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The AI Boom vs the Dotcom Bubble: what's different, what's the same?

As markets pull back over over soaring valuations of AI companies, we're all asking the same question: is this another Dotcom bubble?

The best quotes from Warren Buffett's final Berkshire shareholder letter

At 95, Warren Buffett has penned his last letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders. It’s part memoir, part farewell, and part final investing lesson from the man who has long been Wall Street’s conscience. Here are his most striking lines and what it means for markets.

Have Aussie exporters beaten Trump at his tariff plays?

With figures for our exports to the US at record levels, has this lower tariff policy for Aussie exporters been an act of charity by America’s ‘super’ President? Or true to the American way, is there merely something in it for them?

Most Australians would struggle with an expense of a few thousand dollars

The cost of living is up, and most Australians know it: more than ever would struggle with an emergency expense of a few thousand dollars.

Black Friday sales are starting: here's how to avoid dodgy sales tactics and scams

It might feel like a great time for a bargain. But ACCC has announced it would be watching out for scams and misleading sales conduct.

Block/Afterpay's earnings were thrown off by a massive employee-only party

I've reported on company results a long time, but this is a first for me. Afterpay-owner Block reported its results this week, which were positive but not where analysts wanted them to be. One reason profits were down? A massive expense for a three-day party for employees.

US government shutdown ending, but markets are still up against it

While the stock market might cheer an end to one ‘spook’ factor, the US economy is likely to show the negative effects of this unusual American practice of sending public servants home because of money problems!

Trump wants a 50-year mortgage. Let's hope Australian banks aren't listening: here's how you'd be worse off

President Trump proposed the potential for a 50-year mortgage. I'm no economist, but even I know that's actually a terrible idea. Here's how.

Can the return of Josh Frydenberg save the Liberals?

Given the Liberals are looking at two terms in opposition at a minimum, one interesting question is whether a return to parliament by former treasurer Josh Frydenberg could help.

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