Insights

Family Business Australia's new CEO has come from the depths of the business sector. She explains her plans to to shine a new life into Australia's unappreciated family business heroes.

Don't dismiss economists' predictions too readily, economic analysis is essential to understand the direction interest rates will move.

European and US markets are still attractive despite a run-up in the last two years.

Management at the energy consultancy is increasing scale in a fragmented market.

This week we look at Lend Lease; Westpac; Cardno; Adelaide Brighton and Regis Resources.

Local market edges up as investors prepare for tomorrow's US Fed meeting.

Arthur Sinodinos standing down from the frontbench has huge implications for Treasury's push for changes on superannuation.

Stockland's pricey, strategic stake in rival Australand will offer plenty of leverage but just what Stockland CEO Mark Steinert plans to do with it is a mystery.

FoFa crusade; iron ore profits; bond investing and more.

The solid result from David Jones marks a turnaround from six months ago, but an unwavering onslaught from online competitors underscores the synergies that Myer's pitch will target.

The surrendering of an anti-vaccination group's 'health promotion charity' status could pave the way for a similar move on the anti-wind foundation.

Out of nowhere, the Palmer United Party has declared its support for the Renewable Energy Target. But is the chameleon Palmer's support a Senate certainty?

Local market flat after Wall Street gains as investors look ahead to Fed meeting.

$435.3m purchase confirmed after reports CapitaLand was set to exit Australand.

Group lifts H1 revenue, says strategic plan gaining momentum, discontinues dividend reinvestment plan.

As the potential for systemic risk builds in the housing market, the RBA must consider a range of intervention policies. The challenge will be to choose ones that don't hinder the broader economy.