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Five news stories in five minutes. When you remove the grey, you get your news quicker. We tell you how it is, you decide from there.

Fast Five | 13 Aug 2025

Wednesday 13 August 2025

The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.

  1. RBA cuts rates, warns on productivity
  2. Star Entertainment strikes a deal
  3. Trump extended tariff truce with China
  4. Airlines cash in on premium travel
  5. Meghan & Harry’s new Netflix deal

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And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, financial red flags in relationships. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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Fear and Greed Afternoon Report | 12 Aug 2025

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.

  1. ASX closes higher

  2. Bullok highlights poor productivity
  3. Deloitte disciplines staff

  4. SBS boss quits

  5. Swift announces new album

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Fast Five | 12 Aug 2025

Tuesday 12 August 2025

The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.

  1. Australia to recognise Palestine
  2. JB Hi-Fi boss quits
  3. Universal childcare inches closer
  4. Financial stress doubles since 2020
  5. New optimism in snow tourism sector

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And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, four tips for starting a side hustle. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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Fear and Greed Afternoon Report | 11 Aug 2025

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.

  1. ASX closes higher

  2. PM to recognise Palestine
  3. Lithium's big day

  4. New charge for EV owners

  5. CSIRO combats deepfakes

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Fast Five | 11 Aug 2025

Monday 11 August 2025

The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.

  1. PM rejects Israel sanctions
  2. Auction clearance rates ease
  3. Temu & GyG boom
  4. Airbnb going into hotels
  5. Ukraine rejects land swap deal with Russia

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And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, four tips for starting a side hustle. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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Fast Five | 9-10 Aug 2025

Michael Thompson and Sean Aylmer go head to head to decide on the top business stories of the week.

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Fear and Greed Afternoon Report | 8 Aug 2025

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.

  1. ASX dips but strong week

  2. Mike Cannon-Brookes ‘not going anywhere’

  3. Israel to occupy Gaza

  4. Trump throws Fed curveball

  5. New ChatGPT model launches

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Fast Five | 8 Aug 2025

Friday 8 August 2025

The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.

  1. PM supports WFH changes
  2. ASX competitor close
  3. Govt buys into lithium company
  4. World’s largest beauty store opens in Melbourne
  5. US Open prize money soars

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And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, four tips for starting a side hustle. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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Fear and Greed Afternoon Report | 7 Aug 2025

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.

  1. ASX closes flat

  2. Rio cuts sick leave

  3. Trade balance jumps

  4. AMP results

  5. Treasury research

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Fast Five | 7 Aug 2025

Thursday 7 August 2025

The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.

  1. Chalmers pushes AI
  2. ASX surges to record
  3. ASX mix-up sends telco tumbling
  4. Berkshire Hathaway goes backwards
  5. Australian music legend dies

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