Home loans plunge 15pc; David Jones shuts half its stores; Apple’s naughty list

Thursday 12 November 2026

The number of new home loans across the country slumps as Commonwealth Bank warns of more homeowners falling behind in payments. 

• David Jones announces store closures in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth
• Macquarie Bank fined over misleading customers
• Inside Anthropic’s mega float
• Apple’s prudishness shifts from Siri to auto correct

 

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