- Opinion
- Trade wars
How wrecker Trump will make China great again
The protectionist, unilateralist, illiberal US President is the real-life “Manchurian Candidate” who will destroy America's strategic alliances given enough time in power, writes Nouriel Roubini.
- Opinion
- Monetary policy
Why the RBA may have to take emergency action
The key navigational tools used by the RBA have sucked interest rates into the vortex of ‘lower for longer' – and made it harder to lift the economy out of the doldrums in 2020, writes HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham.
- Live
- Shares
ASX hits fresh record; CSL, Macquarie at all-time highs
The ASX is repeatedly hitting fresh record highs today with 7000 in sight; Goldman Sachs is positive on Afterpay; Resolute Mining jumps; Mosaic sinks.
PM announces $100m in grants for farmers
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced a $100 million package of grants for farmers, graziers and primary producers affected by the bushfires comprising grants of up $75,000 each.
- Opinion
- Chanticleer
Why Bronte is going after biotech scammers
John Hempton's Bronte Capital has described Australia as a "nirvana for stock promoters", but ASIC's recent tougher stance is helping the fund manager step up its focus on biotech scammers.
- Opinion
- Bushfires
Australia is no longer the lucky country
By participating so eagerly in the mining boom, Australia might also have been helping to dig its own grave, writes Gideon Rachman.
- Analysis
- International affairs
How the US, EU could clip the wings of post-Brexit Britain
Britain used to portray itself as a bridge between the US and Europe. There's some risk it may end up being more of a see-saw.
Companies
Open banking rules too onerous, say fintech start-ups
FinTech Australia and ANZ want a rethink of accreditation rules for open banking, suggesting the regime could become a white elephant.
Lindsay Maxsted to exit BHP board
Departing Westpac chairman Lindsay Maxsted will exit the board of BHP this year, further reducing his famously heavy load of boardroom duties.
- Exclusive
- Governance
ASIC widens culture and pay crackdown
The regulator's corporate governance taskforce will reach beyond banks to examine listed company boards as it circles auditors and superannuation fund trustees who remain "blinded to reality".
Jetstar pilots set meeting date with management
The Transport Workers Union also extended its ceasefire with the airline, ensuring Jetstar passengers will not have to contend with delays or disruptions due to industrial action.
Mosaic shares dive 16pc on bushfires sales hit
The fashion retailer, formerly known as Noni B, warned investors that the nation's bushfires have forced sales down 8 per cent and hit more than 440 stores.
AMP to axe post-Hayne super suite
The next phase of AMP's high-stakes $2.3 billion turnaround effort has emerged, with a dramatic shake-up of the embattled wealth giant's superannuation business on the cards.
CEFC to put up to $60m into discount green home loans
Funding body aims to boost construction of energy-efficient homes and help reduce household emissions.
Markets
Tesla shares leap to record high
Tesla shares leapt to a record high, putting a $145 billion market value for the car maker into sharper focus and putting short sellers in the spotlight.
- Opinion
- Chanticleer
Australia's best fundies for 2019
Last year delivered extraordinary returns for those who invested in the best performing funds. But money managers said 2020 would be a tougher market
Bain promotes its first Australian PE partner
Bain Capital has promoted an Australian in its private equity team to partner status for the first time.
What happened in markets overnight
Australian shares are set to edge higher, amid a rally in tech stocks on Wall Street. Tesla surges 9.8 per cent.
Fed's Rosengren warns of inflation risks to US economic outlook
The tight US labour market represents a threat to prices, the Boston Federal Reserve Bank president said.
Opinion
Australia is no longer the lucky country
By participating so eagerly in the mining boom, Australia might also have been helping to dig its own grave, writes Gideon Rachman.
Columnist
New powers push a political response to bushfires
Is the call for constitutional change to assist with future fire crisis driven by operational needs or by politics?
Editorial
Is it time for the big AMP break-up?
AMP shareholders believe the group could unlock billions of dollars of value by selling off all, or part, of its highly successful funds management business.
Columnist
President Tsai's Taiwan victory makes the region safer
The game is up for the use of force by Beijing, and for intervention by the US. Australian policymakers should take note, writes Geoff Raby.
Columnist
The best fundies in Australia last year
Last year delivered extraordinary returns for those invested in the best performing funds among thousands on the Morningstar database. But winning fundies, such as Bennelong Equity Partners' Mark East, said it would be hard to replicate the high returns of last year in 2020.
Columnist
How royal commissions can both help and hinder
Royal commissions were once a last resort. Their rising number says something about the political pros and cons of these public probes.
Contributor
Politics
Victoria trumps PM with $2.5m review
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has announced a $2.55 million inquiry into the deadly bushfires, pre-empting the Prime Minister's plans for a royal commission.
- Exclusive
- Bushfires
Why the bushfire inquiry must include climate change
It's essential that climate change be part of an inquiry into the bushfires crisis, says former Supreme Court judge Bernard Teague, who led the Black Saturday royal commission.
Welcome rain brings new risks in fire zones
The lack of vegetation in burned-out areas might make them more vulnerable to flash flooding and landslides.
The regions where insurance premiums are set to soar
Canstar, which monitors insurance premiums, says that premium increases in bushfire-prone areas look "inevitable" given the spike in premiums in areas at high risk from cyclone activity.
Angry fire fighters demand fuel reduction burns
Veteran NSW fire captain Bruce Richardson is demanding volunteers be heard at a national fire inquiry, blasting "crazy" red tape for stopping hazard reduction burns.
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World
- Opinion
- Cars
Nissan and Renault should stick together
Maintaining scale is the only way for two weak brands to defend their margins. It is the only way to keep investors on board.
Queen bows to Prince Harry's retreat from royal front line
The Queen has reluctantly accepted her grandson Prince Harry's shock move to distance himself from the royal family, following what she called "constructive discussions".
- Analysis
- World politics
The key to Matteo Salvini’s comeback bid
Victory in the left-wing region of Emilia-Romagna could propel the League leader to prime minister.
$11b quant fund shutters offices
Igor Tulchinsky's WorldQuant dismissed about 130 employees and is shuttering five offices.
Cory Booker ends presidential bid
Democrat Cory Booker dropped out of the presidential race Monday, ending a campaign whose message of unity and love failed to resonate in a political era marked by chaos and anxiety.
Property
- Opinion
- Property investment
Why a holiday home investment may not be your friend
Only buy if you can afford it as a lifestyle expense. Any rental income is then a nice bonus rather than a must-have.
Melbourne office rentals hits 'turning point'
Rental growth in the country's tightest office market hit the brakes last year, signalling that capital growth has peaked.
Why the bumper years of Chinese development are over - for now
The next chapter in Chinese development in Australia is about current players maintaining their longevity in Australia.
QSuper splashes $1b on US real estate
The two acquisitions, with links to big tech giants Microsoft and Amazon, bring QSuper's global real estate holdings to $5.4 billion.
Chinese developer adds $23m townhouse site to Melbourne pipeline
The site was the former Clayton West Primary school, the last of nine surplus school sites sold by the Napthine state government in 2014.
Wealth
Ditching the rule book helps this fund manager succeed
Dumping old school valuation tools like price-earnings ratios helps Insync's Monik Kotecha deliver consistent outperformance, especially in the fast-moving digital sector.
Why it pays to go green
Sustainable investing can boost long-term returns, reduce portfolio risk and help the planet.
Sustainable investments: what's on offer
Confused about where to invest and how the different funds operate? We outline their screen processes and their returns.
Technology
Mark Zuckerberg's new decade resolution
The Facebook CEO has ditched his usual New Year's tradition of setting ambitious, personal goals for the year ahead in favour of sharing a big picture plan.
How Amazon puts the squeeze on its suppliers
Amazon has transformed the small miracle of delivery of goods into an expectation of modern life. But people don't realise what goes on behind the scenes.
UXC's Geoff Lord to chair ASX cyber security small cap
Renowned tech investor of UXC fame Geoff Lord hopes to turn cyber security business Tesserent into another big success.
Work & Careers
Finance industry slams 'retrograde' rules for staff
New rules requiring the finance sector to record salaried workers' hours will curb flexible work cultures and increase casual contracts, an industry group has warned.
Why some executives keep their cancer a secret
The desire to maintain a professional reputation is just one reason high achievers keep their diagnosis under wraps.
Life & Luxury
The real reason for the Oscar snubs
With the exception of Greta Gerwig's Little Women, the films being honoured this year are eerily similar in style and substance.
Netflix leads Hollywood pack in Oscars race
A star powered line-up of films has propelled the streaming giant to the top of the Academy Awards nominations lists, with a tally of 24 for a range of movies.
French literary haunt gets a makeover
Historic restaurant Drouant – headquarters of the Academie Goncourt – is the latest Parisian eatery with a writerly past to be accorded a sequel.
The prize-winning fashion designers turning denim green
Nicole and Michael Colovos' first line led to a gig at Helmut Lang, but it was a commitment to creating a sustainable brand that became their big break.
- Opinion
- Home tech
What the Sonos-Google war means for big tech
Sonos is part a group of innovative companies that are ceding market share to the big tech companies like Google and Amazon. Is there a way for them to survive - and even thrive?
