Insights

Direct Action still has inquiries and political hurdles to face, but the government's green paper has at least given some decent options around the key issue of measuring baselines.

US stocks climb on strong bank earnings, S&P 500 hits new heights.

The week in clean energy saw predictions the value of carbon markets will rise in 2014 for the first time in years, while Europe also laid out options for a 2030 renewables policy.

European markets surged overnight as investor confidence in the region grows, while Wall Street made gains on solid corporate earnings.

A better-than-expected trading update from OZ Minerals has watered down speculation that it will offload its stake in Sandfire Resources, while Spotless Group and Healthscope could return to the ASX.

Fears that the Fed taper will negatively impact the global economy show how distorted views on monetary policy have become. A world worried about a return to normal is the real concern.

The largest family firms from India, France, Spain and the US have a combined worth of more than $11 billion. How do they deal with common family business challenges?

The prospects for outstanding growth have dimmed for Australian banks, according to ratings agency Fitch, and yield hungry investors will not be happy.

The consumer electronics group is on track for further growth.

A review of the most active small caps last year offers key pointers to making money in the year ahead.

Low inflation and strong growth offer the best economic outlook for investors for at least seven years.

Energy Action has emerged as a major force in energy management solutions.

This week we look at Caltex, Alumina, Insurance Australia Group, nib Holdings and Wotif.com.

Miner expects gold production to be around top end of its guidance range.

Local market lifts as gains in Japan, United States boost sentiment.

Tiger Resources jumped within striking distance of last October's 4½-year high of 39.5 cents after the latest drilling results prompted management to more than double the estimated amount of ore at its flagship Kipoi mine.