Wednesday 22 April 2026

Business warns of profit losses and higher consumer prices as the war in Iran drags on. 
The competition watchdog commences its case against Woolworths, using a pack of Oreos to demonstrate that not all items on sale, were actually on sale 
The government invests big into drones
Amazon spends $US5b on AI company Anthropic
The boss of the FBI fights off allegations of excessive drinking and unexplained absences

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Wednesday 22 April 2026
Business warns of profit losses and higher consumer prices as the war in Iran drags on.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The competition watchdog commences its case against Woolworths, using a pack of Oreos to demonstrate that not all items on sale, were actually on sale&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">The government invests big into drones</li>
<li aria-level="1">Amazon spends $US5b on AI company Anthropic</li>
<li aria-level="1">The boss of the FBI fights off allegations of excessive drinking and unexplained absences</li>
</ul>
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Iran conflict hits consumer prices, Woolies v ACCC, FBI director’s $US250m lawsuit

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Tim Cook is stepping down as CEO of Apple after 15 years at the helm, leaving behind one of the most successful runs in corporate history. Now, long-time insider John Ternus takes over, with AI, hardware innovation and global competition shaping the next phase.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Josh Gilbert, Head Analyst for APAC and the Middle East at eToro, about what Cook got right, and what comes next. 

This is general information only. Seek professional advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.

Tim Cook is stepping down as CEO of Apple after 15 years at the helm, leaving behind one of the most successful runs in corporate history. Now, long-time insider John Ternus takes over, with AI, hardware innovation and global competition shaping the next phase. Sean Aylmer speaks with Josh Gilbert, Head Analyst for APAC and the Middle East at eToro, about what Cook got right, and what comes next. This is general information only. Seek professional advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.

Q+A: Apple after Tim Cook: can the next CEO deliver in the AI era?

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Vance travelling to Pakistan for talks


Qantas vs Virgin


Fair Work Commission order fuel cost reviews


Tim Cook steps down as Apple CEO

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Qantas vs Virgin
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Fair Work Commission order fuel cost reviews
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Tim Cook steps down as Apple CEO
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Afternoon Report | Apple CEO steps down

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Tuesday 21 April 2026

Treasurer Jim Chalmers warns Australia could be heading for lower growth and higher inflation. 
NextDC, Australia’s largest data centre company, does a mega-deal to build for one tech company, as much as it has developed in the last 15 years
National Australia bank warns on bad debts due to high energy prices
Electric vehicle company BYD booms
Dating app Tinder sets out to be more attractive to women

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Tuesday 21 April 2026
Treasurer Jim Chalmers warns Australia could be heading for lower growth and higher inflation.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">NextDC, Australia&rsquo;s largest data centre company, does a mega-deal to build for one tech company, as much as it has developed in the last 15 years</li>
<li aria-level="1">National Australia bank warns on bad debts due to high energy prices</li>
<li aria-level="1">Electric vehicle company BYD booms</li>
<li aria-level="1">Dating app Tinder sets out to be more attractive to women</li>
</ul>
Join our<a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup"> free daily newsletter here</a>.
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> - what&rsquo;s your money personality&hellip; and is it costing you? 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.

Inflation up, growth down; mega data centre deal; Tinder’s push for women

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Iran conflict hits consumer prices, Woolies v ACCC, FBI director’s $US250m lawsuit

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