Look before you leap: the best way to handle financial risks
Learning how to manage financial risks requires understanding, strategy and calculated decisions, says financial adviser Bruce Brammall.
Qld Business
Two top stocks to sell right now
The tech sector has richly rewarded investors over the past year but our expert stock pickers say time’s up for two of the best performers. Here’s what you should sell.
Star in death spiral as break-up looms over casino group
Troubled casino operator Star Entertainment will be lucky to survive until the end of February without a financial lifeline, Morningstar says. So how did it get to this?
Universal Store right on trend but price cuts aren’t policy
Youth fashion retailer Universal Store is cashing in on a wave of 1990s-inspired nostalgia for casual clothing, just don’t expect it to resort to discounting to attract more buyers.
Why airfares will stay higher for longer
Two major developments are ruling out any chance of airfares coming down in 2025 and beyond.
Holiday towns receive spending bonanza over Christmas
Australians have spent big over the most recent holiday period with NAB reporting a 700 per cent uplift in spending in one South Australian town.
Mea culpa: My worst investment mistakes and how to avoid them
You can be your own worst enemy when it comes to successful investing, so learn from my mistakes with this guide of what not to do.
Super ‘on its way back to single digit returns this year’
Top super funds have delivered their third best returns of the past decade but don’t expect a repeat performance this year, the sector’s investors say.
Why California’s insurance chaos won’t happen here
Devastating fires on the US west coast have shown the stark difference between American and Australian insurance.
Vaccine boffins make beeline to Brisbane for big conference
Brisbane is set to become the first city in the southern hemisphere to host over 400 top immunologists, vaccine researchers, engineers, healthcare professionals, and scientists at a major conference.
Japanese trading giant Mitsui eye Queensland silica sands
The Land of the Rising Sun is eyeing Queensland’s silica sands, with Brisbane-based Diatreme Resources inking an agreement with blue-chip Japanese trading house Mitsui & Co.
Why this young KPMG partner has stars in her eyes
Queenslander Jessica Rutherford may not exactly be a celebrity but that does not stop her name appearing on the rolling credits at the end of some big Hollywood productions.
Legal eagles swoop on `first rate’ cyber law team
Thomson Geer has made its third raid on the Queensland legal fraternity in over a decade, this time they poached a `first rate’ tech and cyber law team from a renowned practice.
How AUKUS is creating big waves on the ground
There are billions earmarked to be spent, and this Perth-based engineer is among those on the front lines of a defence revolution.
Burning cash: Star’s future can be counted in months
New boss Steve McCann has his work cut out to come up with a deal to save the casino. But he is fast running out of options.
Are we there yet? Howard Marks revisits bubble.com warning
A quarter of a century after predicting the dot.com crash, influential US billionaire investor Howard Marks sees some worrying signs returning to shares.
‘Last piece of the puzzle’: $250m Valley office tower planned
A developer has submitted plans for a $250m 18-storey office tower which they say will be the `last piece of the puzzle’ for the James St precinct.
Star Group expands into regions with $30m hotel buy
Queensland’s largest independently owned and operated pub and liquor retail group has added a regional venue to its expanding portfolio with the purchase of a regional hotel.
Country bank buys Brisbane CBD office building for staff, branch
A Queensland country bank is moving to the city, snapping up a seven-level office in Brisbane’s CBD as a base for admin staff and eventually a branch.
Billionaire Roche family offloads coastal gem
Pubs are about to reap the rewards of holiday spending and a well-known family has just pocketed $10m from selling a popular Irish-themed Queensland property.
Scaling Aussie mining 100x with green tech
Australia faces a massive green mining challenge, with tailings and precision tech set to revolutionise the game.
Radiopharm gets a new, major shareholder
US-based Lantheus Holdings has become the largest shareholder in Radiopharm Theranostics after a US$5 million private placement.
The early mail on ASX gold miners in 2025
ASX gold producers lifted the lid this week, with some living up to the hype and others failing to capitalise on record bullion prices.
Why parents are sending themselves broke
Aussie parents are putting their financial futures on the line as their support becomes a virtual essential for their adult children to make this key purchase.
ASX falls during Friday’s trading
A share sell-off in the banking and consumer staples sectors saw the Australian market trade heavily in the red on Friday.
What Aussies bought on Black Friday
Strong car sales, cinematic hits and Black Friday bargains contributed to Aussies spending up big in November.
The news homeowners have been waiting for
Another major bank says a February rate cut is on the cards, with ANZ making a big change to its expectation of when Aussie mortgage holders will get a reprieve.
ASX 200 snaps five day winning streak
The Australian sharemarket has dipped on Thursday, breaking a five day streak, despite favourable retail sales data.
Reason behind retail boom revealed
Retailers have received a temporary bump during Black Friday sales, official figures show.
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Wharves on edge as strike actions loom over pay dispute
Industrial action is again brewing at major ports around the country with the powerful Maritime Union of Australia imposing stoppages and overtime bans.
Critical minerals manufacturer seals Japanese supply deal
Critical minerals manufacturer Alpha HPA has signed a major deal with a Japanese electronics giant to supply a product crucial for keeping Ai chips cool.
‘Ripped us off’: Kitchenware designer takes aim at retail giant
A local company behind an award-winning flat-folding juicer claims it has been ‘ripped off’ by an ‘unAustralian’ retail giant. CAN YOU TELL THE DIFFERENCE?
Behind Nvidia’s plan to control the new industrial revolution
Jensen Huang is betting Nvidia’s future is far bigger than the chips powering today’s AI boom.
Brisbane construction site’s bizarre 20-year mystery
Could this be Brisbane’s longest running construction site? An inner city apartment block has remained vacant for over 20 years.
I built a business empire – this is my simple, ruthless advice
The state’s best business minds share their secrets to get ahead and what they’d do if they had to start again with just a dream.
US regulatory approval heralds new class of drugs, says Mesoblast
Mesoblast winning approval for its Ryoncil drug in the US opens the path for nothing less than the arrival of a new class of drugs, managing director Silviu Itescu says.
How to make a small fortune from your top drops at home
Is wine a good investment or just good to drink? Experts weigh in on a hobby that has the potential to really pay off.
Nine faces its make or break-up moment
The under-pressure broadcaster was prepared to bet big on television and lost. Now it has a fight on its hands to prove it should stay together.
How Trump’s tariffs will disrupt stockmarkets
Hefty new taxes on US imports from various countries was a Trump election platform, but what does it mean for your shares?
$120k, no experience: Mining jobs for fresh faces on offer in Qld
Want a change in 2025? See our list of high-paying jobs in mining, some offering as much as $120k for new starters and $200k+ for those with experience.
Battle of the asset classes: the investments likely to grow in 2025
Shares surged higher in 2024 and their returns will be tough to repeat in 2025, but other investment opportunities appear attractive.
More uni mergers on cards as our educational institutions struggle
Financial pressures on universities, exacerbated by the unsuccessful bid to limit international student numbers, could prompt more merger discussions, KordaMentha says.
SunRice booms on selling Aussie rice to the world
SunRice is well along the path of cracking more than $2bn and becoming one of Australia’s biggest food exporters – and investors have been piling in.
The surprise side hustles earning more than teachers and nurses
Gig workers are raking in pay packets 50 per cent higher than teachers or nurses, who say their wages have fallen. Check our PAY TABLE
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