Insights

Concern is growing among investors about the health of the real estate sector in China, and there's plenty of evidence to weigh up on whether a major correction is imminent.

Wall Street lifted on positive US manufacturing data and a healthy pick-up in car sales.

Looking at the Abbott government's record of commitment to small business, it's understandable the big end of town is worried. The competition review indicates a recalibration is on the horizon.

Imbalances spotlighted by the Financial Services Inquiry could throw up plenty of nasty political problems for Joe Hockey - including the question of why the sector's so disproportionately tilted towards housing.

Rumours of BHP demerger plans may be an exercise in attracting buyers, while Nathan Tinkler is reportedly raising capital for Peabody's Wilkie Creek mine.

Scott Morrison's successful stint as Immigration Minister has made him a prime contender for the top defence job, but he must stand his ground amid fire from critics.

The central bank has to weigh up several conflicting forces when it comes to monetary policy at the moment. Rising house prices and the currency are just two of them.

The latest book by Michael Lewis has turned the spotlight to the tactics of high-frequency traders and raised questions about whether they detract from market liquidity and fairness.

Local market closes flat after downbeat private survey on Chinese manufacturing.

BHP has said it is considering all its options for divesting some of its non-core assets including aluminium, nickel and bauxite, but a demerger is not the only possibility.

Central bank keeps official cash rate steady as widely expected, repeats view that period of stable rates is appropriate.

Mining giant mulls spinning off aluminium and nickel assets to create new company.

It's no surprise our key competitors have awoken to Indonesia's potential as it moves to overtake Australia's GDP in the next decade. But some Australian investors appear asleep at the wheel as this vast population builds a formidable consumer class.

X2's latest equity raising could signal the next chapter of the resource sector's boom-bust cycle, but the company's success will hinge on the timing of its acquisitions and the outlook for commodities.

New research shows female-led family companies are up to 18 per cent more profitable. Australia's typically male-dominated family firms can no longer afford to look the other way.

Official gauge of manufacturing in China beats expectations in March.