CBA surges as CSL tumbles; Taylor quits to challenge Ley; crockery maker’s AI boom

Thursday 12 February 2026

Commonwealth Bank’s share price surges on a strong profit while CSL tumbles after its CEO was forced out the door. 

• The Dept of Treasury confirms it’s been doing work on potential changes to capital gains tax concessions
• The local share market nears record highs
• Angus Taylor quits the front bench and is set to challenge Opposition Leader Sussan Ley
• The story of a crockery company booming in an AI world

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