The sector giving bank brands a spanking
One industry has not only overtaken banking as Australia’s most valuable sector but also taken out a gong from a group that rarely hands out bouquets to corporate types.
Manufacturing
Big factor contributing to CPI increase
The nation’s inflation level is up, and the rise in the consumer price index is largely due to one main reason.
Shock result from bitter China trade war
Australia’s soured relations with its biggest trading partner hasn’t stopped it achieving record export milestones, with strong demand for two commodities.
Soft drink giant flags earnings slump
Takeover target Coca-Cola Amatil has flagged a full-year earnings slump as its share price exceeds the bid, prompting speculation the offer may need to improve.
Low income earners still hurting from COVID
New research has found low income earners are still financially hurting from the economic downturn sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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?
Aussie luxury wine brand in China scam
An Aussie wine company had its iconic, luxury brand counterfeited by Chinese fraudsters who put cheap wine in fancy-looking bottles.
Return of $18 million JobKeeper payments
After a surge in sales towards the end of the year, the car manufacturer has declared that returning the money was the right thing to do.
ASX overlooks US turmoil
Financial markets have overlooked the turmoil unfolding in the US, finishing the first week of the New Year in positive territory.
Shares soar in democratic blue wave win
The Australian sharemarket has ended the day stronger, riding the Democratic win in the Georgia election runoffs.
More Aussie homes being built
New figures show federal government stimulus packages are spurring on a surge of new houses being built.
ASX recovers from earlier woes
The local sharemarket has recovered from an early sell-off sparked by Senate election jitters in the US.
Dip in Aussie trade surplus for goods
The trade surplus for goods has dipped to its lowest point in two years. This is why.
ASX slides to three-week low
Australia’s stock market dropped to its lowest point in three weeks following a global share sell-off sparked by the new, mutated strain of COVID-19.
Celeb stuns workers with $1300 cash bonus
Aussie actor Hugh Jackman is known for being an all around good guy and now workers from one Aussie company have seen it first hand.
ASX slips lower with banks, CSL down
The ASX again slipped lower, with the big surprise being CSL’s hopes of producing a locally developed COVID-19 vaccine dashed.
‘Silly’: Australia’s China boycotts backfire
Hitting back against China through boycotts is ‘self-harm’ and has no impact on their economy even if it provides a ‘feel-good moment’ for Australians, experts say.
HelloFresh rival’s new frontier
HelloFresh rival Marley Spoon has expanded into WA with its budget brand Dinnerly – the first to deliver meal kits to every Australian state and territory.
Sharemarket surges off iron ore demand
Mining and energy stocks have surged after one of Australia’s major iron ore rivals cuts its production expectations.
Big Aussie business boycotts China
The CEO of a major Australian business is leading the push to boycott Chinese products amid growing tensions between the two countries.
Stomach medicine company charged
An Australian company that supplies the ingredient used in upset stomach medication has been accused of price fixing and cartel conduct.
Hypersonic missile deal with the US
Australia will transform its warfighting capability with fastest missiles it has ever developed under a new agreement with the US.
Businesses turn backs on China
A large number of businesses across the Asia Pacific are looking to minimise their reliance on China as trade tensions worsen, a new report has found.
Iconic brands back in Aussie hands
Some iconic brands are returning to Australian hands with Bega Cheese proving the victor in a deal that was once headed for Chinese ownership.
Call to change how we spell ‘Australia’
One of the country’s leading advertising gurus has devised a bold plan to aide Australia’s economic recovery.
Revived manufacturer seeks new recruits
Consumers have embraced the Buy Australian message – and now one recovering manufacturer is hiring.
Honda accused of dirty tactics
Car giant Honda has been grilled over allegations it intimidated its Australian franchises as part of its strategy to shut down dealerships.
Victorian cannabis start-up gets cash
Medicinal cannabis start-up Cann Group now has enough cash to build a production site near Mildura after securing a loan from a top-four bank.
Melbourne scores major vaccine coup
A new $1.8 billion vaccine manufacturing plant is set to be built in Melbourne to help secure the nation against future pandemics and flu seasons.
ASX still high on vaccine outlook
Positive news of a promising coronavirus vaccine has prompted an ongoing sharemarket surge with local stocks hitting eight- month highs.
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