Commonwealth Bank posts $2.6b quarterly profit, ASX loses ground — as it happened

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Summary

Australian markets closed lower, led by a sharp sell-off in Commonwealth Bank shares despite a small profit rise. Consumer sentiment, however, surged to a multi-year high. Separately, regional airline Rex was saved from collapse after creditors approved a takeover by US-based Air T.

Key Points

  • ASX 200: Closed down 0.19% at 8,818.8 points.
  • Commonwealth Bank (CBA): Reported a $2.6b quarterly cash profit (up 2%) but shares plunged ~6.6%, erasing billions in market value due to concerns over narrowing net interest margins and rising costs.
  • Top Performers: Light & Wonder (+10.99%), Liontown Resources (+7.83%), Pilbara Minerals (+7.50%).
  • Worst Performers: Bendigo and Adelaide Bank (-8.49%), CBA (-6.59%), Life360 (-5.22%).
  • Consumer Sentiment: Westpac-Melbourne Institute Index surged 12.8% in November, moving into optimistic territory for the first time since 2022, suggesting potential for stronger pre-Christmas spending.
  • Rex Airlines Rescue: Creditors voted in favor of a takeover by US firm Air T, securing the airline’s future with government support including a loan of up to $60 million.
  • Regulatory News: ASIC’s review found issues in car finance, including high fees and consumers defaulting quickly. Separately, The Wiggles admitted to selling a headband without mandatory button battery safety warnings.
  • Gold Stocks: Rose to a over two-week high, tracking a rally in bullion prices.
  • Life Expectancy: ABS data shows life expectancy at birth remained unchanged from 2022-2024.

市场与商业新闻简报

总结

澳大利亚股市收低，尽管联邦银行季度利润小幅增长，但其股价大幅下挫拖累大盘。然而，消费者信心指数飙升至多年高点。此外，区域性航空公司Rex在债权人批准美国Air T公司的收购后，避免了破产。

关键点

  • ASX 200指数： 收盘下跌0.19%，报8,818.8点。
  • 联邦银行（CBA）： 公布26财年第一季度现金利润为26亿澳元（增长2%），但因净息差收窄和成本上升的担忧，股价暴跌约6.6%，市值蒸发数十亿。
  • 表现最佳股票： Light & Wonder (+10.99%), Liontown Resources (+7.83%), Pilbara Minerals (+7.50%)。
  • 表现最差股票： Bendigo and Adelaide Bank (-8.49%), 联邦银行 (-6.59%), Life360 (-5.22%)。
  • 消费者信心： 西太平洋-墨尔本研究所消费者信心指数11月飙升12.8%，自2022年以来首次进入乐观区域，预示着圣诞节前消费可能更强劲。
  • Rex航空公司获救： 债权人投票赞成美国Air T公司的收购提议，该交易获得了政府支持，包括高达6000万澳元的贷款，确保了该航空公司的未来。
  • 监管新闻： ASIC审查发现汽车金融存在高额费用和消费者短期内违约等问题。另外，The Wiggles承认销售的一款头带缺少关于纽扣电池的强制性安全警告。
  • 黄金股： 随着金价上涨，黄金股涨至逾两周高点。
  • 预期寿命： 澳大利亚统计局数据显示，2022-202年出生时预期寿命与上一期持平。

Original Article Link: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-11/asx-markets-business-live-news-nov11-2025/105994626

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