Thursday 15 January 2026

The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
Alphabet hits $US4 trillion
Coalition baulks at hate laws
Rents set to stabilise
Record year for ETFs
China’s trade surplus hits record

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Thursday 15 January 2026
The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Alphabet hits $US4 trillion</li>
<li aria-level="1">Coalition baulks at hate laws</li>
<li aria-level="1">Rents set to stabilise</li>
<li aria-level="1">Record year for ETFs</li>
<li aria-level="1">China&rsquo;s trade surplus hits record</li>
</ol>
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Five business news stories in five minutes, with journalists <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-aylmer-9922068/">Sean Aylmer</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcwthompson/">Michael Thompson</a>. When you remove the grey, you get your news quicker. Find out more at <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/7AmQCOMxmAtl5q0qiE-KY7?domain=fearandgreed.com.au/">https://fearandgreed.com.au</a>

Fast Five | 15 Jan 2026

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