Tuesday 15 August 2023

JB Hi-Fi posts a record year for its Australian retail arm but sales have started to slide. 


Also today:
Qantas re-brands three of its planes to support the Yes vote
Insolvency appointments spike 57% in June quarter
And the White House raises its China tech ban with Australia

Tuesday 15 August 2023
<a href="https://www.jbhifi.com.au/">JB Hi-Fi</a> posts a record year for its Australian retail arm but sales have started to slide. 
 Also today:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.qantas.com/">Qantas</a> re-brands three of its planes to support the Yes vote</li>
<li aria-level="1">Insolvency appointments spike 57% in June quarter</li>
<li aria-level="1">And the White House raises its China tech ban with Australia</li>
</ul>

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JB Hi-Fi hits record sales, insolvencies surge, Qantas puts ‘Yes’ on planes

Tuesday 12 May 2026

CSL has shocked investors by writing down the value of its assets by $7 billion, one of the largest in Australian corporate history.
PM defends CGT changes
oOh!Media in bidding war
Super El Nino on the way
Beer drinking is back

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Tuesday 12 May 2026
CSL has shocked investors by writing down the value of its assets by $7 billion, one of the largest in Australian corporate history.
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<li aria-level="1">PM defends CGT changes</li>
<li aria-level="1">oOh!Media in bidding war</li>
<li aria-level="1">Super El Nino on the way</li>
<li aria-level="1">Beer drinking is back</li>
</ul>
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CSL $7bn write-down; PM defends CGT changes; Beer is back

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Less than half of all Australian small businesses prioritise cybersecurity, and the vast majority – almost 80 per cent – lack a cyber response plan at all.

That’s according to new research commissioned by telco Optus, which suggests Australian SME’s are dangerously underprepared for a cyber attack.

Sean Aylmer speaks with cyber security expert Karissa Breen about how AI is changing the threat landscape, and the simple steps businesses can take immediately to reduce risk.

Less than half of all Australian small businesses prioritise cybersecurity, and the vast majority &ndash; almost 80 per cent &ndash; lack a cyber response plan at all.
That&rsquo;s according to new research commissioned by telco Optus, which suggests Australian SME&rsquo;s are dangerously underprepared for a cyber attack.
Sean Aylmer speaks with cyber security expert Karissa Breen about how AI is changing the threat landscape, and the simple steps businesses can take immediately to reduce risk.

AI-powered cyber attacks are increasing - and SMEs are underprepared

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ASX down for 8th day


US Fed leaves rates on hold


JBS hit with $268m tax bill


Stockland CEO’s slowdown warning


Trump and Putin phone call

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Afternoon Report | ASX down for 8th day

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