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Google just dodged a legal bullet that would have changed how we use the internet

Google will not have to sell its Chrome web browser in order to fix its illegal monopoly in the online search business, a United States federal judge has ruled. It will, however, need to do a few other things, such as sharing data with rival companies, in order to improve competition.

What does this week’s economic data tell us?

Two key data releases this week gave investors a clearer read on where the Australian economy is heading. What does it all mean for your portfolio?

Is the Australian sharemarket headed for a correction? Here’s one way to judge

Recent strong performance comes despite the economy and many companies facing difficult times. Recent earnings performance of companies has been mixed, and doesn’t seem to warrant such strong stockmarket growth. This raises the question of whether the market is due for a fall.

Australia’s economy shows best result in two years as consumer spending picks up

The Australian economy picked up strength in the June quarter as consumers opened their wallets, boosted by interest rate cuts earlier in the year.

Father's Day might boost the economy, but is it a boost we really need?

If you’re hanging out for a rate cut, there’s Buckley’s chance of one any time soon and here’s why.

Albo edges closer to landing a meeting with Trump

Anthony Albanese appears to be edging closer to landing the long-sought meeting with President Donald Trump when the prime minister is in the United States in September.

No more card charges: how Australians can already switch to fast, fee-free payments right now

The RBA wants a future with no card surcharges. But a faster, cheaper way to pay than with cards is already possible. It’s time to use it.

Behaviour unbecoming of a leader

Given our super money is wrapped up in companies listed on local and global stock markets, investors are entitled to expect quality leadership from those who are paid to grow the company not court staff.

ANZ bank & the case of the accidental email

A front page story in The Financial Times in the UK last week portrayed one of the great industrial relations cockups of recent times, all brought about by a button inadvertently pushed on a dreaded email! Here’s what happened.

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