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WEBPerpetual probes dissenting shareholders as AGM revolt brews. Capital Brief covers business and politics news for those shaping the new Australian economy: founders and executives who need capital to grow their businesses, the people who help them get it, investors who allocate it, and decision makers in the federal capital, Canberra.
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WEB5 days ago · The latest finance and markets news from Capital Brief, including banking, deals, ESG, funds management, investment banking, infrastructure, markets, private equity, professional services and venture capital coverage.
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WEBOrigin Energy quits hydrogen. 3 October 2024. Next page. Business news including Google threatens to scrap New Zealand publisher deals over planned ‘link tax’, Albanese seeks state input on kids’ social media ban, Albo's worlds collide.
US jobs report surprise shifts Fed cut odds — Capital Brief
WEB2 days ago · The data moved bets on Fed funds futures sharply towards a 25-basis-point cut in November, down almost 10 basis points from before the report, according to Bloomberg. It also pushed US shares higher, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 0.81% to close at a new record high. The numbers exceeded the …
Sydney's Q-CTRL scores $85 million to grow global quantum …
WEB19 hours ago · Sydney startup Q-CTRL has raised an additional US$59 million (A$85 million) as part of an extended Series B, bringing the round to a total of $166 million. The newly announced funding exceeds the first two parts of Q-CTRL’s Series B. The company raised US$25 million in November 2021 and another US$27 million in early 2023.
US jobs boom shakes rate cut bets — Capital Brief
WEB2 days ago · The news: US employers added 254,000 jobs in September, significantly beating expectations and showing resilience in the economy, data released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday showed. The numbers: The numbers exceeded the 140,000 jobs forecast by economists surveyed by Reuters and were higher than the revised figure of 159,000 jobs added in August.
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WEB5 days ago · Perpetual probes dissenting shareholders as AGM revolt brews. The beleaguered financial services group has been querying shareholders who have backed a rogue candidate for the board, as proxy groups and a former star fund manager hit out at the company ahead of its AGM. Jack Derwin · 1 October 2024. Briefing Market Wrap.
Technology and startups - Capital Brief
WEB1 day ago · The lines between equity, secondary sales and debt are blurring, sparking debate on capital disclosure and transparency in the tech ecosystem. The latest technology news from Capital Brief, including artificial intelligence (AI), big tech, consumer tech, cybersecurity, enterprise tech, venture capital and startup coverage.
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WEBOct 2, 2024 · Andrew Hagger launches family office advisory Famille Capital. The ex-Tattarang boss has recruited former RBA deputy governor Guy Debelle and Macquarie dealmaker Alex Nikov to seize on Australia's new tech wealth. Jack Derwin · …
Housing costs lift US inflation, cap Fed cut expectations
WEBSep 11, 2024 · The news: US inflation showed mixed results in August, with core CPI rising 0.3% from July, the highest in four months, driven by higher shelter and service costs. Core CPI excludes food and energy. The numbers: On a year-on-year basis, it rose 3.2%. Overall, CPI increased 0.2%, in line with forecasts, advancing 2.5% year-on-year, its smallest rise since early 2021.