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Labor's going after tech giants again, risking new Trump tariffs

Labor is again trying to make big tech pay for Aussie news, but Trump has put such measures in his sights, making it a bold move.

China-backed group just used consumer AI to execute cyberattacks

Anthropic has just detailed how a its Claude AI was used and misused to execute cyberattacks on behalf of Chinese-backed hackers.

Sussan Ley's Libs thumb their noses at voters they needed to win

Net zero resonates with young voters, women, urban dwellers and those in teal electorates, whether or not it is pie in the sky. By dropping it, the Liberals have delivered a slap in the face to these voters.

Aussie banks are quietly lifting interest rates: here's why

Despite the RBA leaving interest rates unchanged at its last meeting, Aussie banks are quietly upping fixed interest rates. But why?

After record earnings, why is the Life360 share price down 25%?

Life360 announced a big earnings beat this week, and even an acquisition that will help it diversify its business. So why is the Life360 share price down 25% in the last month?

The scary numbers: here's how much money AI companies need to make to be profitable and avoid a bubble

How much do the AI companies at the centre of the so-called bubble need to make to ensure it doesn't pop? The answer is astronomical.

Menulog is done like a dinner in Australia, but could other services be about to fold?

The end of Menulog’s Australian run is a big deal. It signals a different-looking future for the entire food delivery sector. So what does that mean for consumers and delivery workers – and the cost of a home-delivered meal?

The AI Boom vs the Dotcom Bubble: what's different, what's the same?

As markets pull back over over soaring valuations of AI companies, we're all asking the same question: is this another Dotcom bubble?

The best quotes from Warren Buffett's final Berkshire shareholder letter

At 95, Warren Buffett has penned his last letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders. It’s part memoir, part farewell, and part final investing lesson from the man who has long been Wall Street’s conscience. Here are his most striking lines and what it means for markets.

Most Australians would struggle with an expense of a few thousand dollars

The cost of living is up, and most Australians know it: more than ever would struggle with an emergency expense of a few thousand dollars.

Black Friday sales are starting: here's how to avoid dodgy sales tactics and scams

It might feel like a great time for a bargain. But ACCC has announced it would be watching out for scams and misleading sales conduct.

Block/Afterpay's earnings were thrown off by a massive employee-only party

I've reported on company results a long time, but this is a first for me. Afterpay-owner Block reported its results this week, which were positive but not where analysts wanted them to be. One reason profits were down? A massive expense for a three-day party for employees.

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