The 3 firms that didn't pay the carbon tax
Of the 250 firms required to pay the carbon tax just 3 have fallen short, including Clive Palmer's nickel refinery. The story behind their failure shows no python squeeze from anything other than questionable management and aging facilities.
Treasury Wine class action could reach $100m
Litigation funder is seeking support from current and former shareholders over TWE's shock writedown in July.
Half of Newcastle Airport may be sold
A sale process may begin next year for the NSW airport although a buyer will be limited to a 50 per cent stake.
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iSelect float 'not ideal: chair
Waller would conduct IPO differently if he had his time over, AGM hears.
Australia produces a bruising first half
Australia is being painted as a pariah at UN climate talks in Warsaw. Along with domestic policy reversals, the government is also playing hardball on international measures.
Obama's inspiration is nearing expiration
Once seen as the vanguard of change, Obama's brand of politics now reeks of perspiration, as he falters on big policy issues such as healthcare, Syria and foreign trade.
Woodside uncertain on Israeli gas
Struggle for control of gas reserves has delayed Woodside's proposed deal.
Beware of fixed income pitfalls
The traditional trade-off between risk and return has broken down in the fixed income world, pushing investors into alternatives assets.
Who pays for demand drop errors?
Friday saw yet another electricity demand forecast bite the dust. Yet AEMO isn't the only one that has overestimated demand and it has real implications for electricity suppliers and consumers.
Downer wins $500m Roy Hill contract
Group secures four-and-a-half year contract for early mining services in Pilbara.
Is Australia ready for the Internet of Things?
While we flounder with our broadband options, the global market is getting more connected than ever. The inability of our political and business leaders to invest and collaborate could cost us dearly.
Aust stocks open weaker
Local market pushes lower in early trade on the back of strong Wall Street leads.
Elders widens full-year loss
Agribusiness warns future results will depend on local farm sector, rainfall, and commodity prices; declines to pay dividend.
Who dares wins a brave new world
Business has shifted to a phase where change means transformation, more than evolution. But Australian corporates are finding uncertainty hard to navigate.