Welcome the new lender: Granny Bank

The Bank of Mum and Dad was once the source of financial assistance for their kids. As these unofficial ‘bankers’ age, a new participant is emerging: Granny Bank!

After record earnings, why is the Life360 share price down 25%?

Life360 announced a big earnings beat this week, and even an acquisition that will help it diversify its business. So why is the Life360 share price down 25% in the last month?

The scary numbers: here's how much money AI companies need to make to be profitable and avoid a bubble

How much do the AI companies at the centre of the so-called bubble need to make to ensure it doesn't pop? The answer is astronomical.

Menulog is done like a dinner in Australia, but could other services be about to fold?

The end of Menulog’s Australian run is a big deal. It signals a different-looking future for the entire food delivery sector. So what does that mean for consumers and delivery workers – and the cost of a home-delivered meal?

The AI Boom vs the Dotcom Bubble: what's different, what's the same?

As markets pull back over over soaring valuations of AI companies, we're all asking the same question: is this another Dotcom bubble?

The best quotes from Warren Buffett's final Berkshire shareholder letter

At 95, Warren Buffett has penned his last letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders. It’s part memoir, part farewell, and part final investing lesson from the man who has long been Wall Street’s conscience. Here are his most striking lines and what it means for markets.

Most Australians would struggle with an expense of a few thousand dollars

The cost of living is up, and most Australians know it: more than ever would struggle with an emergency expense of a few thousand dollars.

Black Friday sales are starting: here's how to avoid dodgy sales tactics and scams

It might feel like a great time for a bargain. But ACCC has announced it would be watching out for scams and misleading sales conduct.

Block/Afterpay's earnings were thrown off by a massive employee-only party

I've reported on company results a long time, but this is a first for me. Afterpay-owner Block reported its results this week, which were positive but not where analysts wanted them to be. One reason profits were down? A massive expense for a three-day party for employees.

Trump wants a 50-year mortgage. Let's hope Australian banks aren't listening: here's how you'd be worse off

President Trump proposed the potential for a 50-year mortgage. I'm no economist, but even I know that's actually a terrible idea. Here's how.

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