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Afternoon Report | ASX dips on Middle East flare-up

11 Jun 2026

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Sigma mulls $14b bid for UK chemist; A$ heads south; airline profits plunge

10 Jun 2026

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Thursday 11 June 2026 Australia’s biggest chemist chain mulls a $14 billion bid for UK retailing giant, Boots.  The Aussie dollar heads lo...

Q+A: Wesfarmers CEO Rob Scott on AI, Bunnings and what worries him

10 Jun 2026

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Artificial intelligence, productivity, Bunnings, Kmart and the future of Australia's economy: Sean Aylmer has a wide-ranging conversation with Wesfarm...

Afternoon Report | ASX shrugs off Iran strikes

10 Jun 2026

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NAB forecasts interest rates to fall; iconic retailer collapses; World Cup politics

09 Jun 2026

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Wednesday 10 June 2026 Consumer sentiment hits 50-year lows while business confidence also takes a hit, as one major bank now predicts the next move i...

Q+A: Why more Australians are turning philanthropy into a financial strategy

09 Jun 2026

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As the end of financial year approaches, many Australians are thinking about tax planning - but philanthropy is increasingly becoming part of the conv...

Afternoon Report | ASX recovers after brutal start

09 Jun 2026

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Tech wobble hits Wall Street; nicotine consumption jumps 40pc; AI develops new vaccines

08 Jun 2026

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Tuesday 9 June 2026 Wall Street falls as questions arise around the sustainability of the tech boom.  Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and former...

Q+A: AI is creating a data explosion — and most businesses aren’t ready

08 Jun 2026

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Artificial intelligence is creating an explosion in data, and businesses are scrambling to work out how to store, manage and use it effectively.Sean A...

Afternoon Report | Richard Scolyer to receive state funeral

08 Jun 2026

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Big stocks perform poorly; KPMG under investigation; T-Rex up for auction

07 Jun 2026

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Monday 8 June 2026 Some of the country’s biggest stocks are also among the worst performers, 11 months into the financial year.  The corpo...

Q+A: The Week Ahead | 8 June 2026

07 Jun 2026

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Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas to look at the week ahead for the economy, after last week's softer-than-expected ...

Should you lease an EV?

06 Jun 2026

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Fear & Greed is proud to share an episode of our sister podcast - How Do They Afford That? - out every Wednesday, wherever you get your podcats.Th...

The Saturday Edition | 6 June 2026

05 Jun 2026

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A pay rise for workers, the economy slows down, tumbling house prices and the CIA agent who allegedly took home 303 gold bars. There's a lot to discus...

Afternoon Report | ASX down for the week

05 Jun 2026

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Bullock defends rate cuts & hikes; tax bill passes Reps; US icon signs with Chinese brand

04 Jun 2026

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Friday 5 June 2026 RBA Governor Michele Bullock defends three rate cuts last year, and three rate hikes this year.  The local share market takes...

Q+A: The ethical investing gap inside Australia’s super funds

04 Jun 2026

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Australians now have more than $4 trillion invested in superannuation, but many people have little idea where their retirement savings are actually in...

Afternoon Report | ASX drops 1.1pc on conflict, iron ore

04 Jun 2026

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Economy heading for recession?; Bitcoin stumbles; SpaceX IPO liftoff

03 Jun 2026

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Thursday 4 June 2026 The Australian economy slows as interest rates and fuel costs bite.  Electrified vehicles comprised almost 50 per cent of a...

Q+A: Is Australia already sliding into an economic downturn?

03 Jun 2026

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Australia’s economy slowed sharply in the March quarter, and the real weakness may only just be beginning.Sean Aylmer speaks with Paul Bloxham, ...

Afternoon Report | ASX up 0.7pc on rate hopes

03 Jun 2026

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3m workers get 4.75pc pay rise; Kmart takes on IKEA; 3.5m Insta followers in 48 hours

02 Jun 2026

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Wednesday 3 June 2026 Almost three million workers will receive a pay rise of at least 4.75 per cent, but economists warn the increase could lead to h...

Q+A: The technology helping prove what’s real in the AI era

02 Jun 2026

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Generative AI is making fake video and audio harder than ever to detect, raising one of the defining questions of the AI era: how do we know what&rsqu...

Afternoon Report | Retailers slip after wage ruling

02 Jun 2026

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Tech stocks surge; battle for NRL rights; Aussie unis drop down rankings

01 Jun 2026

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Tuesday 2 June 2026 Local tech stocks surged yesterday, but the sector remains the worst performer on the ASX, in sharp contrast to many other global ...

Q+A: Has Australia’s housing downturn finally arrived?

01 Jun 2026

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Australia’s housing market is weakening, and Sydney and Melbourne are now clearly falling. National house prices were flat in May, auction clear...

Afternoon Report | ASX flat as tech surges

01 Jun 2026

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House prices tumble; $A at decade high; pollies told to stay quiet in Chinese EVs

31 May 2026

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Monday 1 June 2026 House prices across the country flatline, while in Sydney and Melbourne they fell sharply last month. The Aussie dollar pushes bac...

Q+A: The Week Ahead | 1 June 2026

31 May 2026

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This week: March quarter GDP figures A Senate appearance by RBA Governor Michele Bullock Building approvals International trade And is a June rate hi...

Five Questions: We’ve all been made redundant. Here’s what happened next

30 May 2026

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This week, it's Five Questions on redundancy, career shocks and what comes next.Sean, Michael and Adam share their own experiences of losing jobs, the...

The Saturday Edition | 30 May 2026

29 May 2026

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Good news on inflation, the government launches a $2 billion lawsuit, plans for a moon base, and companies dealing with unexpected changes of plans. S...

Afternoon Report | ASX jumps on ceasefire hopes

29 May 2026

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Fed govt sues 3M for $2b; Ferrari EV launch a flop; Rinehart richest Australian

28 May 2026

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Friday 29 May 2026 The federal government launches its biggest ever legal action over the manufacture of forever chemicals.  The US and Israel s...

Q+A: How Australia’s richest people really make - and keep - their money

28 May 2026

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The latest AFR Rich List reveals just how quickly wealth has grown in Australia — with the cutoff for the top 200 now sitting above $800 million...

Afternoon Report | ASX tumbles on Middle East hostilities

28 May 2026

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Low inflation means rates on hold; CGT debate heats up; NASA’s plans for the moon

27 May 2026

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Thursday 28 May 2026 Lower than expected inflation figures means no interest rate hikes until August at the earliest, according to market economists. ...

Q+A: Payday super is coming: what every small business needs to know

27 May 2026

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One of the biggest changes to Australia’s superannuation system in decades is about to begin.From July 1, employers will need to pay superannuat...

Afternoon Report | ASX climbs on softer inflation data

27 May 2026

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Energy costs to fall; US-Iran peace deal teeters; weight-loss drug breakthrough

27 May 2026

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Wednesday 27 May 2026 Cheaper electricity for consumers and small businesses is on the way as renewables pick up the load.  The US strikes Iran ...

Q+A: Oil prices, old planes and airfare wars: inside Australia’s airlines

26 May 2026

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Airlines around the world are grappling with soaring fuel costs as the conflict in the Middle East pushes up oil prices. At the same time, Qantas and ...

Afternoon Report | ASX dips on new Iran strikes

26 May 2026

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CGT backdown; Qantas long-haul plans delayed; Trump in no rush to do deal

25 May 2026

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The federal government backs down, slightly, on capital gains tax changes.  Tuesday 26 May 2026 Qantas’ plans for non-stop flights from Sy...

Q+A: The great wealth transfer: what wealthy families get wrong

25 May 2026

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Australia is in the middle of one of the biggest intergenerational wealth transfers in history, with trillions of dollars expected to pass between gen...

Afternoon Report | ASX climbs on Hormuz hopes

25 May 2026

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Mag 7 hit $32tr; Trump says end of war is near; sleep’s health benefits

24 May 2026

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Monday 25 May 2026 The Magnificent 7 tech stocks surge to a combined $32 trillion valuation.  Donald Trump says the US and Iran are on the verge...

Q+A: The Week Ahead | 25 May 2026

24 May 2026

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This week: April inflation figures Household spending data Private sector capex And does last week's jump in unemployment change the outlook for inte...

Five Questions: Is the business suit no more?

23 May 2026

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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 app...

The Saturday Edition | 23 May 2026

22 May 2026

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An unemployment shock, a big week for bonds, the big switch from banks to mining stocks, and Nvidia, SpaceX and OpenAI deliver a staggering couple of ...

Afternoon Report | GYG comes home

22 May 2026

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Hopes rate hikes on pause; could house prices fall 10pc; SpaceX $US2 trillion IPO

21 May 2026

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Friday 22 May 2026 A surprise jump in the unemployment rate has raised hopes that the Reserve bank will hold back on lifting interest rates.  Vi...

Q+A: Nvidia, SpaceX and OpenAI: is this the next great tech boom?

21 May 2026

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It’s been a remarkable couple of days on Wall Street.Nvidia delivered another blockbuster earnings result, SpaceX released details ahead of a po...

Afternoon Report | ASX jumps on jobs data

21 May 2026

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Market rates surge on inflation fear; Rex boss admits misleading market; hay fever epidemic

20 May 2026

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Market interest rates surge as investors fear rising inflation could lead to a widespread recession.  The former boss of Rex Airlines admits to ...

Q+A: Could oil really hit $200 a barrel?

20 May 2026

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Oil markets are under pressure, LNG prices are rising, and copper and rare earths are becoming increasingly volatile. Sean Aylmer speaks with Viv...

Afternoon Report | ASX tumbles 1.3pc

20 May 2026

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RBA hints rates on hold; new 30pc trust tax delay; Musk loses fight against OpenAI, Altman

19 May 2026

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Wednesday 20 May 2026 The Reserve Bank says it is worried about inflation but hints that rates might be on hold.  Prime Minister Anthony Albanes...

Q+A: The housing market after the budget: winners, losers and risks

19 May 2026

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The federal budget introduced major housing measures, including changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax concessions for investors. But will ...

Afternoon Report | ASX rallies 1.2pc

19 May 2026

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ASX tumbles as yields rise; “death tax” squabble; why people want a new job

18 May 2026

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The local share market tumbles as rising bond yields, last week’s budget and higher oil prices hit equities.  Labor and the coalition star...

Q+A: Where investors might find value as the ASX shifts

18 May 2026

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Australia’s sharemarket has become increasingly concentrated, dominated by the big banks and miners, particularly Commonwealth Bank and BHP. But...

Afternoon Report | ASX tumbles 1.5pc

18 May 2026

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Miners take the lead over banks; house auctions, prices fall; $US9m lunch with Buffett

17 May 2026

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Monday 18 May 2026 Australia’s miners take over from the banks as the share market leaders.  House auctions tumble, particularly in Sydney...

Q+A: The Week Ahead | 18 May 2026

17 May 2026

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This week: Labour force figures for April - will we see a spike in unemployment? RBA board minutes (from the meeting where interest rates were hiked)...

Five Questions: We'll happily pay extra for these things

16 May 2026

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Five questions, with no notice. This week, Michael asks Sean and Adam about their spending habits - what they'll happily pay extra for, where they dra...

The Saturday Edition | 16 May 2026

15 May 2026

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The biggest changes in the federal budget, a massive week for Australia's top 10 companies, the most powerful people in the world meet, and great news...

Afternoon Report | ASX off 1.3pc for week

15 May 2026

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Coles tricked customers; Taiwan hotspot at XI-Trump meet, Qantas targets NZ

14 May 2026

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Friday 15 May 2026 Coles found to have used sham discount offers to trick customers.  Xi Jinping and Donald Trump meet in Beijing and Taiwan imm...

Q+A: Kogan.com at 20: what Ruslan Kogan learned from the highs and lows

14 May 2026

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Kogan.com was one of the original disruptors in Australian retail. Sean Aylmer speaks with founder and CEO Ruslan Kogan about the company’s 20-y...

Afternoon Report | ASX up as miners, banks climb

14 May 2026

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BHP surges as CBA collapses; Chalmers defends budget; Nazi stolen art reclaimed

13 May 2026

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Thursday 14 May 2026 The federal budget accelerated the disparity between BHP and CBA's market values, with the miner now 20pc larger. The federal go...

Q+A: Why Employment Hero now wants to become the employer

13 May 2026

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Employment Hero has grown into one of Australia’s biggest startup success stories, with software used by more than 300,000 businesses across 180...

Afternoon Report | CBA tumbles, BHP record

13 May 2026

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Negative gearing dumped; ASIC investigates DroneShield; Trump to meet Xi

12 May 2026

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Wednesday 13 May 2026 Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers last night handed down what he called the most important and ambitious budget in decades  B...

Q+A: Winners and losers from the Federal budget

12 May 2026

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Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has delivered one of the most consequential - and controversial - budgets in years, targeting capital gains tax, negati...

Afternoon Report | BHP again number one

12 May 2026

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CSL $7bn write-down; PM defends CGT changes; Beer is back

11 May 2026

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Tuesday 12 May 2026 CSL has shocked investors by writing down the value of its assets by $7 billion, one of the largest in Australian corporate histor...

AI-powered cyber attacks are increasing - and SMEs are underprepared

11 May 2026

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Less than half of all Australian small businesses prioritise cybersecurity, and the vast majority – almost 80 per cent – lack a cyber resp...

Afternoon Report | ASX down for 8th day

11 May 2026

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Budget leaks; One Nation wins Farrer; rare set of Grange for sale

10 May 2026

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Monday 11 May 2026 Tomorrow night’s budget will focus on tax changes, productivity and savings, with a few hands out for all Australians. One N...

Q+A: The Week Ahead | 11 May 2026

10 May 2026

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This week the government hands down it's Federal Budget - with an eye on tax reform and spending cuts. Sean Aylmer is joined by economist Stephen Kouk...

Five questions: What was the worst experience you had in a role?

09 May 2026

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Five questions, with no notice. This week, Sean asks Adam and Juliette Saly from auzbiz about how they got into media, and their best and worst experi...

The Saturday Edition | 9 May 2026

08 May 2026

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Sean Aylmer and Adam Lang go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with special guest Juliette Saly from auzbiz picking a winner in a ...

Afternoon Report | ASX tumbles

08 May 2026

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Govt unveils gas reservation plan; ASX surges on peace hopes; Ted Turner dies

07 May 2026

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Friday 8 May 2026 The federal government will introduce an east coast gas reservation system that requires producers to sell at least 20 per cent of g...

Q+A: Why interest in space investing is soaring

07 May 2026

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Space is rapidly becoming a serious investment theme, driven by falling launch costs, the rise of satellite networks, and growing commercial demand.&n...

Afternoon Report | ASX jumps 1pc

07 May 2026

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$11b for fuel stockpile; banks lead ASX higher; value of Aussie farmland surges

06 May 2026

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Thursday 7 May 2026 Australia will develop a minimum 50-day supply of diesel and jet fuel reserves, and boost petrol supplies by an extra ten days, un...

Q+A: How $242bn of infrastructure spending actually gets allocated

06 May 2026

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With $242 billion in infrastructure spending on the table, there is a challenge in deciding where to allocate the funds. Sean Aylmer speaks with Adam ...

Afternoon Report | ASX jumps

06 May 2026

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RBA hikes rates; Westpac sold-off; EV sales surge

05 May 2026

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Wednesday, 6 May 2026 The RBA has lifted the official cash rate in a bid to rein in inflation, and made it clear that another hike could be on the way...

Q+A: The Reserve Bank's inflation dilemma

05 May 2026

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The Reserve Bank has lifted interest rates again - but the bigger story is why it’s still worried about inflation. Sean Aylmer speaks with Diana...

Afternoon Report | RBA hikes rates

05 May 2026

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SMEs bracing for cost crunch; a2 Milk detects toxins; GameStop bids for eBay

04 May 2026

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Tuesday 5 May 2026 National Australia Bank has warned that rising fuel prices are putting the squeeze on small and medium size businesses, even though...

NAB CEO on rates, risk and the AI shift in banking

04 May 2026

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Despite solid lending growth, particularly in business banking, NAB’s half year results yesterday came in a tad below analyst expectations. NAB ...

Afternoon Report | Albanese poll turn-around

04 May 2026

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

RBA set to hike rates, 25pc int’l flights cancelled, Trump puts his face on passports

03 May 2026

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Monday 4 May 2026 The Reserve Bank’s board meets over the next two days, and it seems likely they will announce an increase in interest rates to...

Q+A: The Week Ahead | 4 May 2026

03 May 2026

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This week the RBA meets - and is widely tipped to hike rates again. Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas to look at wha...

Five Questions: What actually gets you promoted?

02 May 2026

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Five questions, with no notice. This week, Michael asks Sean and Adam about what it takes to be promoted at work - is it doing your job? Being seen? S...

The Saturday Edition | 2 May 2026

01 May 2026

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Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Adam Lang picking a winner in a fierce debate.Join our&...

Afternoon Report | ASX reverses trend

01 May 2026

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