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ASX winners and losers - a snapshot
The stand out listings traded on the Australian Stock Exchange captured at key moments through the day, as indicated by the time stamp in the video.
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What the ASX at 6000 points would mean
Markets reporter Patrick Commins explains why the ASX reaching 6000 points is both matters and doesn't matter.
ASX see-saws higher
The ASX shrugged off a lacklustre start to rise strongly on a US spending deal that sent Wall Street futures higher.
News merges Fox Sports and Sky News
More redundancies are expected at News Corp after it announced Fox Sports News will be merged into the company that produces Sky News.
Former Optus owner loses bid for $452 million tax refund from ATO
The British company that sold Optus to its Singaporean owner, Singtel, has lost its bid to get a half-a-million dollar refund from the tax man.
Markets Live: ASX yo-yos towards 6000
Fluctuating interest in the big banks explained an up-and-down session on the ASX, but in the end investors shook off a shaky start to push firmly higher.
The good news for solar customers that's bad for everyone else
NSW's 350,000 solar households could soon be paid twice as much for the power they export to the grid.
Buried confession wipes $200m off pharma company
Investors wiped $200 million off the company's value - after they read page 107 of a 110 page presentation.
Why the RBA is focusing on more than inflation
If the Reserve Bank was still retaining its narrow focus on keeping inflation between 2 and 3 per cent per annum, it would be cutting interest rates at its May meeting on Tuesday.
Morrison says housing 'scalpel' already working
Treasurer Scott Morrison has seized on a new report that shows house prices in Sydney and Melbourne are slowing to claim regulatory measures to easy Australia's housing affordability crisis are working.
Could 'shopmates' become best mates?
Retailers are looking at innovative ways to attract customers back to physical stores.
Housing slowdown a blip or something more?
The big question raised by last month's slowdown in Sydney and Melbourne's housing markets is whether this is a blip on the radar.
Why regions must be part of Brisbane's New World City mission
My business Little Tokyo Two and the State Library of Queensland created a "Business Studio" about 12 months ago with an intention to fit the gap between having an idea and deciding to start it - essentially a feeder to the rest of the ecosystem.
Queensland needs zebras, not unicorns
First off, we need to deduce what exactly the word "startup" means. I like to break it down into two categories - "Unicorns" and "Zebras".
Chinese investment in Australia surges 11.7% to $15.4b
Chinese investment in Australia surged 11.7 per cent last year to $15.4 billion amid booming demand for agricultural assets and infrastructure, according to a report.
Investors sink the slipper into Athlete's Foot
Footwear retailer RCG Crop has slashed full-year profit guidance by 11 per cent - the second downgrade in three months - after soft sales of brands such as Skechers, Vans and Doc Martens.
Atlassian's Cannon-Brookes lays claim to a bitcoin windfall
While the billionaire co-founder of Atlassian, Scott Farquhar, was making headlines with the purchase of of Australia's most expensive house, his business partner, Mike Cannon-Brookes, found something to crow about in another tech punt that has apparently proved a winner.
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The small business disrupting the uniform market
The family business 'Cargo Crew' disrupted the uniform market by approaching the retail wholesale model in a new way.
'No liability': Caltex launches $20m fund for underpaid workers
Oil giant Caltex will establish a $20 million assistance fund for workers who were underpaid at its franchised service stations.
Westpac's stance on coal is 'disappointing': PM
Coal has big role to play in Australia's energy future, Malcolm Turnbull says.
Home prices brake in April after blistering run
Home price rises slowed sharply in Australia's major cities in April, in a welcome respite for policymakers who have been alarmed at the risks of a debt-fuelled bubble in the housing market.
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Banks face tighter capital rules
JPMorgan Australia Banks Analyst Scott Manning discusses his outlook for Australia and New Zealand banks and talks about the housing market.
$267m bonanza: Google CEO doubles his pay
Alphabet Inc. can't seem to stop heaping massive pay packages on Google's Sundar Pichai.
Twitter finally gives backers something to tweet about
Against all odds, Twitter is turning itself around.
8@eight: Big week set to start with ASX whimper
Market commentators tend to say "this is a big week for markets" and that usually is heralds a potentially volatility inspiring event at the heart of the concern. However, this week really has it all and there is something for everyone.
Apple surges as investors bet on new iPhones
As investors pour in, Apple's shares have closed at $US143.65, up nearly 60 per cent from last May's trough.
'Don't cry poor': Unis to have budgets cut, student fees to rise
Pain will be shared between universities and students under new reform package.
ACCC seeks strengthening of market power laws
Senate set to vote on controversial laws that will make it easier for the competition watchdog to pursue companies for misuse of market power.
Airtasker and unions make landmark agreement to improve pay rates and conditions
A landmark agreement between online job-posting platform Airtasker and Unions NSW aims to increase minimum rates of pay and improve conditions for workers in the "gig economy".
One-stop complaints scheme for banks and insurers tipped in federal budget
The budget will make it easier to complain about banks
Small Business
The $10 million business changing Australia's cafes one denim apron at a time
Forget all black in hospitality, Cargo Crew is shaking up the uniform sector.
Tattoos can be good for your career
Tattoos are more common than ever but the workplace reaction can be mixed.