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Future Fund chief executive Raphael Arndt has praised the Reserve Bank for fighting inflation without pushing up the unemployment rate.

EnergyAustralia will develop two large-scale batteries after being picked for taxpayer support by the Albanese government.

Reclusive boss of embattled luxury fashion and apparel online marketplace Cettire, Dean Mintz, has taken advantage of the sharp decline in the company’s share price since its disappointing annual results, scooping up $15.8m of stock in on-market trades.

Perry Williams
Business editor
The markets


Commentary
Aussie tech companies take on giants on world stage
By ROBERT GOTTLIEBSEN
Business Columnist
Israel is the traditional small-country source of new global tech. Evidenced by juggernaut Atlassian, Australian technology companies are beginning to get runs on the board.
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Tech CEO to share $3bn with staff after blockbuster deal
AirTrunk’s boss, who arrived in Australia 26 years ago as a bright-eyed student, is set to pull off one of Australia’s largest private sales, around $23bn.
By JOSEPH LAM
Brace for a hard landing: Australian Retirement Trust
Recession is still a possibility, due to slowing economic growth and rising unemployment limiting the chance of a soft economic landing, says Australian Retirement Trust’s Ian Patrick.
By CLIONA O’DOWD
Orora sells US paper packaging ops for $1.68bn
Brian Lowe is fine-tuning the Orora packaging giant even further with the $1.68bn sale of its US paper and cardboard packaging business as it further focuses on the premium beverage market.
By TANSY HARCOURT
Why more CEOs are taking the ice bath plunge
Australian CEOs and other corporate players are rapidly embracing the global ice bath trend, claiming it improves their fitness, mental health and decision making.
By CHRIS HERDE