Insights

Russian President Vladimir Putin's embargo on dairy imports has hit global prices, and it's only going to get worse for Australian farmers.

A dramatic increase in the amount of time data can be stored on a single atom means that silicon could once again play a vital role in the development of quantum computing.

Silicon Valley serial investor Bill Tai reckons Australian start-ups have the goods to mix it up with the best in the world.

US stocks sold off heavily late in the session, while European markets edged up and China narrowed its trade surplus.

A crowded field of consortia compete for the Port of Melbourne lease, while Coca-Cola Amatil is reportedly in talks to sell off its Mount Franklin water brand to its American parent.

While significant progress has been made in reducing global poverty, the poor in middle and high-income countries are being left behind.

As Federal Reserve comments rein in some of the greenback's exuberance, technical charts show strong signs of support for the Australian dollar.

There are several reasons why Australian stocks look set to turn around and follow the local currency higher.

US-style shareholder activism looks set to grip Australia's corporate world after lagging for years. Complacent boards are sitting ducks.

Despite a sizeable fall, crude oil prices are still within their trading range … and are likely to remain there barring any major catalysts.

The provider of M2M products must win more contracts to justify current share price levels and realise its impressive earnings potential.

The panel beating, bull bar and auto accessories business is well placed to capitalise on a rapidly transforming industry.

This week we look at BHP Billiton, Downer EDI, Newcrest Mining, GWA Group and Bank of Queensland.

With many businesses still reducing their borrowings, the headline figures for declines in commercial lending are stark.

China has been the world's largest emitter since 2006 and is now responsible for 28% of the global total. But how much of that increase is down to exports going to other parts of the world?

The risk that many investors around the world could sell their holdings all at once is now even higher than before the GFC.