Business Now with Ross Greenwood

Despite Star Entertainment at risk of running out of cash, shares in the troubled casino operator resume trading. Plus, wrap up of the February profit reporting season, construction of new homes picks up and AusPost's profit surges 641%. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Qantas pays its first dividend in five years, Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson reacts to the Government allowing Qatar to buy a stake in Virgin. Plus, Medibank CEO David Koczkar responds to health insurance premiums rising 3.7%. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard White returns to WiseTech as Executive Chair, merely four months after he stepped down as CEO. Plus, Flight Centre's CEO explains why profit fell at the travel agency and HSBC's Paul Bloxham goes through the latest inflation data. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Woodside's underlying profit falls 13% to US$2.9B as energy prices fall. Plus, Domino's records it's first lost in 20 years, Aussie superfunds head to the U.S. in search of fresh funding and analysis of today's hottest ASX profit results. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WiseTech shares are smashed as $10 billion wiped from its market value, Pipeline group APA says shipping gas from WA or Queensland to Victoria or NSW is a disastrous option. Plus, the government bails out the Whyalla steelworks and Rex Airlines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inghams Group releases HY25 results, rate cut delivers relief to borrowers, government’s ambitious 1.2M new home target. Plus, MGM takes creative control over James Bond. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Business Now: The unemployment rate rises despite 54,000 new jobs, AMP's Diana Mousina explains the data, Telstra CEO Vicki Brady reveals why it's so hard to grow the business, more federal funds for Whyalla Steelworks. Plus, gold hits a new record. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The SA government steps in as Whyalla Steelworks plunges into administration. Plus, the RBA debrief with the leading economist who consistently forecast a February rate cut, and Donald Trump slugs international car makers with fresh tariffs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Full analysis of the Reserve Bank's first rate cut in four years with Business Reporter Edward Boyd, EQ Economics Chief Economist Warren Hogan and Canstar's Sally Tindall. Plus, BHP's dividend falls to eight-year lows as revenue drops. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BlueScope CEO Mark Vassella reveals the steelmakers approach to Trump's tariffs as investors buy up shares. Plus, the economist that says the RBA cutting rates tomorrow isn't a sure bet as the market goes all in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AMP shares fall as full year results disappoint investors but AMP's CEO remains upbeat about the firms future. Plus, Trump launches reciprocal tariffs as the global trade war intensifies, and the auction market ramps up in February. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chemist Warehouse merges with Sigma Healthcare and storms onto the ASX. Plus, a wrap up of the top ASX half-year results, US Fed Chair Jerome Powell clashes with Donald Trump over his rate cuts, and the CEO of 2024's hottest stock, Pro Medicus.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's aluminium industry feels the wrath of Trump's administration as the chance of tariff exemptions diminishes. Plus, Star Casino is on the brink of running out of cash, and AGL's CEO on how EV chargers have boosted revenue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump's global trade war widens and Australia isn't guaranteed an exemption from punishing tariffs on steel and aluminium. Plus, consumer sentiment is flat in February, and the CEO of AusPost on locking in a deal to boost regional banking. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's metal industry is thrown into a spin as Donald Trump flags 25 per cent on all steel and aluminium imports. Plus, the economist that says the RBA shouldn't cut rates, auction clearance rates rise, and WiseTech faces new allegations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

REA Group CEO Owen Wilson breaks down the company's half year profits report. Plus, the former interpreter of Baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani has been sentenced for stealing $US17 million from his former boss.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Woodside's CEO warns the east coast is quickly running out of gas... energy analyst Kevin Morrison explains why he thinks the "golden age for gas" has failed to occur. Plus, critical mineral miners wait for tax credits, and DEI dead at Google. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Markets react to China's retaliatory tariffs as the US Postal Service bans parcels from China and Hong Kong. Plus, the venture capital firm backing Aussie defence technology and car sales drop in January as budget constraints bite. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China hits US energy commodities with tariffs, escalating Trump's trade war... JP Morgan's Kerry Craig explains how Australia will be affected. Plus, reckless spending puts state government credit ratings at risk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A global trade war erupts as Donald Trump follows through on his promise to hit Canada, Mexico and China with tariffs. Plus, markets plunge deleting $1.2 billion in crypto, property prices slide in January, and vulnerable borrowers stress lenders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Business Now DeepSeek pulls the rug from under AI. Cost of living pressures weigh on the hospitality industry. Plus, Bupa and Healthscope strike a deal for their customers.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump slams the Chair of the US Federal Reserve for not cutting rates... Jarden Chief Economist Micaela Fuchila explains why rates were kept on hold. Plus, Credit Corp CEO on how the firm lifted profit to $44 million. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inflation slows to the lowest level in four years causing a flurry of economists to change their rate cut call to February. Plus, household budgets buckle under pressure, Star Casino's fire sale, and Boeing records a massive $11.8 billion loss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China's DeepSeek AI shocks Silicon Valley and rocks Wall Street, tech investor Alex Pollak explains what this means to Nvidia and American tech firms. Plus, critical inflation data out tomorrow will decide whether the RBA cuts rates in February. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mining giant Rio Tinto reportedly holds merger talks with the global commodities trader Glencore, super funds deliver an average return of almost 12 per cent last year. Plus, a prototype SpaceX Starship fails minutes after launching in Texas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.