Tom Richardson

Wealthy investors can buy a piece of early-stage startups for as little as $10,000 and there are dozens of angel investing clubs making it happen.

Much stronger than expected US retail spending reduces the chance of rate cuts; Gold nears new record; Goldman’s ‘near perfect’ profit. Follow updates here.

The dismissed CEO of ASX-listed electricity company LPE supports Tuesday’s takeover bid by River Capital, which bought his shares.

The concept became a political football this week after it was used by Greens senator Nick McKim to accuse Woolworths and Coles of “making off like bandits”.

Wall Street hits longest losing streak since January. Oil retreats, bitcoin extends losses. Jobless rate seen rising to 3.9pc; UBS plans job cuts. Follow the latest here.

Shares head for seventh fall in eight sessions as bond yields extend gains. US jobs report signals strong economy. Copper hits 52-week high. Netflix grows subs, follow latest here.

Shares and commodities are whipsawing this afternoon, after reports of a missile attack on Iran sent ripples through global markets.

ASX jumps after Israel-Iran tensions fail to escalate. China widely expected to leave rates on hold. ECB says oil hike won’t delay cuts. Follow here for more.

Surging valuations mean many want ways to borrow cash against their digital windfalls, and one altcoin evangelist claims he has a solution.

The online retailer disclosed earlier this month that key executives would be able to sell options back to the company without having to exchange them for shares.