Long game: Behind BHP’s pitch to Anglo’s investors
Anglo American had been on BHP’s radar for years – not months – although the Australian giant believed it had to get its own house in order before any mega-deal.
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European car which is better than any SUV for $60k
Wagons may be a rarity but the Skoda Octavia RS Wagon trumps an SUV in just about every way,
Copper wars are on as BHP’s CEO bets it all on Anglo
In making the high-risk $60bn mega-deal, BHP’s boss Mike Henry needs to prove the miner is not slipping back to its destructive old habits.
Star Chamber descends into a trial about office politics
A high-stakes inquiry into Star’s Sydney casino has failed in its efforts to cast former CEO Robbie Cooke as its villain.
NSW’s casino cop makes Crown’s big win all about him
The state’s powerful casino regulator chose his moment to heap maximum pressure on the board of troubled rival Star.
New fab five: Cult off-roader is now even better
Originally launched as a three-door, the Suzuki Jimny mini off-roader is now more functional with the XL five-door version.
The big lessons for Star from Macquarie’s risk hound
There’s one major cultural reason why the casino operator has found itself so deeply in trouble.
Howard Marks on investing: The risk of not taking risk
Just as markets have started to get bumpy, investors should take heed of the saying no pain, no gain.
Why pokies king is rolling the dice on troubled casino
For Bruce Mathieson, his move on Star is more than a punt on whether or not the casino can stay alive.
Inside Bank of Queensland’s plan to shrink to greatness
Under a new boss, the regional lender plans to get ahead by getting smaller and smarter.
Break-up? Why our supermarkets need to get bigger
The Greens’ plan to force Woolies and Coles to shrink only plays into the hands of global gorillas like Amazon, Nestle and Unilever.
Bullsh*t and jail: Canberra are we really doing this?
There is a darker message for all businesses after the Woolworths boss was forced to cop political bile from a lightweight Greens senator.
Casino cop denied Star the time and space to change
Star and its NSW regulator are at war over demands that change at the Sydney casino should be made at the cost of everything else.
Powerful Star casino monitor ‘passed over for top job’
The independent manager who now holds the fate of Star’s NSW licence had previously eyed a top executive job with the casino.
Tax time 2024: make your moves now for a financial party
There’s a big reason to plan tax deductions now, because you can snare a larger refund from the ATO this year.
Why Citi thinks US economy could still stall
Citi banker Lucy Baldwin is one of the few market bears still standing. This is why she thinks there could be a hard landing.
‘Pain in the bum’: 3000 rolls swiped in toilet paper heist
The owners of business Peekapoo have been left scratching their heads after thousands of toilet paper rolls were taken in a bizarre Byron Shire burglary – with no pandemic in sight.
‘Cautionary tale’: Cafe caught creating illicit coffee cup landfill
A Byron Shire hinterland cafe has been fined $30,000 for illegally dumping thousands of coffee cups, according to council. Here’s what we know.
New compact hybrid which feels premium with price to match
Hybrid technology has now expanded to Nissan’s Qashqai Ti premium compact SUV
Earn vs. burn: Why Qantas needed to sharpen its loyalty
There is more at stake than winning over customers, Qantas’ frequent flyer scheme represents a business too big to ignore.
Should you buy booming bitcoin, gold, both or neither?
Price records are tumbling for bitcoin and gold as buyers dive in, and investors are wondering whether to buy or take some profits.
Unlocking your super: when and how you can grab it
Retirement, health and hardship are among ways we can access our slice of the nation’s $3.7 trillion superannuation nest egg.
Real estate tax tricks to think about today
Tax on property can deliver painful problems, but also big gains, so acting well before the financial year ends is often crucial.
Ex-upmarket restaurant owners to open ‘unique’ new cafe
The minds behind a lauded former restaurant in Brisbane have a new venture south of the border – a new cafe in a unique riverfront location.
The European seven-seater which is still outstanding for its age
Approaching the end of its life cycle, the Skoda Kodiaq seven-seater remains a good value option
‘Unsexy’ business the best way to make money
I want to talk to you about what I genuinely believe is the opportunity of a lifetime. No, it’s not becoming an AI expert or influencer.
Telstra’s Vicki Brady is facing a $500m test
There’s a lot that needs to go right for the telco boss, who has her work cut out to meet promised cost targets.
CBA not ready to give up its ‘perfection’ profit crown
The lending major is finding it tougher to meet lofty expectations, but CEO Matt Comyn says he knows what investors really want.
NAB’s CEO needs to delay his military call-up
The banking boss plans to join the board of UK laser defence and weapons play Qinetiq. He should finish up his current job first.
Commodities crash coming in fast at Macquarie
The exit of the bank’s commodities powerhouse and leadership contender Nick O’Kane marks another shift at Macquarie.
Interest cost bite with CEOs facing their own ‘mortgage cliff’
Big business is right in the middle of an almighty financing storm, with borrowing costs now the new inflation front.
Seven superannuation strategies to save you thousands
Don’t be put off by the constantly-changing super rules. Smart moves can make nest eggs grow quickly and save plenty of tax.
Share dividends: what impact will interest rate cuts have?
Miners and banks will dominate dividends this reporting season, and it will take time to see and measure the effects of Reserve Bank rate cuts.
Why this toll road boss faces a reputational crash
From Rozelle Interchange to price hikes, there’s a backlash brewing for new Transurban chief executive Michelle Jablko.
Maybe you don’t need a massive SUV: Mid-sizer with seven seats
Revamped mid-size SUV adds an extra row and broadens its family appeal.
NAB now navigates risks of rock star CEO’s final act
Can NAB keep its momentum coming out of the royal commission following the exit of hardened bank boss Ross McEwan?
Holding steady: RBA boss can’t rule out rate hike or cut
The Reserve Bank decision to keep the cash rate on hold at 4.35pc offers clues about what needs to happen in order for homeowners to see repayments fall.
Appen’s tech wreck shows cost of rock star CEO
In a sorry tale for Aussie tech, the player in the AI space simply misread where its Silicon Valley customers were heading. And shareholders have paid dearly.
Aussie nut heavyweight in line for top business gong
Aussie macadamia heavyweight Marquis Macadamias, based near Lismore, has been nominated among a field of 400 for a top international business gong. Here’s the latest.
Profit season’s CEO challenge: keeping your job
The February profit season is usually the most active for CEO exits and retirements. And this year, bosses are under added pressure to tackle costs.
No deal: How Rio kept Russian partner at bay
A court has backed Rio’s refusal to deal with Russian steel giant Rusal in a battle over Gladstone aluminium.
‘We needed Hayne to help us change’
For the big banks the experience of going through the royal commission was harrowing, but they believe they are ultimately better for it.
How the banking royal commission changed everything
In the five years since the final report of the landmark financial inquiry was delivered, the big banks are still finding their way.
Saleyard stoush ends to bring beef back to Casino
The largest and busiest cattle saleyard in Northern Rivers will host its first sale this week after a seven-month standoff.
Why infrastructure investments may be about to sparkle
Poles, wires, railways, roads and airports: here’s why investments in infrastructure may be about to take off again.
New era for North Coast aged care home begins
Residents of former Feros Care Village in Byron Bay are heralding in a new era with new management and an upgrade in the pipeline.
Family review: One of the cheapest family SUVs to run
Look past the asking price and the running costs escalate the new hybrid Honda CR-V’s appeal.
US Fed more powerful than Trump White House race
Wall Street is starting to war game a Trump-Biden presidential rematch, but the $1 trillion Blackstone says one force is bigger than both.
Lang Walker defined an era where business took on risk
The multibillionaire property developer had his own ‘Kerry Packer moment’ but he knew that to grow business, it had to be away from listed markets.
Kinda like a Commodore … with better looks, cooler cabin and it’s electric
A monumental overhaul over the Polestar 2, Volvo’s electric car division, delivers upgrades which will please keen steerers.
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