Sydney vacancies up, rents down
An easier market for renters in June may only be temporary relief, SQM Research says.
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Letters: Senate shambles, climate sceptics and private health insurance
AFR readers' Letters to the Editor, Tuesday July 18, 2017.
CoinDash says hacker stole $7 million
CoinDash, a blockchain technology startup, said that its website was hacked Monday and $7 million was stolen.
Aussie soars to two-year high on RBA minutes
The RBA may remain reluctant to follow other global central banks in pulling the rate rise trigger, but that's not preventing forex traders from piling into the Aussie dollar.
Another Green bites the dust over dual citizenship
The Greens have been rocked by a second resignation after Queensland Senator Larissa Waters quit upon realising she, too, was a dual national.
Markets Live: Bank fears trigger ASX selloff
Losses on the ASX accelerate, pulling the index below 5700 points, while the Aussie rallies to a fresh two-year high.
Oil Search unveils PNG LNG expansion plans
Oil Search and its partners are pushing to have their new plan for the expansion of LNG production in Papua New Guinea ready for around October.
US healthcare overhaul collapses
The failure to deliver on seven years of GOP promises to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act would be the biggest failure for Donald Trump and Republicans since their election victory.
Real Spotless battle starts for Downer
The war is over. Now the real battle begins for Downer EDI chief executive, Grant Fenn.
Seven says Harrison just wanted more money
Amber Harrison portrays herself as a victim of a male-dominated legal system. But she just wanted more money, Seven says.
PM announces Home Affairs office in national security overhaul
Malcolm Turnbull has shrugged off concerns by some of his own ministers and outside experts and announced the establishment of a new Home Affairs department to be headed by Peter Dutton.
CIMIC profit rises as dispute continues
CIMIC said arbitration over a $1.1 billion dispute with Chevron would not start until 2019 as the construction group reported a profit rise.
Vinomofo's hangover after growth bender
One of Australia's highest-profile tech start-ups, Vinomofo, has missed its revenue forecasts after a big funding round - but it can explain.
Asset sales, demand underpin Rio
Rio Tinto's iron ore output has flagged halfway into the year but rising commodity prices, a strong balance sheet and hopes for increased shareholder returns mean investors are not too fussed.
This is why Tesla has appointed James Murdoch
Tesla's shock appointment of James Murdoch puts the media scion close to Silicon Valley and clashes with his father's ideology.
Google makes a home in Australia
Google's move to bring voice commands to Australian households could help kick start the fledgling smart home industry.
Plenty of positives in the outlook, RBA says
The Reserve Bank of Australia is becoming more positive about the economic future thanks to improving jobs growth, government spending, infrastructure investment and even a pickup in heavily indebted household consumption.
Should investors be worried about China?
As Chinese investors get jittery, and ratings agencies issue increasingly sombre warnings, how worried should Australian investors be?
Sydney's Bistrode CBD executive chef Jeremy Strode dies
Award-winning chef Jeremy Strode "could get flavour out of a single stalk of parsley", says food critic Terry Durack.
Hybrids not the monster Medcraft makes them
Experienced investment professionals argue there is a place for hybrids in the portfolios of investors.
Kirby makes (small) exit ahead of profit downgrade
Another downgrade, another curious insider transaction in the weeks preceding it.
Xero cheers as it hits zero after a decade of losses
The champagne corks popped in the offices of online accounting software provider Xero this year when it finally cracked the magic number zero.
Suburbs not so good for business
Leafy environs are now considered a liability.
KKR looks to future without Kravis, Roberts
The firm this week elevated Scott Nuttall and Joe Bae, two veteran executives in their 40s, to the newly-formed roles of co-presidents and co-chief operating officers.
US ends laptop ban on Middle Eastern airlines
Airlines have until July 19 to put in place increased explosive trace detection screening and other security measures.
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