Two time bombs ticking away
There were two explosive time bombs ticking away in the detail of the GDP numbers, and they threaten to put the RBA in an impossible position.
Victoria Business
Business needs to plan for President Trump 2.0
Donald Trump’s Super Tuesday sweep puts him a big step closer to the White House. Boards need to start taking him seriously.
It’s official – things are crook
The latest GDP figures paint a picture of an economy that is sick, seriously sick. And if you look deeper, the problems are even worse than they seem.
Another recession escape act, but millions still feel pain
Our economy is just keeping its head above water, and weakness in new GDP numbers suggests interest rate cuts could come soon.
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How ACCC misread Telstra, TPG’s bush mobile deal
The two telcos have laid out their case as they attempt to overturn the ACCC’s pre-Christmas ruling that blocks the landmark mobile sharing deal.
Bowen lays out new test for big polluters
A shake-up around the treatment of carbon emissions from the biggest emitters had the potential to open another attack on business.
Meet the tech minnow that defied gravity
This US unicorn is undercutting the likes of Google, Amazon and Microsoft in an area that promises ‘limitless’ growth.
Major builders in profit plummet despite higher revenues
The combined profit of Australia’s top 12 private builders has halved despite revenues rising. See the list of who made the most, and the least, in 2022.
Retailers can’t fight off falling house prices
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Hey kids, here’s how you can make your first buck
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Warrego bid: Strike talks up own takeover potential
Strike Energy, now facing a much strengthened bid for Warrego Energy from Hancock, says shareholders should keep in mind that it too, will be in the sights of acquirers.
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