Jonathan Barrett

Rising debt repayments alongside elevated savings rates are moving money from young to old, experts say, leaving younger people under growing strain

The $1.7bn offer for Azure Minerals comes during a rush of dealmaking for the metal used in batteries

Farmers and consumers alike are sharing their frustration amid the cost-of-living crisis as a government inquiry into the Australian supermarket giants looms

Why have lithium, nickel and cobalt markets slumped despite the demand for electric vehicles? And what happens next?

Claim comes amid state and federal inquiries into Australian grocery sector and what producers say is a widening gap between wholesale and shelf prices

ABS data highlights shoppers’ attraction to promotions, as supermarkets giants discount unhealthy food twice as often as healthier items

Industry representatives will meet with state and federal ministers at crisis talks in Perth on Thursday

Shareholder response ruthless as Australian-owned company’s international operations face trifecta of troubles

Robert Thomson says conglomerate prefers ‘courtship to courtrooms’ when dealing with AI companies, as news and Australian businesses record revenue drop

Drop in spending by advertisers brought on by inflationary pressures comes as free-to-air TV grapples with streaming’s continued popularity

Farmers wanting earlier-than-usual payment for produce face so-called rebate charges from Coles and Woolworths, raising more questions about supermarket duopoly

Chief executive Brad Banducci’s unexpected resignation comes as political pressure mounts over increased profits during cost-of-living crisis

Profit result down 13% from last year’s record but airline remains flush with cash as Jetstar’s Australian earnings rise by 35%

Consumers are using their spending power to switch retailers and the major chains are scrambling to shore up customer loyalty

Short of breaking up Coles and Woolworths, retail experts call for regulation of wholesale supply deals and help for new entrants to access sites

Coles and Woolworths leverage their dominant position over smaller suppliers and consumers alike – and both groups are getting angry

Retailer’s action taken to avoid cash shortage if the money-moving company were to reduce or cease deliveries

Almost always used against women and often accompanied by other forms of violence, financial abuse can have devastating consequences – including homelessness

Chair Nick McKim takes issue with CEO’s refusal to disclose company’s return on equity amid claims of price gouging

Co-founder leaving ‘to spend more time with his young family, improve the world via philanthropy, and help further the technology industry globally’