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Asian markets have dropped after US President Donald Trump has announced a string of huge new tariffs which will come into effect on October 1.

AARON PATRICK: Some media watchers believe Bruce Gordon, the owner of the Win TV network, installed a new chairman to increase his influence over Nine.

Premier Investments’ billionaire chair Solomon Lew has made a string of allegations against a ‘mob’ of former senior executives, including the sacked boss of kids stationery juggernaut Smiggle.

As many cryptocurrencies hit all-time highs, uncertainty over how various government departments treat these assets could leave some traders and others exposed if Centrelink or the ATO ever come knocking.

The embattled casino operator will continue to have its operations run by special manager Nicholas Weeks after being dealt another blow by the NSW regulator.

Myer executive chair Olivia Wirth says retail crime is ‘endemic’ and has escalated across Australia, with the chief becoming the latest to call out Victoria as the biggest problem State.

The regulator is warning one of Australia’s fastest growing investment sectors to either lift its standards or face the consequences.

TOM RICHARDSON: Private credit investors have enjoyed a golden run, but regulators are calling and the risks in a downturn are much higher than most investors realise.

Takeover target Santos has revealed it had expressed concerns about delays in finalising a deal before its suitors eventually pulled the plug just days before an offer was due on the table.

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co has walked away from a proposed $30 billion offer for natural gas producer Santos, saying a ‘combination of factors’ discouraged it from making a final bid.

Super Retail Group has sensationally dumped its chief executive after new information about a relationship he had with a co-worker came to light.

The milestone comes a little over 20 years after Google’s market debut and 10 years after the creation of Alphabet.

Economists say Australian property prices are set to surge once again over the coming years, with a number of factors creating a perfect storm in the housing market.

Jayne Hrdlicka has earned an eye-watering payday after leading the airline from a pandemic wipe-out to a profitable share market listing.

EXCLUSIVE: Forty-eight of Australia’s top investors were involved in Rodney Forrest’s stock-picking competition when he illegally bought $2.6 million worth of shares in Platinum Asset Management.