BHP $74b bid rejected, PM launches battery strategy, warnings on big bank fees

Friday 24 May 2024 Anglo American rejects a $74 billion bid from BHP but leaves the door ajar for more talks. And more, including: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese launches a new national battery strategy A Senate inquiry is told banks could charge $370 million more in fees if forced to keep branches open in the bush And the Brits are going to the polls on July 4, but it doesn’t look good for PM Rishi Sunak Plus don’t miss this week’s episode of How Do They Afford That? - a masterclass in investing in shares. 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.