Insights

With 80 per cent of Australians damaging their phones within a year why not go the way of soldiers, engineers and construction workers and get yourself something a little more sturdy?

In the lead-up to meeting President Obama, Prime Minister Abbott has been suggesting his Direct Action policy is similar to Obama's Clean Power Plan. So in 2030 how clean will Australia's power be relative to that of the US?

A major US insurance company is accusing dozens of localities in Illinois of failing to prepare for severe rains and flooding in what could be the first case in a wave of litigation.

While Tony Abbott is busy spruiking Australian resources and infrastructure, Xi Jinping's science and innovation push underscores the need for a serious rethink in our trade relationship.

A computer program that convincingly posed as a 13-year-old Ukrainian boy reveals more about human intelligence than artificial intelligence.

Businesses can leverage the transformational power of mobile devices by offering their workers flexibility and connectivity.

Yingli's involvement in the World Cup will see 1500 rooftop panels power the flagship Maracana stadium in Rio, and attempt to reinforce the benefits of solar to the world.

Tony Abbott might be thinking - if not a little prematurely - that it is easier to repair relations with a president near the end of his term of office.

Leading analysts say Santos won't be able to recoup the costs of its Queensland LNG venture, but CEO David Knox thinks Russia won't be the only player to benefit from China's rising energy demand.

US stocks have closed lower for a second day as investors analysed mixed economic data and a rise in violence in Iraq.

China's crackdown on fringe financiers of iron ore and copper, as well as the potential fallout from recent developments in Iraq, are taking their toll on Australia's resources sector.

Mary Jo White's appointment as head of the US Securities and Exchange Commission promised a regulator with more teeth. A year on, it looks like she's getting ready to deliver just that.

Wall Street slipped as retail and jobs data failed to inspire, while intensifying violence in Iraq saw the price of crude jump.

An expanding middle class and increase in internet penetration highlights the growth potential of the Asian e-commerce boom for Australian businesses, but they are lagging behind their global competitors.

Rio Tinto's strategy of reducing debt and increasing returns to shareholders suggests a lack of investable opportunities and an uncertain outlook. The falling iron ore price is adding to the pressure.

Nexus Energy shareholders have cut Seven Group down to size by rejecting a lowball takeover offer, while Leighton ponders a selling spree.