Strong gains tipped for drug developers in 2025
There’s a grab bag of Australian-listed drug developers that should be on investors’ radars this year, analysts say, with a hefty upside potentially on the cards.
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Super funds back push for DEI reporting and boardroom quotas
As Donald Trump inflames the diversity, equity and inclusion debate in the US, super funds here reiterated their support for DEI reporting by ASX-listed companies.
Flooding rains halt Rio Tinto iron ore operation
A loader at Rio Tinto’s Pilbara iron ore operations is out of action following flooding rains brought by Tropical Cyclone Sean.
Myer can be a $5bn retail power: Inside Lew’s merger vision
The $800m merger represents an all or nothing bet on the longer term future of Myer. And the retail billionaire Solomon Lew has big ambitions.
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New reforms to slash red tape for pubs, restaurants to serve booze
The state government has announced reforms to liquor licences and outdoor dining permits, days after Victoria was ranked the worst state in Australia to do business.
Push for controversial City of Melbourne carpark sale to be canned
A leading business group has said reported plans for the City of Melbourne to sell a valuable carpark to a Sydney pub giant at a knockdown price is a “perplexing decision” and should be scrapped.
Scott Pape’s top three Christmas gift ideas
Barefoot Investor Scott Pape says the best Christmas gifts tell people that they’re smart. Here’s what he recommends this year.
‘Lines that shouldn’t be crossed’: The CEO facing down fossil fuel fanatics
Meg O’Neill is one of the most demonised executives in Australia. But the Woodside Energy chief is convinced that without gas, Australia’s net zero push is doomed to fail.
Former Hong Kong billionaire’s Aussie outpost collapses
Bankrupt former billionaire Pan Sutong, who built an empire in Hong Kong which crashed into insolvency in recent years, has had his local wine and horse interests placed in administration.
‘Lambo guy’ Portelli facing unlawful lottery charges
Ostentatious billionaire Adrian Portelli is facing a challenge to the legality of his business after being charged with conducting an unlawful lottery.
Wesfarmers’ plan to take Anko to the world stage
A generational shift is well under way at Rob Scott’s retailing conglomerate, Wesfarmers, and this opens opportunities for the breakout Anko brand.
HMC’s $950m splash on energy transition
HMC Capital will buy Neoen’s wind, solar and battery assets in Victoria, but warns of two barriers to reaching the nation’s ambitious renewables goal.
Enough power for 400 years – the outback answer to our gas crisis
Aussie households could be forced to pay more for dirtier gas drilled overseas despite a giant outback deposit having enough reserve to power our nation for four centuries.
WFH is stopping young people from ‘learning how to adult’
The work-from-home revolution may have brought greater flexibility to working life but experts have warned of a downside for young people, who risk losing out on critical “adulting” skills.
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