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Afternoon Report | ASX slips on rate hike fears
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ASX slips on rate hike fears
Big moves in reporting companies
Future Fund boss to leave
Two more Sydney Airport incidents
Dolly Parton dies at 80
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BHP dominates ASX; RBA warns rates could rise; ARIA bans AI music
Wednesday 26 August 2026
BHP hits a new high as the top 10 stocks on the ASX200 push towards 50 per cent of the value of the index.
Minutes of the Reserve Bank board show committee members are still thinking about lifting interest rates Silly season in politics includes a bike fall for Opposition Leader Angus Taylor Westfield owner Scentre Group looks to go big in residential housing The Australian recording industry fights back against AI
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Q+A: What’s really stopping Australia building more homes?
Australia needs more housing, but property group Stockland says higher interest rates are already starting to slow demand - just as the country remains hundreds of thousands of homes short.
Sean Aylmer speaks with Stockland Managing Director and CEO Tarun Gupta about what's holding back new housing supply, why land lease communities are booming, what its shopping centres are revealing about consumers, and why Stockland is making a bigger push into data centres.
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Afternoon Report | ASX rises for second day
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ASX rises for second day
Viva Energy profit surges
ARB hit by weaker 4WD sales
Antisemitism inquiry hearings to finish early
US-Canada trade war gets personal
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Profits good but outlook poor; NAB boss calls for productivity overhaul; 3m Tesla recall
Tuesday 25 August 2026
Corporate earnings season produces higher profits, but the outlook darkens.
KPMG sacks hundreds of staff Nearly 3 million Teslas are recalled The Fair Work Commission fights back against workers using AI to make claims against bosses Shipping through the Panama Canal disrupted by a lack of water, as the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed
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Q+A: Gold is booming. Why isn’t Evolution buying?
Evolution Mining has delivered a record profit of almost $1.5 billion as soaring gold and copper prices combine with higher production and cost control to generate a surge in cash.
Sean Aylmer speaks with Evolution Mining Managing Director and CEO Lawrie Conway about why the miner is returning more of that cash to shareholders rather than chasing acquisitions, the growing importance of copper, the role of automation and AI in mining, and why Conway believes Australia's gold sector still needs more consolidation.
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Afternoon Report | ASX climbs as BHP hits record
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ASX climbs as BHP hits record
Results: PLS, Bendigo Bank, Ansell
Results: Reece, Nuix, NIB, Aussie Broadband
Bird flu threat grows
Seoul overtakes Dubai
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Bitcoin, gold surge; crackdown on lawyers, accountants, brokers; Aldi cuts specials
Monday 24 August 2026
Bitcoin, gold and oil surge as geopolitical turmoil and fears of rate rises hits equities.
The financial crimes watchdog cracks down on brokers, lawyers and accountants The US and Canada go to war over trade Aldi cuts back on its middle aisle specials China hosts the first World Humanoid Robot Games, and the winner of the 100m dash is faster than Usain Bolt
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Q+A: The Week Ahead | 24 Aug 2026
The unemployment rate has risen to 4.5 per cent, hours worked are falling and wages growth is easing. So is it time for the RBA to rethink its view that Australia's labour market is still tight?
Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas for the Week Ahead, looking at what the latest jobs numbers mean for interest rates and what to expect from this week's inflation figures.
They also preview business investment and household spending data, and ask whether Australians should be told exactly how each member of the RBA's Monetary Policy Board votes on in...
The market hit my goal before I did
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Today's episode is based on a listener question from Chris - who set an investing goal, and is now about to achieve it much earlier than they thought. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they answer Chris's question about setting financial goals, and dealing with the volatility and fluctuations of markets.
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The Saturday Edition | 22 Aug 2026
The serious, the surprising and the slightly ridiculous - welcome to the Saturday Edition.
This week: what earnings season is telling us about consumers and interest rates, a potential breakthrough in melanoma treatment, Australia’s trillion-dollar debt milestone, tobacco tax reform... and the badly stuffed “fox” that turned out to be a Tasmanian tiger.
Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head-to-head, with Adam Lang picking the winner.
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Afternoon Report | Higher oil price hits ASX
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ASX ends lower
Runway near collisionSteadfast to leave ASX
ARN loss on Kylie, Jackie O implosion
Walmart slumps
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Unemployment rises; football World Cup hits earnings; breakthrough melanoma treatment
Friday 21 August 2026
Unemployment rises as bond markets pare back the chance of a rate hike.
The Aussie dollar pushes above 71 US cents Federal parliament passes legislation that will force big tech companies to pay hundreds of millions of dollars to local media organisations The football World Cup both helps, and hurts, ASX listed companies A promising new treatment for melanoma
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Q+A: What broke the Atlassian partnership?
Atlassian is one of Australia’s great business success stories. Mike Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquhar built a software giant that at one point was worth more than $115 billion. But behind the extraordinary growth, their friendship and business partnership was coming under increasing strain.
Sean Aylmer speaks with business journalist John Stensholt, co-author with Perry Williams of the new book Tech Bros, about the inside story of Atlassian, the founders’ “year of not talking”, the role billions of dollars played in changing their relationship, and why partnerships between two highly driven founders can be so difficult to sustain.
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Afternoon Report | ASX climbs; CEO’s possible $18m pay packet
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ASX snaps six-day losing streak
Northern Star CEO could earn $18m
Results wrap: IDP Education, Zip, Medibank
Sponsors pause Swans deals
Harry and Meghan moving back to UK
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Financial advice overhaul; RBA rate warning; WiseTech Global raided
Thursday 20 August 2026
The federal government overhauls rules for financial advice.
The RBA warns to not get too confident about the end of the rate hiking cycle The competition watchdog raids the offices of WiseTech Global Plenty of profit results The world's biggest humanoid robot maker makes its stock market debut
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Q+A: Mirvac CEO: Why the property giant is ready to grow again
After three years of selling assets, strengthening its balance sheet and reshaping its portfolio, Mirvac says it is ready for its next phase.
Managing Director and CEO Campbell Hanan talks to Sean Aylmer about where the property giant sees its next opportunities, why it’s reducing its exposure to office property and investing more in industrial and living sectors, and the outlook for residential property.
Campbell also explains why investor appetite for housing has fallen, why Mirvac isn’t chasing the data centre boom, and whether the old rule that falling interest rates are good for...
Afternoon Report | Bond sell-off hits markets; Swans suspend players
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Bond sell-off hits markets Swans suspend five stars for season Santos profit falls 19pc Results: Whitehaven, Temple & Webster Meta on trialJoin our free daily newsletter here.
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BHP, CSL boom results; Canberra deal frenzy; Tasmanian Tiger auction
Wednesday 19 August 2026
Copper becomes the driving force for BHP and healthcare giant CSL claims it is back in the game.
The federal government does deals to push through its gambling, NDIS and widow tax legislation Three different takeover bids were made yesterday in the manufacturing, mining and financial services sectors Commonwealth Bank expands its loyalty points beyond credit cards A badly stuffed fox head, which turned out to be a Tasmanian Tiger, sells at auction for $118,000
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Q+A: Copper is now BHP’s biggest earner. What comes next?
BHP has delivered a strong year of earnings and cash generation, but one of the biggest changes is happening inside the business itself: copper has overtaken iron ore to account for more than half of earnings.
Sean Aylmer speaks with BHP Chief Financial Officer Vandita Pant about the company’s plans to grow copper production, why iron ore remains central to the business, the long-term bet on potash and the outlook for metallurgical coal. They also discuss how BHP is thinking about capital allocation in an increasingly volatile world.
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Afternoon Report | ASX flat as results flood market
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ASX flat as results flood market
One Nation wants cigarette tax slashed
Bendigo Bank hit with licence conditions
Swans players face suspensions
Millions of cars told to ‘park outside’
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Consumer stocks dumped; gambling deal done; 1st EV Ferrari sells for $US40m
Tuesday 18 Aug 2026
A disappointing earnings result at JB HiFi sends consumer stocks tumbling.
The federal government and opposition come to a deal on gambling legislation New rules for data centre builders in NSW could set the standard for the rest of the country National Australia Bank’s share price falls after it says customers are struggling The first Ferrari EV sells for $US40 million
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Q+A: QBE boss Andrew Horton on the risks reshaping business
QBE has spent years trying to become a less volatile, more predictable insurer. But that's no easy task when the risks it covers - from natural catastrophes to cyber attacks - keep changing.
Sean Aylmer speaks with QBE Insurance Group CEO Andrew Horton about the strategy behind the global insurer's growth, why cyber has become a half-billion-dollar premium business for QBE, how AI could help both cyber attackers and defenders, and what he's hearing from businesses around the world about the risks they face.
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Afternoon Report | JB Hi-Fi tumbles; Swans allegations
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JB Hi-Fi tumbles
Swans players investigated over alleged sexual assault
Coles, Woolworths test facial recognition
Joyce backs easier access to super
Hayden Panettiere dies aged 36
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Investors seek dividends, interest; Aussie tourism trails; 3 mins a day to beat cancer
Monday 17 August 2026
Aussie investors look for dividends and interest as tax changes bite.
The federal and NSW governments kick off a gun buyback scheme with little support from the rest of the country Five years since the end of COVID, and the number of visitors to Australia still hasn’t caught up Auditors under pressure over relationships with clients Why climbing up and down stairs for three minutes a day can help beat cancer
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Q+A: The Week Ahead | 17 Aug 2026
The RBA may have finally reached the end of its rate-hiking cycle, with signs that higher interest rates are starting to bite across the economy.
Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas for the Week Ahead, looking at why rates could now stay on hold for the next year, whether falling house prices are being overblown, and what could turn a housing downturn into a credit crunch.
They also preview the upcoming wages and jobs data, including Stephen's forecasts for wage growth and unemployment, and explain why Australia's productivity problem is much harder to me...
Margin loans: powerful tool or dangerous trap?
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Some investors swear by margin loans, while others won't go near them. So are they a powerful wealth-building tool, or a trap for the unprepared investor? Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they look at how margin loans can be used for investing, and some of the risks and pitfalls to avoid.
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The Saturday Edition | 15 Aug 2026
The Saturday Edition is back with all-new stories, fierce debate and a few laughs.
This week: why bank CEOs are sick of talking about housing, the battle of the luxury brands, political dramas over Japanese melons, and the extraordinary story of Donald Trump’s mid-air decoy.
Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head-to-head, with Adam Lang picking the winner.
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Afternoon Report | Trump, Albanese phone call
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ASX falls 0.8pc
Trump considers tariff exemption for Australia
Jacinta Allan quits politics
QBE profit hits $1.5 billion
Baby Bunting profit rises
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EQT bids for waste, football; Telstra outage costs CEO; LA Lakers sold for $17b
Friday 14 August 2026
Swiss private equity group EQT bids for Australia’s largest waste collection company, and has a look at one of the country’s high-profile football teams.
Telstra’s outage last month eats into boss Vicki Brady’s pay packet ANZ says home loans applications have tumbled, but not by as much as its big bank competitors The federal government steps in to support the Tomago aluminium smelter A former Disney executive and one of Donald Trump’s in-laws buys the LA Lakers for a record amount
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Q+A: Why businesses need to stop “Frankensteining” AI
Artificial intelligence is moving beyond chatbots and experiments. The next phase is increasingly about AI agents capable of handling entire workflows, forcing businesses to rethink not just which technology they use, but how their organisations actually operate.
In this special Fear & Greed Q+A panel, recorded at the launch of NTT DATA’s Innovation Centre Australia in Sydney, Sean Aylmer speaks with Vannessa Van Beek, CISO at Fortescue; Natalie Piucco, Google Field CTO for Applied AI; and David McKeering, Executive Managing Director at NTT DATA ANZ.
They discuss how Fortescue is already using AI across its...
Afternoon Report | Results flurry hits ASX
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Results flurry hits ASX
Treasury Wine’s $1.1b loss
Transurban doubles profit despite weak traffic
Teen Socceroo signs record deal
Karoline Leavitt to leave White House
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CBA $11b profit, mortgage warning; SME closures surge; heatwaves spur air-con clothing
Thursday 13 August 2026
The Commonwealth Bank announces an $11 billion profit but warns that the economy, and housing market, are slowing.
The number of SME exits surges, as the economic going gets tough The federal coalition provides more details of its immigration policy Insurer Suncorp says it had to pay out on 32 separate weather events over the past year Asia is going crazy for air-conditioned clothing, to combat the increasingly number of heatwaves
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Q+A: Why CBA thinks this will be a difficult year for households
Commonwealth Bank has delivered a record full-year profit of $10.98 billion, but Australia’s biggest bank is also seeing clear signs of a slowing economy. Mortgage applications have fallen, household pressures are building and CBA expects housing credit growth to weaken.
Sean Aylmer speaks with Commonwealth Bank CEO Matt Comyn about what the bank is seeing inside the Australian economy, the impact of changes to housing taxes, why slower home lending could cost CBA around $100 million in revenue, the outlook for interest rates and housing, and where the bank is investing in AI.
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Afternoon Report | ASX down 0.5pc
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ASX down 0.5pc; CBA result
AGL warns on earnings
Tomago smelter set for bailout
Premier Investments cuts guidance
Trump confirms secret plane swap
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RBA: house prices to fall; govt complains to US over tariffs; how we spend our time
Wednesday 12 August 2026
The Reserve Bank keeps interest rates on hold and warns house prices have further to fall.
Australia complains to the US about new tariffs The government buys bird flu vaccinations Work sneakers are out, dress shoes are back in How Australians spend their time, and streaming is a big part of it
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Q+A: RBA holds, but this economist says another hike is still coming
The Reserve Bank has left interest rates unchanged at 4.35 per cent, but the message from Governor Michele Bullock was hardly reassuring for borrowers. Despite softer inflation and a cooling housing market, the RBA is still warning that rates could need to rise again.
Sean Aylmer speaks with AMP Deputy Chief Economist Diana Mousina about why the decision was a “hawkish hold”, what could trigger another rate rise, why the RBA isn’t particularly worried about falling house prices, and the productivity problem it can’t fix.
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Afternoon Report | ASX edges higher after RBA holds
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ASX edges higher after RBA holds
Bendigo fined after bank hack
SGH slides 10pc despite profit jump
Colombia earthquake kills at least 132
Trump smuggled out of Turkey in security ruse
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Mortgage slump hits banks; Ozempic for PBS; climate change opens new shipping routes
Tuesday 11 August 2026
Westpac warns of a slump in home loan applications on the back of tax changes, sending bank share prices and the ASX lower.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Angus Taylor try to negotiate a deal on gambling advertising Treasury Wine Estates writes down its US business, again Weight loss drug Ozempic set to join the pharmaceutical benefits scheme How the war in the Middle East and climate change are combining to create new, faster shipping routes around the globe
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Q+A: Why a weaker housing market hasn’t hurt REA
REA Group has delivered full-year revenue of $1.8 billion, up 11 per cent, with listing volumes holding up despite higher interest rates and a cooling housing market. But the company is now seeing very different conditions around the country.
Sean Aylmer speaks with REA Group CEO Cameron McIntyre about why the business has remained resilient, what REA’s data is showing about buyers and sellers, the outlook for house prices and investors, and why the company sees itself as a beneficiary of artificial intelligence.
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