Insights

When the US economy sneezes, the world catches a cold. But there are a variety of ways for investors to build their immunity against global market illness and low rates.

While Tony Shepherd's report is condemned by the left as 'right wing', in fact it represents only one tradition of conservative thought.

In this week's essential reading guide Kohler maps the road back from a decade of fiscal incompetence, Gawenda confronts a historic turning point for Australia, Bartholomeusz digs into ANZ Bank's results and Gottliebsen interprets a swelling of middle class discontent.

Bank reporting season is in full swing, with first-half results from Westpac and NAB certain to dominate local headlines, while unemployment data will also be closely watched.

Local market steady ahead of key US unemployment data, due out overnight.

Nicholas Moore, Macquarie's CEO, says the investment bank examines commodity trading businesses when they come up for sale - but will not over pay.

Twitter is revenue rich, but poor in terms of user growth. Building a mainstream user base without sacrificing its niche appeal is proving to be a challenge.

Are emerging markets safe for investing? The short answer is, it depends.

The tolls roads operator has a steady income flow, thanks to portfolio growth and more traffic.

All the budget cards are on the table … but don't expect drastic cuts and tax hikes.

Our best-ranked global companies are not the banks and Telstra … see who they are.

China is selling off part of Sinopec as part of its SOE reforms. Can it work?

Winemaker says it has not been approached by liquor giant Pernod Ricard about a sale.

In extraordinary comments that appear to suggest the Emissions Reduction Fund is dead in the water as well as the RET, Treasurer Joe Hockey has said they'll abolish the Clean Energy Regulator and said he found wind turbines 'utterly offensive'.

A partner at the corporate law firm expects the National Commission of Audit's recommendations on state asset sales to be implemented.

The winner of the auction for 97,900 hectares of freehold land, just under half made up of hardwood timber plantations, is expected to be announced by the end of this month.