Insights

Group sells 25% share of Express Rail Link project in Hong Kong to Leighton Asia.

The US government's eavesdropping on allies demonstrates the old truism that great powers have no permanent allies, just permanent interests. The only real shock is that the NSA got caught.

Group weighing sale of NZ business to focus on Aust growth opportunities.

Global conflict over how the internet should be governed is nearing a crisis point, with the tussle between supporters of the current multi-stakeholder system and those in favour of centralised control set to escalate.

While Kirin wants to push Canada out, Fonterra's concern is to keep Australia in check. The international agenda could drive Warrnambool shares to any level but there are risks.

Qantas, Japan Airlines to be asked to help buoy Jetstar Japan.

The ETS gives Bill Shorten a rare opportunity to make a Hawke-like conviction call on the economic interests of his country.

Wall Street lifted to fresh records as strong growth in jobs, housing and consumer spending offset weak confidence.

Local market expected to lift in early trade ahead of US Fed Reserve meeting.

Currency dips on comments from RBA governor that its current value not supported

Investors digest mixed economic data, IBM news ahead of upcoming statement from US Federal Reserve.

Kirin Holdings' new position in the cheese wars may fell Saputo, while Retail Food Group eyes takeover targets post-capital raising.

If Joe Hockey can cut spending by just 1 per cent the country would save $4 billion. Let's hope he swings the axe on unnecessary expenditure of all kinds.

Acute disengagement of younger voters from Australia's political system is coinciding with intense discussion about the irrelevance of politicians. And it's taking place outside of traditional media.

Jotters laud ANZ's Asian pursuit despite resistance from critics, and one sees good news continuing for the big four.

The governors of Oregon and Washington states in the US north-west have agreed to put a price on emissions and adopt fuel standards, bringing their efforts to cut greenhouse-gas pollution closer to those of California and British Columbia.