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On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Jesinta Burton discusses the growth of High Wycombe-based business Rentco.

Australia's economy is booming and a spate of indicators suggest investors may have more to worry about than Thursday's ASX losses.

WCE & HBF execs in call on men’s club members’ ability to rule on diversity

On today's episode of At Close of Business, hear journalists Katie McDonald and Jesinta Burton discuss the latest movements in the construction industry.

Shares on the ASX have closed higher for a ninth consecutive month, the best winning run since 2007.

Ellison offers to source vaccine and deliver jabs

A late rally on a day blighted by coronavirus lockdowns helped the ASX be one of the better performers among Asian markets.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Madeleine Stephens discusses the push by disability advocates to change building regulations to improve housing accessability.

WA FIFO workers grounded

Investors piled into online retail and supermarket stocks tipped to profit from new coronavirus lockdowns in Australia, and abandoned travel providers.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, property journalist Katie McDonald discusses major developments and new initiatives in the City of Perth.

Migrant recovery needed to rein in 40 years of deficits

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Matt Mckenzie discuss what the return of Barnaby Joyce means for net-zero policy and new numbers on the state's royalty bonanza.

Investors had their first week of losses in the past six on the ASX while keenly awaited US inflation data could prompt more erratic trading.

Seven West Media has announced plans to retire the 36-year-old Community Newspapers brand, relaunching the products as PerthNow newspapers from August.

ScoMo gives the green light for new airport hub

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Matt McKenzie and Jordan Murray discuss the federal government's decision to reject a big green hydrogen project on environmental grounds.

Afterpay and Woolworths had greatly contrasting fortunes on a day when technology and consumer staples stocks prevailed, but the ASX slipped.

Education jackpot for local IT giants

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Madeleine Stephens and Jordan Murray discuss the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research's biggest fundraiser.

Technology stocks were back in vogue on the ASX, but came at a cost to the wider market as investors re-evaluated yield.

Government may take over WA’s ambo service

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Matt McKenzie discuss the difficulties of diversifying WA's trade with Asia.

Investors have had their best day on the ASX since March and regained most of Monday's losses after US financial leaders eased concerns about higher interest rates.

Miners aim for 30,000 workers from overseas

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Jordan Murray and property journalist Katie McDonald discuss Rebecca Moore's role as the state government architect.

Stocks have had their worst day in more than four weeks on the Australian market as investors began believing warnings of higher rates in a year or two.

Scomo’s red tape big dig at Albo

Shares on the ASX had their fifth consecutive week of gains - the best run this year - and ended the week at a record closing high.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Matt Mckenzie discuss SafeWA breaches, the CCC battle and the UK trade deal impact.

Woodside’s Scarborough a done deal as O’Neill firms

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jesinta Burton and Jordan Murray discuss the state's current major infrastructure projects and the future of infrastructure in Perth.