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17 August 2026

JB Hi-Fi shares plunge after CEO’s stark warning on spending downturn

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Source reporting: 7NEWS Australia

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JB Hi-Fi shares plunge after CEO’s stark warning on spending downturn

The retail giant’s CEO also warned of an AI squeeze on tech supply chains.

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