Insights

Solar is set to break the 50 GW barrier next year, and the increase in demand is being driven by the solar industry's increasing flexibility.

Tony Abbott's approach to climate change has left a hole for the green-right to fill, just as Bob Brown split Labor's vote.

Lender lifts full-year cash profit by 9.3% on the back of lower bad and doubtful debts and stronger earnings across most of its businesses.

Low inflation should allow the Fed to hold off tapering until at least March. But coupled with a labour market still 8 million jobs below target, it also underscores the painfully slow pace of recovery.

Australian family businesses are floundering in the international marketplace. While other countries dominate, just 5 per cent of Australian family businesses sales come from overseas.

In a new twist, Coles and Woolworths are cutting margins to help Simplot Group modernise frozen vegetable processing rather than close plants. It's a rescue for local farmers and consumers will eat Australian vegetables.

Wall Street fell in the wake of the Fed's upbeat economic view and its noncommittal tone on a taper timeline.

Lion not expected to launch bid, but becomes key player in WCB race.

Nine's advisers complete sales facility for existing shareholders.

APRA warns banks to boost capital, limit dividend payouts.

Local market expected to begin weaker after Fed news pushes Wall St lower.

Local currency holds below US95c as Fed recommits to bond-buying program.

Firm hopes to better compete against US rivals through acquisitions.

Company reportedly negotiating with Swiss giant to sell $2bn business.

US stocks gain after release of latest US Federal Reserve statement, but remain in negative territory.

Wesfarmers reportedly mulls an insurance sale, while Saputo loses its front seat position in the fight for WCB.