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Fear & Greed Afternoon Report | 26 May 2026

This is the Fear & 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 off 0.4pc after US Iran strikes

  2. Atlas Arteria worth $1b more than offer

  3. Fisher & Paykel, Kogan.com surge

  4. Sam Altman says Australia could lead data centres

  5. Pope Leo’s AI intervention

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Fast Five | 26 May 2026

Tuesday 26 May 2026

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

  1. CGT backdown
  2. Qantas long-haul plans delayed
  3. Why people don’t trust AI on property
  4. ACCC weighs cost of stamp
  5. Trump in no rush to do deal

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Fear & Greed Afternoon Report | 25 May 2026

This is the Fear & 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 climbs

  2. ASIO boss at Royal Commission

  3. Charter Hall upgrades guidance for third time

  4. Adore Beauty hit by cost of living

  5. Magnussen finishes last at Enhanced Games

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Fast Five | 25 May 2026

Monday 25 May 2026

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

  1. Magnificent 7 hit $32 trillion
  2. Trump says end of war is near
  3. Half of vehicles sold in 10 years to be EVs
  4. Guzman y Gomez exits US
  5. Sleep’s health benefits

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Five Questions: Is the business suit no more?

Five questions, with no notice. This week, Sean asks Michael and Adam about what to wear in the office. Is the business suit dead? Are shorts ever appropriate? And Sean shares the fashion faux pas that still haunts him 30 years later.

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Fast Five | 23 May 2026

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

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Fear & Greed Afternoon Report | 22 May 2026

This is the Fear & 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. CGT negotiations begin

  3. Tuas dumps $1.5b deal

  4. US backs Brisbane quantum company

  5. Andrew under scrutiny

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Fast Five | 22 May 2026

Friday 22 May 2026

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

  1. Market rates surge on inflation fear
  2. Rex boss admits misleading market
  3. Price of gold falls
  4. Xi meets Putin
  5. Hay fever epidemic

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Fear & Greed Afternoon Report | 21 May 2026

This is the Fear & 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 climbs 1.5pc

  2. Nvidia revenue surges

  3. ASIC launches action against Equity Trustees

  4. Singtel wants to sell Optus stake

  5. Airport hair removal bomb scare

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Fast Five | 21 May 2026

Thursday 21 May 2026

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

  1. Market rates surge on inflation fear
  2. Rex boss admits misleading market
  3. Price of gold falls
  4. Xi meets Putin
  5. Hay fever epidemic

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