Insights

European markets slipped amid continued tension in Ukraine, while Wall Street lost ground in early trade but fought back to close only slightly lower.

The Harper review presents an opportunity to warn politicians of the ramifications of their game-playing on the electricity market, but getting them to reach consensus on energy policy reform may prove difficult.

Should SMSF investors pre-empt potential changes to borrowing laws and gear up now? Overall, the borrowing case isn't strong.

The Commonwealth Seniors Health Card post budget, earnings limits for a spouse super co-contribution, changing the maximum superannuation contribution age, and more.

How well did you do your job as an SMSF investment manager last year? You needed to beat 13.8%.

The Murray Report findings in relation to equity capital doesn't mean the healthy dividends of the big four banks will shrink.

Investment bonds are often left off the products list, but they shouldn't be. They're not only flexible but they are also very tax effective.

China's refusal to accept mutually applicable rules of conduct in the South China Sea is making compromise there impossible.

Local market steady in thin trade as investors favour energy over miners.

Listed investment fund fears investors are complacement, lifts FY net profit.

Miner says market prices under pressure from tightening Chinese credit demand, increased discounting.

China's inefficient labour market is afflicted by both growing unemployment and a shortage of labour. Employment agencies can help solve the problem.

Ratings agency S&P revises debt ratings downwards, now at parity with Moody's.

Property group eyes lift in earnings if strength in residential property market continues.

Rather than becoming a 'cheap energy superpower', a new study from business itself suggests Australia is facing a manufacturing wrecking ball in the form of gas.

New independent expert analysis suggests any 'collateral benefit' received by Solomon Lew for his stake in Country Road may be more muted than previously thought.