Insights

The success of the eurozone's stopgap measures has merely reduced the pressure to reform. Now political shifts are laying the foundations for another blow-up.

Venture capitalist Mark Carnegie is reportedly putting together a new consumer goods-focused fund, while David Jones gets the all-clear to hold its takeover scheme meeting this month.

Wall Street pushed slightly higher on upbeat private sector data and a reaffirmed commitment to low rates from Janet Yellen, while the Australian dollar eased but remains above US94c.

As Australia's prosperity endures on borrowed time, the government must get on the front foot and use all channels available to ensure its best ideas for reform can thrive.

Our valuation on STW Communications Group has been lifted following its acquisition of Active Display Group.

The restaurants group has taken on more debt to fund an acquisition and to expand its network of KFC and Sizzler outlets.

The diagnostic imaging group will benefit from legislative changes and a fragmented market that presents consolidation opportunities.

The medical tests manufacturer has found a merger partner, but only due diligence will tell if it ticks all the boxes.

This week we look at Scentre Group, Ansell, Tatts Group, Tabcorp and Caltex.

Sentinel Property, overseas ETFs, clarifying super contributions, property outpacing shares, and more.

Banks and mining stocks buoy the local market amid lower than average volumes.

The rise of shadow banking in China has raised debate about the need for regulatory reform in the financial sector. Japan's experience may prove instructive for Chinese policymakers.

Bloomberg New Energy Finance foresee a transformation of our power supply where renewables represent more than half of power supply by 2030, with solar PV leading the charge.

A decline in net exports, coupled with soft household and government spending, may suggest the economy is taking a turn for the worse. If China's economy sours, our trade balance could deteriorate further.

In spite of Abbott's negative rhetoric on renewables, the outlook for renewable energy certificate prices that underpin big solar and wind power projects is likely to be far brighter than the market currently recognises.

Wesfarmers has taken a big hit on its Target brand as online retailers and disruptive volume and price-driven models bite into its market share. Its structural issues will take years to repair.