The truth about unemployment in Australia
A spurious analysis of labour force data may lead many analysts to conclude that the Australian economy is improving, but a closer look will reveal quite a different conclusion.
Can a switch in time save Ten?
Ten Network's investment in sports programming has failed to deliver a halo effect on ratings. Time is running out for Hamish McLennan to transform the struggling network.
Oldies don't believe in global warming
It seems the older you are the less likely you are to believe in global warming. Yet across all age groups belief in global warming is completely out of whack with surveys of scientific research and scientists. And what's this got to do with Richard Tol?
Tell him he's dreaming: why you need to know what your business is worth
Knowing your business' real sale value can drastically change the way you operate. It's about understanding where your value is coming from and protecting it.
The financial implications of grid defection
Investors in power utilities have so far been assuaged by regulated revenue, but soon-viable 'complete customer defection' will drag the sector into a post-monopoly landscape.
Investors discount chance of rival DJs bid
Trading in David Jones shares shows that investors have little expectation of a higher bid to trump the rich offer from Woolworths.
Aust stocks break 5500 mark
The Australian sharemarket has pushed past the key psychological threshold of 5,500 points in early trade, hitting its highest intraday level since 2008
REVIEW: HTC One M8
HTC is going through a rough patch at the moment but its latest device is just about the best designed smartphone on the market.
BHP spin-off worth $US14bn, says Deutsche
BHP's plans to spin off non-core assets is logical and may help its shares, say analysts at Deutsche Bank.
Bringing your own portable security nightmare
BYOD is fast becoming the top concerns for many organisations and if it's isn't, it should be.
Talking bull about disappearing demand
There is a bizarre idea being pushed by some that consumers using less electricity is a problem. That might be for suppliers but it isn't for consumers or the economy as a whole. A move to fixed charges might help suppliers with their 'problem' but it won't help the economy.
Is China really the second most powerful economy in the world?
In GDP terms, China may be the world's second-largest economy. But a new report by S&P shows exactly why Japan is still an economic powerhouse.