Yesterday
Why under-fire Trump is now trolling Obama
Trump is fond of the art of distraction, including on the Epstein files. But fake videos are not a solid strategy for what is still 3½ years of a presidency to go.
Trump banishes Murdoch reporter over Epstein files
The US president has always taken an aggressive approach with media who displease him – and this time Rupert Murdoch is in his sights.
This Month
The top female editor who stood firm against Trump’s Epstein fury
The Wall Street Journal’s Emma Tucker has helped fan the flames of the US president’s biggest crisis so far.
Trump’s lawsuit against Murdoch ruptures bond that shaped US right
A Wall Street Journal report on ties between the US president and Jeffrey Epstein is a fresh blow to an old, mutually beneficial alliance.
Trump sues News Corp, Rupert Murdoch for libel, seeking $15b damages
The US president filed the lawsuit after the Wall Street Journal reported that he allegedly sent a birthday greeting to Jeffrey Epstein in 2003.
Trump threatens to sue Rupert Murdoch as Epstein crisis grows
The president’s strategy of fuelling conspiracy theories to strengthen his base has backfired as controversy over the late sex offender and financier grows.
REA CEO race down to three amid power struggle with News Corp
The real estate giant’s chief executive, Owen Wilson, has flagged his departure later this year, kicking off a race for the top job that is nearing its end.
Rupert Murdoch goes under the radar, debuts walking aid
The 94-year-old retired media mogul appears to need ambulatory assistance for his undercover outings.
‘We’re losing companies offshore’: ASX dual-class shares bid finds backer
UniSuper’s chief investment officer said the right safeguards were needed, but investors should have an “open mind” to the changes.
Major funds at odds over ASX’s hopes for dual-class share schemes
Some investors say allowing founders a powerful say over their companies after a listing makes a lot of sense; others see a governance disaster in waiting.
June
Bezos’ Venice wedding plans upended as celebrities jet in
Dozens of private jets carrying Bill Gates, Lachlan Murdoch, Lady Gaga, Elton John and others are expected to arrive in Venice this week.
News Corp’s $41m man to lead business until 2030
Robert Thomson, the Australian former newspaper editor turned ASX executive, has extended his contract running the media company into the next decade.
ASX should keep its distance from Murdoch-style dual-class shares
The health of our public markets is of utmost importance but the need to support them cannot come at the expense of shareholder rights.
May
Lachlan Murdoch’s Nova under scrutiny for not lodging accounts
For the second year in a row, corporate filings reveal the ATO is auditing Nova Entertainment, and so far, it has paid more than $1 million to PwC to deal with it.
After 60 years, media mogul Barry Diller bares his soul
The billionaire at the heart of some the biggest media deals of the past half century reflects on his dark childhood, his dazzling career, and Hollywood’s worst-kept secret.
Deja vu? Elizabeth Holmes’ partner has a blood-testing start-up
Billy Evans has two children with the jailed Theranos founder. He’s now trying to raise money for a new firm that promises “human health optimisation”.
‘Green Macquarie’ Pollination fails to raise $150m venture fund
Despite securing cornerstone investment from Queensland’s Sovereign Wealth Fund, Pollination has had to scrap ambitions to invest in climate start-ups.
How Packer and Murdoch missed the boat on Crocodile Dundee’s fortunes
The two business titans weren’t among investors in Paul Hogan’s film. But 2500 others, from mums and dads to Test cricketers, took a punt and cleaned up.
Junk bond king hosts deal-maker fest
Michael Milken’s annual gathering in Los Angeles attracts the most powerful names in finance, but the real action is on the sidelines.
April
Inside the fortune Kerry Stokes (quietly) made in China
The businessman is best known for his investments in television and newspapers. But a decades-long approach to backing the Asian powerhouse is paying dividends.