Origin Energy

Follow the leader

| Damon Frith

Some of Australia’s best-known chief executives share their insights into what makes a good leader.

Companies	BHP Billiton Ltd, ANZ Banking Grp Ltd, Origin Energy, Wesfarmers Ltd
People	Don Argus, Marius Kloppers, Mike Smith, Grant King, Richard Goyder, Michael Chaney, David Crawford, Hugh Morgan, Paul Keating
Topics	Company News, Employment & Industrial Relations

| Damon Frith

While no stock is shockproof in volatile times, investors can expect these 10 blue chips to weather the storms.

Companies	BHP Billiton Ltd, QBE Insurance Group, Orica Ltd, Lend Lease Group, Newcrest Mining, Brambles Ltd, Origin Energy, Telstra Corporation.
People	Marius Kloppers, Steve Mccann, Michael Chaney, Cameron Clyne
Topics	Metals & Mining, Financial Markets/Equities Markets, Personal Investment, Construction & Engineering, Energy & Utilities, Technology/Telecommunications, Metals & Mining/Gold & Precious Metals

| Jonathan Shapiro

Hybrid securities - part equity, part debt - may confuse investors.

Companies	Woolworths Ltd, ANZ Banking Grp Ltd, Origin Energy, Orica Ltd
Topics	Financial Services Industry/Banking & Finance, Financial Markets/Equities Markets, Financial Markets/Derivative Markets

| David James

Proposed changes to electricity regulation have brokers assessing the impact on energy stocks.

Companies	Duet Group, Hastings Diversified, Spark Infrastructure, Envestra Ltd, Infigen Energy, APA Group, Origin Energy, SP Ausnet, AGL Energy Ltd
Topics	Energy & Utilities

| Damon Frith

Finding value stocks with good growth potential is not a simple task.

Companies	Lynas Corporation, Foster's Group, Tabcorp Holdings Ltd, Echo Entertainment, Orica Ltd, CSR Ltd, Origin Energy, Boral Ltd.., Paperlinx Ltd, Amcor Ltd, Crown Ltd, Consolidated Media, Bluescope Steel Ltd, BHP Billiton Ltd, Telstra Corporation., Fairfax Media Ltd, Qantas Airways, Toll Holdings Ltd, Asciano Ltd, Brambles Ltd, Wesfarmers Ltd, Coles Group Ltd
People	Richard Goyder
Topics	Personal Investment, Mergers & Acquisitions

| Kath Walters

The more inventive the company, the harder it is to sell.

Companies	ANZ Banking Grp Ltd, Origin Energy, Country Road Ltd, Target Energy, Commonwealth Bank., Goodman Group
Topics	Media & Marketing/Advertising & Marketing, Construction & Engineering, Property - Commercial

| Judith Tydd

A decade after assuming the top job, Origin Energy’s chief continues to drive the business forward

| Jessica Gardner

Companies	Ten Network Holdings, Perpetual Ltd, Tabcorp Holdings Ltd, ASX Ltd, Origin Energy
Topics	Energy & Utilities/Oil, Media & Marketing/Television, Gaming & Wagering, Financial Services Industry/Banking & Finance, Metals & Mining/Iron & Steel, Metals & Mining/Iron & Steel, Financial Services Industry/Banking & Finance