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.