Thursday 18th November 2021

The Commonwealth Bank’s share price tumbles after its profit margins get squeezed. 

Also today:
Plus wages across the country rise, but not by enough to trigger fears of rate rises
Afterpay founders plead the case for its $39 billion sale
And how much will your super fund return this year?

Thursday 18th November 2021
The Commonwealth Bank&rsquo;s share price tumbles after its profit margins get squeezed.&nbsp;
Also today:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Plus wages across the country rise, but not by enough to trigger fears of rate rises</li>
<li aria-level="1">Afterpay founders plead the case for its $39 billion sale</li>
<li aria-level="1">And how much will your super fund return this year?</li>
</ul>

Business news you can use. A daily business news podcast with journalists Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au

Business news you can use. A daily business news podcast with journalists <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-aylmer-9922068/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-aylmer-9922068/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1689199223540000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0wu3ezGEfBZFYspJbTTaYL">Sean Aylmer</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcwthompson/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcwthompson/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1689199223540000&amp;usg=AOvVaw08pZ8jZ88rHJgCfbHkTr5k">Michael Thompson</a>.&nbsp;Find out more at&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/7AmQCOMxmAtl5q0qiE-KY7?domain=fearandgreed.com.au/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/7AmQCOMxmAtl5q0qiE-KY7?domain%3Dfearandgreed.com.au/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1689199223540000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1DLq_FuqjEt3HC-ZK1704H">https://fearandgreed.com.au</a>

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CBA dumped on profit squeeze, Afterpay’s $39b pitch, strong super returns

Wednesday 9 September 2026

Business conditions and consumer sentiment fall, as the RBA warns it may lift rates again. 
The federal government declares a ‘global reckoning is coming for big tech’
A major shakeup for Australian cricket, with the green light given to private investors 
The US’s trade war with Canada escalates
Why Gen Z is refusing to network

 

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Wednesday 9 September 2026
Business conditions and consumer sentiment fall, as the RBA warns it may lift rates again.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The federal government declares a &lsquo;global reckoning is coming for big tech&rsquo;</li>
<li aria-level="1">A major shakeup for Australian cricket, with the green light given to private investors&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">The US&rsquo;s trade war with Canada escalates</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why Gen Z is refusing to network</li>
</ul>
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And don&rsquo;t miss the latest episode of <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/how-do-they-afford-that-sugar-mamma-canna-campbell/">How Do They Afford That?</a> - Your super is changing. Here's what to check. Get the episode from <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-do-they-afford-that/id1644255235">Apple</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1EW5WRlRh7MovSBNkk6dG8?si=b2203ec2fa934a14">Spotify</a> or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Business, consumers feel squeeze; big tech’s ‘global reckoning’; cricket shake-up

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Australia is facing what could be an exceptionally intense El Niño, and the consequences could extend well beyond hotter weather and bushfire risk. Food production, electricity supply, insurance, construction and supply chains could all be affected.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Dr Graeme Riddell, Climate and Sustainability Consulting Leader, Asia Pacific at Marsh, about how extreme weather flows through the economy, what it could mean for household costs, and the “zero regrets” moves businesses should be making now.

Australia is facing what could be an exceptionally intense El Ni&ntilde;o, and the consequences could extend well beyond hotter weather and bushfire risk. Food production, electricity supply, insurance, construction and supply chains could all be affected. Sean Aylmer speaks with Dr Graeme Riddell, Climate and Sustainability Consulting Leader, Asia Pacific at Marsh, about how extreme weather flows through the economy, what it could mean for household costs, and the &ldquo;zero regrets&rdquo; moves businesses should be making now.

Q+A: What an extreme El Niño could cost Australia

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Super funds pinged over misleading investment claims
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Bird flu spreads, but poultry remains clear
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9/11 records raise questions over toxic air
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CBA dumped on profit squeeze, Afterpay’s $39b pitch, strong super returns

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