‘Fiddling’: Surcharge crackdown lashed
A crackdown on card surcharges has been criticised as “fiddling around the edges while Rome burns”.
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Markets rise on Chinese stimulus rumours
The Australian share market rose to a near record high off the back of Chinese stimulus package rumours and a better than expected global economic outlook.
Grim call on Aussie job market
Aussies are being warned it might get harder to keep their jobs, as businesses look to reduce their headcount.
‘Dodgy’ tax act costing Aussies $16 billion
The Australian Taxation Office has issued a fresh warning to Aussie businesses using cash as a way of tax evasion.
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BHP share slump takes chunk out of ASX
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Big issue worrying small business
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BHP agrees to massive energy merger
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Sharp fall on ASX no surprise
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ASX snaps four-day winning streak
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Big change to buying a used car
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Warning as popular retailer stockpiles
JB Hi-Fi has piled up on stock in response to last year’s Covid-related supply shortages, a reaction that landed rival Kogan in hot water.
Investors hit with blizzard of news
There was plenty of corporate news to digest on a jam-packed reporting season day, but the ASX finished barely changed from yesterday’s record high.
Packer resists push to slash Crown sway
The reclusive billionaire is fighting calls to limit his voting power in the casino giant, while outgoing chair Helen Coonan has not ruled out a consulting role.
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