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Today's capital raising will strengthen Virgin's defence against Qantas. But extra power for airlines on the register may create diplomatic headaches as they vie for power in the Australian market.

Local market gains as banks recover, Yellen's comments buoy investors.

Abbott's speech to parliament on the carbon price repeal bill was full of soaring rhetoric. Pity the government's regulatory impact statement failed to provide the economic analysis to back him up.

Here's a visual primer on the controversial and secretive trade treaty that has pro-internet advocates up in arms.

Installation prices were steady overall but there was some price relief in the capital cities, particularly deal-driven Perth.

His prized Model S is feeling the heat, but Tesla chief Elon Musk is not one to recoil from challenges... which he still expects will include electric aircraft and mass-market electric cars.

Local market pushes higher in early trade on upbeat leads from Wall Street.

BHP Billiton's senior echelons are suffering from severe groupthink which blinds them to the company's greatest risk. That's why I'm running for the board.

Suitor to lift the value of its cash and shares bid and make it unconditional, declares this will be its final offer.

As central bank policy around the world comes to a sensitive juncture, American households' high debt makes them even more susceptible.

Group says it continues capitalise on improvements in US housing market.

Airline places shares in trading halt as it embarks on raising to improve liquidity.

Grain handler warns of challenging conditions for growers, still working on ADM takeover bid, posts lift in revenue.

Business can cope with complexity in any abatement-promoting Emissions Reduction Fund. But it is fairness, especially around baselines, that is non-negotiable.

Former chairman James MacKenzie will resign in Jan after 8 years with group.

A government-backed securities market and simplified tax system are the two keys to benefiting millions of Australians by freeing the wealth locked up in their houses.