Watch out: here comes the super tax

Will Labor's emphatic victory sow a super seed that could damage it forever?

Macquarie nears earnings beat as ASIC gives it the cane over compliance

It’s a story of good news, bad news for Macquarie today as it posts earnings at the top of guidance, as ASIC issues a statement over the bank’s “repeated compliance failures”.

Trump wants a tariff on movies: how would that even work, and should Australia be worried?

US President Donald Trump’s recent announcement of a plan to impose a 100% tariff on movies “produced in foreign lands” could have a massive impact on the global entertainment industry. Film and television production is increasingly part of an interconnected global system. Hollywood’s major studios and global streaming giants use a diverse range of locations […]

Albanese pushing ahead with super tax but could face problems

The re-election of the Albanese government has led to renewed concern about planned changes to the taxation of investment returns in superannuation funds.

Trump announces trade deal with UK, markets breathe small sigh of relief

Everyone relax. It’s let's-make-a-deal time, as US President Donald Trump announces plans for a US UK trade deal. So what do we know so far?

Ozempic claims another scalp as Weight Watchers hits the wall

The so-called “behavioural” weight loss market continues to struggle in the shadow of the “medical” weight loss boom, with Weight Waters (aka WW International) filing for bankruptcy in the US overnight as part of its results.

Will AI & the employer unfriendly Albanese government kill jobs?

Is employing people simply becoming too hard? Or worse: too expensive? Will the artificial intelligence boogeyman become embattled employers best buddy?

Bhutan will let you pay for your next holiday in Bitcoin

One country is going above and beyond just tap-and-pay systems, with Bhutan now saying it will accept tourist payments via Bitcoin.

NAB up following results, but a worrying cloud is gathering over Aussie banks

NAB scored an expectations beat on its results on Wednesday morning, but echoes of market warnings came attached.

The one market quants aren’t touching: who will be the next Pope?

The conclave is on in Vatican City, but who will emerge as the next Pope? Don't ask a finance expert, they won't tell you the odds! Here's why.

A look at culture, arts, extras and things we’re following this week.

Photo of the Week

Nick Hutton, grinder of Great Britain SailGP Team, Luke Parkinson, flight controller of Great Britain SailGP Team, Dylan Fletcher, driver of Great Britain SailGP Team, Neil Hunter, grinder of Great Britain SailGP Team, Iain Jensen, wing trimmer of Great Britain SailGP Team, and Hannah Mills, strategist of Great Britain SailGP Team, on the podium after Great Britain SailGP Team win the final race on Race Day 2 of the Australia Sail Grand Prix in Sydney Harbour, Sydney, Sunday, February 9, 2025. (AAP Image/Supplied by Patrick Hamilton, via SailGP)
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