Critical mineral exporters edge closer to US breakthrough
Anthony Albanese pushes Joe Biden to classify Australia’s critical minerals as “American made” to win favourable treatment, as allies counter China’s grip on the sector.
ASX to drop from record as traders brace for more RBA hawkishness
Futures indicate the ASX 200 will drop 0.8 per cent at the opening bell on Monday after a week of optimism. Markets in the US closed slightly lower on Friday.
The critical US swing states explained in four charts
US elections are won in a few hotly contested states that alternate between Democrats and Republicans. This year’s result is set to be tighter than ever.
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- China relations
Quad on shaky ground as US election nears
Leaders including Anthony Albanese insist the security dialogue will survive once Joe Biden leaves office, but the weekend’s outcomes suggest otherwise, writes Matthew Cranston.
Ophir’s prediction for the ASX’s next 10-bagger
Shares in a2 Milk, Afterpay and Northern Star earned the coveted status for Ophir and its co-founder Andrew Mitchell. He predicts Life360 will be next.
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- Chanticleer
How to fix the dearth of retirement options
It is clear that Australians need better retirement-income products. Annuities make some sense, yet their uptake is low. But change looks to be on the horizon.
Auditors warn WeWork hubs face ‘uncertainty’
Even though the co-working giant’s US parent has emerged from bankruptcy with considerably less debt, its local loss-making operation faces “significant doubt”, its auditors say.
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Three ways the ASX has changed and what investors can do next
Finding yield, good value and diversification on the ASX is getting harder. We asked experts what investors can do to overcome the challenges.
Can I access my super to save my business?
Using your superannuation for anything other than its intended purpose – your retirement – can be a legal minefield.
Disputes over the remains of loved ones are on the rise
Fights over funeral arrangements and ashes are increasingly ending up in courts. What to know about your rights and responsibilities.
Want to invest like Warren Buffett? This bot may help
A chatbot-powered ETF promises to harness the brainpower of the investment world’s most illustrious minds.
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- SMSFs
$1 trillion: Millennials drive SMSF ‘renaissance’
SMSFs are undergoing a renaissance thanks in part to interest from Millennials. But it’s not all good news because many operate without any expert guidance.
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Companies
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Republic Hotel goes into administration as financiers chase $90m
Financiers have given embattled hospitality group Virtical one month to pay $90 million in loans.
Myer investors grow impatient over new strategy as growth stalls
The mid-market department store was expected to outline its growth plans next month. That has been delayed as it considers buying up well-known fashion brands.
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- Mining
ASX-listed lithium giant Arcadium turns its back on Australia
The company had flagged aggressively expanding domestically. Now it says it may sell its Mt Cattlin operation and will prioritise its Canadian and Argentine assets.
Bitcoin is going mainstream. Can Australia join the party?
Twenty-thousand crypto believers descended on Singapore this week – and the companies they represented may surprise you.
The five pharma stocks exciting investors
Risky but with rewards, Australian pharmaceutical companies developing treatments for rare diseases are competing for investor attention.
SEC accuses Macquarie of inflating asset values, issues $117m fine
The US markets regulator said Macquarie’s asset management business had “no reasonable basis” to believe it could sell at the valuations it quoted.
Biden backs Australian critical minerals miner Ioneer in Nevada
Approving the new project will significantly increase domestic lithium supply amid a push toward greater self-reliance in the critical minerals supply chain.
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How this billionaire ran his hedge fund like a baseball team
Steve Cohen’s decision to step back from trading and focus on running Point72 underlines a redemption since an insider trading scandal.
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- Cryptocurrencies
Blockchain revolution won’t wait for Labor to catch up
Blockchain needs to be regulated properly before more investors take the plunge. Yet, the Albanese government is still missing despite its earlier pledges.
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- Investing
Want a roll-up play that actually works? Try software, for now
Two billionaires and their companies – Canada’s Constellation and ASX-listed WiseTech – have soared in the past decade. Others worry things are about to turn.
- Opinion
- Interest rates
Don’t expect a victory speech from Michele Bullock any time soon
Rate cuts have begun and the Federal Reserve estimates the US cash rate closer to 3 per cent next year. But where does that leave Australia?
How investors should play the first rate cut
Australian market participants are all-in on the immaculate soft landing narrative. But history says they need to tread carefully as interest rates come down.
Opinion
Quad on shaky ground as US election nears
Leaders including Anthony Albanese insist the security dialogue will survive once Joe Biden leaves office, but the weekend’s outcomes suggest otherwise.
United States correspondent
Want a roll-up play that actually works? Try software, for now
Two billionaires and their companies – Canada’s Constellation and ASX-listed WiseTech – have soared in the past decade. Others worry things are about to turn.
Senior reporter
Why ‘free’ childcare is bad for working parents
Further childcare subsidies will likely require an explicit new tax rise to fund it. Billions of dollars of more debt can’t be added to the national credit card.
Economics editor
Rate cuts herald risky new regime
Financial markets have entered a dangerous new economic environment defined by unusually elevated uncertainty after the US Federal Reserve’s pivot this week.
Columnist
Senate standoff shows politics and policy are a long way from perfect
The complexity of the housing challenge requires a level of cooperation between governments and politicians that feels a long way from the debate we are having.
Columnist
A week that put Australia’s reform challenges up in lights
A fractious political class distracted by populism, opportunism, and polarisation is failing to tackle key growth and productivity challenges.
Editorial
Reports
Executive Education - lifelong learning
This special report looks at lifelong learning, focusing on the impact and efficacy of leadership courses designed for top-tier managers and business leaders.
Politics
Out in the cold: Why housing is just one problem for Labor
Unless Labor can dig its way out of its parliamentary quagmire, it faces the real possibility of ending up in minority government – or worse.
Sydney University boss Mark Scott admits he failed Jewish students
A fiery Senate hearing was told a leading university failed to ensure the safety of Jewish students, but university leaders denied that antisemitism was endemic on campuses.
Tax, not childcare fees, keeps women at home
The Productivity Commission and economists agree that fiddling with childcare subsidies will not increase women’s workforce participation.
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- Workplace
‘I would not recommend ASIC’: scathing assessment by staff
The results of a confidential cultural survey make for embarrassing reading on staff motivation, satisfaction and the regulator’s leadership team.
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- Nuclear energy
Nuclear debate stalls as detail goes missing in action
The information vacuum includes the costings behind the Coalition’s nuclear vision and a realistic assessment from Labor about the problems in the way of 2030 climate targets.
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- US Votes 2024
Trump is pledging ‘mind-boggling’ tax cuts he can’t deliver
Whether he is speaking to retirees, CEOs or tipped workers, the former president is promising tax cuts in swing states that could cost trillions.
Humiliated Hezbollah eyes new tactics in Israel war
The Iranian-backed militant group is under pressure to change its strategy after a series of devastating attacks.
- Analysis
- Brexit
Brits regret Brexit, but can the country turn back?
Boris Johnson ‘got Brexit done’, but most Brits now seem to wish he hadn’t. Polls show more people see it as a failure, and would even vote to rejoin the EU, writes Hans van Leeuwen.
Albanese visits Biden’s home to ‘tackle shared challenges’
The pair exchanged gifts and discussed rising violence in American politics during the first visit of a foreign leader to Biden’s personal residence.
- Analysis
- US Votes 2024
Trump’s ‘black Nazi’ porn scandal is a stunning gift for Democrats
The former president is now stuck with an embattled candidate in the critical swing state of North Carolina, in a race that previously looked extremely close.
Property
Auditors warn WeWork hubs face ‘uncertainty’
Even though the co-working giant’s US parent has emerged from bankruptcy with considerably less debt, its local loss-making operation faces “significant doubt”, its auditors say.
Holiday home rentals ‘not to blame’ for sky-high UK house prices
A global backlash against Airbnb properties has brewed in recent years, and some cities such as New York are severely restricting the company’s activity.
How Japanese temples and shrines became hot real estate
A surge in religious properties coming up for sale has authorities worried that prospective buyers are not interested in them for heavenly purposes.
Zombie construction sites are making German housing woes worse
Half-finished shells of would-be homes have become a regular sight across Germany. More than 1000 companies involved in real estate have collapsed since 2022.
What you need to earn to afford a home in a capital city
Home buying remains elevated despite the median income household only being able to afford 14 per cent of homes, suggesting most purchases are by the wealthy.
Wealth
- Opinion
- SMSFs
$1 trillion: Millennials drive SMSF ‘renaissance’
SMSFs are undergoing a renaissance thanks in part to interest from Millennials. But it’s not all good news because many operate without any expert guidance.
Three ways the ASX has changed and what investors can do next
Finding yield, good value and diversification on the ASX is getting harder. We asked experts what investors can do to overcome the challenges.
Can I access my super to save my business?
Using your superannuation for anything other than its intended purpose – your retirement – can be a legal minefield.
Technology
LinkedIn has (quietly) announced it scrapes your posts for AI
LinkedIn has quietly launched new policies outlining how it scrapes posts and personal data to train AI models. What you need to know (and how to turn it off).
They have 31m followers - but you’ve never heard of these YouTube superstars
Bounce Patrol has more followers than Beyonce, operates out of a quiet Melbourne street, and is helping YouTube transform from the home of DIY videos to a major TV broadcaster.
Microsoft’s climate hypocrisy on AI
The tech giant has marketed AI technology to ExxonMobil and Chevron as a powerful tool for finding and developing new oil and gas reserves.
Work & Careers
AFL more important to Khuda than data centres, Swans chairman suspects
Andrew Pridham is vice chairman of asset manager MA Financial and chairman of Sydney Swans. AirTrunk founder Robin Khuda texts him before games.
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Disney chief goes retro for AFL finals to reel in streaming rivals
Disney’s Australian boss Kylie Watson-Wheeler is bringing her AFL obsession into her day job as the US giant takes on the dominant players in the local streaming wars.
Life & Luxury
How Donna Hay changed the way we eat
Watching the cook perform her signature pasta twirl up close, one appreciates the elegantly simple approach to cooking which made her a household name.
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The fastest car in the Mercedes-Benz line-up has arrived in Australia
The German maker’s exterior design director takes us on a close inspection of the new Mercedes-AMG GT.
Demi Moore gives performance of her life in shocking ‘The Substance’
There’s a self-referential note to the ’90s superstar’s role in Coralie Fargeat’s fable about ageism, making it doubly compelling.
‘We’re not Logos by the Sea’: How to make arts sponsorships work
Transfield’s exit from Sydney Biennale in 2014 started a torturous recent history for corporate support, but there are still successful exceptions.
People are splurging on their pets like never before
Americans are now spending more on their fur babies than they do on childcare, part of a trend across developed nations.
