Insights

Personal antipathy is presenting a serious challenge for Tony Abbott, as it did for Julia Gillard over most of her term. And the problem, frankly acknowledged by the Prime Minister, compounds his party's post-budget polling blues.

Wall Street took the Fed minutes in its stride, with energy and consumer sectors pushing higher.

Abbott's attempt to reshape the economy takes Australia miles away from Labor's softly, softly approach. The nation is either investing in a better future, or has made an awful miscalculation.

A turning point in the Federal Reserve's discussions provides yet another type of forward guidance, and marks an important moment in the path to recovery.

New research shows the widening gap between generations is having a negative affect on succession. With owners living longer, young leaders have a long wait before they can make their mark.

A rising middle class and the rapid growth of the e-commerce sector show why China's transformation into a more consumption-based economy is far from over.

Woodside's exit from the Leviathan project raises questions as to where its mammoth cash pile will be spent, while Aurora shareholders give the nod to a sweetened takeover offer.

The future of China continues to be a major focus for investors with recent data confirming the economy of the world's most populous nation is slowing.

Regardless of Treasurer Joe Hockey's much publicised loathing of Lake George's wind farms, in financial circles investing in environmentally or socially responsible industries is the new black. "With eight of the top ten investment managers in Australia having now declared themselves responsible investors by signing on to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment...

The struggling airline has decided to freeze capacity for one quarter but that does not mean its debilitating battle with Virgin is over.

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The mobile services provider is banking on the success of its HomeSend venture.

Key charts and indicators reveal there is still plenty of longer-term upside left in this market.

This week we look at IOOF Holdings, FlexiGroup, SP AusNet, Singapore Telecommunications, and GrainCorp.

Eureka recommendations, Mint Wireless, First Home Saver Accounts, bonds, and ETFs vs LICs.

Oil and gas explorer's shareholders vote in favour of sweetened takeover offer.