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Speculation is growing that Rex will axe its struggling 737 operations during a time of major internal crisis.

The key factors that pushed home prices higher in 2023 remain set in place for 2024 … except in Melbourne, writes Jame Kirby.

The former Oil Search designate chief financial officer of Oil Search has settled her claim against the company now owned by Santos, ending a legal battle that had captured significant attention amid heightened scrutiny of workplace culture.

Perry Williams
Business editor
The markets


Commentary
Why Nine’s marriage with Fairfax has been crippling
By ROBERT GOTTLIEBSEN
Business Columnist
Investment bankers are understood to be putting out feelers to the capital community seeking people prepared to break up the embattled media company, but at this stage there are no...
Latest news
Australia’s oldest listed investment firm eyes international move
The listed investment company is readying an international LIC for early next year after lifting its final dividend, despite a profit drop.
By CLIONA O’DOWD
Why house prices can only surge even higher
The key factors that pushed house prices higher in 2023 remain set in place for 2024 … except in Melbourne.
By JAMES KIRBY
Inflation data, reporting season to test market optimism
The bulls are back after US data showed a healthy combination of economic resilience and lessening inflation that should see the Fed set markets up for policy easing, but local inflation and our earnings season looms.
By DAVID ROGERS
NIB boss intends to retire amid St Vincent’s stoush
Mark Fitzgibbon has announced his intention to retire in the middle of a fight with hospital group St Vincent’s, which says it is walking away from their funding agreement.
By CAMERON ENGLAND
Google deal to supercharge Aussie tech start-up
Cocoon Data has signed a deal with Google and gained US government accreditation, allowing it to crack the world’s biggest and toughest market and generate annual revenue of $152m within the next three years.
By JARED LYNCH