ASX, AUD tumble; Star Entertainment sold for $300m; White Lotus boom

Tuesday 8 April 2025 Financial markets tumble with almost $150 billion wiped off the ASX at one point yesterday. And more, including: The board of Star Entertainment set to sell the gaming group for $300m. The rise and rise of HBO series, The White Lotus. Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers warns that the global crisis could widen Australia’s deficit and trigger rate cuts, while Opposition Leader Peter Dutton works hard to ward off comparisons with Donald Trump. Join our free daily newsletter here ! And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - how to make money online. Get the episode from APPLE , SPOTIFY , or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.