Insights

The data points to continued growth across the Australian economy.

The Australian dollar will push higher this year, with a target of US95 cents easily achievable.

Recent company demergers are paying off well for their shareholders.

The "big four" will struggle to maintain their cash earnings growth rate.

The shale gas sector's wave of consolidation has not curbed the enthusiasm of companies like Baytex or BHP, with quick paybacks and high returns vindicating the capital-intensive investment.

Voting power in Commonwealth Property Office Fund passes 50.1%.

Electricity emissions and demand have been on the decline, but it is very far from given that this will continue.

The world's largest solar thermal plant opened this week to much fanfare. But its actual contribution to the grid thus far has been hard to measure.

Australia has been named the gambling capital of the world again, but our overall losses to traditional gambling outlets appear to be falling.

Local market pushes higher after Wall St closed 1% higher ahead of jobs data.

Oil and gas group directors recommend NYSE-listed group's cash offer.

Sony boss Kazuo Hirai is taking drastic action with a broad restructure that could make or break the company.

A credit squeeze in the euro zone is contributing to the emerging deflation crisis and small businesses are struggling to survive.

Woodside and JV partners to negotiate the ASX-listed group taking 25% stake.

New homeowners could be left seriously exposed in the wake of the NSW's government's curious change on climate risk disclosure.

Rio Tinto, ANZ Bank and Commonwealth Bank will headline earnings reports, while employment data is on tap.