Insights

Coal industry hits back at opponents, uses tools employed by anti-coal activists.

Final chapter in One.Tel saga likely to see settlement of as much as $50m.

South Africa's Woolworths trying to convince shareholders on DJs value.

Nexus Energy says it will need to go into voluntary administration if an agreement to sell the company falls through.

The High Court has dismissed an action by aggrieved 'grower' clients of failed group Timbercorp.

Adelaide firm has fallen into voluntary administration with debts of more than $100m.

Seek has taken another step in its international expansion with $5m deal.

Like in the US, Australian household spending is constrained by a lack of big investment. But optimists should rest assured, we have some crucial advantages.

On so many issues, Treasurer Hockey is between a rock and a hard place. Keeping growth alive will be an extraordinary achievement.

In this week's reading guide, Bartholomeusz analyses Woolworths' takeover bid for David Jones and Kohler explains why Tony Abbott doesn't need Clive Palmer's support.

Local market follows Wall Street lower, with high valuation stocks falling.

The Ten chairman and CEO says his event TV strategy is not very expensive, older programs need to be cycled out and that the group has multiple potential dance partners.

Despite oversupply in the market and pressure on profit margins for producers, thermal coal remains a low-cost source of energy and will continue to attract demand from emerging markets.

Concerned that high debt and rising rates could stifle investment opportunities? Don't be.

If you think the strong returns from bonds may not continue, it may be time to get out … but think again.

For most investors bank stocks are the key dividend yield providers based on mortgage profits ... but business banking is emerging as the next battlefield.