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The kick-up in the sharemarket on Monday has been mischaracterised as a post-election boost and an endorsement of the Coalition.

If they can make it there, BHP Billiton can make it anywhere.

Investors are starting to position themselves for a return of business confidence after the Coalition swept into power at the weekend.

Incoming prime minister Tony Abbott's pledge to be remembered as the infrastructure PM who raised productivity by cutting red and green tape and eliminating pork-barrelling will do wonders for the nation - if he can pull it off.

Single-cell nerds spur web scorn

Analysts say the outcome in the battle for small-cap financial services company Trust Co remains uncertain, despite its backing a sweetened takeover bid from wealth management company Perpetual.

Trouble-prone gold producer Newcrest Mining has joined the trend for lower executive pay, with chief executive Greg Robinson taking home a smaller remuneration package in the 2013 financial year.

Foreign investors are buying about 25 per cent of commercial properties offered in Melbourne's CBD, a record level, Savills Australia maintains.

Robots and business executives are marching towards a new frontier in employee outsourcing, as algorithms replace technical support staff who perform repetitive tasks.

Vodafone Australia customers are set to benefit from a $US130 billion ($141 billion) deal between US-based Verizon and the British Vodafone Group as proceeds of the deal start to flow to operations around the globe.

Look out, lawyers, the days of charging $500 an hour are numbered, as digital disruption cuts a swath through the oldest and most conservative of professions and up-ends traditional legal services.

Managing volatility over time may be better for your retirement nest egg.

Understanding how the 10% rule works, gifting property and CGT, and more.

Dying is a part of life, but at least your tax-free super exemption is safe.

Many investors have caught dividend fever … but financial headaches are likely.

Turning a super fund into a pension fund after age 60 is a tax-saving no brainer.

The Platinum Group boss sees good value in a recovering Europe.