Pointers to a US market correction
Weak GDP numbers from the US this week reinforce predictions that its annual growth forecasts won't be met … and that could spur a market correction.
Will APRA follow in the BoE's footsteps to reduce mortgage risk?
Concerns that the UK residential property market is overheating has led the Bank of England to take action to control riskier lending. Similar conditions at home could see APRA follow suit.
Value Investor: Will CBA's highs last?
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.
Labor's gaming trickery leaves a stain on Victoria
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.
Are driverless cars only a generation away?
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.
Not so happy feet: Penguins feel the climate pinch
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.
Clive Palmer's emissions trading world
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.
The two Aussie start-ups gearing up for a bar brawl
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.
How solar finance is driving retailers to change
Finance is driving structural change in solar businesses, with the best operators shifting the focus from capital costs to long-term energy solution value.
ANZ revamps mobile app to create 'one-stop shop'
'Grow by ANZ' app enables customers to manage banking, investing, super and insurance under one roof.
At long last, Samsung's worthy iPad competitor
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.
Wall Street falls on growth fears
Muted consumer spending numbers cast shadow over economy, stocks close lower.
The flawed US indictment of Chinese hackers
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.
What does a company do when it can't raise prices?
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.
Why aren't US households spending?
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.
Scoreboard: Fed downer
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.