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Australia's share market had its heaviest loss of April, but investors may not be concerned after the best month since November.

Austal to sell out of China JV

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Jordan Murray talks to journalist Jesinta Burton about the extradition hearing for Perth tech millionaire Zhenya Tsvetnenko.

Australia's share market had its highest close since the coronavirus crash, and is again close to setting all-time records.

Chinese owner restarts work on Australia-first lithium plant

Australia's share market resumed its climb towards record heights after weaker than expected inflation figures encouraged investors that low interest rates will not rise any time soon.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, Jesinta Burton talks to journalist Jordan Murray about Jay Weatherill and his work with the Thrive By Five initiative.

Consider divorce in French subs deal: Patrick

Investors rushed to sell technology stocks and the Australian market fell for a second consecutive day in the leadup to US tech giants reporting earnings this week.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, Jordan Murray talks to senior editor Mark Beyer about the innovation and inventiveness of Soar.Earth.

WA told to toughen up

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Jordan Murray talks to journalist Matthew McKenzie about what the three-day lockdown means for WA.

Australia's market is just short of records, but a WA lockdown and the impact of COVID-19 overseas means there is no certainty those levels will be surpassed.

Fixed-wireless internet provider Pentanet and four other telcos have secured high-band 5G spectrum, auctioned by the Australian Communications and Media Authority.

Shortage of truck drivers puts WA wheat industry through the mill

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Jordan Murray talks to journalist Madeleine Stephens about Scitech's new chair Chris Palandri and his plans for Scitech's future.

Australia's share market has rebounded from two consecutive days of losses to stand 11 points short of its best close since February last year.

Iron ore boom: Rudd calls for super profits tax on big miners

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Jordan Murray chats to property journalist Katie McDonald about the resurgence of timber in the construction sector.

Australia's share market has closed below 7000 points for the first time in a week after coronavirus infections worried investors, but a second-half rally gave hope for Thursday.

Give us the tools & we’ll finish the jab

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Jordan Murray talks to journalist Matthew McKenzie about Asian engagement.

Australia's share market has pulled back from near-record heights, and the Aussie dollar climbed against the US after the Reserve Bank flagged winding up cheap credit for banks.

Stakeholders are worried changes to WA’s Asian engagement strategy indicate a withdrawal from key markets.

Oz leads world in rock floatsAustralia is leveraging off its strength as a mining powerhouse to become the go-to destination for resources floats. The West

Western Australians affected by Tropical Cyclone Seroja will receive help with their power and water bills as the massive clean-up effort continues.

Australia's share market eked out its best close since February 2020 as it nears a record, while US reporting season could make or break that bid.

On the debut episode of At Close of Business, journalist Jordan Murray talks to senior editor Mark Beyer about whether WA is getting a fair return on the iron ore trade.

There is growing concern about the growth in precarious and insecure work in Australia, writes researcher Mike Dockery.

Crown Resorts has received a $3 billion funding proposal from a private equity group that would allow it to buy out major shareholder James Packer.

Big four banks speed up home loan approvals

Australia's share market is poised to rise to record heights next week after one such achievement went largely unnoticed.