Mecca, Sephora blamed as Napoleon Perdis collapses
An influx of international beauty brands contributed to the collapse of Napoleon Perdis, which has stepped up a search for buyers after appointing voluntary administrators.
Amazon sales forecast misses estimates
Amazon forecast first-quarter sales below Wall Street estimates, even as sales for the holiday quarter hit a record.
Facebook bulls reaffirm bullish bets
Facebook rallied more than 12 per cent, one day after it reported revenue that topped analyst expectations.
What happened in markets before the bell
Bolstering the local currency yet again was the spot price of iron ore, which lifted another 3.4 per cent at its latest fix.
Buy Canada trade roars back
Canadian investors are finding themselves in an unusual position - outperforming their US counterparts across all three main asset classes.
Lending void too big for non-banks to cover
Pepper Group says the major banks have relied too heavily on a systematic approach to writing home loans.
Opinion
How Hayne galvanised a political class
Kenneth Hayne knew banker behaviour had barely been tempered by previous inquiries. He needed to tap into an emotional reaction.
Going after retirees is fraught
Dismissing retirees leaves Labor open to accusations of arrogance, which is dangerous when many others are just starting to switch on and are yet to make up their minds.
AI will decide if you get an interview
Sending off a CV is going the way of the Dodo. The new route for businesses trying to find out which job applicants to interview is via the use of artificial intelligence.
Putting Hayne into the right perspective
The royal commission's docu-drama approach was less useful in understanding the scale of the problem or what structural answers were needed.
RAAF bomb caused civilian deaths in Iraq
Australian fighter jets were involved in an air strike believed to have killed up to 18 civilians while fighting Islamic State terrorists in Iraq.
'We have worked hard, we are not rich'
Self-funded retirees say they are being picked on by Bill Shorten over the ALP's decision to stop the refunding of franking credits on their share portfolios and they would take out their anger at the ballot box.
Bishop calls for climate change consensus
Former deputy Liberal leader Julie Bishop has revived calls for the Coalition to secure bipartisan support with Labor on energy policy and resolve divisions within the party on climate change.
AG in waiting? Steady on, says Dreyfus
Mark Dreyfus says he will defend judges, stop 'jobs for mates' and appoint more women to the bench, but is wary of being tagged our next Attorney-General.
Local big four refuse to carve out audit work
The local arms of the big four consulting firms have rejected a move by the majority of their UK counterparts to stop providing non-audit services to their large listed clients.
Trump says he'll meet Xi soon
President Donald Trump said he may soon meet with China's Xi Jinping to finalise details of a possible trade deal.
The people powering China's tech boom may surprise you
A remarkable number of China's most successful internet entrepreneurs, executives and investors began their careers as journalists.
Big four carve out audit work in UK
The big four accountancy firms are resisting calls to completely carve up their UK businesses, but will stop offering other services to audit clients.
Italy falls into recession as output shrinks
Italy fell into recession at the end of 2018, capping a year of political turmoil, higher borrowing costs and fiscal tensions that took their toll on the economy.
European nations create workaround to US Iran sanctions
European countries working to preserve a deal that limits Iran's nuclear capability have established a new system so companies can continue trading without incurring US sanctions
Personal Finance
How this lottery-playing couple used maths to win $36m
A small-town couple recently sat down with 60 Minutes to tell the story of how they used "basic arithmetic" to find a loophole in the lottery that helped them win $US26 million ($36 million).
Why Volkswagen is worth revisiting
An undemanding valuation, cost reductions and a promising push into electric cars are just a few reasons why Fat Prophets likes this carmaker despite hiccups in the past.
'Two-finger salute to retirees' on franking
Bill Shorten says Labor is still the better party for seniors despite his intention to forge ahead with a policy to end tax refunds for self-funded retirees who pay no or little tax.
Law firms ready for bumper 2019
Law firms are heading into 2019 full of optimism and with a bigger workforce after a sharp increase in the number of fee earners over the past year.
What the Reef is doing with Turnbull's grant
The inside story of an elite group of business people, $443m of taxpayer money, a natural wonder in peril, cutting-edge science, and an almighty stoush.
Allbirds' fresh take on 'antiquated' shoe industry
Just one visit to a footwear factory convinced Tim Brown of the potential to produce comfortable, stylish shoes using sustainable materials.
Law grads quickly find it's not like Suits
The latest Law Partnership Survey conducted by The Australian Financial Review is fascinating for what it shows – and what it doesn't show.
Lifestyle
5 of the most desirable homes for sale this week
Plenty of space is the common denominator at these beautiful residences in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and the Barossa Valley.
