Insights

Major iron ore miners suspend port operations as cyclone Christine heads towards Port Hedland.

Construction and engineering firm's stock surges nearly 50% after go-ahead for more work at Gina Rinehart's iron ore site.

Recent interest in Forge Group's stock suggests something more strategic could be at play than simply a reappraisal of its prospects following developments at Roy Hill.

With regional tensions escalating, Japanese Prime Minster Shinzo Abe's decision to visit the controversial Yasukuni Shrine could not have come at a worse time.

This year has been marked by a dispiriting debate about electricity supply and provision in Australia, with power price issues unresolved, gas prices rising and retailers bracing for deregulation.

Another year of disruption will intensify the pressure on the old school powerhouses of Australian media.

Everyday investors often have more nous than they are given credit for. Australia must overhaul its investment culture so they can more easily support the businesses of the future.

China Investment Corp and a Chinese food company may team up to launch a Warrnambool takeover offer.

CEO Bernie Brookes apologises for malfunction, downplays impact on group.

With the UK's economic recovery in swing, 2014 may finally bring National Australia Bank the opportunity to offload its beleaguered British assets. The question is when.

Outdated labour agreements and old-fashioned products are seeing food manufacturer SPC Ardmona perish. But following Simplot's innovative practices could save this Australian icon.

US household consumption is growing at its fastest rate in eight years, and as the economy recovers, wages should follow. Expect a strong 2014 for the US.

A platform that puts 'angel investors' in touch with start-ups could change Australian business by taking capital raising away from the bankers and giving investment power to ordinary citizens.

Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard will be absent from the political arena next year, but the toxic legacy they created will continue to cast shadows over Australian politics and journalism in 2014.

Local market continues to extend gains in shortened Christmas eve trading day, following leads from Wall Street's record highs.

Canadian suitor's stake now trumps Murray Goulburn's, subject to withdrawal rights.