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Spectators
Markets rule on Slater & Gordon's error of judgement
Stephen BartholomeuszThe Quindell purchase has lived up to the market's worst fears.
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Spectators
Counting the cost of crazy EBAs
Robert Gottliebsen -
Spectators
The Oracle of Omaha fends off critics
Anupreeta Das
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SpectatorsKeen: I was wrong on property prices
The economist explains how he erred in his assumptions, noting government meddling has allowed the mortgage bubble to grow.
News
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Stocks extend gains as miners rally
Local market jumps 0.9 per cent at noon, as market looks toward economic events this week.
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Inflation slips as petrol prices slide
Inflation rate eases, but stays within RBA target range, Melbourne Institute gauge shows.
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Slater & Gordon posts half-year loss
Embattled legal firm slides into the red after posting goodwill impairment on UK troubles.
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Cash Converters swings to profit
Company moves to reduce UK operations as it focuses on expansion in the local market.
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Low dairy prices hit Murray Goulburn
H1 profit slides 34 per cent; recovery in prices to take longer than previously thought.
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Strong US dollar cuts Recall results
Document storage company expects currency impacts to be less pronounced in H2.
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Careful on negative gearing: Howard
Former prime minister warns that many on modest incomes rely on the tax concession.
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Iron ore slips further below $US50
Commodity price falls for third consecutive day; miners defy slide in London trade.
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April tax statement likely: report
Federal govt set to detail plans for cuts to super tax concessions; prospect of July poll firms.
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Banks prepared for any bubble
CBA boss Ian Narev breaks silence among CEOs on housing bubble controversy.
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Japan manufacturing output up
Japan's industrial production rose in January, while retail sales fell.
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Berkshire Hathaway Q4 profit jumps
Improved results in insurance operations, higher investment gains buoy Buffett-chaired firm.
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G20 leaders call for tax reform
Financial leaders urge govts to spend, central banks to maintain ‘supportive’ interest rates.
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UK banker warns new crisis ‘certain’
Former Bank of England governor says another crisis is likely ‘sooner rather than later’.
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Funds sound infrastructure alarm
Industry super funds warn they will divert funds away from local infrastructure.
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No need for rate cut: academics
Shadow board says steady rates the best policy despite likely modest growth figures.
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Aust dollar knocked down by US data
Local currency retreats below US72c after counterpart buoyed by strong US growth figures.
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The Spectators
A tale of two economies, but no recession
Victoria ThiebergerWhen Australia’s GDP figures are released this week they’ll reveal that economic activity is concentrated in the southeastern states.
Phone makers look beyond the device
Jonathan ChengThis year’s Mobile World Congress felt more like a showcase for bolt-on accessories rather than smartphones.
John Howard complicates Malcolm Turnbull’s tax problems
Michelle GrattanAs talk swirls about a July double dissolution election, skittish Coalition backbenchers are increasingly anxious about the shape of the tax blueprint.
John Howard complicates Malcolm Turnbull’s tax problems
Michelle GrattanAs talk swirls about a July double dissolution election, skittish Coalition backbenchers are increasingly anxious about the shape of the tax blueprint.
A conga line of inquiries but no solutions
Keith OrchisonAs the gap between political pledges and policy deeds widens, a haze of uncertainty is enveloping our gas sector.
What Fed forces mean for RBA rates
Bill EvansWith the Australian dollar’s path key to Reserve Bank deliberations in coming months, US policy is an important factor to watch.
Why a global currency accord won’t happen
Greg IpThe US will push the EU and Japan toward fiscal stimulus and China to continue its economic overhaul.
Woolworths’ nightmare run isn’t over yet
Stephen BartholomeuszWhile the scale of the Masters disaster is staggering, the ongoing loss of competitiveness in the retailer’s core supermarket business is just as disconcerting.
As NAB showed, perhaps overseas expansion isn’t all its cracked up to be
Pat McConnellNAB’s ‘growth by overseas acquisition’ strategy gives a rare opportunity to assess a corporate strategy over a very long period.