Dollar’s wild ride shows risks of playing with RBA fire
Jim Chalmers’ big shake-up of the central bank is a convenient distraction but unlikely to change the path of interest rates.
Victoria Business
Why the fight against scams just got serious
All banks are now on the hook as the corporate regulator asks ‘how much is enough’ when it comes to protecting customers.
Inside new Westpac CEO’s plan to rebuild the bank
Taking the reins of Westpac on Monday, one of Anthony Miller’s first tasks will be to visit call centre staff – who are the eyes and ears of the banking giant and hear exactly how customers feel.
Unit owner’s shocking $210k loss over 10 years
Not everyone is making a killing on property says Scott Pape, noting some inner city suburbs are struggling with one seller having to cut $210k off the price they paid 10 years ago.
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Fortescue’s mining fleet to go green with mega $4bn truck order
Billionaire Andrew Forrest has challenged the mining sector to follow his company’s lead, after striking a $4bn deal with Liebherr for battery-powered trucks and excavators.
RBA will be late to rate cut party, but it’s on the way
Michele Bullock marked her first year anniversary as the central bank governor with a shift in tone.
What REA learned from BHP’s London stalemate
Investors are now putting pressure on Rightmove’s London board to take a seat at the negotiating table for the $11bn offer.
BHP better placed for growth than in years
The mining giant’s balance sheet is in fantastic shape and its growth options are much better positioned than they were just a few years ago, CEO Mike Henry says.
‘Fake discounts’ a serious test of trust for Coles, Woolies
The ACCC’s claims are as damaging as they can get. But the regulator needs to be careful not to buy into the emotion around price gouging.
Gold explorer triples on Mexican exploration results
A gold exploration minnow has made what it says is a ‘globally significant’ find, sending its shares through the roof.
Beston Global Food Co collapses after failure to find a buyer
Beston Global Food Company has collapsed into administration after a failed bid to sell the company, putting about 160 jobs in South Australia’s southeast at risk.
Healius hauls in ‘much bigger’ than expected $965m for Lumus
Healius will look at how to return capital to shareholders after its bumper $965m Lumus Imaging sale to Affinity Equity Partners.
Instos back down on BHP climate protest vote
Activist funds have backed down on their push for a vote on better climate disclosures at the BHP annual meeting, after the company’s own report satisfied their demands.
Why resources stocks are our experts’ top share tips this week
The latest ‘buy’ recommendations are dominated by one of the weakest performing ASX sectors this year. Here’s why.
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