We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. The Sydney Morning Herald Betting against the bank. ‘Widow-maker’ trades are making a comeback It’s known as a high-risk trade in the investment world. Lately, more have been game to try it. by Clancy Yeates ASX slides lower; JB Hi-Fi tumbles, NAB reports $1.9b quarterly profit Renewables are slashing power prices, but energy chiefs fear it may not last by Nick Toscano The fake Alan Kohler interview that shows a type of scam that’s on the rise by Kishor Napier-Raman Facebook is advertising illegal gambling, and the watchdog is powerless to stop it by Elias Visontay Copyright © 2026 . Market data information displayed on The Sydney Morning Herald is sourced from Morningstar and ASX and is subject to their terms and conditions as set out in our terms of use . The Sydney Morning Herald does not accept any responsibility for the accuracy and/or completeness of such data or information. The fake Alan Kohler interview that shows a type of scam that’s on the rise The corporate regulator says bogus investment claims using sophisticated AI-generated images of famous Australians are becoming more prevalent. by Kishor Napier-Raman Facebook is advertising illegal gambling, and the watchdog is powerless to stop it Ads spruiking illegal online casinos to Australians boost social media giant Meta’s billions in ad revenue, but a loophole stops the regulator taking action. by Elias Visontay Renewables are slashing power prices, but energy chiefs fear it may not last by Nick Toscano From playboy to bankrupt. The $1.8b rise and fall of Jon Adgemis by Kishor Napier-Raman Catalano and Waislitz to sell ACM Rural Press home by Christine Lacy ASX slides lower; JB Hi-Fi tumbles, NAB reports $1.9b quarterly profit Rinehart almost doubles US shares to $8 billion, led by backing Elon Musk’s SpaceX by Christine Lacy ASX’s worst week since April; financial stocks dip, miners down by Staff writers AI is the opposite of a painkiller … at least for now by Millie Muroi Trump is steering America towards a financial crisis by Ambrose Evans-Pritchard Tomago’s $2.5 billion rescue reignites debate over taxpayer bailouts by Nick Toscano Betting against the bank. ‘Widow-maker’ trades are making a comeback It’s known as a high-risk trade in the investment world. Lately, more have been game to try it. Deputy business editor AI is the opposite of a painkiller … at least for now We like to think AI will solve some of our biggest problems. Here’s how it’ll probably make things worse before making things better. Economics Writer Trump is steering America towards a financial crisis Donald Trump could trigger a disaster as markets lose faith in Washington’s economic management. Betting against the bank. ‘Widow-maker’ trades are making a comeback

by Clancy Yeates Wall Street is about to sell AI bonds. What could go wrong? by Stephen Bartholomeusz New mortgage applications slumped 15% at CBA, but the numbers are worse for one group by Clancy Yeates Meddler-in-chief: Trump is up to his old tricks again by Stephen Bartholomeusz Westpac says home loan applications down 20% since budget by Clancy Yeates How to benefit from the coming mortgage price war by Clancy Yeates This pub last changed hands during a gold-rush card game. Now it’s for sale for the first time in 165 years Gold fossickers and a publican were playing cards. At the end of the game, the pub owner lost the hand, and his pub. by Carolyn Cummins Why businesses are looking north As organisations rethink where to invest and expand, population growth, major infrastructure projects are reshaping Australia’s investment landscape. Will it be third try lucky for controversial car park in exclusive Double Bay? by Carolyn Cummins Pub portfolio sells in $500m deal to MA Financial by Carolyn Cummins Sydney’s ‘Garbage Queen’ built an empire out of rubbish. Now she is set for a $50m windfall by Carolyn Cummins Kerry Stokes’ Southern Cross Media denies sports deals driving losses by Colin Kruger Astrology blew up Kyle’s last show. It’s no accident his new show started with a psychic by Kishor Napier-Raman Now-removed Four Corners episode is ‘remarkably similar’ to this book by Calum Jaspan My boss said I was ‘emotional’ when I asked for a pay rise. Is that fair? by Jonathan Rivett It might terrify Gen Z, but the humble phone call is a wonderful thing ‘Defining moment’: Food delivery drivers secure minimum hourly wage by Elias Visontay This pub last changed hands during a gold-rush card game. Now it’s for sale for the first time in 165 years by Carolyn Cummins The price is high. Football legend Dusty Martin cuts another property tie with disgraced manager by Nicole Lindsay Billionaire hotelier Hemmes pockets another pub, shelling out $50m for Sackville hotel by Carolyn Cummins Donald Trump, ‘Toxic Bob’ and the $3.1b patch of dirt near Dubbo by Simon Johanson ‘Trade friction’: Beijing is turning up the heat on Australian iron ore by Nick Toscano Australia freezes Chinese investor rights over key rare earth project by Nick Toscano