Leighton Holdings
Leadership challenges
| Jackie Range
For those in the top job, weakening support means it’s time to find the source of discontent and turn things around.
Executives see the bright side
| Damon Frith
Executives presenting at Macquarie’s annual conference last week were upbeat.
Lesson to learn from Leighton’s cost blow-outs
| Agnes King
After decades of doing large-scale projects businesses continue to get projects costs wrong.
Market Update
| David James
The construction firm runs into rocky waters; Cochlear; ERA; BoQ; Carsales.com, plus strong dollar daze.
Learning the African way
| Agnes King
There are plenty of business opportunities in Africa for those who can overcome the cultural barriers.
Market update
| David James
NAB’s blocked bid for AXA considered a positive, mixed reactions to Foster’s wine division and Anatolia merger, and earnings per share growth forecasts receives perverse responses.
Ten must-have shares in a tricky market
| Damon Frith
With the economic recovery still a little shaky, BRW selects a diverse mix of the most solid companies to invest in.
Best shares of the decade
| Stephen Shore
The standout stocks of the noughties had plenty in common.