Insights

After generating much confusion and market volatility, the Fed has finally elected to replace its forward guidance thresholds, allowing it to be more flexible while the economy recovers.

Solar system prices generally plateaued between March and April, although 2kW installations rose in most cities while 10kW prices fell slightly.

Global stocks rallied as the US Federal Reserve continued to play down the hawkish aspects of its rates commentary.

Although he cops criticism for being a paranoid extremist, Bob Katter makes a fair point regarding the lack of transparency of Australia's trade negotiations.

A counter-offer to Woolworths' David Jones bid looks unlikely, while Woodside may sort out tax hurdles for its Leviathan project by next week.

A nearly-bankrupt Greece is planning its return to capital markets, while the ECB impresses markets despite its inaction. Now more than ever, absurdity reigns in the eurozone.

Energy sector delegates may have been placated by Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane's platitudes about coal seam gas, but his political showmanship did little to advance the energy debate.

Malcolm Turnbull puts FTTP NBN to rest but one wonders what the fuss with all the audits and reviews was all about.

Atlassian founders have become overnight billionaires — on paper at least.

A private company formed by Padbury Mining and backed by a major investor will fund the $6bn port and rail project.

The global head of GE Healthcare says it is looking to grow via acquisitions in IT and life sciences.

Ahead of the release of its H1 results, Ten appoints Paul Anderson as McLennan's right-hand man.

Labor chieftain Joe de Bruyn dismisses calls to overhaul candidate selection.

Australia will need budget savings of $90bn to stabilise govt debt by 2030.

Govt considers significant change in approach to Chinese foreign investment.

The demand for home loans was stronger than expected in February.