Market Close 18 Sep 25: Santos takeover collapse weighs on market

Australian shares extended losses on Thursday, with the ASX200 down 0.8%. Energy stocks were the hardest hit after Santos tumbled nearly 12% on news a $30 billion takeover bid collapsed. CSL slipped below $200 for the first time since 2019, while Origin Energy and CBA also weighed on the market. In contrast, Nuix surged on a major contract win and uranium miners bounced back. Meanwhile, a weaker-than-expected jobs report adds weight to the case for an RBA cut later this year. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.