Tradies ‘resilient’ despite insolvency fears
In the face of warnings about a looming insolvency crisis in the construction industry, the sector has reported a boom in new businesses.
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ASX edges lower amid takeover frenzy
While the Australian share market lost ground on Monday, led by a fall in real estate stocks, billions worth of deals were lobbed or closed.
Huge problem with extended warranties
A consumer law expert has revealed how extended warranties sold by Aussie retailers aren’t really worth what you pay for them, as JB Hi-Fi faces a lawsuit over claims it sold “junk” warranties for more than a decade.
ASX books strongest week since July
In a week dominated by expectations of rate cuts from the US Federal Reserve in 2024, a rally in mining and energy stocks pushed the benchmark to a 20-week high on Friday
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Gold mine delay for Rio Tinto
Obtaining the consent of traditional owners to start a new gold mine in WA will be harder for Rio Tinto than initially thought, the miner concedes.
Takeover target a winner as ASX surges
A takeover target, an outage-hit tech firm and a fast food favourite were among broad gains on the ASX, which surged higher today.
Caravans top spending list
New research says caravan and motor home spending has picked up while far flung destinations remain out of the picture.
EFTPOS outage stretches into 2nd week
Payments tech firm Tyro has hit back at damning criticism but made slow progress fixing an EFTPOS outage that’s frustrated thousands of businesses.
Billion-dollar bid for Aussie waste company
One of the country’s major waste management groups has confirmed a private equity firm has placed a multi-billion-dollar bid to take over the company.
Banks, resources drag ASX lower
Banks, mining and energy stocks dragged the Australian sharemarket lower but healthcare and some retail stocks gained ground.
JB Hi-Fi profits from virus shake-up
Major electronics retailer JB Hi-Fi has touted a major profit boost due to soaring sales over the past six months driving the boost.
Deadly playpens named and shamed
The risk of a child being strangled is among the serious hazards posed by playpens for sale in stores and online, but a budget Kmart model has come up trumps.
Is now the time to buy a used car?
The pandemic caused used car prices to soar as new vehicle production plunged around the world. How long can this go on?
Rebel Sport owner revises outlook
The owner of Super Cheap Auto and Rebel is touting a major profit rise due to surging customer demand over the past six months.
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