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🗞️ Super Bowl day
If you were wondering why your American colleague, or the guy on your team who watches American sports on his second screen most days, called in sick today, it's because it's Super Bowl day.
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February 09, 2026
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Good morning. If you were wondering why your American colleague, or the guy on your team who watches American sports on his second screen most days, called in sick today, it's because it's Super Bowl day.
Some talking points for today's game:
This year is a rematch of Super Bowl XLIX (2015) between the Patriots and the Seahawks. Back then, a 30-second commercial cost US$4.5 million. This year, it’s closer to US$7 million.
This year’s halftime headliner, Bad Bunny, is making history as the first solo Spanish-speaking artist to headline.
The National Chicken Council predicts Americans will eat 1.5 billion chicken wings this weekend.
Enjoy the show!
All the headlines and more below...
AUSTRALIAN & GLOBAL NEWS
Why half of Australia’s small businesses are considering shutting up shop
Australia's small businesses reported revenue stagnation or decline in 80% of cases while nearly 50% expect economic deterioration in 2026 due to rising costs and cash flow challenges. LINK
High-balance superannuation savers under 60 face Division 296 taxes, an additional 15% tax that targets super balances over $3M, with few legal avenues to reduce obligations as exposure levels increase. LINK
Australian banks and super funds have begun trialling stablecoins tied to currencies like the US dollar to reduce settlement times and costs as global market projections approach US$3T by 2030. LINK
Gen Z is driving inflation pressures for the RBA, facing high unemployment and unaffordable housing as they spend on discretionary goods like frozen yoghurt and matcha. LINK
Australia is set to miss its 1.2M housing target by 2029 as uneven construction between states worsens a national undersupply. LINK
Australian producers are expected to retain rights to terms like parmesan and prosecco under a new EU trade deal after lengthy geographic indicator disputes. LINK
The US launched a US$17B minerals stockpile plan aimed at reducing reliance on China as mining executives from Australia joined a high-level Washington summit. LINK
COMPANY NEWS
ABC ordered to preserve records for Royal Commission
ABC staff have been ordered to preserve all materials related to antisemitism and the Bondi terror attack, preparing for a royal commission into the December massacre. LINK
Gemini has shut down Australian accounts and cut 25% of its global workforce, citing operational cost concerns and difficulties in international expansion. LINK
Amazon announced a US$200B investment plan for 2026 as it focuses on AI, chips and satellite infrastructure, significantly surpassing Wall Street expectations. LINK
Apple CEO Tim Cook is facing backlash and legacy risk as consumer boycotts grow over his perceived support for US President Trump. LINK
Macquarie Group is set to profit from recent extreme weather in the US as it boosts energy demand and commodity trading volatility. LINK
OpenAI launched a new product called Frontier that coordinates bots to perform complex business tasks. LINK
Atlassian and REA lost $8.8B in market value as investor concerns grow that advanced AI tools could replace services offered by top tech firms. LINK
Entain, owner of Ladbrokes, is scaling back retail betting, focusing online and expanding in New Zealand ahead of regulatory penalties. LINK
BlueScope is projecting a $2B shareholder payout increase by 2029 as it strengthens defences against a $30-per-share takeover rejection. LINK
ONE MORE SCROLL
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Draft Pick: Winter Olympics 2026 day one: Valentino Guseli 10th in big air final as Milano Cortina action gets underway.
Odd Pick: Bad Bunny’s Road to the Super Bowl: what led to the historic performance.
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BRAINTEASER
We start the week with a brainteaser:
During a visit to a mental asylum, a visitor asked the Director what the criteria is that defines if a patient should be institutionalised.
"Well," said the Director, "we fill up a bathtub. Then we offer a teaspoon, a teacup, and a bucket to the patient and ask the patient to empty the bathtub."
Okay, here's your test:
Would you use the spoon?
Would you use the teacup?
Would you use the bucket?
"Oh, I understand," said the visitor. "A normal person would choose the bucket, as it is larger than the spoon."
What was the director's response?
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ANSWER
"No," answered the Director. "A normal person would pull the plug."
So, how did YOU do?
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