Insights

Australia and China's intertwined real estate sectors are sending out ominous signals.

Monitoring is perhaps being underestimated by solar installers and retailers who could be 'supersizing' their operations with locked-in forward revenue streams.

Malcolm Turnbull's announcement of a new licencing condition for telecommunications carriers could put NBN Co on a surer footing in its battle with TPG.

Australia's surplus power capacity may increase or decrease, depending on the scenario. Regardless, using oversupply as an argument against the Renewable Energy Target is illogical.

If Apple's credibility and marketing heft can help turn the smartwatch from an oddball niche product into something that everyone should have, then how can Samsung complain?

Apple has finally abandoned the one-size-fits-all iPhone, but do the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus tick all the boxes?

The commercial structure of Australia's main electricity markets reveals a hive of new competition at the bottom end, with rooftop solar leaseback companies and regular retailers set to stir the Big Three.

Two new reports this week tell us energy efficiency can boost growth, create jobs and save Europe from the Russian gas giants. With these benefits and more, what's holding back action?

New Zealand is well-placed for growth, but the central bank's decision to make room for an unprecedented construction boom is not without its risks.

The nation was always going to face a tough time with the end of the mining investment boom, but if these two predictions prove correct it will be a much rougher ride than expected.

Commonwealth Bank's guerrilla tactics of circling provinces before zeroing in on the cities is an unusual approach to take in its Chinese expansion. And it just might work.

The gaming group is reportedly seeking a hotels partner, while Carsales is kicking the tyres on iCar Asia.

The Vertigan Panel has an opportunity to ensure that there are sufficient incentives for the private sector to build high speed broadband networks in the metros. This is the real NBN cost benefit analysis that needs to be done.

Wall Street was supported by a rebound in Apple's share price, while European markets reacted to concerns about Scotland.

Germany's numerous challenges require economically liberal solutions, but they won't be found amid the country's fractured political landscape.

Australians are missing out on a full and frank debate about going to war in Iraq, and our democracy is worse off for it.