BHP, CSL boom results; Canberra deal frenzy; Tasmanian Tiger auction

Wednesday 19 August 2026 Copper becomes the driving force for BHP and healthcare giant CSL claims it is back in the game. * The federal government does deals to push through its gambling, NDIS and widow tax legislation * Three different takeover bids were made yesterday in the manufacturing, mining and financial services sectors * Commonwealth Bank expands its loyalty points beyond credit cards * A badly stuffed fox head, which turned out to be a Tasmanian Tiger, sells at auction for $118,000   Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news, and join our free daily newsletter here [https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup].    And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? [https://fearandgreed.com.au/how-do-they-afford-that-sugar-mamma-canna-campbell/] - ten purchases that actually save you money. Get the episode from Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-do-they-afford-that/id1644255235], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1EW5WRlRh7MovSBNkk6dG8?si=b2203ec2fa934a14] or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ [https://fearandgreed.com.au/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.