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Spectators
Tesla’s take-off could speed Saudi shift away from oil
Stephen BartholomeuszTesla’s Model 3 could be a watershed moment for electric cars.
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How the crossbench can avert a disaster
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Wesfarmers probes breach claims
John Durie
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SpectatorsBanks opt for a fraught Arrium balancing act
The banks’ rejection speaks to their anger that the plan was sprung on them, but they remain in an invidious position.
News
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Stocks close slightly down
Local sharemarket ends session largely flat as banks give up midday gains.
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Arrium creditors reject bailout plan
Troubled steelmaker to make new recapitalisation bid after lenders reject plan.
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Aussie links in wealth data leak
ATO probing clients of a Panama law firm after document leak details illicit transactions.
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Jobs ads flat in March: ANZ
Job ads appearing on the internet and in newspapers in March rose 0.2%.
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Retail sales fall flat in February
Sales completely flat in February, missing expectations of economists by wide margin.
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Aust dollar falls on weak retail data
Local currency eases following soft data, but holds above US76c level.
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Building approvals increase in Feb
ABS data shows better-than-expected lift in approvals as apartment approvals jump.
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Inflation slumps below RBA target
Annual rate of inflation slumps below Reserve Bank’s 2 to 3 per cent target.
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Ausdrill-Senex in contract dispute
Ausdrill subsidiary seeks $6.7m over contract termination; Senex launches counterclaim.
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Balance sheets 'strong': Macquarie
Macquarie Group once again affirms guidance amid growing concerns about bank debts.
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ACCC flags fresh Asciano bid review
ACCC examining whether deal will lead to common financial interest among suitors.
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We must live within our means: PM
Turnbull will go to election warning voters that the nation must ‘live within our means’.
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Turnbull urged to rein in debt
Business leaders urge Turnbull govt to use next month’s budget to rein in debt.
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iCar Asia hires Hamish Stone as CEO
South-East Asian online auto classifieds business taps eBay executive as new boss.
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Narev told of CBA IT concerns
Former CBA worker told Ian Narev of IT contract concerns at centre of bribery scandal.
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CBA reveals Bankwest write-offs
Lender says review of eight key Bankwest accounts revealed write-downs of $190m.
Developing the skills for innovation
Employers are seeking a broader range of skills from ICT professionals.
The Spectators
Company tax cut? Forget it
Alan KohlerIt’s looking more and more likely that a cut in the company tax rate will soon join GST, super and state income tax on the floor.
There has to be a better way
Steve KeenIf the last decade has taught us anything, it’s that we should switch to a form of political governance that’s better suited to the world in which we live.
Prenups: How to pop the question
James KirbyThis week's wealth explainer tackles one of the more awkward topics that comes up before marriage.
There’s a good reason we’re so interested in the US election
Kim BeazleyMiddle-class Americans aren’t calling for a better performance from government, they’re demanding it be dismantled.
ADB’s shot across the bow
David UrenCentral banks’ focus on consumer price inflation is mistaken, says the Asian Development Bank.
Calculating the true cost of lowering emissions
Keith OrchisonAustralia should continue to pursue greenhouse gas abatement, but we need to recognise that it’s tougher for some industries to reduce emissions than others.
PM’s tax thought bubble is a danger
Victoria ThiebergerThe proposal for the states to levy their own income taxes opened more than one can of worms.
Draghi, Kuroda and Yellen are running out of time
Bill GrossCentral banks must successfully reflate global economies, or else.
Rush to Wall Street’s tech titans
James KirbyIt’s clear that investors are desperate to get their hands on big name US shares.