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Parents of abducted child Cleo Smith reveal chilling new details into kidnapping

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New details have emerged concerning the kidnapping of Western Australian child Cleo Smith

During an interview on 60 minutes, Cleo’s mum Ellie Smith and stepdad Jake Giddon revealed the lie that lured her out of the tent.

Ms Smith said Cleo had blocked out most of her experience but remembered “why she was taken”.

Cleo had told her mother that Terence Darrell Kelly, the man who pleaded guilty to forcibly taking her, had convinced Cleo that her baby sister was sick and she needed to be taken away to allow her parents to help her sister.

Ms Smith says the attack was not targeted, but instead was an opportunistic crime.

She says “Cleo had a bike at the front which indicated we had a child in that tent and that was all he needed to know”.

Once returned, Cleo’s mother also noticed that her daughter’s hair had been cut and dyed during her nearly three weeks away from home, amongst other changes.

About the experience, Cleo told her mother that she was locked in a room and scared that she didn’t know the whereabouts of her family.

The four year old was taken from her tent in the middle of the night while camping with her family at a campsite only 75 kilometres from her hometown of Carnarvon.

Cleo was missing for 18 days before she was found by police in a house just minutes away from her home.

Natasha is an Associate Producer at ticker NEWS with a Bachelor of arts from Monash University. She has previously worked at Sky News Australia and Monash University as an Online Content Producer.

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AI stocks surge amid market shifts and spending warnings

AI sector drives economic growth; Meta adjusts strategy, Palantir’s valuation sparks questions, and Nvidia leads amid rising competition.

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AI sector drives economic growth; Meta adjusts strategy, Palantir’s valuation sparks questions, and Nvidia leads amid rising competition.


The artificial intelligence sector continues to be a major driver of growth for both the U.S. and global economies. Companies at the forefront of AI innovation are influencing market trends and reshaping industries worldwide.

Meta’s stock has rebounded slightly following reports of potential cost-cutting measures and job reductions in its Reality Labs division. Investors are watching closely as the company adjusts its strategy to manage rising expenses and optimize innovation.

Palantir is trading at over 120 times forward sales and 180 times forward earnings, signaling investor confidence but also raising questions about valuation risks. Meanwhile, Nvidia maintains a market cap of $4.2 trillion as a leading AI chip supplier, yet competition is ramping up.

These moves highlight the growing tension between tech giants’ AI ambitions and the practical need to balance profits with heavy R&D spending.

Some analysts, however, warn that rapid growth may not be sustainable, with current levels of AI-related spending potentially overshooting realistic returns.

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AI investments set to surge in 2026 as companies target productivity gains

Analysts forecast $500 billion AI investment by 2026, transforming corporate spending priorities and enhancing economic productivity.

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Analysts forecast $500 billion AI investment by 2026, transforming corporate spending priorities and enhancing economic productivity.


Analysts predict that artificial intelligence companies could invest over $500 billion in 2026, signaling a major shift in corporate spending priorities. This surge in capital allocation comes as businesses look to harness AI to drive growth and efficiency across multiple sectors.

Following strong third-quarter earnings, overall capital spending estimates for 2026 have been revised upward. However, investors are becoming more selective, focusing on companies that can clearly demonstrate revenue benefits from their AI investments, separating hype from tangible results.

AI adoption is expected to boost economic productivity, with significant investment already flowing into AI infrastructure such as semiconductors and data centres. The coming year could redefine how companies leverage technology to gain a competitive edge.

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Stocks, AI and the economy: What to expect in 2026

2025’s market turmoil analyzed: AI hype, tariffs, global politics, and Federal Reserve impacts—tune in for expert insights!

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2025’s market turmoil analyzed: AI hype, tariffs, global politics, and Federal Reserve impacts—tune in for expert insights!


2025 has been a rollercoaster for investors, with AI hype, tariffs, and global politics shaking up markets. We break down what these trends mean for your portfolio and the risks ahead.

Joining us for insights is Kyle Rodda from Capital.com, who explains how Treasury yields, unemployment data, and inflation readings are shaping investor sentiment. We also dive into what the Federal Reserve’s recent moves could mean for 2026.

From the potential impact of a 43-day government shutdown to payroll numbers and market expectations, this episode gives you the clarity you need to navigate the next year in stocks.

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