Yesterday
Why ASIC is suddenly uneasy about your retirement savings
The corporate regulator just released its first major look at “opaque” private markets. This is what we learned.
February
What should you invest your super in right now?
After big gains in the equity market last year, the chances are your assets need to be rebalanced.
Buffett to increase his bet on Japan’s trading houses
The billionaire will be allowed to increase his stake in the trading houses above 10 per cent; Elon Musk threatens all federal workers with the sack; Jim Chalmers flies to Washington. See how the day unfolded here.
Does your SMSF have these serious weaknesses?
The surge in value of Wall Street’s mega cap tech stocks has been fantastic for many superannuation investors, but not for SMSFs.
1 million retirees are missing out on this $60,000 perk
Changes in eligibility rules mean that more than 1 million people are entitled to the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card but do not claim it.
US to fly illegal migrants to Guantanamo Bay
The first planeload of illegal immigrants will land in the notorious prison on Tuesday; Michaelia Cash emphasises Peter Dutton’s strength over his likeability; Elliott swoops on BP. Here’s how the day unfolded.
Fentanyl is ‘America’s problem’: China, Canada retaliate
China says it will take the US to the WTO over Donald Trump’s tariffs; Justin Trudeau slaps tariffs on $170 billion of US goods; Mexico readies its “plan B”. How the day unfolded.
January
Six easy steps to retirement readiness (and one hard one)
There are no courses on how to plan for retirement, so we have done some of the work for you.
Trump’s vengeance hits former staffers, allies
Donald Trump has opened his enemies to attack by removing their government security protection; Melbourne drinking bout leads to pay cut for JAL executives. Follow updates here.
Trump pulls US out of global tax deal, flags ‘universal tariffs’
The OECD’s global tax deal is in damage control after Donald Trump’s latest executive order; Proud Boys leader could be free as soon as tonight under sweeping pardons. How the day unfolded.
Three assets to sell right now and three to buy for 2025
Leading market strategists say it’s time to take a hard look at your portfolio and sell stocks that have been good to you.
December 2024
Six surprising things I learnt from a Gen X gap year in London
We expected this to be a memorable time, but it was the workarounds and unknown unknowns that made it even better than we hoped.
Trump wins $24m defamation claim against ABC America
The settlement related to his felony conviction; Britain joins CPTPP; Jim Chalmers says Coalition nuclear plan willcut growth by $4 trillion. How the day unfolded.
Trump stands by US dollar with 100pc tariff threat
The US president-elect turned his attention to the BRICs; the new FBI nominee wants to turn the Hoover building into a museum of the deep state; Anthony Albanese says Elon Musk’s criticisms reflect his agenda. See how the day unfolded.
November 2024
‘Prosecutors will be prosecuted’: Trump’s A-G sets her targets
Pam Bondi has always been a staunch defender of Donald Trump; Scott Bessent was a fund-raiser for Al Gore before switching to Trump; the COP29 meeting secured a last-minute deal. Here’s how the day unfolded.
You can fly from Europe to America for free. There’s just one catch
Delays are an inevitability that clouds travel in the post-COVID world. But in Europe at least, they can have a silver lining.
Republicans on brink of total control of Congress
Wins in five more seats will give Republicans control of the House; Donald Trump wins Arizona, sweeping all seven battleground states; Trump picks golfing buddy for key role. Follow updates live.
Powell signals readiness to defy Trump as ‘ice maiden’ chief of staff appointed
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell made clear he’s ready to defend the US central bank; Donald Trump names his new chief of staff. How the day unfolded.
Anthony Pratt’s $469m payday from Trump victory
Pratt was a big winner thanks to a surge in global markets when Donald Trump was elected, but Gina Rinehart and Andrew Forrest took a hit. Follow live updates.
Trump completes stunning victory as Wisconsin delivers him presidency
“We are going to make you very happy,” Trump says as Republicans take control of the Senate; Benjamin Netanyahu joins Anthony Albanese in congratulations; Iran’s currency slumps, Tesla surges. Follow live updates.