Profits good but outlook poor; NAB boss calls for productivity overhaul; 3m Tesla recall

Tuesday 25 August 2026 Corporate earnings season produces higher profits, but the outlook darkens.  * KPMG sacks hundreds of staff * Nearly 3 million Teslas are recalled * The Fair Work Commission fights back against workers using AI to make claims against bosses * Shipping through the Panama Canal disrupted by a lack of water, as the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed   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.