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The share market has opened lower after falls on US and European markets overnight.

Federal Labor has accused the government of shelving unpopular changes to financial advice laws until after the Western Australian Senate election.

A second straight sell-off of popular technology shares has dragged US stocks lower, as tensions with Russia over Ukraine continue to keep investors on edge.

US crude prices have edged higher after traffic was halted on a key petroleum-industry waterway in Houston due to an oil spill.

European shopping centres are evolving to include more leisure and lifestyle pursuits in an attempt to provide an experience the internet can’t.

The Australian dollar has hit a new three-month high as speculation grows that the Chinese central bank will have to give its economy a boost.

Mark Wallace is excited about the international opportunities available and the hard work involved.

The 2014 Business News 40under40 First Amongst Equals winner is reaping rewards from challenging the status quo.

Ryan Cole’s Savvy Construction may be a new player in the building sector, but it has taken a distinctively old-school approach to winning business.

From modest beginnings, Daniel Heredia has achieved career milestones that belie his relative youth.

Greenland Minerals and Energy has taken a solid step towards development at its Kvanefjeld rare earths project in Greenland, signing an agreement with a Chinese state-owned group to cooperate in fe

Institutional investor New Forests has increased its forestry holdings stake in Western Australia and nationally by buying a 21,000 hectare estate.

Finance Minister Mathias Cormann has confirmed the Abbott government has temporarily frozen a controversial rollback of Labor's financial advice laws.

Sipa Resources will tap shareholders for up to $5.6 million through an entitlement issue as it plans further exploration at its copper, precious metals and base metals projects.

Transport infrastructure, hotel and conference capacity, and red tape in the approvals process for new tours have been identified as the biggest barriers to attracting an additional 9 million visit

Investment bank Macquarie Group is set to post its largest profit in six years, as financial market conditions continue to improve.

The share market has overcome early falls and weaker than expected Chinese economic data to post a small gain.

Clean energy, aged care and disaster management are among the sectors highlighted as potential growth areas in the Western Australian economy in a new report by Deloitte.

Western Australian childcare entrepreneur Rory Vassallo has sold his portfolio of centres to listed company G8 Education, which has announced two major national acquisitions in the space of six weeks.

Ears are for more than keeping your hat on – good CEOs use them to listen.

Mineral sands miner Iluka Resources has denied any wrongdoing after it became the latest Australian company set to face a class action from disgruntled shareholders.

West Perth-based juniors Anova Metals and Mining Group have each announced plans to raise $2 million through share placements to advance their respective projects.

The state and federal governments have committed $62 million towards widening a section of the Kwinana Freeway in a bid to reduce congestion on the major road.

A major international franchise chain is preparing the ground for an assault on WA’s retail convenience sector.

SPECIAL REPORT: Perth hotels have varied their marketing message to attract more of the leisure market, but new developments will present additional challenges.

The Australian share market has opened higher following a solid lead from markets in the United States and easing concern over Ukraine.

Palladium prices have jumped to their highest level in two years on fears that top exporter Russia will retaliate against US sanctions by cutting exports of the precious metal.

Cheap funds and signs of US economic strength after a lull kept Wall Street buyers cautiously in action this week, despite the Ukraine crisis and the Fed's interest rates misfire.

The Australian dollar continues gain ground helped by the local interest rate outlook and the strength of the economy.

In this week's edition of Business News Background, head of content Mark Pownall and news editor Mark Beyer discuss the top stories of the week with host James Lush, including Michael Malone's resignation from iiNet, Gina Rinehart's massive Roy Hill funding deal, and all the winners from this week's 40under40 awards. Other stories discussed include another international retailer set to make its mark on Perth, and a wrap of current hotel construction projects in the CBD.

Western Australian executive Lloyd Moskalik is seeking to transform the international live seafood transportation industry using technology originally developed by a local crayfisherman.

Recent events in the business and political sphere highlight again the importance of having a good succession plan, a process that many leaders do not embrace or understand.