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Nov 17

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Tech, bitcoin sell-off; Westpac bankers ...

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Tuesday 18 November 2025

Tech stocks, bitcoin and some very big local companies are sold off, as investors fear higher interest rates.

Australia’s big energy companies come out in support of net zero by 2050.
Amazon, Temu and Shein are forecast to dominate the local online retail space within 12 months.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australia won't co-host next year’s COP summit with Turkey.
Westpac sends bankers to the bush.

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