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Netflix finally announces its launch in Australia, but don't rejoice just yet; Is Australia a dream market for activist shareholders? And the not-to-distant future of Apple Pay
Australia and China after the FTA
The Australia-China FTA could be an anchor point for a much broader relationship.
Historic pact; Turkey crossroads; Arctic winds
The week in clean energy saw the US-China pact raise hopes, the power debate hot up in Turkey and movement on record wind farms in northern Europe
Cameron steers the UK toward stagnation
David Cameron should consider the UK's private debt situation before cutting government spending and risk making the economic stagnation worse.
The RBA's complacency is a dangerous gamble
The central bank needs to shake off its complacency and urgently address two key issues threatening Australia's economic growth.
Costello's chance to set the investment record straight
The former treasurer, now Future Fund chairman, will face some tough questioning at a senate committee hearing tomorrow … but he can use the opportunity to score some political points.
Scoreboard: Healthy M&A
Wall Street rallied, with healthcare stocks leading the charge on M&A activity, while a lift in German sentiment helped buoy European shares.
Chasing the Holy Grail of sales enablement
Customer relationship management tools have been a game changer for the sales force but the software has also created an unhealthy culture of avid report readers.
DataRoom AM: Woodside's Apache raid
The oil and gas giant is pondering Apache Energy's Australian and Canadian assets, while another suitor enters the Ten Network picture.
When the young abandon Australia
A tough job market and soaring house prices could push more young Australians to leave our shores. And we'll be worse off for it.
Busting key myths about bonds
Famous investor Warren Buffett once commented that investors should never have more than 75% shares in their portfolio and never less than 25% bonds and they should also never own more than 75% bonds and never less than 25% shares. Australian SMSFs, however, do not hold even close to Buffet's recommended level, with less than 1% in bonds. This is in stark contrast to investors in the US, UK and Europe who hold much higher allocations.
Alibaba eyes opportunities in Australia
The cashed-up Chinese internet giant is eyeing expansion opportunities at home as well as abroad -- including in Australia.
The rate rise mirage is fading away
Expectations the Reserve Bank will raise rates next year are receding and more economists are now saying the next move could be a rate cut.
Energy producers feel the pressure of an oil price plunge
A major structural change in the oil market has seen prices slump, with oil and gas producers around the world likely to endure significant pain in the near term.
NBN Co plots new course with nothing set in stone
With a disclaimer on every page, the latest NBN Co corporate plan is almost certain to have a short shelf life.
Understanding the mobility lifecycle
So, what is this mobility lifecycle that's got enterprises all excited. Here are the four principles you need to know.