Miners shine as tech, healthcare fade; rates hit auctions; Netflix buys Warner Bros

Monday 8 December 2025

Some of Australia’s best known companies are among the worst performing stocks on the ASX200 over the past year, while the miners have been among the best in 2025. 

• Fear of rate hikes slams the local housing market. 
• The defence department warns Australians about unexploded bombs ahead of the holiday period. 
• Communications Minister Anika Wells under more fire over travel expenses.
• Netflix buys Warner Brothers.

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