Business Formation Surge: Nearly 2.82 million Australian businesses are now trading, with 44,040 new companies registered in July alone — up 22.87% year-on-year, the strongest annual growth in four years.
Guzman y Gomez (GYG): Shares jumped 6.4% at open after the burrito chain reported 17.9% network sales growth to $1.38 billion for FY26, with underlying net profits rising 29.7% to $53.4 million.