Insights

Turns out the micro-parties actually do have proper policies. Well, at least two of them do.

The latest lift to the minimum wage is another blow to family businesses already struggling with high penalty rates. And it's family members who will have to pick up the slack.

The decision to spend $350 millon on Silevo's highly regarded panels is about combining the best technology with massive economies of scale for a decisive solar cost breakthrough that will leave fossil fuels wanting.

Long-rumoured buyer of David Jones shares confirms holding of almost 10% through associated companies.

The week in clean energy saw Elon Musk try to spark a free-patent fed EV surge while Warren Buffett doubled down his $15bn bet on renewables.

A new report from the Committee for Economic Development of Australia says the nation's fragmented approach to reducing emissions is leaving the business sector trailing the rest of the world.

Getting people without programming experience to build apps for a specific business area is easier than ever before but just how far can they go?

Investors receive conflicting signals from data, shares close higher.

Swiss watchmaker Patek Philippe considers each generation to be guardians of the brand. Maybe that's why customers have to apply to buy their watches.

Alibaba's corporate governance arrangements suggest an insecure and paranoid founder, intent on maintaining control of his company at all costs.

Australia's banks are taking more risks and squabbling over market share. Couple that with a shyness toward new technology and high-dividend policies, and they have a rough road ahead.

A strong surge in US prices raises the question of whether the spike in inflation is temporary or a sign of things to come. A sustained rise could see the Fed raise rates sooner than expected.

Wall Street rose as investors await the outcome of the Fed's monetary policy meeting, while the Australian dollar edged closer to US93c.

Shell selling down its Woodside stake has the market abuzz with speculation that another suitor may be waiting in the wings, while Woolworths SA shareholders show their support for the DJs takeover.

Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei admires the American way of doing business but believes the company is a victim of the power struggle between Washington and Beijing.

A Chinese white paper on Hong Kong's political autonomy has raised the hackles of democracy activists, but a softer touch is required if Beijing wants to avoid any diplomatic and reputational fallout.