Consumer stocks dumped; gambling deal done; 1st EV Ferrari sells for $US40m

Tuesday 18 Aug 2026

A disappointing earnings result at JB HiFi sends consumer stocks tumbling. 

• The federal government and opposition come to a deal on gambling legislation
• New rules for data centre builders in NSW could set the standard for the rest of the country
• National Australia Bank’s share price falls after it says customers are struggling
• The first Ferrari EV sells for $US40 million

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