February 2021
- Exclusive
- Coronavirus pandemic
Big business backs Fortress Australia, with adjustments
Australia’s leading CEOs have backed hard international borders as the best way to maintain the nation’s world leading economic recovery out of the coronavirus pandemic, but adjustments are necessary.
- Ronald Mizen
June 2020
- Opinion
- Chanticleer
Why there's some comfort in the sell-off
The gyrations on the ASX and Wall Street might be a good reminder for investors of the uncertainty inherent in this post-COVID-19 period.
- James Thomson
April 2020
Lure of the bargain and endless stimulus defeat GDP bears
The recession will be devastating, but investors can't ignore once-in-a-decade value and a wave of stimulus never seen before, creating a bull within a bear market.
- William McInnes
Corporate debt contagion must be stopped
There is a potentially huge and catastrophic sting in the tail for creditors who receive payments from their debtors during this troubled time.
- David Cowling and Natalie Tatasciore
AGL benefits as everybody's home, plugged in, lights on
Two analysts have reversed their previously negative feelings about the electricity generator and retailer.
- Elouise Fowler
Santos cuts jobs, shuts offices as COVID-19 hits
About 150 jobs will be cut and 500 employees forced to take a fortnight's leave over Easter as chief executive Kevin Gallagher wrestles with the combined impact of the oil price crash and COVID-19.
- Angela Macdonald-Smith
Wesfarmers seeks acquisitions before capital returns
After selling another $1.1 billion stake in Coles, Wesfarmers is in pole position to snap up assets oversold during the COVID-19 crisis.
- Sue Mitchell
IAG share price defies gravity
Insurance Australia Group's share price has remained remarkably resilient in the face of economic collapse.
- James Fernyhough
March 2020
Qantas flight diverted as virus hotspot emerges at Adelaide Airport
A Qantas flight from Sydney to Adelaide was turned around in mid-air after a coronavirus cluster emerged at Adelaide Airport with six baggage handlers testing positive.
- Simon Evans and Lucas Baird
Mall owners broker peace with retail tenants
The agreement sets out a series of principles on how landlords and their retail tenants can manage through the virus crisis.
- Nick Lenaghan and Simon Evans
Woodside to pay $47,000 a year allowance for virus roster
Changed rosters for offshore and onshore workers required by the COVID-19 pandemic are increasing costs for oil and gas producers just as oil prices have fallen to fresh 17-year lows.
- Angela Macdonald-Smith
Fly in, fly out changes unlikely to affect Fortescue guidance
The iron ore miner says changes to rosters and FIFO workforce arrangements will not inflict major damage to its production volumes or unit costs.
- Peter Ker and Brad Thompson
ASX Ltd escapes the worst of market downturn
The listed company that owns the stock exchange has lost about 9pc during the crash, which compares well with the market's fall of close to 30pc.
- Elouise Fowler
Sydney Airport stuck on the tarmac
Sydney Airport has lots of cash on hand but analysts say the company is likely to cut dividends this year due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Jenny Wiggins
Amcor benefits from pantry hoarding and oil price plunge
The packaging giant earns 90 per cent of its revenues from defensive sectors including groceries, beverages and healthcare products.
- Simon Evans
Malls cut hours as retailers squeezed
The move follows measures set out by the national cabinet to protect retail tenants' viability during the crisis including a moratorium on evictions.
- Nick Lenaghan
Blow for resources giants as WA blocks FIFO from the east
Australia's biggest mining and energy companies have been dealt a major blow by WA's decision to block free passage of FIFO workers from the eastern states.
- Updated
- Brad Thompson and Peter Ker
ACCC eyes grocers as Woolworths, Coles gain share in-store and online
ACCC chairman Rod Sims doesn't want the COVID-19 crisis to lead to reduced competition in the $90 billion food and grocery sector.
- Updated
- Sue Mitchell
All major health funds freeze premiums
Medibank, Bupa, HCF and NIB will not increase premiums on April 1 in recognition of the financial hardship facing many members as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- James Fernyhough
Malls owner Scentre on the viral front line
Along with other major landlords, Scentre moved early to withdraw its guidance for earnings and distributions as the impact of the deadly virus took hold.
- Nick Lenaghan