Origin sold for $18.7b, retail sales slow as rate hikes bite, lithium stocks surge on M&A talks

Wednesday 29th March 2023 Canadian giant Brookfield wins the battle for Origin Energy after the local group’s board accepted an $18.7 billion bid.  Also today: Stumbling retail sales show that interest rates are biting  Why the Westpac boss is sick of scams And lithium stocks surge after a US company offers a mega-premium for a local company Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week is all about the traps to avoid when refinancing your home loan. Get it from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.