Insights

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.

The ECB's move into negative rates will lift demand for Australian bank bonds and mortgage-backed securities, driving bank funding costs lower.

Australian house prices are among the costliest in the world, but it doesn't have to be that way. The fault lies with our major banks, the RBA and government policies.

Local market slips as investors focus on valuations, downgrade in iron ore space.

Group says it will strengthen its balance sheet, streamline operations.