Insights

Shares in Whitehaven Coal have lifted after it increased coal production in fiscal 2014 to a record level but has warned it expects a state of oversupply over the next six months.

The Murray inquiry's observations on financial advice, household debt and super are commendable, but its boneheaded proposal for the government to underwrite RMBS is a concern.

'Axe the carbon tax' was a good slogan but it won't outlast sound principles of economics, nor the physics of the atmosphere. You can't kill a good idea - and an emissions trading scheme will become law again.

The Murray inquiry suggests the government could play a greater role in the residential mortgage-backed security market, encouraging greater competition and generating better returns for taxpayers.

Hydro producers have been letting loose with the carbon price - including exporting power to Victoria. But as repeal approaches, and La Trobe coal looms as more attractive again, Tasmania may be left in a power pickle.

The Financial System Inquiry's interim report highlights the stability of the financial system while recognising the challenges that new technology will pose for the incumbents and regulators.

The fossil fuel industry itself is split on the 'carbon bubble', with confidence from the likes of Shell and Exxon, wariness from ConocoPhillips and BP, and silence from the majority.

The RET Review estimates the removal of the solar PV target will see upfront cost of a system rise 44% and payback increase from 7.2 to 10.1 years. So what does this mean for the installation rate?

The Danish wind giant is seeking permission to test a record 10MW turbine, with 100m-long rotors, as it battles offshore market share leader Siemens.

Internet video services are rushing to embrace Google's tiny streaming media stick, but which one delivers the goods in terms of picture quality?

Sverker Johansson could be the most prolific author you've never heard of. And with 2.7 million articles to his name and counting not everyone is happy with his methods.

If Ian Narev has learned anything from the financial planning scandal he will act quickly to address allegations of impropriety around the Bankwest buy - and he will bypass management when he does.

The Bring Your Own Device trend is a godsend for organisations and telcos are in the box seat to take them along for the journey.

China's reaction to Tony Abbott's comments on Japanese WWII soldiers makes its political ideology clearer than ever. But if Australia is to shoehorn itself into others' history wars, it should get its own regional story right.

A frontrunner drops out of the race for BHP's Nickel West assets, while Woolworths SA's David Jones takeover enters the home stretch.

The eagerness of Australian banks to lend has widened the house price-to-income ratio. For many young people today it makes little financial sense to leave the rental market.