Blue steel: Australia gets a ticket to Trump’s trade war
The promise of sweeping steep steel tariffs is set to deliver the first big test for Anthony Albanese’s relationship with the White House in the Trump 2.0 era.
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Massive debt default looms for Gupta if books aren’t filed soon
A $US550m debt default at GFG Alliance company InfraBuild could be triggered if the company doesn’t file its already-delayed financial accounts before the end of March.
Coal workers stood down as mining group’s debts mount
Over 400 workers at Tahmoor Coal in NSW have been stood down and production curtailed, as rumours swirl that Sanjeev Gupta’s debt worries have spread.
Are financial advisers worth the money?
Financial advisers are a steady hand when markets wobble. But do they deliver on the returns front? New data shows that it depends on a few key things.
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Wheels of fortune: Family empire’s young guns turn the corner
One of the last vestiges of SA’s once mighty automotive sector is booking surging profits and targeting new markets, as its new leader looks to build on the ROH Wheels legacy.
Major contract for Olympic Dam expansion study awarded
BHP has awarded a $40m contract to progress the proposed expansion of its copper smelting and refinery facilities at the Olympic Dam operations in South Australia’s Far North.
Founders first: Geoff Wilson bets on market leaders
The stock picker will put to test the notion that smarter investing is about backing the ones with skin in the game.
ASX, dollar to dip as shock Trump tariff move unsettles markets
The Australian share market is expected to fall from near-record highs following President Donald Trump’s shock move to immediately forge ahead with tariffs.
‘Awkward and weird’: Barefoot’s summer love affair with AI
An AI chatbot named Lucy has become Barefoot’s go-to for advice, insights, and road trip conversations. Is this the beginning of a beautiful relationship or will it end in tears?
Lendlease offloads infrastructure investor to Japanese buyer
Property giant Lendlease has revealed it’s selling its interest in Capella Capital, a name behind major infrastructure projects such as Melbourne Metro tunnel, to the Sojitz Corporation.
Four million Aussies to benefit as Bupa and Healthscope end war
More than four million Bupa customers can continue to use Healthscope hospitals with no gap fee after the companies ended a months-long stand off. But others aren’t so lucky.
US tariffs could be a tailwind for ResMed
ResMed’s competitors might be hamstrung by potential tariffs imposed by the US, boss Mick Farrell says, but adds the company, which delivered a strong quarterly, doesn’t need the help.
How big tech is recalibrating around the DeepSeek threat
Silicon Valley owes its longevity to its ability to pivot and China’s new AI start-up could set it moving in a new direction.
Faltering coal and record gas exports drive energy price rises
The challenges faced by the electricity grid have been thrown into sharp relief as record solar output fails to offset coal outages and a lack of interconnection, driving spot prices higher.
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