Why Telstra’s boss is taking a different approach to building AI
Telstra chief Vicki Brady has more than a hundred ways which AI can be used across the telco and now she wants the technology to be fast tracked.
Economics
The chance of more US rate cuts diminishing by the minute
Donald Trump isn’t backing away from his pledge to impose tariffs on imports and the uncertainty that’s generating is against a backdrop of fading expectations of further US rate cuts.
In times of uncertainty big super isn’t afraid to invest offshore
As the world watches Trump’s return in the US and political events in Europe, the offshore exposure of Australian super funds is actually growing.
Rebound on cards after Trump’s inauguration
Markets could rebound after Donald Trump’s inauguration with the Aussie dollar a ‘prime target’ for buyers as a lot of bad news has already been priced in, according to NAB.
US exceptionalism a beguiling narrative but is it realistic?
Investors are likely worried about the structural headwinds impacting economic and market performance in Europe, the UK and China – which reinforce the US exceptionalism narrative.
Why Star’s secretive Macau backer is betting big
A secretive investor is friends with Star’s two Hong Kong-based partners, sources say, which could give gaming regulators a new headache if he keeps buying up shares.
Tanking dollar sparks fear in Aussies
Aussie households are increasingly worried about a weakening currency and their job outlook, as the wait for an interest-rate cut becomes unbearable.
Bitcoin ‘could hit $400,000 under Trump’
Market analysts say Donald Trump’s policies coupled with growing favour among institutional investors could result in bitcoin more than doubling in value this year.
MA Financial’s $300m plan for the year’s first big float
MA Financial is well advanced with its plans to raise about $300m for a listed credit trust, which sources say is likely to be the first big float of 2025.
Huge number of Aussies to quit jobs over cash
Millions of Aussies doing it tough are looking to change their job in the new year, with most in search of more money.
Where property investors selling out of Melbourne are looking
There’s an ‘escalation’ of investors quitting Melbourne as new state property taxes begin to bite. So where are they going?
Economic uncertainty driven by a Trump guessing game
Will the change in US government generate fiscal prudence and what are growth implications of a withdrawal of government support from the economy? We all would like to know.
The changes needed to bring relief for small businesses
Small businesses are struggling and ACCI’s July small business survey demonstrated this beyond doubt whereby 45 per cent of respondents said they considered closing in the past 12 months.
For Myer, Lew merger now hinges on fairness test
Myer shareholders will now be asking what they are really buying in the $800m-plus merger with Solomon Lew’s retail brands.
Dip in dollar threatens RBA rate cuts
Just as the possibility of a pre-election interest rate relief has come into view, depreciation of the Australian dollar risks keeping the cash rate higher for longer.
Why parents are sending themselves broke
Aussie parents are putting their financial futures on the line as their support becomes a virtual essential for their adult children to make this key purchase.
Labor’s rate cuts hopes bolstered as ANZ shifts call
With the Albanese government holding out for interest rate cuts ahead of the impending federal election, ANZ switched its call, tipping a move lower by the Reserve Bank next month.
How AUKUS is creating big waves on the ground
There are billions earmarked to be spent, and this Perth-based engineer is among those on the front lines of a defence revolution.
Webull primed to stampede over share trading’s established names
Chinese-American stockbroker Webull admits it’s been a quiet achiever since its arrival two years ago but is ready to throw down the gauntlet to the establishment for market share.
Burning cash: Star’s future can be counted in months
New boss Steve McCann has his work cut out to come up with a deal to save the casino. But he is fast running out of options.
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