The Edition

Reserve Bank deputy governor Andrew Hauser has had a tough ride with the media. But while he impressed today, the reaction to the central bank's minutes show it still faces comms challenges.

The prime minister's appearance alongside a candidate in Western Sydney today shows why he may face a battle to keep the focus on his domestic agenda.

Revelations that a ministerial staffer lost federal cabinet papers at Doha Airport last year add a layer of intrigue to Labor's controversial Qatar Airways decision.

Today’s surprisingly sedate and policy-focused vice-presidential debate was a timely reminder for Australian investors that the US election is on track to be another nailbiter.

Qatar Airways' acquisition of a 25% stake in Virgin Australia looks like it could be a good deal for everyone involved.

Moves by China to stimulate the world’s second-largest economy are already affecting the ASX — and will have profound implications for Australia beyond that.

Mark Zuckerberg says that AI-powered glasses — like Meta's Orion — could one day replace the smartphone. They're also shaping up as a key part of the company's second act.

The future of fund manager Platinum is the most talked about situation on the ASX right now, involving some of its biggest personalities. But if they want the prize, they'd better act soon.

The Albanese government is 'flying the kite' on changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax concessions. In doing so, it risks losing control of the narrative.

While some fret over the productivity and revenue case for AI, an article published overnight by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is a reminder that his goals are much loftier.

Experts say the ACCC's lawsuits against Woolworths and Coles over misleading discounts could be a game changer, as the government moves to seize the political opportunity.

There are lessons for all innovation-minded business operators in Nike's failed experiment with an 'uncool' CEO and an ill-advised direct-to-consumer pivot.

Remote work is back on the agenda, with Amazon and Tabcorp telling employees to come back to the office. But reversing the work-from-home trend might be tougher than it seems.

Despite talk of a realignment in the relationship between business and politics, we are headed for a conventional election debate on the role of government in the economy.

Equity markets may be hitting fresh highs, but the shift towards private asset classes — ironically fuelled in part by passive money flows into stocks — looks inexorable.

Labor's $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund is poised to announce its first investments within weeks, despite the resignation of CEO Ivan Power due to health issues.

The world’s third-largest cybersecurity firm faces scrutiny after a data breach, first reported by Capital Brief, saw 440GB of information leaked online. But serious questions remain about the breach’s full impact and scope.

The nation's largest domestic media company is facing the same strategic challenges as it was three and a half years ago when Mike Sneesby took the reins.

Kamala Harris has vindicated the decision to switch from Joe Biden by outclassing her predecessor and successfully baiting Donald Trump in today's presidential debate.

The Albanese government wants a sweeping ban on kids using social media. But it faces difficulties in overcoming the complexities of such regulation, as it has with other recent reforms.

Today's push by the opposition's transport spokeswoman to extend proposed divestiture powers to aviation is another example of the reshaping of the main parties’ stances toward big business.

Everyone in tech seems to be talking about the idea that startup founders should remain hands-on for longer as their companies grow — but does it actually work?

RBA governor Michele Bullock today refused to be drawn into the debate over Jim Chalmers' recent comments on interest rates, instead imploring people to focus on the real enemy: inflation.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has faced a barrage of media criticism this week over his comments on the impact of high interest rates on the economy. Is it justified?

The expected sale of Australian data centre operator AirTrunk to Blackstone for a substantial $20 billion is recognition of the company's potential as AI continues to boom.

News publishers and the gambling industry are holding their breath ahead of two major government decisions on media policy.

Overall, corporate Australia scored a passing grade this earnings season, but it faces a tougher test over the next 12 months.

As a proxy for the AI revolution, Nvidia's performance is watched more closely than any other company. And as today's results showed, it only takes a hint of trouble for investors to punish the stock.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers is upbeat about the latest inflation figures. But economists are less confident, warning that volatile data and temporary factors have led us astray before.

Guzman y Gomez’s first results as a listed company show strong earnings but mixed analyst reactions, as CEO Steven Marks leans into the salesmanship that got him this far.

Cybersecurity is an increasingly important priority for corporate Australia. So it was surprising that today's announcement of our new top cyber spy came with little fanfare.

Capital Brief launched one year ago today with a Jim Chalmers interview. A lot has changed since then — but not our commitment to build a robust new player in Australian news.

Many banks are dealing with margin pressure, low revenue growth and signs of a turning credit cycle. But for Bank of Queensland, these problems are existential.

Breville’s strong earnings highlight its worldwide success in high-end coffee machines, particularly in the US. It's a standout in a sharemarket not known for global consumer businesses.

The Democratic National Convention has started as Kamala Harris shifts the polls away from Donald Trump. The ultimate result will have implications for Canberra.

A2 Milk’s stock tumble and a budget warning from Jim Chalmers are a reminder of how vulnerable Australia's economy and sharemarket are to China.

A week dominated by activity on — and scandals surrounding — the ASX ended fittingly with results from the national stock exchange operator itself.

There are conflicting messages in this week's earnings and employment data — not the best news for those betting on a rate cut this year.

ASIC alleges Australia's primary exchange not only failed to keep the market informed but knowingly misled it. "The ASX is going to be an international laughing stock," said one former market official.