ASX ends year with a whimper; ACCC sues Amazon; Michael leads Hollywood revival

Wednesday 1 July 2026

The financial year ends with the ASX200 finishing less than three per cent higher, with big gains from miners offset by losses in tech and healthcare stocks. 

• The ACCC sues Amazon Prime over the cost of subscriptions
• Two EY graduates sacked after accessing the PM’s personal details 
• The ATO says doing your tax return quickly, doesn’t mean you’ll get a fast refund
• The biopic film Michael, about pop star Michael Jackson, leads a Hollywood revival

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