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Matt Bell is a journalist and digital producer at The Australian and The Australian Business Network. Previously, he reported on the travel and insurance sectors for B2B audiences, and most recently covered property at The Daily Telegraph.

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Leak foundMedia

Rebecca Maddern has joined the Channel 7 news team. (L-R) Mike Amor and Rebecca Maddern on set. Picture: Josie Hayden

‘Enhanced controls’ promised after Djokovic leaker found

Ai-Media will make changes to its operations after finding the culprit behind the leaking of Channel 7 News presenters’ Novak Djokovic rant.

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Updates: Trading DayTrading Day

ASX dips 1.1%; Afterpay, Pendal tumble

ASX suffers its worst day in over a week, falling 1.1 per cent, and Afterpay dives 9.2 per cent while Pendal tumbles 16 per cent.

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Profit slumpMarkets

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Bell Financial profits slump on sluggish 2021 finish

Shares in the owner of Bell Potter Securities dived nearly 6 per cent on Thursday after the company forecasted a collapse in profits following a weak end to 2021.

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Trading DayTrading Day

A man watches the stock boards at the Australian Stock Exchange as the market shows signs of a recovery following more positive news out of China, Sydney, Tuesday, July 28, 2015. The ASX 200 opened lower this morning following further falls in Chinese shares and commodity prices. (AAP Image/Dean Lewins) NO ARCHIVING

ASX up 0.5%; Crown soars 8.8% on fresh bid

ASX rallied for the second straight day as investors shrugged off a jump in US inflation. Crown surges 8.8 per cent after Blackstone lifts offer and Qantas slashes capacity over weak demand.

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BNPL slumpFinancial Services

Shoppers turn on buy now, pay later

Fewer customer used buy now, pay later throughout the crucial December shopping period with demand for Zip Co declining by a whopping 37 per cent.

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Hydrogen questionsMining & Energy

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos DECEMBER 10, 2021: Mining Magnate, Andrew Forrest announced today that Fortescue CEO, Elizabeth Gains will be leaving her role once they find a replacement but she will remain on the Board of Directors. Picture: NCA NewsWire / David Swift

‘Overinflated’: Hydrogen arm hits Fortescue’s rating

Brokers are slashing the outlook of Fortescue over its green hydrogen arm, with Citi saying its current share price run implies ‘unreasonable expectations’ of the division.

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Trading DayTrading Day

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos NOVEMBER 11, 2021: The ASX in Sydney.Picture: NCA NewsWire / Damian Shaw

ASX up 0.7%; Afterpay, Woodside gain

ASX closes higher on energy and tech gains. Afterpay soars 4.8% after Block takeover gets approval, Woodside lifts on oil prices and Irongate rejects 360 Capital bid.

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Biotech boomCompanies

DT NEWS 6/1/05 PolyNovo technology. Pic Supplied.

PolyNovo surges 25% as US sales boom

Skin-graft biotech PolyNovo’s share price has soared 25.2 per cent as sales in its key US ‘engine room’ market climb to record levels.

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Updates: Trading DayTrading Day

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos DECEMBER 10, 2021: Australian Stock Exchange in Sydney .Picture: NCA NewsWire / Jeremy Piper

ASX down 0.8%; Outage hits key metal exchange

ASX closes lower, led by falls among consumer staples. Inghams down 6 per cent on profit warning, PolyNovo soars 25.2 per cent on US growth and power outage affecting London Metal Exchange.

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Boardroom dramaCompanies

Truong hits back at Hardie chairman after sacking

The ouster of James Hardie chief executive Jack Truong has descended into a public spat between the former building materials boss and the company’s board.

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