Monday 25 August 2025

The local sharemarket braces for another week of big swings as the reporting season rollercoaster rolls on. 

And more, including:
James Hardie under fire after its share price falls nearly 40pc in just two days. 
A stellar start to the financial year for super funds. 
Auction clearance rates soar
Supermarket staff issued with body-worn cameras to combat rising crime.

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Monday 25 August 2025
The local sharemarket braces for another week of big swings as the reporting season rollercoaster rolls on.&nbsp;
And more, including:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">James Hardie under fire after its share price falls nearly 40pc in just two days.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">A stellar start to the financial year for super funds.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Auction clearance rates soar</li>
<li aria-level="1">Supermarket staff issued with body-worn cameras to combat rising crime.</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> - this week, four silent budget traps that can derail your finances. 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.

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Daily business news for people who make their own decisions, with business journalist Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au

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Profit season rollercoaster; auction rates soar; super's flying start

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This is the Fear & 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.
ASX tumbles on Cochlear downgrade
Govt secures 200m litres of diesel
Treasury Wine Estates’ major restructure
Jackie Henderson alleges bullying
Anthropic investigating unauthorised access

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<li aria-level="1">Treasury Wine Estates&rsquo; major restructure</li>
<li aria-level="1">Jackie Henderson alleges bullying</li>
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Afternoon Report | ASX tumbles 1.2pc

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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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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> - if you lost your job tomorrow, would you be okay? 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.

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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Profit season rollercoaster; auction rates soar; super's flying start

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