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Commonwealth Bank’s share price tumble on Wednesday signals a rough year ahead for shares.

CBA has worst day on record as CGT fears grow post-Budget

Professional investors suggest growth shares will struggle to find buyers as capital gains could be taxed at more than 40 per cent under Labor’s Budget.

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Once again, the Labor Government is gaslighting us by claiming their investment tax reforms are motivated by ‘intergenerational fairness’.

Why the Budget of broken promises will leave everyone poorer

Once again, the Labor Government is gaslighting us by claiming their investment tax reforms are motivated by ‘intergenerational fairness’.

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The Federal Budget plan to make property investment less tax-friendly could also leave ordinary shareholders and startups paying more when they sell their respective shares or businesses.

Why the CGT housing fix also punishes investors and startups

The Federal Budget plan to make property investment less tax-friendly could also leave ordinary shareholders and startups paying more when they sell their respective shares or businesses.

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Announced last year, the tie-up between London-listed Frasers Group and footwear retailer Accent Group involves rolling out at least 50 Sports Direct stores in Australia and NZ over six years.

The Athlete’s Foot owner bets on UK sports giant’s rollout

Australia’s biggest footwear retailer Accent Group is banking on the rollout of British sporting goods giant Sports Direct to hit its ambitious sales target of $2 billion by the end of the decade.

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OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman rejects claims made by Elon Musk.

OpenAI CEO’s shock claims about Elon Musk as trial heats up

In a trial involving big tech's most powerful titans, Elon Musk is suing OpenAI executives, alleging they ‘stole a charity’ by shifting its purpose.

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Economists from Australia’s biggest bank said interest rates could rise following the Budget, which will spend an extra $6.5 billion.

Commonwealth Bank slams Budget over failed inflation fight

Economists from Australia’s biggest bank said interest rates could rise following the Budget, which will spend an extra $6.5 billion.

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Tony Lonergan and Wendy Wales are fighting a major expansion of a coal mine in the Upper Hunter.

The coal mine fight now headed to Australia’s top court

A High Court case examining the local impacts of a coal mine expansion could exert far-reaching influence on fossil fuel project approvals.

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Fresh NAB data shows businesses are experiencing a margin squeeze, with input costs rising faster than they can increase selling price.

Firms brace for more price pain but no room to pass it on

Businesses are bracing for more price rises in input costs in the coming months, a senior economist says, at a time when there’s little room to pass it on to already-crunched consumers.

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Just 6 per cent of survey respondents said they were ‘very confident’ tonight;s Budget will improve their finances.

The one thing Aussies want the most from tonight’s Budget

Capital gains tax and negative gearing have dominated the pre-Budget headlines, but a new survey released just hours before Treasurer Jim Chalmers stands up in Parliament has revealed what voters really want.

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Changes to capital gains tax. Everybody seems to be talking about it. But what does it actually mean for the average Australian?

Everything you need to know about capital gains tax changes

Debates over Australia’s capital gains tax system are ramping up ahead of tomorrow’s Federal Budget. But how will it affect Aussies?

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Investors are closely watching the market after the US rejected a Middle East peace plan. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Aussie shares drop as ceasefire frays, CSL plunges

Local shares have slid after Donald Trump called Iran's peace offer ‘totally unacceptable’ and a local biotech company downgraded its earnings guidance.

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Treasurer Jim Chalmers has vowed to cut spending and bank extra revenue from higher commodity prices.

Chalmers vows to cut spending amid warning of soaring rates

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has vowed to cut spending and bank extra revenue from higher commodity prices, as a former Treasury economist warns of six more rate hikes if Labor keeps splurging.

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Navigating the complexities of the superannuation system to successfully make a plan for your retirement is no mean feat. So when you get it right, it makes the pay-off so much sweeter.

Congrats! You’ve nailed the ideal grand retirement plan

Q+A: Navigating the complexities of the superannuation system to successfully make a plan for your retirement is no mean feat. So when you get it right, it makes the pay-off so much sweeter.

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Higher interest rates and an oil shock generated by the Middle East war are expected to slow demand and lower economic growth.

Why this big four bank is optimistic the RBA will hold rates

ANZ expects the Reserve Bank will keep interest rates on hold for months after three inflation-fighting hikes this year.

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Older small business operators hoping to make voluntary concessional contributions to superannuation have been told to make sure they satisfy employment rules before sending any money to their fund.

A super work hurdle for older small business owners

Older small business operators hoping to make voluntary concessional contributions to superannuation have been told to make sure they satisfy employment rules before sending any money to their fund.

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