Insights

The capacity war between Qantas and Virgin has the national carrier haemorrhaging at a furious pace. Without a truce or a much-needed government intervention, Qantas' future is bleak.

Our market has followed offshore shares lower as positive US economic news spurs taper talk, while Qantas dropped over 13 per cent after a profit warning.

The Environment Minister has a new adviser that was an aggressive lobbyist for the interests of Hazelwood power station and argued against the Renewable Energy Target. But he has support from a wind industry leader.

Using 3D mapping technology, an ambitious startup hopes to bring solar price mastery to America's masses - and lower costs for installers.

China's vast foreign exchange reserves have reached peak capacity. Now the country's central bankers are looking for ways to invest the country's vast holdings - including a $500 million Australian resource fund.

Though the direct effect of quantitative easing on the economy has been minimal, the stock market's perception of its withdrawal is far more influential.

The Australian stock market opened flat after Wall Street continued its run of losses despite strong United States employment and trade reports.

Shares plunge as airline blames fundamentally changed market conditions, flags 1000 job cuts, warns of CEO and board pay cut.

Group to buy remaining 50% interest in World Trade Center for $US800m.

Takeover target seeks leave to participate in tribunal process as MG lifts bid.

The Communist Party's reform manifesto aims to level the playing field for privately-owned small and medium enterprises.

Should emissions baselines for industry tilt, as is likely, towards the easy end, 'grey' abatement credits may flood the proposed Emissions Reduction Fund.

Group expects FY14 distribution to come in 3.1% higher than original guidance.

Healthy national debate cannot subsist on three-word slogans. Unfortunately for Tony Abbott the media isn't playing his game anymore.

While politicians argue about how much money to throw at schools, Australia's poor education outcomes can be dramatically improved by working on the lost art of better teaching.

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation has already proven indispensable for the cleantech sector. Securing future growth in Australia's energy industry will hinge on its continued support.