The Edition

The tech giant's investment in Abu Dhabi-based G42 is the clearest model yet of how the US might leverage its prodigious lead in AI technology for political and strategic gains over China.

When one of Apple's top executives appeared in a Melbourne court today for cross examination in the Epic Games lawsuit, he also gave away some clues about the tech giant's culture and future plans.

The sensational exchange between Woolworths CEO Brad Banducci and Nick McKim at a Senate inquiry may have been entertaining, but it should also be concerning to everyone in business.

There was little market reaction today to Iran's weekend attack on Israel. That could change quickly if a counterattack escalates tensions further.

This week's hot US inflation figures have pushed back the market's rate cut expectations in the world's biggest economy. But Australia is a different story.

Meta's pivot to AI has helped propel its share price 60% higher since November. Will two major announcements this week prove there's substance beyond the hype?

Entrepreneurs and startup founders are worried about collateral damage from Labor's newly announced merger reforms. But don't expect any sympathy from Rod Sims.

This year marks a changing of the guard at the very top of some of Australia's biggest banks. Could CBA's Matt Comyn be the next to move on — and possibly seek a more lucrative role overseas?

A major expansion of Qantas' frequent flyer program helps put the airline's reputation en route to recovery.

Canva's milestone moment and more on what's happening in the new Australian economy.

Elon Musk's automaker has been the untouchable global leader in electric vehicles for years. It's now facing greater competition than ever before.

The choice of Samantha Mostyn to be Australia's next governor-general is very on brand for Anthony Albanese.

As Greg Combet prepares to start a new role at the Future Fund, it is difficult to see how the agency he's leaving behind will play a significant role in Australia's net zero transition.

The strength of the performance of equity markets this year has surprised many. Some of the exuberance may be justified, but you don't have to look far to find irrational behaviour.

The big four bank today unveiled ambitious — and costly — plans for a long-awaited tech overhaul. The market wasn't that impressed.

Have Australian banks become too risk averse? The push to make the country's banking system safer may have actually increased the risk in the broader financial system.

The local bourse faces a litany of issues that hurt investors and make it less likely that successful Australian startups will list at home.

The sun was shining on the markets this week. But should they be preparing for the possibility of floods?

The social media company has built a community of 500 million users on the long journey to its IPO. Now it needs to figure out how to make more revenue from them.

One of the most significant diplomatic meetings for Australia since Labor returned to power was overshadowed today by Donald Trump's off-hand comments about Kevin Rudd.

In a historic move, the Bank of Japan today finally ended its negative interest rates policy. The RBA, meanwhile, kept rates on hold — and isn't expected to make its own move for many months yet.

The pressure is on for Jensen Huang to impress the markets at Nvidia's GTC developer conference.

The identity of Bitcoin's creator remains a mystery after a UK court found against an Australian man who had claimed to be behind the cryptocurrency. But does it really matter if Bitcoin's origins are unknown?

Does TikTok pose a genuine national security threat that justifies US moves to ban or force a sale of the app and overrides freedom of speech concerns?

A feud between Hostplus and Sydney startup Employment Hero displays the growing power of Australia's mega super funds.

Former RBA governor Philip Lowe has been the villain of the economic narrative for the past two years. Might he finally get his redemption arc?

The Nikkei 225 recently surpassed its three-decade high and there are long-awaited signs of sustained inflation — but is Japan's resurgence sustainable?

On International Women's Day, the disconnect between what has become a tick-a-box exercise versus any meaningful solutions to the very real issues facing women in corporate Australia has become jarring.

Amid a cacophony of noise over Meta's decision to walk away from funding the news media in Australia, one calm voice has prevailed.

As the Albanese government pushes for closer business ties with Southeast Asia, there are lessons to be learned from Australian banks' efforts to expand in the region.

Beijing is coming to grips with slower Chinese growth, and the rest of the world has to as well.

The collective outrage that has met Meta's move to tear up deals with the Australian media industry distracts from flaws in the laws underpinning them.

Today the ASX hit a record high, following Wall Street's lead as AI hype continues to boost markets. There was less good news for some of the local market's biggest news publishers.

Longtime Bitcoin enthusiasts are partying like it's 2021 after the cryptocurrency hit a new peak in Australian dollar terms.

The tech giant is making a bigger bet on artificial intelligence, reportedly moving resources from its cancelled Apple Car project to work on generative AI. But it won't be easy — or cheap.

Block's $39 billion Afterpay acquisition, the most expensive in Australian corporate history, is a cautionary tale for anyone looking to make deals in the latest tech hype cycle.

The world's biggest investors like Warren Buffett know they have to make big bets to move the needle. But what to do when investment opportunities at that scale are few and far between?

The key to success this reporting season seems to be cutting costs effectively.

The AI boom has propelled Nvidia to become the sixth most-valuable company in the world. Its chipmaker rivals want a bigger piece of the action.