What role did humans play in our hottest 12?
After Australia's warmest 12 months on record, it's time to assess the relative contribution of both human activity and natural climate variations.
Why NAB is suddenly more attractive
Brokers are changing their discount cash flow assumptions toward banks in response to lower interest rates.
Oz market near record?
Confidence is all just a matter of how you measure it. And on one measure, Australian stocks are close to record levels.
Markets: Follow the Future Fund
As the Future Fund clocks up returns well above its mandate, smaller investors can take a leaf out of its investment book.
Newcrest's disclosure backed
Miner welcomes independent report finding it tales disclosure obligations seriously
Why Turnbull knows better than Abbott: Part I
Malcolm Turnbull's command of the detail runs rings around Abbott's homespun logic on Direct Action.
McMillan may never recover
Any company that relies so heavily on a tax break for its earnings should attract a hefty discount.
Air NZ may lift Virgin stake
Consumer watchdog says increased interest not likely to lessen competition.
Markets: What to watch at the open
The Syrian crisis is destabilising gold futures, while signs of growth in China and Europe should give an extra boost to Rio Tinto.
MQG trims Canada business
Group to exit real estate and leveraged finance advisory operations in Canada.
CGF eyes diversified growth
Fund manager's chief looking at investments in infrastructure and property.
A 14th month of falling emissions
In Cedex's latest report, falling electricity generation emissions are more than offsetting growth in emissions from petroleum fuels.
Why the BRIC party's over
The BRICs wasted years of plenty on short-term largesse, and now seem unable or uninclined to make the hard choices that could get them going again.