Business Now with Ross Greenwood

Qantas profit takes off but shares bomb, CEO Alan Joyce defends high ticket prices. Plus, Medibank's CEO David Koczkar reveals how the company recovered after last year's data breach and a former MoviePass exec arrested for embezzling funds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scentre Group's profit slips 66% but revenue and dividend lift, CEO Elliott Rusanow explains why. Plus, HSBC's Chief Economist on the RBNZ lifting rates and Brookfield launches another takeover attempt of Origin Energy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stockland's profit slips 64.5%, CEO Tarun Gupta explains how wet weather and rising interest rates are pulling the company down. Plus, BHP's CEO Mike Henry on the miners’ profit falling 32% and the superannuation industry welcomes Treasurer's review. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bluescope profits dip as the global markets soften, CEO Mark Vassella explains the difficulties the firm is facing. Plus, clearance rates finally lift after a summer holiday hang over and the SEC charges an unstable stablecoin founder.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

QBE earnings beat expectations, RBA Governor faces economic committee, COVID vaccines saved the economy $181 billion. Plus, Anne Flaherty joins the show to discuss the auction market in February.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ASX learns from it's mistakes with the CHESS replacement project, ASX CEO Helen Lofthouse details the future of the exchange. Plus, Telstra CEO Vicki Brady on why phone plans are costing more and RBC chief economist on unemployment data. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The team covers the hottest profit results including CBA, Wesfarmers and Fortescue Metals. Plus, analysis of RBA Governor Philip Lowe's Senate appearance with Westpac's Matthew Hassan and signs that U.S. inflation is becoming more sticky. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NAB forecasts the cash rate to peak at 4.1%, its Chief Economist Alan Oster weighs in as consumer confidence collapses. Plus, Blockchain Australia's Chairman on U.S. regulators banning Binance's stablecoin.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carsales.com net profit rockets into space up 458%, CEO Cameron McIntyre reveals how the result was achieved. Plus, auction clearance rates start to pick up again and the RBA Governor gives traders a private briefing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

REA Group CEO Owen Wilson reveals how his company stayed resilient despite falling listings. Plus, CBA's Gareth Aird explains why he expects two rate cuts by the end of the year and SpaceX ticks off a new world record. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AGL CEO Damien Nicks reveals the future of coal power in Australia as the company's results disappoint the market. Plus, Shadow Financial spokesperson Stuart Robert on the Government's new financial advice and super regulation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Suncorp's CEO Steve Johnston joins the program as the company sells off its banking arm, ACCI CEO on how businesses are bracing for rate rises. Plus, PEXA chief economist on the fixed-rate loan cliff and Zoom sacks 15% of its workers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rates rise for the ninth consecutive time, ANZ's Chief Economist Richard Yetsenga reveals when rate hikes will end. Plus, more interest rates analysis from St Georges' Besa Deda and Ratecity's Sally Tindall explains the hip-pocket impact. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Scali shares are smashed despite the retailer reporting a 70% jump in profit, CEO Anthony Scali joins the program to discuss, money markets bet on a 0.25BPS rise tomorrow. Plus, housing market tightens as rental property demand surges. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Markets prepare for the RBA's 9th consecutive rate rise and Carrara Capital's David Sokulsky examines the situation. Plus, what's next for coal after its supercharged 900% rise, Adani's share rout continues and Zuck's big payday.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. Fed pivots setting off a market rally, prolific economist Chris Richardson explains why. CBA's Retail Banking Chief reveals the latest weapon against scammers and J.P. Morgan's Market Strategist reveals the biggest risk to the economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investment by business is at a 30 year low, BCA's economist Stephen Walters joins the program. Plus, energy companies sell off carbon-heavy assets and bet big on the green transition and RBA says inflation has peaked. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Retail sales collapse in December, Deutsche Bank's Phil O'Donaghoe reveals when the RBA will stop lifting rates. Plus, Flight Centre's CEO Graham Turner on his $211m UK acquisition and China's Uni ban ramps up pressure on the rental market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wages are starting to catch up with inflation - Employment Hero's CEO Ben Thompson explains why, interest rates are back in the spotlight. Plus, war of words between Adani and Hindenburg and Australia's fastest growing beer brand. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nothing can stop the Australian dollar as it soars to a nine-month-high, fund manager Matt Kidman reveals why. Plus, airlines recover from the pandemic, consumers flock to luxury goods and the auction market slowly warms up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will America fall into recession? As the Fed lifts rates and tech companies sack staff, Wall Street legend Kenny Polcari reveals why you never bet against the U.S. Plus, HSBC's Chief Asia Economist explains why China's economy will surge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As inflation hits a 32-year high, Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor reveals how he would fight the inflation battle. Plus, RBA may be forced to re-pivot, short-sellers target Adani and Justin Bieber signs a record $281M deal.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Shell reverses a gas sale freeze, Wood Mackenzie's energy analyst Daniel Toleman reveals the east coast market is structurally short of gas. Plus, Aussie tech firm innovates the hospitality industry and King Charles sues Twitter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queensland tops CBA's State of States for the first time, CommSec's Craig James reveals why. Plus, the Aussie tech firm that's hiring workers while tech giants lay workers off and has Netflix cursed the next generation of tennis superstars? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the ASX200 hits a nine-month-high, eToro's Josh Gilbert breaks down all the biggest market news. Plus, gas producers warn the price cap threatens international investment and Pizza Hut attempts to make the world's largest pizza. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.