Wall Street and the local share market rally as President Donald Trump appears in public for the first time in four days, and ahead of tonight’s big spending Budget. 

Also today:
Good coronavirus news locally as the push to open state borders gains momentum
BHP to hire 3,500 apprentices
And the wild ride of drug company Mesoblast

Plus an interview with ABC’s 7:30 chief political reporter Laura Tingle about the politics of the Budget.

Wall Street and the local share market rally as President Donald Trump appears in public for the first time in four days, and ahead of tonight&rsquo;s big spending Budget.&nbsp;
Also today:
<ul>
<li>Good coronavirus news locally as the push to open state borders gains momentum</li>
<li>BHP to hire 3,500 apprentices</li>
<li>And the wild ride of drug company Mesoblast</li>
</ul>
Plus an interview with ABC&rsquo;s 7:30 chief political reporter Laura Tingle about the politics of the Budget.

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Markets surge on Budget excitement and Trump sighting

The federal government backs down, slightly, on capital gains tax changes. 

Tuesday 26 May 2026
Qantas’ plans for non-stop flights from Sydney and Melbourne to London and New York delayed again
Why people don’t trust AI in the property market
Donald Trump says he is in no rush to do a deal with Iran
The competition watchdog ponders a fair price for a stamp

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The federal government backs down, slightly, on capital gains tax changes.&nbsp;
Tuesday 26 May 2026
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<li aria-level="1">Qantas&rsquo; plans for non-stop flights from Sydney and Melbourne to London and New York delayed again</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why people don&rsquo;t trust AI in the property market</li>
<li aria-level="1">Donald Trump says he is in no rush to do a deal with Iran</li>
<li aria-level="1">The competition watchdog ponders a fair price for a stamp</li>
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CGT backdown; Qantas long-haul plans delayed; Trump in no rush to do deal

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Australia is in the middle of one of the biggest intergenerational wealth transfers in history, with trillions of dollars expected to pass between generations over the next decade. But many families focus too heavily on tax, and not enough on governance, communication and purpose.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Kaajal Prasad, Head of Family Advisory at LGT Wealth Management about why successful succession planning starts with family values, not finances, and why many wealthy families struggle to bring the next generation into decision-making.

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Australia is in the middle of one of the biggest intergenerational wealth transfers in history, with trillions of dollars expected to pass between generations over the next decade. But many families focus too heavily on tax, and not enough on governance, communication and purpose. Sean Aylmer speaks with Kaajal Prasad, Head of Family Advisory at LGT Wealth Management about why successful succession planning starts with family values, not finances, and why many wealthy families struggle to bring the next generation into decision-making. LGT Wealth Management is a supporter of Fear &amp; Greed

Q+A: The great wealth transfer: what wealthy families get wrong

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