CBA’s record profit, shares slump; PM rejects 4-day work week; huge housing profits

Thursday 14 August 2025 Investors sell off the Commonwealth Bank, after Australia’s biggest company reports a record $10.25 billion profit. And more, including: The Prime Minister rejects calls for a 4 day working week. Massive profits in the housing market, while rental growth picks up again. A $53b bid for Google’s Chrome browser. Why an English village has turned on the US Vice President. Join our free daily newsletter here . And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, financial red flags in relationships. 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.