Fat cats get trimmed
With CEO salaries now at their lowest level in a decade, Australian superannuation funds are getting more bang for their buck according to Gordon Hagart, CEO of the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors.
Fracking gives US geothermal new hope
The 'hot rocks' power source is a minor but consistent contributor to US generation, but unconventional sites in western states is set to contribute to a new era of growth.
Asia-Pacific top 5 to dominate solar's second half
A late utility-scale surge from China is set to strengthen the leading position of the Asia-Pacific region in driving global PV demand, although Australia's contribution will dip.
Why Exxon is betting on a higher carbon price than Google
A report this week revealing the names of 150 global majors running their own internal carbon price - with energy majors astutely adopting higher figures than their tech counterparts.
Facing the hard truths of multinational profit shifting
The current international tax system is broken, and it will take a substantial global effort to fix it.
The New England city running at 100% renewable
The recent acquisition of a hydro plant by Burlingham means Vermont's largest city can now get all its power from wind, water and biomass.
Australia's middle class is feeling the squeeze
In the US, the middle class is not taking part in the country's economic revival, and a similar phenomenon is occurring in Australia. Can the trend be reversed?
Can't afford an iPhone 6? iOS 8 is a worthy upgrade
Apple has gone all out on this upgrade, so iPhone 4S, 5, 5C owners will basically end up with a new phone anyway.
The Fed's tentative steps towards a rate rise
As concerns linger over the US labour market and wage growth, the Federal Reserve remains cagey about the timing of raising rates.
DataRoom AM: Asciano's China chat
Asciano is in talks with China Merchants Group on the partial sale of its Patrick business, while a private equity firm buys into Canberra Data Centres.
Scoreboard: Fed fillip
The Dow closed at a fresh record as investors took comfort in the Fed's interest rate decision, while European stocks were mixed ahead of Scotland's referendum.
Why Scotland's vote has Brussels spooked
Whatever the outcome of Scotland's referendum on independence, the political ramifications for the UK and EU will be severe.
When the brain drain turns north again
Australia's lengthy list of skilled visa occupations is a source of ire for our region's developing countries. But some factors pulling in migrant workers may be about to turn.
Macquarie Bank Capital Notes (MBLPA) - we prefer the MBLHB
The issuance of Basel 3 compliant Alternative Tier 1 notes, also called hybrids or equity-like securities, continues with the announcement of the Macquarie Bank Capital Notes, expected to trade on the ASX under the code MBLPA.
Britain Needs Unity Not a Messy Break-Up
This is the worst possible time for Britain to consider leaving the EU - or for Scotland to break with Britain.
The euro's political weak spot
French politics is a major direct menace for the euro, even if that dénouement might still be three years away and it might appear a low possibility. But, if the threat materialises, it will be lethal for the euro.