Insights

Australia has been doing better than the US in curbing energy emissions without gas, BP data shows, adding weight to the view that gas - rather than being a bridge - is a gangplank to dangerous global warming.

Since the carbon tax was repealed in July, electricity emissions have grown 0.8 per cent - with the emissions intensity of power generation now set to show steady increases after six years of reductions.

The high Australian dollar has been a curse for exporters. But with the right connections and resources family-owned business can still conquer offshore markets.

Comments from Reserve Bank governor Glenn Stevens suggest baby boomers might want to think about diversifying their portfolios.

As the gap between the Yes and No votes for an independent Scotland continues to narrow, the future of the UK is suddenly on a knife edge.

Australian companies will need new strategies to cope with lower income growth.

Commentators with negative views about the state of the economy have homed in on Australia's record-high debt levels. In fact, the cause of the next recession will be a little more traditional.

South Australia's Stehr family is famous for breeding southern bluefin tuna in captivity. After years of selling their product to the Japanese at a premium, they've set their sights on China.

Cliffs Natural Resources may be testing the waters on a sale of its Australian mines, while BHP Billiton makes progress on offloading its Nickel West division.

European markets lifted on speculation of a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, but Wall Street came under pressure as Apple dragged down the technology sector.

Apple is blaming the victims of the attack without acknowledging the role its service plays in opening up private data to these attacks.

After months of delays, Australia's FreeviewPlus Catch Up TV service is finally up and running. Was it worth the wait, and how does it fit into the big picture?

The more Islamic State influences countries such as Australia to curtail civil liberties and the democratic process, the happier they will be.

SMSFs borrowing to buy property, commuting account-based pensions, CSHC eligibility, and more.

A range of high-profile investors have shared their thoughts about the global economy … and they are generally positive in their outlook.

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