Insights

CBA has consistently outperformed the market in the past year, but its run can only be sustained if cost efficiencies, loan growth and income from non-traditional banking accelerate.

The disparate outcomes of the actions taken by Tabcorp and Tatts against changes to Victoria's gaming industry will be difficult for Tabcorp to swallow. The experience hasn't done the state government's reputation any favours either.

Autonomous vehicles will no doubt have a profound impact on the way we plan and manage our cities - yet they may appear closer than they really are.

Previously winners from the effects of a warming climate, the tide is now turning for penguins as retreating Antarctic sea ice takes with it valuable habitat and food.

The maverick politician's demand to calibrate an ETS with key trading partners is being interpreted in many quarters as an excuse for inaction. The reality is much different.

Australia's growing addiction to mobile apps is set to disrupt the hospitality industry, with two companies keen to change the way punters pay for their drinks.

Finance is driving structural change in solar businesses, with the best operators shifting the focus from capital costs to long-term energy solution value.

'Grow by ANZ' app enables customers to manage banking, investing, super and insurance under one roof.

Apple still reigns supreme when it comes to software but the sleek Galaxy Tab S is the ultimate Netflix device and will entice the multitudes of Samsung smartphone owners.

Muted consumer spending numbers cast shadow over economy, stocks close lower.

The US needs to present the world with a more precise and clearly delineated defence of why it charged five Chinese army officers for hacking.

Simply lifting prices is no longer a cure-all for many brands, including Coca-Cola. Alison Watkins is dealing with the challenge by taking a fresh approach to marketing and workplace flexibility.

Bad weather is often used as a justification for poor data, but it's wearing a little thin. If subdued household spending in the US continues, it must surely reflect softer momentum.

Wall Street edged lower on weak personal spending data and St. Louis Fed President James Bullard's comments that the Fed could hike rates sooner than expected.

Shinzo Abe's attempt to re-interpret Japan's pacifist constitution is not only inflaming regional tensions, it's also undermining his country's constitutional democracy.

The Prime MInister's love affair with carbon tax repeal hit a high point this week but with a raft of yet-to-be passed budget measures causing headaches in parliament it won't distract voters for long.