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  • Thu, December 19, 2024

by: The Australian Financial Review
in: Media and Entertainment

The good, the bad and the ugly of corporate Australia in 2024

Big deals, big names, big disasters. From AirTrunk to Woolies to our own Nine Entertainment, here are the biggest moments of the year.
  • Tue, December 17, 2024

by: The Australian Financial Review
in: Politics and Government

A decade of deficits and a modest $5.5b election war chest

The budget is not estimated to return to surplus for at least a decade, and cumulative deficits over the next four years will be almost $22 billion larger than forecast in May.

by: The Australian Financial Review
in: Politics and Government

Labor lifts company takeover fees and bolsters phoenixing crackdown

Jim Chalmers' midyear budget update has increased fees for company takeovers and provided funding to boost penalties for dodgy behaviour.
  • Mon, December 16, 2024

by: The Australian Financial Review
in: Media and Entertainment

Former Nine boss Hugh Marks to lead ABC

The executive who pulled off the broadcaster's merger with Fairfax and helped lobby for big tech to pay for Australian content starts his new job in the new year.

by: The Australian Financial Review
in: Politics and Government

Government departments pushed to defer spending ahead of election

Bureaucrats say they are being asked to "re-profile" spending to minimise the size of deficits in time for the federal polls.
  • Sun, December 15, 2024

by: The Australian Financial Review
in: Politics and Government

'My greatest regret': Pallas resigns as Victoria's debt grows

The state treasurer says Labor's ambitions were always bigger than the budget would allow, but he "never" questioned the $100 billion Suburban Rail Loop.

by: The Australian Financial Review
in: Politics and Government

Childcare package an early Christmas present to parents and children

For government to seek to save pennies by withholding access to early education for the children who will benefit from it the most is not just Scrooge-like behaviour, it's a false economy.

by: The Australian Financial Review
in: Politics and Government

Dutton risks losing underdog status

The weight of expectation is shifting behind the opposition leader. Which can be a curse. Another poll, same story: the government has been spinning its wheels for more than year now and continues to do so.

by: The Australian Financial Review
in: Politics and Government

Profit-bashing won't help Australians become better off, CEOs warn

Politicians and regulators going after big business was one of the features of 2024. Has it gone too far, and if so, what can be done to restore the balance?

by: The Australian Financial Review
in: Politics and Government

Voters bracing for minority government - and Dutton to lead: poll

A majority of voters believe Australia will have a minority government after the next election, and there is an expectation Peter Dutton will be in charge, the latest The Australian Financial Review/Freshwater Strategy poll shows. While both leaders are ...
  • Fri, December 13, 2024

by: The Australian Financial Review
in: Politics and Government

Albanese and Dutton lay down the battle lines for the election race

The Coalition is taking a gamble on nuclear while Albanese is trying to convince voters to back his childcare plan.
  • Thu, December 12, 2024

by: The Australian Financial Review
in: Stocks and Investing

AMP first big super fund to buy into crypto

The fund says the $27 million it is investing in bitcoin is part of its diversification strategy; critics say the asset class had no place in retirement portfolios.
  • Wed, December 11, 2024

by: The Australian Financial Review
in: Stocks and Investing

How to pick the ASX's next dividend winners

Private wealth firm Wilsons Advisory says there's more to it than just buying a stock with a high dividend yield.

by: The Australian Financial Review
in: Media and Entertainment

Tech giants to be punished if they don't pay for news

The big stick approach set to be announced on Thursday would force recalcitrant platforms to the negotiating table or risk being hit with penalties.
  • Tue, December 10, 2024

by: The Australian Financial Review
in: Politics and Government

Albanese must lead like Labor heroes Evatt and Hawke on antisemitism

When Australia's Jewish community has been under threat, strong prime ministers have stepped up to offer support and reassurance. Today, that sense of security is evaporating.

by: The Australian Financial Review
in: Business and Finance

How Shanghai's ambition to be the 'future of finance' fell apart

The port city was meant to be China's answer to New York, but trade tensions and changing domestic priorities have taken a toll.
  • Sun, December 8, 2024

by: The Australian Financial Review
in: Health and Fitness

Doctors say health insurers have too much control over home care

Doctors are calling for an overhaul of Australia's out-of-hospital home care model which they say is dominated by private health insurers who have too much control over the way patients are treated and which doctor they see. With Australians increasingly ...
  • Sat, December 7, 2024

by: The Australian Financial Review
in: Politics and Government

A crazy six hours in Seoul and the fragility of democracy

A presidential brain snap in South Korea has revived dark memories of the country's past, with potentially damaging geopolitical ripples across north-east Asia.

by: The Australian Financial Review
in: Business and Finance

So, you want to retire to Tuscany?

The idea of moving to Italy is alluring for retirees - la dolce vita, the food, the wine, the beauty, the prices. Just check these practicalities first.
  • Thu, December 5, 2024

by: The Australian Financial Review
in: Health and Fitness

Mark Butler's health problem with no fix

The health minister is in the middle of an almighty fight between private hospitals and the health insurers, and he's facing a difficult decision in the lead up to the election.

by: The Australian Financial Review
in: Health and Fitness

Why Branson's ex right-hand man is investing in workplace health

They have brought in Danny Sims, the former chief executive of Ramsay Health Care's Australian hospitals to help. The strategy now is to triple the company's size and scale it nationally. RediMed has five clinics in Western Australia and three in ...

by: The Australian Financial Review
in: Politics and Government

How the US and China are partnering (reluctantly) to save the world

Computer scientists from the two superpowers are defying political bickering, and working together to set global ground rules to keep artificial intelligence within human control.

The good, the bad and the ugly of corporate Australia in 2024

Big deals, big names, big disasters. From AirTrunk to Woolies to our own Nine Entertainment, here are the biggest moments of the year.
The article from the Australian Financial Review discusses the performance and outlook of various sectors within Corporate Australia for the year 2024. It highlights the resilience of the Australian economy amidst global economic challenges, with sectors like mining and energy showing robust growth due to high commodity prices and demand for green energy solutions. Conversely, retail and consumer discretionary sectors are facing headwinds from high inflation and interest rates, impacting consumer spending. The technology sector is experiencing mixed fortunes, with some companies thriving due to digital transformation while others struggle with funding and market volatility. Additionally, the article touches on the increasing focus on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) criteria, influencing corporate strategies and investor decisions. It also notes the potential for increased M&A activity as companies look to consolidate or pivot in response to economic conditions. Overall, the piece provides a comprehensive overview of the economic landscape, corporate performance, and strategic directions for Australian businesses in 2024.

Read the Full The Australian Financial Review Article at:
https://www.afr.com/markets/equity-markets/the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-of-corporate-australia-in-2024-20241219-p5kzr3

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