Insights

The mobile phones store operator is improving earnings, and has an attractive dividend yield.

This week we look at Downer EDI, Flight Centre, UGL, Super Retail Group and Echo Entertainment.

Of Australia's highest-yielding listed property trusts, few meet the mark in terms of low gearing, low premium to net tangible assets, and sustainable payout ratios.

Local market falls slightly ahead of tonight's US Federal Reserve meeting.

Valuation variations, removing franking credits, ethical investing, LNG, and retail investors missing out.

Tony Poli and his fellow directors may have preferred to retain control of Aquila, but the West Pilbara project could not be developed without deep-pocketed financiers like Baosteel.

Gold miner, corporate watchdog reach settlement following investigation.

In his Herald Sun column, Terry McCrann questions my judgement about interest rates. He fails to see the full story.

The outcome of ASIC's investigation into Newcrest's disclosure practices is more significant than the financial penalties imposed and could see other companies re-think their relationships with analysts.

Mr Abbott, your coalition of the unwilling is struggling to gain recruits, and China's leaders are promising a phase-down of coal. Do you really think it's wise to double down on fossil fuels?

Raises $690 million toward $37 billion purchase of parent's assets; investors include Tencent.

Local market slips after mixed economic data in the US, continued Iraq violence.

Target says Mineral Resources bid is not superior to Baosteel, Aurizon, recommends the latter.

Solomon Lew's disclosure of his 10 per cent stake in David Jones has created a number of options that will give him leverage over the retailer and Woolworths, but he needs to act quickly.

Aquila has bowed to the offer from Baosteel and Aurizon after the bidders threatened to walk away.

The panel conducting the independent cost-benefit analysis and regulatory review of the NBN is set to deliver its report to the Coalition. So what will it contain? And more importantly, what will be missing?