BHP surges as CBA collapses; Chalmers defends budget; Nazi stolen art reclaimed

Thursday 14 May 2026

The federal budget accelerated the disparity between BHP and CBA's market values, with the miner now 20pc larger.

• The federal government defends Tuesday night’s budget following a flood of criticism over capital gains tax and negative gearing changes
• The economic downturn is helping Australia’s biggest gaming manufacturer
• Wages growth slows
• A painting stolen by the Nazis from a Jewish art collector is discovered hanging in a suburban home. 

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