Zero-carbon generation rises to 56% in Europe
Renewables and nuclear have lifted Europe's no-carbon energy source share in recent years - with France, Scandinavia and Switzerland at plus-90 per cent levels.
Leveling the playing field
Stephen Bartholomeusz discusses the likely winners and losers of the Harper Competition Review's draft report.
Securing your new iPhone in three simple steps
The iCloud may not as be as safe as you think and here's how you secure your Apple accounts and devices—whether you're a first-time owner or just upgrading.
An uncertain future for global farming
Climate change is likely to cause an expansion of land suitable for growing crops globally, but on average the quality of land will decline, a new study shows.
Why China's Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank initiative should be welcomed
China's proposed Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank can help fill the vast unmet demand for infrastructure in Asia. Australia needs to get behind it.
Telco winners and losers
What makes some telcos more successful than others and how can they survive in this constantly evolving, turbulent market place?
Can Bitcoin bridge the gap to our everyday lives?
The virtual currency has just suffered another serious slump in value and this might be a good time to pause and reflect on where Bitcoin is and where it might be going.
The toxic combination turning investors off Australia
Australia has been a successful yield play for international investors in recent years, but now the world is turning its back on the lucky country.
The competition shake-up that needs to deliver
The sweeping changes proposed by the Harper Review are positive, but the real test will be whether they are enacted and if they end up boosting competition.
Why China is plumping for reform over stimulus
Despite ongoing concerns about slowing growth in China, two structural changes mean Beijing will be reluctant to introduce stimulus measures any time soon.
Competition reform must address the elephant in the room
A strong, pro-competition agenda will leave Australia in better shape to combat future economic challenges, but there's a major obstacle on the path to reform.
The IMF's policy prescriptions are wrong for Australia
While Australia's policymakers fret over changes in the rate of inflation, there's a deeper problem that will trouble the economy.
DataRoom AM: WiseTech's IPO push
The freight and logistics software developer takes the next step in its IPO plans, while fellow IT group Urbanise.com impresses on its ASX debut.
Scoreboard: China doubts
Markets on both sides of the Atlantic fell as investors fretted about a slowing Chinese economy, while base metals were corroded once again.
New Zealand shows the RBA the way
Lifting interest rates amid a rising currency was a risky but necessary strategy for New Zealand's central bank, and it looks to be working.
Collected Wisdom
This week we look at AWE, Premier Investments, Arrium, Macquarie Group and SAI Global.