FEAR & GREED | Business News Profit season rollercoaster; auction rates soar; super's flying start
Aug 24, 2025
The local stock market faces wild fluctuations as companies reveal their financial results, with James Hardie's shocking 40% share price drop grabbing attention. Super funds are enjoying a robust start to the financial year amid market optimism. Meanwhile, skyrocketing auction clearance rates reflect social trends influenced by rising living costs. Plus, innovations in China's electric vehicle tech, like battery swapping, are set to reshape the industry. Tensions rise as supermarkets introduce body cameras for staff to curb crime.
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Reporting Season Reveals Market Fragility
- Reporting season has produced extreme investor reactions with big swings even among market giants.
- High valuations and sharp leadership or strategy shifts are triggering outsized share moves.
Five Lessons From Recent Results
- Natalie MacDonald outlines five lessons: productivity, consumers returning, leadership, and stretched valuations.
- Companies lacking pricing discipline or clear leadership face swift market punishment.
James Hardie’s Rapid Sell-Off And Scrutiny
- James Hardie saw nearly 40% wiped off its value in two days after a shock profit fall.
- An LA law firm is investigating whether the company misled investors over its US decking acquisition and disclosures.