US stocks have finished lower following mixed earnings, with the Nasdaq especially weak as a result of steep declines in biotech shares and Tesla Motors.
Gold has risen as solid lending data helps the euro rebound against the US dollar ahead of a European Central Bank meeting this week, which is expected to clarify the outlook for monetary policy.
Paul Vogel has used his last Environmental Protection Authority annual report to highlight concerns about growing traffic congestion and vehicle emissions, as well as support plans that promote greater uptake of cycling and public transport.
The major shareholder in Octagonal Resources is planning to privatise the company after concluding there is no value in its ASX listing, and has proposed a capital reduction that ties in Andrew Forrest-backed A1 Consolidated Gold.
Supermarkets giant Woolworths has placed two supermarket sites in Western Australia on the market, part of a national portfolio of neighbourhood shopping centres collectively valued at $180 million
Regenerative medicine company Avita Medical has raised $10 million from investors to support the commercialisation of its ReCell device, which is being trialled by a US government agency.
New retail trading laws for WA will affect businesses as varied as Bunnings, Masters, stallholders at short-term markets and even shops on Rottnest Island as the state government moves to widen trading hours and remove anomalies in current regulations.
Interest in apartments from buyers and renters is again on the rise, in contrast to falling fortunes elsewhere in the residential market, according to a pair of prominent property players.
Brisbane-based Suncorp Bank is calling time on its sponsorship deal with Perth Arena, making it the first corporate partner to withdraw support since signing with the facility at its 2012 opening.
Belmont-based Swift Networks is seeking an ASX listing by entering into a heads of agreement with Stanfield Funds Management, while Stanfield has dropped plans to acquire Singapore-based tech firm Sprooki.
Oil prices have fallen sharply on renewed concerns about China's cooling economy after data showed the weakest growth in more than six years and falling industrial production.
Gold prices have fallen for a third straight day as a rebounding US dollar continues to pull the precious metal away from last week's three-and-a-half-month highs.
A proposed acquisition of tech entrepreneur Justin Miller's company, Nuheara, by Wild Acre Metals has hit a major roadblock after concerns were raised by the corporate watchdog.
When BHP Billiton was in the process of establishing its coal and base metals offshoot, South32, a key factor for many who decided to join the new business was their desire to work with its chief executive, Graham Kerr.
Western Australia's largest health insurer is aiming for more growth in interstate markets to offset an expected loss of market share in its home state, after reporting a slide in its annual surplus.
The prime ministerial 'musical chairs' may have ended but that hasn't changed the tune of a respected economist, who says the risks to revenue remain the same.
Mining equipment supplier Emeco Holdings says its improved quarterly revenue and cash flow came in spite of operating difficulties in Western Australia.
Crescent Capital Investments has sweetened its takeover offer for infrastructure services group Cardno, boosting the deal to $3.45 per share, one week after competitor Coffey announced a friendly takeover deal with global player Tetra Tech.
