Tim Treadgold

It’s not often that a business says thanks to government. Duncan Stone and his crew at solar energy specialist Solco are doing that – in stereo.

IT was once said in New York that when the bell hops start giving share tips it’s time to sell.

TIME, it seems, really does heal all wounds, with signs emerging that the investment world is gearing up for a second dose of dot.com mania.

XSTRATA’S low-ball takeover bid for WMC is stirring emotions.

REMEMBER when your mother warned you about buying cheap shoes? “They’ll fall apart, dear,” are the words that ring in your ears. Well, mother’s words are ringing loudly in the ears of Planning Minister, Alannah MacTiernan, as she contemplates what to do w

Christmas, it seems, is not just a time for rushing around Coles Myer and Harvey Norman looking for that last-minute present. Stockbrokers too have a shelf full of gift ideas, ranging from an offer of shares in an assortment of small mineral explorers, to

If you believe Anne Pryor from the WA branch of the Australian Shareholders Association, David Humann is overworked, tired, in need of a holiday and should spend more time walking his dog and/or putting his feet up.

Share tipping is fraught with danger in these over-regulated times so Briefcase kicks off this week with a warning that anyone who takes investment advice from a journalist is a fool.

Stupidity comes in many shapes and forms. In recent weeks Briefcase has seen five examples of the same human failing, with one of the best being Mark Latham’s "mother-of-all" stupid performances when he told the workers of Australia...

The rush to buy digital cameras is blamed by Kodak for the closure of its Victorian photographic equipment business with the loss of 650 jobs.

Here’s a piece of advice your stockbroker has probably not passed on.

It was a case of spot the difference from the old Poynton Partners when Azure Capital opened its doors for business on Monday.

The humble spud is rarely a topic of serious political debate.

 Property play proves to be trap 

Reformed offenders on the rise 

Wagerup wake-up call looming 

Press plan brought back to life 

Miner marriage a perfect match? 

EVERY industry has its holy grail, a breakthrough technology that is said to be cheaper, faster and better. Over the next few weeks a new

IT IS not easy to spot the difference between mining booms. Share prices go up, come down, and deals are done.

THE definition of scarcity used to be hen’s teeth. Things that do not exist.

RED Back Mining boss, Ross Ashton, has been flogging a horse called Chirano for so long that most people have lost interest.

THERE is, believe it or not, a chardonnay shortage emerging in Australia.

PENNY dreadful nickel stocks, in case no-one noticed, ran out of puff last week with some notable falls as the rotary lie detector, also known as the drill bit, delivered a few so