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Should we be suspicious of this current market rally?

After the last week that left global investors scratching their heads, markets are back in the green — but the question is whether this bounce has real legs.

ASIC issues new warning for SMSF holders

A review by the ASIC has raised serious concerns many financial advisers may be encouraging people to set up an SMSF even though it isn’t in their best interests.

John Laws - the 'golden tonsils' - passes away, aged 90

John Laws was one of the most influential, commercially successful yet polarising figures in the history of Australian radio broadcasting. He has died at the age of 90.

Investor calendar: what to watch on the markets this week (and what to expect)

Aussie jobs data, “big four” bank earnings, and Chinese monthly activity numbers headline a busy week for investors.

Aussie retailer sticks it to Victoria’s Secret

A famous Australian who few Aussies know is twisting the arm of the board of Victoria’s Secret, one of the world’s most provocatively well-known businesses, to give him a seat to turnaround its flagging fortunes.

Supreme Court begins hearings on whether Trump's tariffs are legal or bunk: what's at stake

At stake is not only whether the sweeping tariffs will be upheld, but the extent to which the Supreme Court is willing to extend the limits of presidential power.

How Australia plans to force streaming giants like Netflix to make local content

This week the Labor government announced it is poised to introduce a bill to parliament that will impose regulatory obligations on major subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) services operating in Australia.

What will high-speed rail do to property prices?

After more than a few false starts, the white elephant that is high-speed rail might finally be leaving the station between Sydney and Newcastle. With the starting horn well and truly sounded now, you might want to get your ducks in a row if you're looking to invest in property along the route.

Qantas is giving its Sydney lounge an upgrade with new balcony, but it's closing for Christmas

Airlines are always racing each other to have the most luxurious lounges. Now Sydney is one-upping the competition by remodelling itself to create a balcony. The bad news? It’ll be closed for your Christmas travel.

Denying a work-from-home request could be legally dangerous for employers

Warning: If an employer denies a work from home request, they could be called lawbreakers and face serious consequences.

Is the Melbourne Cup losing its appeal? What the numbers tell us

Is the Melbourne Cup still stopping the nation in the way it used to? Here’s what the numbers reveal.

How a 'grey swan event' could burst the market's AI bubble

There are three broad categories of risk – beyond the economic realm – that could bring the AI euphoria to an abrupt halt. They’re grey swans because we can see them coming but arguably don’t (or won’t) prepare for them.

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