Alan Kohler is one of Australia’s most experienced commentators and journalists. Alan is the founder of Eureka Report, Australia’s most successful investment newsletter, and Business Spectator, a 24-hour free business news and commentary website. He also hosts Inside Business, a half-hour Sunday programme on the ABC, is the finance presenter on the ABC News - and producer of the nightly graph (or two).
Solely economic arguments for the European Union are largely futile, but politically and sentimentally the union still makes a lot of sense.
Uncertainty over US economic policy continues to confuse markets, but Fed speeches this week should bring more clarity.
Uncertainty over US economic policy continues to confuse markets, but Fed speeches this week should bring more clarity.
Hedge fund manager David Hobart says the key to investing is being aware of the emotions that drive markets – and how you manage your own.
Barry O'Farrell's support for the Gonski education reforms gives Julia Gillard some hope, but Labor’s message is diminished by what is now generally assumed to be its terminal position.
Phobia of government debt is becoming an unjustified epidemic in Australia. Our debt is being portrayed as a redback spider when it's really a daddy long legs at worst.
Samsung's latest smartphone is full of tips and tricks to help differentiated it from the sea of other Android-operated devices. Yet these "key features" come off more as marketing gimmicks rather than advances in smartphone technology.
Apple's supply chain is set to become Samsung's next target in its ongoing battle for smartphone supremacy. But should the Korean gadget maker focus on improving its own products rather than trying to diminish its rivals?
Solar is rapidly closing the gap in the full cost of power generation with wind power, with major implications for both sectors.
Whispers in Canberra suggest Bill Shorten is canvassing the numbers for support on a huge Labor carbon pricing backflip after the election.
CEOs outline changing views on corporate spending and profits, their economic expectations and political dissatisfaction, including advice for Julia Gillard and Tony Abbott.
UK-based Zeebox wants to be the intermediary for all social media-television interactions. It will not only have to lure viewers, but the networks themselves.
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