Monday 16 February 2026

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

1. Libs fresh start hopes
2. Anything-but-tech trade grows
3. Macquarie $12b bid for Qube
4. Solar panels produce too much energy
5. Democrats tell Europe Trump will be gone

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