Tinder sees its first user growth since 2024 as new Gen Z-focused features help reverse years of dating app fatigue.

GameStop shocks markets with a $55.5B bid for eBay, but shares fall as investors question how the deal would even be funded.

JB Hi-Fi posts solid sales growth despite retail pressure, but AI-driven chip demand is pushing laptop prices up sharply.

Duolingo beat earnings but warned of slower growth as it invests in AI features, sending shares down 11%.

Chemist Warehouse is entering the UK by buying into a loss-making chain, using a brand licensing strategy to expand faster.

The RBA hiked rates to 4.35% for a third straight meeting as inflation forecasts rise, bucking the global pause trend.

Nine is overhauling its newsroom, cutting tech platforms and roles as it adapts to falling TV audiences and digital competition.

LIV Golf faces an uncertain future as its Saudi backer plans to pull funding, exposing its heavy reliance on one investor.

ANZ beat profit expectations, but slipping home loan market share kept investors cautious and shares barely moved.

Alphabet posted $107bn in quarterly revenue as AI boosted Cloud growth and helped keep Google Search highly relevant.

Bega says booming yoghurt demand, fuelled by TikTok wellness trends, could help lift profits nearly 40% by 2031.

Woolworths cut its profit outlook as costs rise, choosing to freeze prices on 300 staples to win back shopper loyalty.

Adidas turned a record London Marathon run into global marketing gold as demand for its new supershoe surged.

Amazon’s Australian sales surged, but its biggest wins now come from fees, ads and shoppers paying for convenience.

Google and Meta booked billions through Australia, but clever offshore structures kept local tax bills surprisingly low.

SpaceX is weighing a $10B–$60B Cursor deal, testing AI coding software before deciding on a full acquisition.

Warner Bros backed Paramount’s $110B bid, but Hollywood backlash and regulatory hurdles still threaten the mega deal.

Microsoft is spending $25B on Australian data centres while pitching jobs, skills and sustainability to win public support.

Adobe launches $25B buyback as AI fears hit its stock, using strong cash flow to back confidence and offset dilution.

Intrepid buys French rival Altai to fast-track global growth, adding customers and revenue on its path to $1B bookings.

Cochlear shares plunge after profit downgrade, as demand slows with implants still seen as a delayable expense.

Apple CEO Tim Cook steps down after 14 years, with long-time exec John Ternus taking over in a stable, carefully planned transition.

Mecca hits $1.43B revenue as immersive in-store experiences drive growth, doubling rival Myer and redefining beauty retail.

NAB lifts bad debt provisions to $706M and adds a buffer as rising costs and falling confidence pressure business borrowers.

Amazon buys Globalstar for $11.6B to boost satellite internet and bet big on phone-to-satellite connectivity by 2028.

Gucci sales slump pushes Kering into AI eyewear with Google, betting on tech to win back younger, trend-shifting consumers.

Zip Co rebounds with upgraded earnings and strong US growth, proving profitable expansion is back in focus for BNPL players.

Allbirds plunges from $4B to $39M, then pivots to AI — sending shares soaring 600% in a hype-fuelled rebound.

Uber is investing $10B into robotaxis, shifting from asset-light to asset-heavy to compete in the autonomous vehicle race.

Qantas and Virgin cut flights and raise fares as soaring fuel costs squeeze margins and make low-demand routes unprofitable.

Coachella drives $600M+ locally while evolving into a content and marketing machine for brands, creators, and influencers.

IKEA cuts its 365-day returns to 60 days as rising costs and customer behaviour turn generous policies into a margin problem.

MCoBeauty’s dupe strategy faces a legal test as Sol de Janeiro sues, claiming copycat products are cashing in on its brand.

Anthropic withholds its powerful Mythos AI model from the public, giving select giants access to stay ahead in the cybersecurity arms race.

Uniqlo lifts profit outlook after a 30% earnings jump, with global growth and a weaker yen quietly boosting performance.

SPC canned goods sales jump 20% as shoppers stockpile ahead of price hikes driven by oil shocks and supply chain disruptions.

Levi’s beats tariffs with 14% growth, boosted by Gen Z demand and a surprise pop culture moment driving 517 jeans sales.

AustralianSuper cuts $1B from its ESG fund as stricter rules bite and “ethical investing” faces growing scrutiny.

Canva snaps up two more startups, taking its AI buying spree to eight deals as it reshapes its story ahead of a potential IPO.

OpenAI, Google and Anthropic join forces to combat AI model copying, as distillation concerns spark both commercial and security fears.

SafetyCulture acquires AI startup Twine as it ramps up dealmaking to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving AI landscape.

NextDC locks in a $1B 100-year bond to fund AI-driven expansion, as investors back long-term bets on data centre demand.

Shein offers Aussie brands its supply chain as a service, trading speed and scale for potential risks to quality and control.

Canva posts a $242M loss despite strong growth, as $350M in share-based pay boosts cash flow but drags down accounting profit.

Telstra must cut 1M sq km from its coverage claims after new signal standards, reshaping its biggest competitive edge.

David Jones extends supplier payments to 60 days to boost cash flow, highlighting the power and risks of working capital management.

Blackstone buys IPL’s Royal Challengers for $1.8B, highlighting how cricket teams have become lucrative, asset-like investments.

Xero teams up with Anthropic to embed AI into its platform, but investors remain unconvinced it’s enough to counter AI disruption fears.

Pop Mart’s profits are booming, but a 20% share drop shows investors fear its viral toy success may not last.

Apple is adding ads to Maps, taking on Google in search ads and tapping into high-value, intent-driven advertising.

Qantas profits could nearly halve as rising fuel costs bite, with hedging offering only short-term protection.

Cuttable hits $100M valuation with just 8 engineers, using AI to build and scale its ad-testing platform faster than traditional teams.

Halter’s AI-powered cow collars attract a $2B valuation as it turns livestock into a subscription model in booming precision agriculture.

Domain caps price hikes at 4% to undercut REA and win back agents, sacrificing short-term profits to rebuild market share.

Flight Centre buys a creative agency to move beyond flights and become a one-stop shop for corporate travel and events.

Lamborghini scraps EV plans after customer backlash, doubling down on loud engines over silent electric performance.

Premier’s profit looks flat, but Smiggle is struggling while Peter Alexander thrives as consumer spending habits split.

Meta pulls Horizon Worlds from Quest after weak adoption, signalling its metaverse vision is falling short of expectations.

ACCC probes diesel giants as oil prices surge, raising concerns that limited competition is pushing fuel costs even higher.

Peloton pushes into gyms with commercial gear to revive growth, expanding beyond homes as consumer demand slows.

Google adds “Ask Maps” AI to turn navigation into a chatbot, as it fights Apple Maps by upgrading its most-used product.

The RBA lifts rates to 4.1% as oil-driven inflation rises, showing how global shocks are hitting Aussie households and mortgages.

Bumble’s stock jumped 30% despite falling users and revenue, as cost cuts and higher revenue per user boosted profitability.

McDonald’s CEO went viral tasting a new burger, and by leaning into the meme, the chain scored 5.8B impressions and boosted sales.

Qantas will pay $105M to settle a class action over COVID flight credits after passengers waited up to three years for refunds.

Better Beer is raising up to $15M to expand its fast-growing low-carb beer brand, proving influencers can turn social media followings into real businesses.

AustralianSuper wants super funds to borrow money for the first time in 30+ years, arguing it could prevent forced asset sales in market downturns.

Atlassian is cutting 10% of its workforce as AI reshapes software and investors worry the so-called “SaaSpocalypse” could disrupt SaaS business models.

Robinhood launches a fund giving retail investors access to private startups like Stripe, but demand falls short and shares drop on debut.

Koala plans an ASX IPO at a $305M valuation, well below earlier hopes, showing how weaker investor sentiment can reshape listing ambitions.

The Iconic posts its first profit after 14 years of losses, thanks largely to a marketplace model that cuts inventory risk and boosts commission revenue.

Australia’s biggest airports earned $402M from parking in 2025, highlighting the lucrative power of airport monopolies.

Audible launches a cheaper streaming-style audiobook plan as Spotify expands into audiobooks with its bundled Premium offering.

ARN Media shares jumped after Jackie Henderson quit The Kyle and Jackie O Show, raising hopes the company could reset its costly talent deal.

OpenAI raises $110B at a $730B valuation as Amazon, Nvidia and SoftBank fund the AI boom—while also supplying its infrastructure.

Lyka raises $67M after hitting $200M ARR, expanding its premium fresh dog food business as pet owners spend more on human-grade meals.

News Corp cuts costs, sells Foxtel and signs a $250M deal with OpenAI to reposition its media archives as vital data inputs for the AI economy.

ASIC alleges Budget Direct removed discounts after minor policy changes, impacting 39,000 customers and triggering $3.3m in repayments.

Woolworths’ chatbot Olive glitched with odd replies, but the retailer is doubling down on AI with a major Google upgrade.

CBA flagged $1B in AI-linked home loan fraud via brokers, exposing oversight risks despite loans still being repaid.

WiseTech will cut 2,000 jobs in an AI overhaul, betting automation can reset costs despite a 36% profit slump.

Sigma lifted earnings 18.7% after its Chemist Warehouse merger, as strong domestic sales fund patient global expansion.

Qantas lifted profit to $1.46b as Loyalty jumped 12%, while tweaking Frequent Flyer rules to strengthen customer retention.

After the Supreme Court struck down his tariffs, Trump proposed a blanket 15% rate — erasing Australia’s trade edge.

Adore Beauty’s sales rose 8.7%, but heavy Black Friday discounting sent profit down 70%, as it pushes into physical stores.

Southern Cross Media’s first result post-Seven merger saw profit fall 16.5%, as weak ads and a sudden CEO exit rattled investors.

eBay buys Depop for $1.2b, boosting shares 7% and accelerating its push into Gen Z and sustainable fashion.

GyG’s US losses and store cap rattle investors, sending shares below IPO levels as short sellers ramp up bets.

Eucalyptus sells for $1.6b to Hims & Hers, fast-tracking its global push in regulated digital healthcare.

Telstra profit climbs 8% to $1.2b as job cuts trim costs and higher mobile prices stick without losing customers.

Zip shares plunge 33% after results miss forecasts and bad debts rise, despite strong year-on-year growth.

Wesfarmers lifts profit 9% to $1.6b as Bunnings and lithium offset a sharp 21% earnings drop at Officeworks.

Sushi Sushi sells for $160m to Japan’s Genki, shifting from private equity ownership to global expansion mode.

SEEK plans to sell its remaining Employment Hero stake, closing a nine year investment after a courtroom clash.

Coles faces court after the ACCC alleged it inflated prices before promoting “discounts” that weren’t real savings.

Kraft Heinz has shelved its breakup plan and will spend $600m to revive struggling grocery brands before reconsidering a split.

Breville’s revenue jumped to $1.1b on strong coffee sales, but US tariffs capped profit growth and forced a supply chain rethink.

Barbeques Galore has entered receivership after liquidity struggles, as years of ownership changes failed to restore profitability.

Hasbro and Mattel both flagged softer toy growth, but Hasbro’s booming digital games arm sent its shares up while Mattel sank.