Insights

Towards the end of The Catcher In The Rye, JD Salinger's enduringly popular novel about coming of age in an adult world of sell-outs and fakes, the protagonist, Holden Caulfield, dreams of moving to a remote cabin. "I'd have this rule that nobody could do anything phony when they visited me," he says.

It's been a long, madcap, and dysfunctional election campaign for Kevin Rudd, and in its closing days and hours, it has boiled down to this: "If you have any doubts, don't vote for Abbott."

In this week's essential reading guide, Koukoulas runs a ruler over Abbott's economic credentials, Burgess says that despite a looming electoral loss, we haven't seen the last of Rudd and Gottliebsen predicts a housing boom under the Coalition.

An intimate, underground dining experience awaits those who venture to the cellar of Stefano di Pieri's Grand Hotel in Mildura.

Spending €100 million on a soccer player might seem like a staggering amount. But in the world of sports, it's not just about securing victory - it's about fortifying the brand.

Australia remains gripped by the high dollar and tight fiscal policy but markets have priced out prospects of rate cuts in the future, further distorting Australia's monetary policy outlook.

For a clear bet on the election winner, just take a look at the star performer in an otherwise lacklustre week.

Local market little changed as nervous investors wait for news on Syria.

Hospital equipment supplier Paragon Care gains traction after its record result last week, while medical equipment developer Universal Biosensors rebounds after appearing oversold.

Throughout this election campaign, Kevin Rudd and Tony Abbott have worked assiduously to mobilise the God squad. We've seen their faith. But are we believers?

The new Mirvac chairman had a less than stellar run at Suncorp Metway.

Transfield says it will play the New Zealnd contractors within 2 days.

Founding shareholder sells interest to a range of institutional investors.

Outer suburbs are on track to deliver better returns than inner city over the medium term.

The price of gold has taken a beating, but there are prospects for a rebound above SUS1,400.

A JPMorgan sage follows top call on US markets with a prediction technology stocks will lead the next phase of the US bull market … he likes Australia too.