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A critical draft report about Australia's superannuation system was released today by the Productivity Commission, outlining systemic issues that have negatively affected the life savings of everyday Australians. Released on Tuesday, the report is part of...

Amid a sliding market, a handful of stocks on the ASX 200 experienced notable share price gains over last week's trading, including shares in health supplements company Blackmores (up 9.3%) and Domino's Pizza (up 6.4%). The biggest...

Opinion - Elliott Pringle, Good2Go Travel Insurance These days, more and more Australians are swapping a “fun in the sun” holiday for one that can contribute to communities abroad. That feeling of giving back and helping others...

Infant formula company Bellamy's Australia saw its share price fall 14.9% last week due to poor market sentiment. Popular milk company and fellow producer of formula a2 milk experienced a 10% drop in value last Wednesday...

AMP's share price continued its downward spiral last week, falling by 10% as the effects of the banking royal commission's discovery of poor advice practices continue to weigh on the financial services company. AMP's share price...

Treasurer Scott Morrison has promised to protect Australians' superannuation savings from "undue erosion by fees and insurance premiums" - a move that could save young people up to $522 per year. In his 2018-19 Federal Budget, the...

Domino's Pizza experienced one of the Australian stock market's biggest increases last week, rising by 12% after "outstanding performance" on its first quarter 2018 financial results. This was the second biggest weekly share price increase on the...

First home buyers looking for more affordable opportunities in regional areas might be interested in new research from property market analysts who have identified 40 locations around Australia that are reportedly set to thrive. Market research...

The most notable 'biggest loser' on the ASX 200 last week was AMP, whose share price took a hit on the back of the banking royal commission's uncovering of its poor advice practices. AMP Limited's stocks fell...

Need a fresh start? Executing a smooth career change can take considerable planning, time and money. Here are a few pointers to help you survive and thrive when switching direction. They say change is as good...

Seven West Media, Harvey Norman and NIB were some of the biggest movers on the Australian share market last week amid relatively flat conditions. Seven West Media's share price rose 13.7% following the network's partnership with...

It's every kid's dream to have their own magical space to play, away from parents, chores and any hint of the mundane and unadventurous. Lucky for two-year-old April, her mum has a wicked sense of style...

Oil and gas company Santos saw its share price lead the pack of ASX 200 stocks over the past week following news of a $13.5 billion takeover offer from Harbour Energy. Adelaide-based Santos saw its share...

Australian-based industrial minerals company Syrah Resources ended a short week of trading nearly 14% down. The share price of Syrah Resources, which mostly mines graphite, fell by 13.7% - the largest fall on the market last week....

The stock market went tumbling last week after Donald Trump imposed tariffs on Chinese imports, but it was Sigma Healthcare and Webjet who suffered the most on the ASX200. Pharmaceutical company Sigma Healthcare suffered the largest...

Western Union Country Director Simon Millard lays out the case for collaboration between banks and fintechs in the face of disruption.

Banking start-up Xinja, which is aiming to become Australia's first 100% digital "neobank", has launched a prepaid travel and everyday spending card. Image source: Xinja (X)  The card is a prepaid tap-and-go card with no ATM fees charged...

While the market remained relatively flat this week, Wesfarmers' share price saw a spike of 7% following the decision to dump supermarket chain Coles. Canstar's General Manager of Wealth Josh Callaghan said Wesfarmers' decision to split...

Warning: article contains graphic images. After returning from a restorative meditation retreat in Taiwan, Brisbane entrepreneur Amanda Rootsey made her way to Thailand to visit her father before things took an unexpected turn for the worse....

Retail Food Group compounded its miserable week by seeing its share price plummet by more than 40%. The troubled company experienced a share price fall of 41.9% last week as it faced the prospect of being forced to...