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In this week’s essential reading guide, Gottliebsen reveals how shorters were routed, while Bartholomeusz take a look at the Fortescue-Vale deal.
Robert Gottliebsen
One of the great shorting raids on shares, currencies and commodities has been routed with a vengeance.
Fortescue’s share price controversy distracts from the main event
Stephen Bartholomeusz
The leap in the share price needs to be investigated, but the focus should be on Fortescue’s potential alliance with Vale.
The CBA’s mea culpa is a sign of the times
Robert Gottliebsen
Ian Narev’s apology is indicative of the cultural changes sweeping through large corporations and organisations.
Aussie’s surge puts RBA in a quandary
Victoria Thieberger
The dollar’s surge above US74c heightens the risks to economic rebalancing, and there’s not much the RBA can do about it.
Big firms aren’t budging on business behaviour
Ken Phillips
Despite progress on unfair contracts, the effects test debate reveals that the big end of town is still reluctant to give small business a fair go.
The economics of America’s bitter politics
Luke Mckenna
US presidential candidates are finding support for extreme policy measures by tapping into widespread economic anxiety.
Can NBN withstand the pressure test?
Mark Gregory
With the growing evidence on the ground and the current headaches with FTTN, can NBN Co be convinced to ditch its copper fixation?
China sets itself a difficult target
Peter Cai
There are concerns that the government has over reached by setting a goal of at least 6.5 per cent growth.
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Why the house price bubble still hasn’t burst
Steve Keen
The key factor driving Australian house prices up over the past three years has been accelerating mortgage debt.
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Robert Gottliebsen & Stephen Bartholomeusz
Coca-Cola Amatil managing director Alison Watkins talks earnings growth, competition and cost-cutting.
Bank fee scandal bill mounts
Provisions by the finance sector for its fees-for-no-service scandal continue to grind towards $2bn and there’s more to come.
NAB ban beats Canberra heat
The Hayne report continues to make waves with NAB banning introducer payments ahead of a parliamentary grilling.
Shorters dive for cover but rollercoaster ride isn’t over yet