Oil: How low can it go?
Despite a sizeable fall, crude oil prices are still within their trading range … and are likely to remain there barring any major catalysts.
Consolidating AMA's future
The panel beating, bull bar and auto accessories business is well placed to capitalise on a rapidly transforming industry.
Deleveraging isn't over yet
With many businesses still reducing their borrowings, the headline figures for declines in commercial lending are stark.
How much of China's emissions is the rest of the world responsible for?
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 heatwave scorching markets
The risk that many investors around the world could sell their holdings all at once is now even higher than before the GFC.
Deal or no deal - Shorten says a real 20% RET is unreal
Labor's Bill Shorten has said dismissed the idea of slashing the RET to a 'real 20%' describing it as vandalism and unreal. Meanwhile Minister Hunt continues to talk about the target as being 20%, but there's a face saving opportunity for the Coalition to compromise.
The 'clean coal' era has not begun
Canada's supposedly 'historic' carbon capture project is only viable because it helps extract oil from tight spots. Even more damningly, the technology is still failing - with leakages out of control.
Why do so many Chinese expect war?
With nationalism on the rise, 75 per cent of Chinese expect to go to war with Japan in future.
Hong Kong's weak leaders threaten business confidence
Questions are intensifying about the long-term impact of the protests on business confidence in Hong Kong but so far the administration does not appear to have any strategy to resolve the current crisis beyond simply hoping it all goes away.
Satya Nadella's 'Karma' coma: Gender gap reflects the 'Ask' gap
Microsoft boss' Zen-like response to why the tech industry is a boys' club has opened a can of worms on gender wage disparity. But can Nadella's bungle lead to something positive?
Microsoft's legacy liabilities
The software giant has a struggle on its hand to maintain its once dominant position and Windows 10 needs to be the first step in a crucial reinvention for Microsoft.
Elon's torque of the town
Tesla's dual-motor all-wheel-drive version of the Model S promises unparalleled control of traction - and also features the carmaker's first offerings of autopilot capability.
Can the G20 fix what it helped break?
Encouraging worldwide fiscal stimulus on a big-size-fits-all basis was the most serious policy mistake the G20 has made to date.
The political fears of 'free China'
As Taiwan becomes economically integrated with mainland China, younger generations are increasingly anxious about their political future.
Outrage at ANU divestment shows the power of its idea
The Australian National University's divestment decision is only worth $16 million - but the outcry suggests it will be more influential than the numbers indicate.
The Ticker: Modern business life
The graphs Australia's top universities don't want you to see, China's latest weapon against coal pollution: a tax and two maps that illustrate Australia's growing poverty problem.