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Coalition drops net zero; CBA’s shares tumble, banks surge; social media ban strategies

Thursday 13 November 2025

The federal Liberal Party is set to drop its net zero target in its emission policy. 

  • Commonwealth Bank’s share price tumbles, as investors buy into its competitors. 
  • Social media giants use marketing tools to identify younger users. 
  • Foreign visitor arrivals into Australia finally return to pre-COVID levels. 
  • The original Australian food delivery service, Menulog, to close down. 

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Afternoon Report | CBA hits 7 month low; Lib showdown underway

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.

  1. CBA hits 7 month low

  2. ARN’s huge advertising warning

  3. Libs net zero showdown underway

  4. ASIO warns of sabotage threat
  5. Bridge collapse in China

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Property giants harassment claims; property market hits $12tr; CBA shares dumped

Wednesday 12 November 2025

Property giants CBRE and JLL under fire for alleged harassment and inappropriate behaviour of senior management.

  • The value of the Australian housing market hits $12 trillion. 
  • Consumer sentiment jumps to a near four year high. 
  • Commonwealth Bank sold off after announcing a $2.6 billion quarterly profit.
  • BHP fined for not asking employees if they wanted to work on Christmas Day. 

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Afternoon Report | CBA tumble drags ASX lower

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.

  1. CBA falls 6.6pc

  2. 50 years since Whitlam dismissal
  3. Remembrance Day observed

  4. Near-miss incidents at Melbourne Airport
  5. US shutdown deal clears Senate

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ANZ profit tumbles; RBA plays down rate cuts; ACCC warns retailers ahead of Black Friday

Tuesday 11 November 2025

ANZ emerges as the favoured bank stock, post results, even though its earnings tumbled 14 per cent. 

  • The Reserve Bank plays down the prospect of further rate cuts. 
  • The competition watchdog warns retailers to not over-promote their Black Friday sales. 
  • Sales of hybrid and plug-in electric vehicles surge
  • The US government shutdown is coming to an end

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Afternoon Report | ASX higher on US shutdown hopes

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.

  1. ASX closes up

  2. McDonald’s turns to chicken as Aussies hunt for value
  3. Jay Weatherill named High Commissioner

  4. Canberra joins Bezos and Gates in brain-tech bet
  5. US shutdown breakthrough

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ASX worst performers in 2025; 500,000 Aussies on weight loss drugs; Qantas’ new class

Monday 10 November 2025

Some of Australia’s best-known companies make the list of worst performers in 2025. 

 

  • The local housing market has a bumper week in the middle of the spring selling season. 
  • Around half a million Australians are taking weight loss drugs. 
  • Moderate Liberals threaten to quit the front bench over net zero
  • Qantas rolls out a new class of flying.

 

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The Weekend Edition | 8-9 Nov 2025

RBA meetings, nervous investors, an ASIC report into private credit and Elon Musk's $1 trillion payday (maybe!) - there's plenty to choose from this week.

Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Adam Lang picking a winner in a fierce debate.

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Afternoon Report | Markets fall, Mixed earnings

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.

  1. Markets fall via tech and financials
  2. Mixed results in corporate earnings
  3. Macquarie misses market expectations

  4. Media looks soft
  5. Elon Musk wins super-record pay

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$250b public servant bill; Microsoft CoPilot backdown; Trump’s tough few days

Friday 7 November 2025

The annual bill for public servants across the country hits $250 billion. 

  • National Australia Bank’s annual profit gets the thumbs down from investors. 
  • Microsoft to refund millions of dollars after allegations it duped Australian customers. 
  • A treasure trove of Jim Morrisson songs and poetry found in remote Tasmania is returned to the singer’s estate. 
  • And a tough few days for Donald Trump.

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