Credit bureaus reveal virus damage
Credit bureaus warn coronavirus costs will hinder recovery for Australian businesses with a number of companies likely to flag headaches.
Technology
Shares upbeat over US stimulus hopes
A hopeful US stimulus package has prompted an upbeat end for Thursday’s local trading day, with Australian mining shares rallying.
Microsoft suffers major outage
Microsoft is experiencing a major global outage with thousands of frustrated Aussies unable to access programs, including those working from home.
Major insurer picks new top boss
One of Australia’s top insurance providers has appointed its new top boss from within the company’s internal ranks.
How UK fintech is shaking up finance sector
A British fintech is attempting to shake up Australia’s finance sector, launching a new product that will allow Australians easy access to the cryptocurrency market.
Tech giant underpays Aussie workers
Tech giant IBM underpaid its Australian workers more than $12 million, with the regulator saying more payments are being calculated.
Vaccine could be ready by early next year
The Australian company that developed vaccines for the Spanish flu and swine flu will help to fast-track two potential COVID-19 cures.
‘Make or break’: Why businesses are anxious
Ongoing lockdown restrictions in Victoria are fuelling fears businesses will not be able to survive or be forced to move interstate.
How Musk became world’s third richest
There are only two men in the world richer than Elon Musk. This is how the Tesla boss added $88 billion to his fortune this year.
How to nail work-from-home life
Here’s how to save money, super-charge your internet speed and ensure you don’t lose your mind while working from home.
Jeff Bezos’ insane $200 billion wealth
The world’s wealthiest man has hit an unbelievable new milestone by becoming the first person ever to surpass the $200 billion mark.
Afterpay sales double as shoppers shift online
Buy now, pay later giant Afterpay’s sales have doubled as more consumers turn to instalment payments rather than credit cards.
Afterpay ready to conquer Europe
Australia’s tech darling Afterpay is doubling down on its global expansion plans, setting its eyes on Europe.
COVID travel bans hurt enlarged telco’s earnings
Coronavirus restrictions slashed TPG Telecom’s margins for mobile phone roaming while retail store closures reduced sales, the company’s first post-merger financial results show.
AMP’s profits plunge 42 per cent
Wealth group AMP will return millions of dollars to shareholders despite profit slipping due to the coronavirus pandemic.
New app to allow free currency transfers
An overseas fintech company has launched a new app allowing free foreign currency transfers.
Big bank offers up $500 cash to customers
Customers will be offered a lucrative $500 incentive if they sign up to one of the big bank’s new apps. This is how you can get the cash.
Countdown on for our rocket launch site
Plans are afoot to build a space rocket launch site in Queensland, with a popular tourist destination identified as the likely location.
Google in court for targeted advertising
Australia’s corporate regulator has taken legal action against tech giant Google for allegedly misleading consumers about how their data was used.
Tradie to $1 billion rich-lister
Aussie David Dicker had a “blue collar” start to his career as an apprentice – but one “revolutionary” decision changed his life forever.
National icon’s ritzy new digs
CSIRO will move 450 employees to a futuristic new office at the Aerotropolis in western Sydney.
Afterpay ups expansion plan
Australian technology company Afterpay is upping the ante in the US, with plans to offer its buy-now-pay-later service through Google and Apple.
Rumours swirl on ‘greedy’ iPhone change
Apple’s new phone is expected to be sold without key accessories, which has been compared to “shipping a car with no wheels”.
Aussie woman’s rise to third richest
Melanie Perkins is now Australia’s third richest woman but you wouldn’t know it – her fiance proposed with a $30 ring.
Sydney to get world’s tallest ‘timber tower’
Software giant Atlassian is planning to build the world’s tallest timber tower at the southern end of the Sydney CBD.
A new way to pay for Christmas holidays
A newly launched app will make holidays away with friends easier and remove the need to track your spending to make paying together effortless.
Watchdog sues Google over Aussie privacy breaches
Australia’s competition watchdog is going after Google over allegations the tech giant made false or misleading claims about what personal location data it was collecting.
Under-fire billionaire’s ‘dumb’ idea
It is the company that was once valued at $69 billion before a stunning fall from grace. Now a “dumb” idea from its founder has collapsed too.
CEO walks away with $2.5 billion
The company’s value has plummeted and about 2000 people have lost their jobs, but the cause of the problems will walk away with a massive cheque.
Facebook’s crypto coalition falls apart
Mark Zuckerberg will testify before US Congress over his Libra global cryptocurrency as skepticism mounts and high-profile financial partners defect.
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