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Perth lads go to Paris and Silicon Valley for $US15m

Perth-linked online shopping business Checkmate has raised $US15 million from sources as widely dispersed as Paris Hilton and Google Ventures to fund its consumer technology.

At Close of Business June 9 2023

Claire Tyrrell and Jack McGinn discuss a hike in rental prices for industrial property in Perth. Plus: Metronet railcar milestone; Gaines returns to FMG, and Scarborough development proposal.

Australian shares suffer third straight week of losses

The local share market has finished up 0.3 per cent for the day as hopes grew for a pause in US rate hikes, but closed the week down 0.3 per cent.

Higher rates to create ‘pockets of distress’ for SMEs

Judo Bank's chief risk officer says higher interest rates will create hardship for small and mid-sized businesses in the consumer discretionary space.

Turnover falls in mining industry

The mining industry has recorded the largest decrease in business turnover in April driven by a drop in coal and iron ore prices and exports.

Gold Corp offering lacks lustre

The state government has few palatable options regarding the future of The Perth Mint.

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Mark My Words June 9 2023

In this podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss interest rates, FMG, new cabinet, uni mergers, Aerison failure, consulting firms, Asian engagement, charities and philanthropy.

WA companies strike deals with NT government

Fortescue Future Industries and Tivan are among the five companies to secure land agreements with the Northern Territory government for its energy development precinct.

AI Caryn meets the doppelgangers

The launch of ChatGPT merely highlights how much of a role AI already plays in daily life.

Meadpoint flags 26-storey plan in Scarborough

Singapore-based Meadpoint is proposing to build a 26-storey build-to-rent building along West Coast Highway, potentially adding $100 million to the Scarborough coastline.