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Australian business conditions weaken as sector gap widens
Manufacturing

Australian business conditions weaken as sector gap widens

Rising oil prices and higher borrowing costs are squeezing retail and housing-linked firms, while mining continues to hold up.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Yesterday
Australian SMEs brace for fuel, power cost pressures
Housing

Australian SMEs brace for fuel, power cost pressures

Most Australian SMEs expect fuel and utility bills to squeeze margins over the next year, while 73% see the economy weakening.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
The supply chain metric most businesses can't measure and why it's costing them
Supply Chain

The supply chain metric most businesses can't measure and why it's costing them

Many firms are missing the profit drag hidden in stock, logistics and fulfilment costs, leaving value creation to gut feel and assumptions.

By Warren Swanepoel • 7 min read • Last month
Australian fintechs split as overseas revenue rises
Fintech

Australian fintechs split as overseas revenue rises

Overseas sales are now a key growth driver, but more than 70% of pre-revenue and pre-profit fintechs say fundraising remains difficult.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Global Stories

Financial results stories

TBC Group posts record profit, unveils buyback plan
Fintech

TBC Group posts record profit, unveils buyback plan

Capital returns are set to increase after TBC Group lifted third-quarter net profit to GEL 404 million and unveiled a GEL 50 million buyback.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
Lufthansa posts record quarterly revenue as profit rises
Airlines

Lufthansa posts record quarterly revenue as profit rises

Higher fuel costs failed to derail Lufthansa Group, which lifted adjusted EBIT 6% to EUR 1.4 billion on record quarterly revenue of EUR 12.2 billion.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last week
ROGER365.io named FD Gazelle 2026 after growth surge
Partner Programmes

ROGER365.io named FD Gazelle 2026 after growth surge

The recognition signals sustained growth and profitability for the Delft-based software provider, which says revenue rose 40% year on year.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
Revolut hits USD $115 billion valuation after fundraising
Fintech

Revolut hits USD $115 billion valuation after fundraising

The latest round gives the London-based fintech fresh backing as it pushes into new banking markets and reports rising profit and revenue.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
QuickAIBuy launches first paid review service for buyers
Supply Chain

QuickAIBuy launches first paid review service for buyers

A standard review costs USD $79 and aims to help B2B buyers avoid committing to orders before evidence on suppliers, freight and margins is checked.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
NetSuite showcases AI tools for ERP workflows & finance
Data governance

NetSuite showcases AI tools for ERP workflows & finance

Local businesses may have to wait for broader access, as NetSuite's AI features are already live in North American NetSuite Next environments.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last month
AI pricing puts software firms under margin pressure
Software-as-a-Service

AI pricing puts software firms under margin pressure

Margins are already being squeezed as 41% of software vendors say AI delivery costs are eroding profits and customers resist unpredictable bills.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last month
Juspay revenue rises 30% to USD $75 million in FY26
Fintech

Juspay revenue rises 30% to USD $75 million in FY26

Core India operations stayed profitable as the payments firm expanded overseas and pushed into AI, even after a USD $10 million net loss.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Financial results stories

UK shoppers shun full-price buys as AI chases deals
Artificial Intelligence

UK shoppers shun full-price buys as AI chases deals

Discounts are becoming the default for many households, with 48% of UK shoppers saying they rarely buy at full price as AI boosts deal-hunting.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
AvePoint lifts annual recurring revenue outlook on strong Q3
Software-as-a-Service

AvePoint lifts annual recurring revenue outlook on strong Q3

Strong SaaS demand lifted annual recurring revenue 27% to USD $495.1 million in the quarter, prompting AvePoint to raise full-year guidance.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Porirua paid parking generates $2m in a year, but costs $1.88m
Urban Planning

Porirua paid parking generates $2m in a year, but costs $1.88m

After deducting running and overhead costs, Porirua City Council made a $210,000 profit from city centre paid parking last year.

By Justin Wong • 3 min read • Last month
MRO-TEK Networks reports 57% rise in products revenue
Supply Chain

MRO-TEK Networks reports 57% rise in products revenue

Revenue from MRO-TEK's products division climbed as demand from telecom, enterprise and government customers offset weaker results elsewhere in the group.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Xero survey: AI reshapes NZ accounting firms, not jobs
Fintech

Xero survey: AI reshapes NZ accounting firms, not jobs

Most New Zealand accounting firms expect AI to reshape workloads and lift advisory services, with 94% saying it will not cut jobs next year.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month