Insights

Fortescue Metals Group will try to extend the maturity date on its biggest debt obligation and request cheaper interest rates, as it continues to act early on its giant debt pile.

Crown's executive chairman James Packer was forced to assure investors on Wednesday that its aggressive expansion plans in Asia were affordable, at a time when its local operations continue to suffer from poor consumer sentiment.

People living in areas at greater risk of natural disasters should be prepared to pay higher home insurance premiums, the chief of one of the country's biggest insurers says.

The owner of outlets including Donut King and Michel's Patisserie is raising cash for bolt-on deals.

APN is likely to record a loss on the sale of its ecommerce company, which has drawn a range of bidders.

The mining group is trading well below its net asset value, and faces continuing losses.

Investors in shares and property can rest easy for now … the boom is too hard to stop.

Removing the cross-links between Brickworks and Soul Pattinson would unlock value.

The festive season is fast approaching, but not all consumer stocks will be celebrating.

Expect a market upturn pre-Christmas … but look overseas or to domestic midcaps.

This week we look at BHP Billiton, UGL, ResMed, AMP, and GPT Group.

Local market lifts as investors ready for tapering hints from US Federal Reserve.

Legend Corporation closed within striking distance of its more than one-year high after management commented on its strong start to the current financial year at its AGM today.

Seeing the light, wealthy superannuants, and China Oh China.

One member discusses Melbourne's property market while another looks at investing offshore.

McPherson's has enjoyed its best gain in over a month after management announced two acquisitions.