Markets
US consumer confidence goes through the roof in May
What tariff anxiety? US consumer confidence numbers came in overnight and blew analysts away.
Articles by Luke Hopewell
Investing
Watch this space: stocks and sectors to watch as ScoMo calls for ‘AUKUS in space’
Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison has used a speech as a call to arms for the final frontier. He proposes...
Tech
This just-released AI knows how to blackmail, how to escape and more
The speed of AI development in 2025 is incredible. But a new product release from Anthropic showed some downright scary...
Tech
Wise or unwise: has WiseTech bought a multi-billion dollar lemon?
WiseTech spent big recently, picking up supply chain Saas company E2open $3.2 billion. But is the troubled company worth it?
Politics
Trump’s EU threats set to cause ripples on Aussie markets
After US President Donald Trump once again threatened new tariffs late last week - this time on the EU -...
Markets
Corporate tax reform and less green tape? The Productivity Commissioner is on it
Corporate tax reform and less green tape? The Productivity Commissioner is on it. Here's what's on her agenda for 2025.
Tech
Why did Google’s shares dip after it made big AI announcements?
Google’s business is doing great. So why did investors hit the panic button right as the company made big AI...
Politics
‘I’m used to being told off’: WA MP closes speech with a ‘shoey’ in state parliament
Who said state politics was boring? Certainly not Labor's Kyle McGinn, who used his outgoing speech to perform a "shoey"...
Politics
Time-out: Coalition break-up now on hold after just two days
Sussan Ley's Liberals and David Littleproud's Nationals may still be able to form a Coalition, after announcing plans to split...
Markets
5 things the RBA is watching as it cuts rates
The RBA lowered the cash rate by 25 basis points today following its May meeting. Here’s what the RBA called...