Business Now with Ross Greenwood
Episodes
Business Now | 2 July
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The government is preparing its spending and budget for an early election, a key government target is to build 1.2 million new homes over the next fiv...
Business Now | 1 July
01 Jul 2024
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Economist Warren Hogan joins to discuss the raft of changes coming into effect this financial year and their impact on the inflation. Plus, Boeing is ...
Business Now | 28 June
28 Jun 2024
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BA Deputy Governor downplays CPI surge, Nine Entertainment to axe 200 jobs, Treasurer approves ANZ-Suncorp bank merger. Plus, senior economist Eleanor...
Business Now | 27 June
27 Jun 2024
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The stock market falls hard as the threat of an interest rate rise becomes real, rising shipping costs props up inflation. Plus, Qatar Airways seeks 2...
Business Now | 26 June
26 Jun 2024
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The chance of an interest rate rise in August increases after annual inflation to May came in hotter than expected at 4 per cent. Plus, AEMO CEO Danie...
Business Now | 25 June
25 Jun 2024
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Jun Bei Liu reacts to Commonwealth Bank shares hitting another all-time high, economist Warren Hogan on the possibility of another interest rate rise....
Business Now | 24 June
24 Jun 2024
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The government agrees to 11 recommendations on how to police supermarkets, Myer proposes a merger with its largest shareholder Premier Investments' ap...
Business Now | 21 June
21 Jun 2024
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Social media giant Meta has been accused of preparing to blackmail the Australian government. Plus, Guzman Y Gomez slump after a dream start on the st...
Business Now | 20 June
20 Jun 2024
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Shares in the fast food restaurant chain Guzman and Gomez fly on the ASX. Plus, Chamber of Commerce & Industries' David Alexander on the businesse...
Business Now | 19 June
19 Jun 2024
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The Coalition decides to fight the upcoming election on nuclear power, ABA Group CEO Adam Watson joins to discuss. Plus, Commonwealth Bank's rates str...
Business Now | 18 June
18 Jun 2024
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The Reserve Bank says it discussed raising the cash rate but holds steady at 4.35 per cent for now, HSBC Chief Economist Paul Bloxham joins to discuss...
Business Now | 17 June
17 Jun 2024
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Economist Warren Hogan explains why the Reserve Bank should raise the interest rate tomorrow, NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey on the new land tax hitting...
Business Now | 14 June
14 Jun 2024
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Tesla shareholders approve a monster pay package for its chief executive Elon Musk. Plus, the RBA is in a tricky position after Australia's unemployme...
Business Now | 13 June
13 Jun 2024
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The US Federal Reserve delays interest rate cuts, economist Warren Hogan explains what it means for Australia. Plus, ACCC Commissioner Stephen Ridgway...
Business Now | 12 June
12 Jun 2024
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Labor Senator Deborah O'Neil joins as the Senate Committee hands down its report into the scandal surrounding PwC. Plus, Apple shares soar seven per c...
Business Now | 11 June
11 Jun 2024
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More evidence our economy will slip in the coming months as business conditions deteriorated further in May. Plus, Chemist Warehouse and Sigma Healthc...
Business Now | 10 June
10 Jun 2024
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Following Peter Costello's resignation from Channel Nine, Megan Motto joins to discuss how long is too long for a company director. Plus, Binance co-f...
Business Now | 7 June
07 Jun 2024
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RBA Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser conducted his first on camera interview today at the third annual Australia's Economic Outlook luncheon. Plus, centr...
Business Now | 6 June
06 Jun 2024
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Nvidia's market cap surges past $3 trillion overtaking Apple as the second most valuable company. Plus, India's surprising election outcome sends its ...
Business Now | 5 June
05 Jun 2024
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New GDP figures reveal our economy is growing at the slowest rate since COVID and the 1991 recession, economist Warren Hogan explains the situation. P...
Business Now | 4 June
04 Jun 2024
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In a dark omen, the national current account falls sharply into a deficit, Bank of America's Oliver Levingston explains the data. Plus, Rio Tinto reve...
Business Now | 3 June
03 Jun 2024
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The Fair Work Commission lifts the minimum wage by 3.75 per cent, DB Chief Economist Phil O'Donaghoe explains what it means for our economy. Plus, hom...
Business Now | 31 May
31 May 2024
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There could be big problems for the economy if wages rise more than 4 per cent when the Fair Work Commission announces its annual wage review on Monda...
Business Now | 30 May
30 May 2024
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BHP walks away from its $74 billion takeover attempt for Anglo American. Plus, how families cutting their discretionary spending is impacting the Aust...
Business Now | 29 May
29 May 2024
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Inflation shocks economists, coming in hotter than expected. Plus, the NSW Parliament tables it's report into the use of "vampiric" consulting firm, ...
Business Now | 28 May
28 May 2024
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The latest retail sales data reveals cost-of-living has finally caught up to household budgets. Plus, the Aussie dollar reaches its highest point agai...
Business Now 27 May
27 May 2024
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An exclusive TV interview with Lendlease CEO Tony Lombardo, explaining the developers new direction as it bows to shareholder demands to end overseas ...
Business Now | 24 May
24 May 2024
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Global markets fall as investors grow increasingly concerned with inflation in America staying hot. Plus, property activity remains strong this week w...
Business Now | 23 May
23 May 2024
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Anglo American plays hard to get and rejects BHP's third takeover bid as the mining company chases more copper. Plus, NSW extends the life of Eraring ...
Business Now | 22 May
22 May 2024
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Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor delivers his reply to the Federal Budget, Liberal Senator Andrew Bragg joins to discuss. Plus, the lobby group represent...
Business Now | 21 May
21 May 2024
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Telstra announces plans to cut up to 2,800 jobs, telco analyst Paul Budde explains how it has fallen behind big tech companies. Plus, share markets ke...
Business Now | 20 May
20 May 2024
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ASIC sets its sights on the banking sector, claiming customers struggle to access financial hardship help. Plus, a sobering look at our economy as ret...
Business Now | 17 May
17 May 2024
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As the Dow briefly hits a record high, investment strategist David Cassidy explains why markets are starting to take off again. Plus, Peter Dutton's ...
Business Now | 16 May
16 May 2024
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The sharemarket enjoys its best day of the year as unemployment rises and inflation in the US cools. Plus, Graincorp's CEO explains why profit fell at...
Business Now | 15 May
15 May 2024
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As the Treasurer delivers back-to-back surpluses, economics professor Steven Hamilton says the government has failed on fighting inflation. Plus, sma...
Business Now | 14 May
14 May 2024
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Business community leaders outline what they hope to see in this year's budget. BCA's Bran Black, ACCI's Andrew McKellar, and AI Group's Innes Willox ...
Business Now | 13 May
13 May 2024
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The Treasury hints the war against inflation will end before next Christmas. Plus, small businesses call for more cost-of-living relief, and the gover...
Business Now | 10 May
10 May 2024
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The Federal Budget is a few days away and economists say tax cuts and spending will add to inflation. Plus, the government has announced a new gas pol...
Business Now | 9 May
09 May 2024
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The government commits to gas beyond 2050, reaction from business leader Andrew McKellar and analysis from Rystad Energy. Plus, WA announces another b...
Business Now | 8 May
08 May 2024
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Perpetual will be broken up as part of a $2.2 billion deal with KKR, leaving analysts scratching their heads and shareholders fuming. Plus, the boss o...
Business Now | 7 May
07 May 2024
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Full analysis of the RBA's latest cash rate decision with Reporter Fiona Willan and CommSec's Craig James. Plus, Political Reporter Simon Love speaks ...
Business Now | 6 May
06 May 2024
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers defends spending ahead of the federal budget, Westpac profit has slumped to 16 per cent due to increased mortgage competition, ...
Business Now | 3 May
03 May 2024
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KPMG's Chief Economist says the RBA is pulling the economy's handbrake but the government's foot is planted firmly on the accelerator. Plus, BHP's hun...
Business Now | 2 May
02 May 2024
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US Federal Reserve's Jerome Powell says no rate rises are on the way but cuts are not either, full analysis with economists Craig James and Paul Shear...
Business Now | 1 May
01 May 2024
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CEDA says the government should be enabling net zero projects, not just funding them. Plus, data breaches are on the rise as Qantas loses control of i...
Business Now | 30 April
30 Apr 2024
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As retail sales fell in March, Commonwealth Bank's Gareth Aird explains how this changes the outlook for interest rates. Plus, discount airline Bonz...
Business Now | 29 April
29 Apr 2024
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One of Australia's top economists, Warren Hogan, defends his forecast for three rate hikes this year. Plus, full analysis of BHP's takeover bid for An...
Business Now | 26 April
26 Apr 2024
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Anglo American rejects BHP's $60 billion takeover offer, saying it undervalues the company. Plus, the federal budget surplus is tipped to hit $20 bill...
Business Now | 25 April
25 Apr 2024
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A new lobby group for food manufacturers launches with the goal to help Aussie producers sell their products overseas, BHP lobs a takeover bid at mine...
Business Now | 24 April
24 Apr 2024
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Woodside Energy's annual general meeting descends into disarray as protestors start singing and dancing, inflation comes in hotter than expected, Tesl...
Business Now | 23 April
23 Apr 2024
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Woodside Chairman Richard Goyder faces calls to step down as superfunds reveal they'll vote against his re-election tomorrow. Plus, Deloitte's quarter...
Business Now | 19 April
19 Apr 2024
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ANZ's Head of Australian Economics explains the latest unemployment data and what it means for interest rates. Plus, Swyftx explains the upcoming Bitc...
Business Now | 18 April
18 Apr 2024
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6,600 workers lose their jobs in March as the unemployment rate rises to 3.8%. Plus, Bonza calls in restructuring experts, ASIC warns insolvencies are...
Business Now | 17 April
17 Apr 2024
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The sharemarket fails to recover after a two-day rout, stock picker Adam Dawes explains why. Plus, AMP's Diana Mousina reveals which central bank she ...
Business Now | 15 April
15 Apr 2024
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Tensions in the Middle-East soar after Iran launches drones and missiles against Israel, ANZ's Daniel Hynes explains why the conflict won't impact oil...
Business Now | 12 April
12 Apr 2024
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ASIC Chair Joe Longo explains why the watchdog launched civil proceedings against blockchain mining company NGS Crypto. Plus, sharemarkets teeter clos...
Business Now | 11 April
11 Apr 2024
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Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor responds to the PM's 'Future Made in Australia' plan. Plus, a hotter than expected inflation rate in the US dashes hopes...
Business Now | 10 April
10 Apr 2024
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The Treasurer gives new merger and acquisition powers to the competition watchdog, ACCC Chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb joins the program. Plus, the case for...
Business Now | 9 April
09 Apr 2024
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Business Council's Bran Black reveals more multinational companies are choosing to invest overseas than in Australia. Plus, NAB's Chief Economist Alan...
Business Now | 8 April
08 Apr 2024
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Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson explains the latest changes to its Frequent Flyer program, farmers react to the suggestion of supermarkets being fined for b...
Business Now | 5 April
05 Apr 2024
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As wet weather lashes Australia's east coast, Rabobank's Stefan Vogel explains the impact on farmers. Plus, auctions pick up after the long weekend an...
Business Now | 4 April
04 Apr 2024
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One of Australia's most astute investors is challenging Lendlease for its culture, Disney survives a board takeover. Plus, plastic maker Qenos teeters...
Business Now | 3 April
03 Apr 2024
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Trade Minister Don Farrell's first interview on Sky News after China lifted tariffs on the wine industry. Plus, population growth weighs heavily on th...
Business Now | 2 April
02 Apr 2024
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As Bitcoin and Gold rallies towards all-time highs, JBWere's Sally Auld explains what is driving buyer sentiment. Plus, Commsec's Craig James explains...
Business Now | 28 March
28 Mar 2024
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Taylor Swift concerts help lift retail spending in February to about $36 billion, Armaguard secures a funding lifeline from its owner Linfox. Plus, ch...
Business Now | 27 March
27 Mar 2024
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Inflation for February remains steady, economist Warren Hogan joins to discuss what it means for the timing of interest rate moves. Plus, Tom Jensen o...
Business Now | 26 March
26 Mar 2024
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Premier Investments splits off its kids stationery business Smiggle and the sleepwear chain Peter Alexander, Armaguard offered lifeline to keep cash a...
Business Now | 25 March
25 Mar 2024
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The Star cleans out its senior management yet again as it struggles to hang onto its NSW casino licence. Plus, ASFA CEO Mary Delahunty explains why ea...
Business Now | 22 March
22 Mar 2024
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Iron ore prices recover after positive data from China, commodity strategist Daniel Hynes reveals his forecasts for Australia's largest export. Plus,...
Business Now | 21 March
21 Mar 2024
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New unemployment data shocks economists, Economic Advisor Warren Hogan warns the RBA may not cut rates any time soon. Plus, the CEO of Soul Patts reve...
Business Now | 20 March
20 Mar 2024
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Japanese yen drops to its lowest rate against the Aussie dollar in more than nine years. Plus, Paul Guerra explains why the Victorian government's pus...
Business Now | 19 March
19 Mar 2024
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Full analysis of today's cash rate decision and RBA press conference with economist Sean Langcake and reporter Edward Boyd. Plus, the chair of the ene...
Business Now | 18 March
18 Mar 2024
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As the RBA begins its cash rate meeting, Challenger Chief Economist Jonathan Kearns says it's far too early for the reserve bank to start talking abou...
Business Now | 15 March
15 Mar 2024
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Judge rules Aussie not Bitcoin creator, Russia election polls open in Siberia, rental vacancies plunge to record low. Plus, 3,204 auctions are schedul...
Business Now | 14 March
14 Mar 2024
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Former Qantas executive Olivia Wirth becomes Myer's new boss, Rachel Waterhouse explains why her 'Executive Chair ' title is raising eyebrows. Plus, C...
Business Now | 13 March
13 Mar 2024
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The boss of Australia's biggest independent supermarket chain weighs in on the inquiry into supermarkets and rejects price gouging accusations. Plus, ...
Business Now | 12 March
12 Mar 2024
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Consumer confidence shows the first signs of recovery, ANZ's Chief Economist Richard Yetsenga explains why. Plus, the nuclear power debate heats up, a...
Business Now | 11 March
11 Mar 2024
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers unveils his next wave of economic reform, Australia's annual GDP rises by 1.5 per cent in the December quarter. Plus, REA Group...
Business Now | 8 March
08 Mar 2024
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More women are becoming builders as the construction industry faces ongoing demands. Plus, Polestar joins Tesla and quits the FCAI, Westpac Chief Econ...
Business Now | 7 March
07 Mar 2024
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ACCC Chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb lays out the regulator's priorities for the year, which targets supermarkets, airlines and scams. Plus, the government p...
Business Now | 6 March
06 Mar 2024
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As GDP growth falls to the slowest pace in 30 years, NAB's chief economist goes through all the data. Plus, Bitcoin briefly hits a new record high and...
Business Now | 5 March
05 Mar 2024
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China adjusts its economic goals, but the new plan disappoints markets and analysts. Plus, NBN reveals a plan to boost speeds by 500 per cent and agri...
Business Now | 4 March
04 Mar 2024
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Ross Greenwood takes a closer look at Meta cutting its media deals, falling business inventories shock the stock market. Plus, the CEO of Australia's ...
Business Now | 1 March
01 Mar 2024
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Tech firm Life360 enjoys a lift in share price despite reporting a $28M loss, CEO Chris Hulls joins the program. Plus, home prices surge in February, ...
Business Now | 29 February
29 Feb 2024
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As speculators ask when the central banks will cut rates, bonds expert Jack McIntyre says rates need to stay high to break the back of inflation. Plus...
Business Now | 28 February
28 Feb 2024
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Fresh inflation data shocks economists as it comes in lower than expected, Bank of America Economist Micaela Fuchila unpacks the data. Plus, Flight Ce...
Business Now | 27 February
27 Feb 2024
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Dicker Data CEO David Dicker joins the program as profit at the firm lifts 12.5% to $82 million. Plus, Australian Human Resources Institute CEO on the...
Business Now | 26 February
26 Feb 2024
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As Treasury reveals high wages growth is driving inflation, economist Warren Hogan says the RBA may have to lift rates instead of cutting them. Plus, ...
Business Now | 23 February
23 Feb 2024
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As the third week of reporting season ends, legendary stock picker Jun Bei Liu reveals the hottest ASX stock she has her eye on. Plus, Rio Tinto's CEO...
Business Now | 22 February
22 Feb 2024
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Qantas profits fail to take off as airfares start to fall, Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson reveals when the airliner may pay a dividend. Plus, Nvidia shocks...
Business Now | 21 February
21 Feb 2024
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Woolworths CEO Brad Banducci announces he'll step down just days after a disastrous TV interview, governance expert Megan Motto explains what went wro...
Business Now | 20 February
20 Feb 2024
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As ANZ gets the greenlight to takeover Suncorp Bank, ACCC Chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb speaks exclusively to Ross Greenwood about the deal. Plus, BHP revi...
Business Now | 19 February
19 Feb 2024
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The PwC scandal widens as the Tax Practitioners Board reveals international partners may be involved, Liberal Senator Richard Colbeck weighs in on the...
Business Now | 16 February
16 Feb 2024
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Kmart has posted record earnings in the half year amid the cost-of-living crisis. Poultry Inghams CEO joins the show and says the company has tripled ...
Business Now | 15 February
15 Feb 2024
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Wesfarmers profit lifts to $1.42 billion, CEO Rob Scott reveals how maintaining low prices lead to the stellar result. Plus, unemployment jumps above ...
Business Now | 14 February
14 Feb 2024
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Victoria experiences a massive power outage, former Snowy Hydro CEO Paul Broad explains how fragile the state's power network is. Plus, CEO Matt Comyn...
Business Now | 13 February
13 Feb 2024
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Victoria is hit with a freak power outage as a collapsed transmission line trips the largest coal power station in the state. Plus, analysis of today'...
Business Now | 12 February
12 Feb 2024
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The new HILDA survey shows people are more stressed out and households need two incomes to survive, professor Roger Wilkins goes through the data. Plu...
Business Now | 9 February
09 Feb 2024
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Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock appears before the economics committee in Canberra. Earning season begins with giants like AGL reporting their r...
Business Now | 8 February
08 Feb 2024
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Reporting season kicks off as AGL, Mirvac, News Corp, and Transurban open their books. Plus, China pumps its share market but investor sentiment isn't...