Tuesday 14 April 2026

The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
Govt works to calm nerves over Hormuz blockade
David Jones feels the pressure
Two ASX mergers get a kickalong
80pc of Aussies have long term health conditions
Cost of the ‘annoyance economy’

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Tuesday 14 April 2026
The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Govt works to calm nerves over Hormuz blockade</li>
<li aria-level="1">David Jones feels the pressure</li>
<li aria-level="1">Two ASX mergers get a kickalong</li>
<li aria-level="1">80pc of Aussies have long term health conditions</li>
<li aria-level="1">Cost of the &lsquo;annoyance economy&rsquo;</li>
</ol>
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Fast Five | 14 April 2026

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