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Kogan executives have claimed inflation is affecting the online retailer's fortunes, but a fund manager says he was yet to see price pressures elsewhere.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Matt Mckenzie discuss the week in politics, including two big federal announcements on subsidies for oil refining and a gas power station.

Alcoa uses $11m grant to test its green plan

Shares rebounded strongly on the Australian market but talk of easing demand elsewhere may have made for a lacklustre showing from commodity stocks.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Jesinta Burton discuss the media frenzy surrounding the court case for 27-year-old Perth man Christopher Brown.

Summit to fix workforce woes

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Matt Mckenzie discuss WA Liberal leader David Honey's life and his vision for WA.

Investors sent shares to their biggest loss since February as analysts pondered whether the Australian market may be easing into a new phase.

Juukan owners want to repair Rio ties

A new report has found Australia is leading a global trend showing hundreds of millions of people are concerned by biodiversity loss.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jesinta Burton and Jordan Murray discuss where outgoing members of state parliament have ended up.

Commonwealth Bank shares notched a record and edged closer to $100 per share as the biggest players on the Australian market led gains.

Jab to unlock travel freedom

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Katie McDonald discuss how the pandemic has changed architecture.

Concern about a slowing Chinese economy and inflation in Japan have sapped investor confidence on the Australian share market.

The national broadcaster has three new board members, including Perth-based Mario D'Orazio, after the Morrison government filled roles that had been vacant for up to six months.

Refineries get $2b to stay open

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Matt Mckenzie discuss this year's federal budget and the long-term economic outlook.

Commonwealth Bank shares fetched a record price and a fund manager predicted Australia's market would move higher despite inflation concerns.

Investors tell Crown to do deal quickly

The royal commission into abuse and neglect of people with a disability will get an extra 17 months to report.

The biggest jump in US consumer prices in 12 years has stoked inflation fears and prompted investors to abandon the Australian shares.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Jesinta Burton discuss the political ties of those on the boards of the state's government-owned enterprises.

Battle over high-income tax cuts

A huge area of ocean around two remote Australian territories will be protected as part of the federal budget, leaving conservationists grinning.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Katie McDonald on the conflict between Industry and residential development and the role of industrial buffer zones.

Concerns that markets may have peaked at record heights have forced Australian shares lower, despite the Commonwealth Bank impressing.

Investors to reap $65b windfall

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Madeleine Stephens discuss MATES in Construction and how it is helping those in the sector access the support they need.

Technology stocks have been routed on a downbeat Australian share market and a fund manager tips the tech slide will continue.

Lawyers for Christian Porter and the ABC are returning to court as they prepare to do battle in a major defamation case.

Iron ore fuels ASX record