Tim Treadgold

The protracted sell-off of Alinta may be a glimpse into the future for Telstra.

The federal government is picking up where consumers left off pre-GFC by spending beyond its means.

Are calls to stop proposed gas projects leading to an accident waiting to happen?

Recent form doesn’t provide much reason for enthusiasm when it comes to some upcoming floats.

BHP Billiton’s $US40bn offer for a Canadian fertiliser maker has a few pundits scratching their heads.

Centamin’s move to the AIM in London last year has put it in the right place to attract British and European investment.

The common thread linking the raw ingredients of chocolate and stainless steel is an attempt by rich investors to corner the market in a commodity to control future prices - a development which, oddly, is good news for WA.

It's a radical thought but the next official interest rate move in Australia could be down rather than up as most economists are predicting - and the next move for gold could be up, rather than down.

No-one should invest on the strength of a handful of political opinion polls but enough evidence is emerging to cause smart money to start thinking about what Tony Abbott might do to your portfolio.