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Shares on the ASX have seen their biggest drop since June as rolling coronavirus lockdowns and a slowing Chinese economy force investors to reset growth expectations.

The Australian Financial ReviewFaith in the ability of government to handle the COVID-19 outbreak has deteriorated sharply, with the Morrison government a

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Katie McDonald discusses Perth's embrace of build-to-rent apartments.

Mixed reaction to the latest company earnings and the extension of coronavirus lockdowns have put a dampener on the ASX to start the week.

Mark McGowan says that vaccination targets not enough to bring end to State closures

Investors pushed the ASX to a record close as they look for more bumper payouts next earnings week.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Matt McKenzie discuss what the IPCC's latest findings mean for energy policy and emissions reduction in Australia.

Eight team hubs & parade in blueprint for AFL

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jesinta Burton and Katie McDonald discuss how the State Development Assessment Unit has performed over the past year.

A Telstra turnaround and enthusiasm for insurers' earnings have helped the ASX inch its way to a closing high.

Australians have started applying for jobs again, but nowhere near the pace they were before the pandemic.

FIFO luxury to retain workers

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Madeleine Stephens discusses upcoming reforms in the retirement living sector.

A bumper Commonwealth Bank payout prompted investors to snap up bank stocks as they helped the ASX to its sixth consecutive record high.

WA tourism stars hit by lockdowns

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior editor Mark Beyer discusses the Minderoo Foundation and Nicola Forrest's passion for early childhood development.

Investors raised the ASX to a record high despite a bleaker outlook for commodities as the coronavirus' Delta strain spreads in China and the US.

Woodside told to pay outstanding super

Investors have an appetite for financial shares at the start of a busy earnings week after Suncorp's bumper earnings delivered shareholder rewards.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Matt McKenzie analyses the challenge of hydrogen- moving first, value adding, and the environment.

Rio rolls out WA jab plan

Investors overcame lockdown gloom and helped Australian shares to record levels for the weekend, prior to a busy earnings week.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Matt Mckenzie weigh up proposals to pay Australians to take the COVID-19 vaccine.

Bonuses keep mine wages low

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Jesinta Burton discusses legal action taken by BGC Australia against a former accountant.

A second consecutive day of record heights for the ASX has ended with a pullback as investors learned of Victoria's latest lockdown.

Rinehart's Roy Hill adds $3b to dividend party

The ASX200 has closed higher than 7500 points for the first time as robust economic forecasts and a falling dollar help investors look beyond coronavirus lockdowns.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior editor Mark Beyer talks about how Perth's top fund managers have performed over the past 12 months.

Coonan to join Walsh in clear-out of Crown Melbourne executives

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Jordan Murray talks about Andrew Forrest, Tony Grist and the investors behind NSW-based ISP Swoop.

Investors had a momentary spat about a Reserve Bank decision not to maintain the same support for a coronavirus-ravaged economy, and the ASX eased from record highs.