FEAR & GREED | Business News Afternoon Report | ASX dips to near six month low
Nov 19, 2025
Today’s discussion reveals a 0.3% dip in the ASX, marking its lowest point in six months amidst rising concerns over NVIDIA. HelloWorld's bold $353 million bid for Webjet sparks market reactions and potential counteroffers. In international news, Australia won't block COP31's outcomes in Turkey, highlighting crucial Pacific unity issues. The podcast also pays tribute to John Laws at a state funeral, featuring heartfelt eulogies. Lastly, Trump defends Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman amid U.S. intelligence disputes.
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ASX Near Six-Month Low
- The ASX 200 fell 0.3% to 8,448, its lowest in almost six months amid tech-related anxiety.
- NVIDIA's upcoming results are driving market jitters because they signal the AI boom's strength and spillover effects.
Commodities Lift Miners While DroneShield Slides
- Rising gold and oil prices aided miners and energy stocks, with Northern Star and Evolution Mining up and Woodside and Santos doing well.
- DroneShield plunged 19% after its US operations CEO resigned, cutting its month decline to over 50%.
Competing Takeover Pressure On Webjet
- Helloworld launched a $353m takeover bid for Webjet, sending its shares up 17% on the day.
- The offer tops an earlier $0.80 proposal from BGH and Ariadne and could prompt a counteroffer, analysts say.