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Alphabet hits $US4 trillion; Coalition baulks at hate laws; record year for ETFs

JAN 14, 202616 MIN
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Alphabet hits $US4 trillion; Coalition baulks at hate laws; record year for ETFs

JAN 14, 202616 MIN

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Thursday 15 January 2026 Alphabet, the parent company of Google, hits a $US4 trillion valuation, making it the second largest stock on Wall Street.  The federal opposition baulks at supporting Labor’s anti-vilification laws  A record year for ETFs in Australia House and unit rents are set to stabilise after years of growth China’s trade surplus hits a record $US1.2 trillion, as Donald Trump’s tariffs re-order trade flows Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, your money bounceback plan. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.