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.

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?

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

There have been a number of wins with this recent July election. I’ve also needed to revise a few previously held views!

Australian home prices surged to fresh record highs in August, driven by rising buyer demand, constrained supply, and the Reserve Bank’s rate-cutting cycle, marking the seventh consecutive monthly gain for national housing values.

From city transit to cross-country freight, Australia’s rail system is straining as the infrastructure ages and climate extremes grow more intense and frequent.

My recent overseas trip drove home strongly the fact the world’s going through rapid change, with Artificial Intelligence on the rise and a movement to the right. But it’s always good to be reminded that there are good people out there too.

The government’s trial has found age-assurance for its under-16 social media ban can be done effectively and protect privacy but there is not a one-size-fits-all model.