This week’s results provide a reality check for those who argue that the highly concentrated banking and supermarkets sectors lack competition.
The big banks are rethinking how much risk they can take when it comes to lending,as some say that excessive regulation is only helping wealthy borrowers while others miss out.
Grounded planes,stranded passengers:Bonza looks like the latest casualty to join the Australian aviation graveyard.
BHP has its prey in its sights,but winning requires skill and a willingness to walk away if the target,Anglo American,plays hard to get.
For large investors such as pension and superannuation funds,a vote against what climate activists and experts and some shareholders believe is a vague and feeble plan to reduce emissions in line with the Paris Agreement is a no-brainer.
The NSW casino regulator has given Barangaroo’s Crown Sydney a gold star just as the second public inquiry into Star Entertainment’s culture enters the pointy end of proceedings.
The Musk fan club is being sorely tested,as the company ricochets between issues including slowing sales,increased competition and falling vehicle deliveries.
A clear pattern is emerging from the Bell inquiry into Star Entertainment – that of a financially and culturally embattled company being managed by a chief executive desperately juggling too many problems.
The federal government declared “the road to net zero runs through Australia’s resources sector”,and Rinehart will be hoping for a decent spoonful from the profit pot at the end of that road.
The sparring between Greens senator Nick McKim and Woolies boss Brad Banducci deteriorated into an unedifying headbutting contest.
It is very difficult to imagine how the current board of Star will be able to mend its relationship with the regulator and navigate the path to restore its licence.