Australia's share market slumps after losses on Wall Street overnight, while Rupert Murdoch steps down as Fox chairman. Meanwhile, Starbucks gives local workers $4.5 million.
The Australian share market has opened sharply lower, with investors concerned about global economic growth after the US Federal Reserve signaled interest rates would stay higher for longer.All sectors were in the red in the first 15 mins of trade. Only 11 stocks were higher.A little note to the US securities and exchange commissionHere's how News Corp let the US securities and exchange commission know about Rupert Murdoch's decision.
"On September 21, 2023, News Corporation announced that Rupert Murdoch is stepping down as Executive Chairman of the Company's Board of Directors , effective as of the upcoming annual meeting of stockholders in mid-November.
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