Insights

In attempting to broaden the scope of what it calls 'anti-competitive' activity, Rod Sims could end up killing the very competition that is good for the market, the economy, and ultimately consumers.

Wall Street closed higher despite GDP for the March quarter coming in much worse than expected, while the Australian dollar regained some ground to sit back above US94c.

University fee deregulation is likely to skew students away from healthcare and education as they seek out degrees that offer the highest return on investment. The flow-on effects to the housing sector should not be overlooked.

A second AGL victory over the ACCC in ten years is a bad look for the competition regulator, while a new offer for Roc Oil could see it drop merger plans with Horizon Oil.

For the first time, Angela Merkel doesn't have the ability to control developments in Europe. This is bad news for her, but it's even worse news for Europe.

Yesterday a climate sceptic with a $6m overdue carbon tax bill, wanting to build one of the world's biggest coal mines, joined up with Al Gore to save the renewable energy sector and, just maybe, even carbon trading from Abbott's axe. One is left grasping for answers and wondering about that dinner with Malcolm.

AGL was in an emboldened position to approach the ACT, but its success will still encourage others to follow suit. It's no wonder the ACCC is now trying to cut off that tactic as a first option.

The credit card payments solutions company has strong earnings potential, despite its recent share price slump.

Global policymakers are issuing warnings to investors about being complacent, but more strong growth is on the cards.

This week we look at Asciano, Metcash, JB Hi-Fi, Mineral Resources and Ramsay Health Care.

Some unlisted property trusts are offering attractive yields, but if the return sounds too good to be true it possibly is.

Local market falls amid ongoing Iraq worries, while iron ore price treads water.

Sentinel's investment strategy, higher yielding A-REITs, dividend cash cows, and more.

Ethical investing options, the collectables crush, ATO backflip, and why SMSFs outperform.

Subdued market conditions, project cancellations blamed for further impairments.

Fighting within a family business isn't uncommon, but the stakes are raised when billions of dollars are in play. Here's five of the world's biggest family feuds.