IFM doubles its US infrastructure portfolio with $9.3b pipeline buy
IFM Investors continued its expansion into the US energy sector with the $9.3 billion purchase of Houston-based pipeline operator Buckeye.
Trump claims China tariffs help, not hurt US
Donald Trump issued a stream of tweets insisting that an escalation of the trade war with China would help the US.
Secret US 'ninja bomb' targets individuals
A previously secret US missile designed to target individual terrorists deploys a ring of six long blades immediately before impact.
PNG PM battles to save his job
The PNG opposition has raised questions over a $1.2 billion loan arranged by UBS Australia in their attempt to bring down the government.
Occidental set to win Anadarko after Chevron pulls out
Chevron, which dwarfs the successful bidder, decided to walk away from the rich US oil fields and instead claim a $US1 billion breakup fee.
China to retaliate against Trump's tariff hikes as trade war escalates
Donald Trump has followed through on his threat to slap additional tariffs on Chinese goods, escalating a trade war between Australia's two biggest trading partners.
African National Congress leads in South Africa vote
The ANC's vote share falls below 60 per cent for the first time since apartheid ended in 1991 but there's hope Cyril Ramaphosa can right a flagging economy.
Potential Crown suitor Wynn CEO tips interest in top-notch M&A; deals
Wynn Resorts is on the look out for top tier assets, particularly in Asia, though its CEO failed to say specifically that another tilt at Crown was in the works.
Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez propose a 15pc cap on credit card interest
The two Democrats call big banks ‘modern-day loan sharks’ in a statement. Their plan would let post offices offer basic banking services.
N Korea launches more missiles; US seizes coal ship
Tensions flare anew as the rogue nation fires missiles 470 kilometres out to sea, the second such launch in less than a week despite friendl...
Trump receives 'beautiful' letter from China's Xi as talks start
Donald Trump said China's Xi Jinping sent him a "beautiful letter" just as negotiators prepare for dinner talks hours ahead of tariff hikes.
