Business Now with Ross Greenwood

Telstra announces plans to cut up to 2,800 jobs, telco analyst Paul Budde explains how it has fallen behind big tech companies. Plus, share markets keep hitting record highs, and consumer sentiment remains deeply pessimistic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ASIC sets its sights on the banking sector, claiming customers struggle to access financial hardship help. Plus, a sobering look at our economy as retail spending falls, auction clearance rates slow, and Star entertains takeover offers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Dow briefly hits a record high, investment strategist David Cassidy explains why markets are starting to take off again. Plus, Peter Dutton's plan to fix the housing crisis, AUSTRAC snares another casino and this week's top property.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The sharemarket enjoys its best day of the year as unemployment rises and inflation in the US cools. Plus, Graincorp's CEO explains why profit fell at the wheat and oil processor, and Anglo American proposes a radical transformation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Treasurer delivers back-to-back surpluses, economics professor Steven Hamilton says the government has failed on fighting inflation. Plus, small businesses call out for more cost-of-living support, and AACO profit falls 25 per cent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Business community leaders outline what they hope to see in this year's budget. BCA's Bran Black, ACCI's Andrew McKellar, and AI Group's Innes Willox join the program. Plus, Gamestop shares surge over 100 per cent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Treasury hints the war against inflation will end before next Christmas. Plus, small businesses call for more cost-of-living relief, and the government's surprise $11.3 billion housing announcement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Budget is a few days away and economists say tax cuts and spending will add to inflation. Plus, the government has announced a new gas policy, property sales this week are up 43% from the same week last year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government commits to gas beyond 2050, reaction from business leader Andrew McKellar and analysis from Rystad Energy. Plus, WA announces another budget surplus, retail sector shares bleed as spending falls and bye bye Bonza!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Perpetual will be broken up as part of a $2.2 billion deal with KKR, leaving analysts scratching their heads and shareholders fuming. Plus, the boss of Australia's largest independent grocery chain reacts to the Senate's supermarket prices report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.