ASX closes down after record day
The ASX closed down on Wednesday as investors took advantage to take a profit following a record day of trading on Tuesday.
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The long, hard slog of changing workplace culture at Rio
Overhauling a culture of sexual harassment and bullying is not a linear exercise and the Rio Tinto boss is finding out the tough way, as its two-year progress report is released to staff.
ASX 200 down 0.6pc after record high but CBA hits another record
Australia’s stock market retreats from a record high, but CBA does it again with another record high close, Analysts unpack Amcor’s Berry buy. Freight issue risks Nick Scali profit. EV volatility hits PWR Holdings profit margins.
Aussies’ $103bn pay packet for one month
Australians were paid a historic amount overall for the month of September, as wages growth and the number of hours people were working increased.
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ASX lifts on CBA record; Northern gets first strike
Tech sector leads gains as dismal updates from SkyCity, IDP weigh. Chinese businessman Wu Tao’s attempt for a board seat at Northern Minerals fails. Fortescue lobs ‘misuse’ claims against ex-staff.
Push to get 500,000 Aussies a pay rise
Unions have launched a landmark bid to abolish the junior pay rates for half a million young workers.
Push to get 500,000 Aussies a pay rise
Unions have launched a landmark bid to abolish the junior pay rates for half a million young workers.
Qantas bets on more whiskey, gin to boost customer spirits
Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson is meeting with ‘detractors’ and the airline is rolling out craft gins and even Campari on international flights as it nears pre-Covid customer satisfaction levels.
Covid finally ‘over’ for Cathay as last parked jet returns
A fixture of the Alice Springs aircraft storage facility is finally taking flight, 1410 days after Cathay Pacific parked the A330 in the Red Centre.
Qantas bets on third fuel tank for ultra-long flights
The airline’s own ‘winged keel’ on new A350-1000s has been cleared for takeoff on ultra-long-range routes.
ABC staff warned after damning survey
The managing director of the ABC has issued a warning after seeing uncomfortable results of a survey looking into workplace culture.
Economic growth grinds to a halt
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has acknowledged the economy is “barely growing”, after GDP increased by just 0.1 per cent in the first three months of 2024.
Economic growth grinds to a halt
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has acknowledged the economy is “barely growing”, after GDP increased by just 0.1 per cent in the first three months of 2024.
Hacked Aussie health provider collapses
An Australian e-prescription provider has collapsed weeks after a massive data breach had resulted in customer information being posted on the dark web.
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