Tim Treadgold

Opinion: Tough times continue for retailers the world over, as a combination of factors led by internet offerings ramp-up the pressure.

As the key commodity soars on healthy demand in Asia, big Australian companies may be rueing decisions to offload valuable coalmining assets in the face of intense opposition.

Opinion: Investment bank Credit Suisse says there could be a new micro-LNG train getting ready to roll in WA, and smaller players such as Beach Energy could be in the driver’s seat.

Despite the damning testimony at the finance royal commission, the banks are likely to emerge largely unscathed; the same will not be true for aged care providers.

Opinion: The fallout from the tariff fight between the US and China is only the first shot in an unfolding economic and political standoff.

The LNG train is warming up its engines, as two major players gear up for another round of project investment.

Opinion: Retailers face ongoing challenges, as sluggish sales square off with pay problems and online competition.

For every winner there’s a loser, and so it will be the case if the $A continues its downward trajectory.

Opinion: A giant US retailer has embraced online sales and boosted its profit.

Investors seem unconcerned by the fallout from the banking royal commission, with banks’ shares rising despite the flood of bad news.

Opinion: WA’s interest and those of other states are poorly aligned in terms of national energy policy, and the same is increasingly the case given US trade tensions with China.

The trade war between the world’s two biggest economies is the latest sign of potential economic trouble just over the horizon.

Opinion: A more creative approach is required if the state’s weak spots on tourism are to be overcome.

One of the nation’s most respected economists reckons the tide may have turned for the WA economy, but falling metals prices and a global trade war could render that view obsolete.

There may be some positive news for two beleaguered WA mining projects.

Politics and the market have collided in terms of oil supply and demand, with speculation the world might be in for an oil shock not seen for decades.

Opinion: Businesses that fail to change when the market demands are playing with fire.

While cost savings are one reason for greater automation in workplaces, ever-improving robotic capabilities are hastening the uptake in a range of industries.

Analysis: Rising supplies of battery metals, and sluggish demand for electric vehicles worldwide, are challenging local players in the sector.

Iron ore exporters are jostling for position as on-water traffic grows at Port Hedland.

Growing demand for nickel in steelmaking and battery production is positive news for WA, and the Kalgoorlie region in particular.

Opinion: Investors are awaiting clues as to Wesfarmers’ next moves, as it exits the British hardware business and plans a spin-off of Coles.

Rising oil prices will affect behavior and the cost of living across all sectors of society and industry.

Recent comments by Tesla’s Elon Musk, and his company’s price dive immediately after, will be of interest to the state’s lithium miners.

A bump in the oil price has reinvigorated the fortunes of several small oil and gas explorers in WA.

Opinion: The current banking royal commission and global shift to downsizing are raising questions as to whether any institution or business is too big to fail, or at least be broken up.

The banking royal commission’s exposure of shady practices will no doubt lead to calls for change, but perfect solutions are hard to find.

Keeping pace with the changing demands of a digital marketplace is a challenge for many in business.

Some aspects of targeted sanctions on Russia are proving beneficial for commodity producers in WA.

Social media companies are feeling the heat over the mishandling of users’ data.

Wesfarmers could find the healthcare sector offers more appeal than retail, as US giant Walmart makes its own moves in that direction.

The arrival in Australia of a US-based website could give used-car buyers more power per transaction.