Insights

The International Energy Agency take on the 'intermittency' critics, pointing out that provided you don't rely on old clunkers like Hazelwood the grid can handle an awful lot more power from solar and wind without major reliability management costs.

The scale of Qantas' losses - driven by intense competitive pressures both at home and overseas - leave Alan Joyce no choice but to carve radically into the airline's cost base.

The results Qantas released today show the urgency of the ferocious measures it has taken to regain control of its destiny.

Removing some government restrictions immediately would be dangerous for Qantas, but could be highly useful down the track in a hostile industry environment.

Dealing with excess steel capacity seems straight-forward but the solution could mean dangerous social instability. How China solves the problem will be key to the future of iron ore mining in Australia.

Nine Entertainment Co's events division is crucial to the company's future growth, with the combination of its TV, ticketing and venue assets giving it a strong advantage over its competitors.

Group's announcement of financial results, material acquisition still pending.

Local market begins lower as Wall Street awaits testimony from Janet Yellen.

Airline swings to first-half loss, inks agreement to sell Brisbane airport lease, declines profit guidance, shares slide.

Musk's battery-powered sedan is lauded for 'exceptional performance and technological innovations' while Japanese brands slip and Detroit flounders.

Beijing says its target for 23 per cent forest coverage by 2020 is being met but concerns linger over 'plantation versus natural restoration'.

The only place susceptible to gas shortage are the massive export plants at Gladstone. That's what's driving the NSW scare campaign.

US stocks pull back from early gains spurred by release of strong housing data

As unemployment numbers rise, no amount of sound and fury in parliament will cover up the fact that voters still don't know what Joe Hockey's economic plan is.

The RBA inquiry into housing affordability notes that to buy a home in this market you need a leg-up from wealthy parents. It's relegating poorer families to a rental serfdom that is distorting the market.

China gave a valid reason for other countries to pick up its share of G20 growth targets. But it didn't tell the full story on shadow banking, and its commitment to international plans against tax avoidance is hazy.