How Qatar’s Virgin stake will change aviation
Cashed-up Qatar will likely use Virgin as cover to get more flights into Australia, which ultimately means serious competition for travellers. But what does it mean for Qantas?
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Horsing around: $111m equine precinct plans still in the stable
A multimillion equine precinct touted three years ago as a major ‘landmark’ for the Lockyer Valley region could still be years away as questions remain on its potential location on a flood plain. Here’s the latest.
Resources rebound could spell more records for share market
Resources stocks have surged 17 per cent in a month but are still in negative territory for 2024. Experts examine the outlook.
This is our moment: Telstra CEO maps out her AI vision
Vicki Brady says big telcos have once again found themselves at the front of a tech revolution.
Resources rebound could spell more records for share market
Resources stocks have surged 17 per cent in a month but are still in negative territory for 2024. Experts examine the outlook.
Beyond bank deposits: where retirees can stash their cash
Seniors have plenty of options to save money and tax by watching their nest eggs closely during life after work.
Bank slide doesn’t stop experts’ “sell” recommendations
Was it a hiccup or worse? Bank shares slumped last week but the nation’s number one lender is still seen as too expensive to buy.
Serious off-road upgrades before you leave the showroom
Victorian company Premcar takes the Nissan Patrol and provides hardcore improvements for serious off-roading.
How Solomon Lew plans to get his retail mojo back
The billionaire retailer has three big strategic issues to tackle to get his empire of Smiggle through to Just Jeans firing again.
RBA will be late to rate cut party, but it’s on the way
Michele Bullock marked her first year anniversary as the central bank governor with a shift in tone.
What REA learned from BHP’s London stalemate
Investors are now putting pressure on Rightmove’s London board to take a seat at the negotiating table for the $11bn offer.
‘Fake discounts’ a serious test of trust for Coles, Woolies
The ACCC’s claims are as damaging as they can get. But the regulator needs to be careful not to buy into the emotion around price gouging.
Why resources stocks are our experts’ top share tips this week
The latest ‘buy’ recommendations are dominated by one of the weakest performing ASX sectors this year. Here’s why.
Olivia Wirth’s Myer revival hinges on it all coming together
The former Qantas executive has moved at lightning speed in her first 100 days in charge of the retailer. This is where she wants to take it.
Will the Fed push Australia to take the rate plunge?
The coming months will mark a test over Australia’s bet on so-called “dovish” rate hikes.
What the US interest rate cut means for you
The US has cut official interest rates for the first time in four years, but don’t hold your breath for Aussie cuts to come quickly.
One of the most efficient cars for less than $30k
Suzuki’s most popular hatchback, the Swift, has been given a ‘mild’ engine makeover with miserly results.
Trust between bosses and Albanese takes a hit
CEOs felt they went the extra mile by investing up big for Australia, only to be ambushed on industrial relations.
Philippines’ deal shows Macquarie model in action
It’s not yet an AirTrunk, but Macquarie is looking to get on the ground floor with another digital infrastructure investment in Asia.
Anglo risks getting caught in the four traps it set for BHP
BHP boss Mike Henry has publicly moved on from Anglo American but the London-listed former target remains even more vulnerable.
What’s a CEO really worth?
Elon Musk’s $68bn Tesla pay deal raises the question of whether one single person really can deliver that much value and how Australia’s top CEOs stack up.
Share tips: a mixed diagnosis for health care stocks
Stockmarket specialists share their latest buy, hold and sell tips for investors, with a focus on health care companies.
At Nine, culture eats CEOs for breakfast
Mike Sneesby’s exit has all the hallmarks of one of Nine’s semi-regular management coups. This time it was the board calling the shots.
Why technology company share prices and valuations are ‘crazy’
An 8 per cent, $324bn overnight share price rise by AI chip giant Nvidia helps explain why some experts worry about tech stocks.
The most underrated family car on the market is now ‘green’
There’s now a greener option for one of the most underrated vehicles on the market, the Kia Carnival has gone hybrid.
Comparison test: Verdict is in between hybrid and muscly V6
When it comes to the latest technology, this SUV proves hybrid is a compelling option
Gas imports to ease the energy crisis could arrive sooner
The hand-picked boss of billionaire Andrew Forrest’s Squadron Energy will have his work cut out bringing down energy prices.
Toll road boss must map new route to grow
Transurban’s Michelle Jablko has given an insight into how she expects to manage the toll road giant as it has started to find limits to its growth in the local market.
Woodside’s big bet on Trump energy trade
There’s good reason why Woodside boss Meg O’Neill is in a hurry to get her planned $1.8bn buyout of a cash-strapped US gas hopeful away.
Women take the reins on investing
Investment in the share market is no longer dominated by men, especially for people aged under 40, the ASX says.
Trump 2.0 will unleash the primal forces that drive Wall Street
There’s a new Donald Trump running for the White House and his RNC speech contained some powerful messages for Australian businesses.
Why the Aussie dollar still has room to grow
The Australian dollar’s recent strength is tipped to continue, but there are some headwinds to overcome first, economists say.
Andrew Forrest’s credibility hit by green hydrogen collapse
The Fortescue founder made his vast fortune by snubbing the doubters and repeatedly made bigger and bolder promises on his green revolution. So the cost of failure is more than financial.
What the new unemployment rate means for your money
Businesses and households are struggling, and the economy is effectively shrinking, so why is the jobless rate still only 4.1 per cent?
All the talk is about EVs … but the numbers show hybrid is the new black
Buyers seem to like the concept of electric vehicles with a petrol engine back-up. Kia now offers the Sportage with a hybrid option.
ASX blasts above 8000 points to new record: where to next?
Aussie shares have rocketed more than 18 per cent higher in just nine months, but stockbrokers see a more subdued future.
CFMEU construction union an economic wrecking ball
There is a terrible financial price we all pay for the serious allegations of corruption through the construction unions.
Should you switch super? Tips and traps for your life savings
Superannuation fund annual returns are trickling in and many members are happy. If you’re not, should you be switching?
Star, Crown sought mega-casino merger talks
Both operators were looking for a combination in a bid to boost the performance of their under-pressure Sydney casinos.
‘Huge win’: Town snaps up Palmer project others didn’t want
A multimillion-dollar attraction originally planned by Clive Palmer for the Sunshine Coast has been snapped up by another southeast council.
How to retire five to 10 years early
Covid changed people’s ideas on work, wealth and retirement, and people wanting to retire sooner may find it easier than they think.
Why Telstra’s price rises are bad for everyone
Telstra’s inflation-stoking move speaks volumes about the lack of competitive spirit in the telco market and will be bad news for the central bank as much as customers.
Fish farmer hatches plan for the ‘wagyu’ of Murray cod
Riverina producer Aquna Sustainable Murray Cod wants to take its very own ‘wagyu of fish’ to the top restaurants of the world.
AusPost turns tables in $1bn battle with big banks
Paul Graham is seizing the moment to keep Australia Post delivering. This time he wants banks to be part of the solution.
TV ‘can’t get free pass’ on cost control: Stokes
The nation’s big broadcasters are feeling the brunt of an advertising downturn and are being forced to respond.
Invisible ASIC has become too big to regulate
The powerful corporate cop is doing too much, and most of it is small fry in a field where unglamorous corporate crime busting has a visibility issue.
Cute European EV big on style but small on performance
The electric version of the pint-size Fiat 500 struggles to compete in the EV realm.
Dutton’s ‘big stick’ sets dangerous tone for business
From energy to supermarkets, Peter Dutton is proving instincts are built on more, not less, market intervention.
Experts tip investment winners for year ahead
The standout performers of 2023-24 were celebrated, but a new financial year brings fresh hope for different types of assets.
Bendigo’s board put costs at centre of CEO challenge
Incoming CEO Richard Fennell will need to quickly prove he isn’t just another product of the Bendigo culture that has had greater tolerance for costs than the bank’s investors.
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