FEAR & GREED | Business News Coalition drops net zero; CBA’s shares tumble, banks surge; social media ban strategies
Nov 12, 2025
The Liberal Party's decision to drop its net zero target sparks significant political debate. Commonwealth Bank's shares plunge while investors flock to rival banks. Social media platforms are strategizing bans on users under 16, employing age-guessing tools to manage accounts. Meanwhile, Australia sees a rebound in foreign visitor arrivals post-COVID, but Menulog announces its closure due to fierce competition. In the lithium sector, notable deals are underway, and Warren Buffett accelerates his plan to donate his fortune.
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Net Zero Vote Signals Leadership Struggle
- The Liberal Party is likely to drop net zero from its emissions policy after a fractious party room debate. This issue is acting as a proxy leadership struggle for Susan Lee's hold on power.
CBA Losing Its Market Dominance
- Commonwealth Bank's shares have fallen sharply while Westpac, ANZ and NAB have risen this financial year. The market is rotating out of CBA specifically and redistributing value across peers.
Age Detection Via Engagement Patterns
- Platforms will infer age from engagement patterns like likes rather than rely on birthdate verification. Age‑assurance software developed for marketing will handle most decisions and only ask for proof when disputed.