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

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Tuesday 20 December, 2022
The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
For more news and interviews, listen to the <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6En4QYQReKYE5BQvpyvw4C?si=d89bbc0b7d144be4">full daily Fear and Greed podcast</a>.

Five business news stories in five minutes, with journalists Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. When you remove the grey, you get your news quicker. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au

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>

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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 | 20 Dec 2022

Wesfarmers is one of the most remarkable success stories on the ASX - a diversified conglomerate thriving in a world where many have failed. Sean Aylmer speaks with Gaurav Sodhi, Deputy Head of Research at Intelligent Investor, about what makes Wesfarmers different. From the extraordinary rise of Kmart’s Anko brand, to Bunnings’ near-monopoly power, and the company’s unique approach to capital allocation and management culture, Gaurav explains why Wesfarmers has delivered such strong long-term returns.

This is Fear & Greed's summer series - all-new short episodes every day, with regular news back from January 12. All information is general in nature. If you want to invest, we recommend you visit a financial advisor who can tailor investments to your needs

Wesfarmers is one of the most remarkable success stories on the ASX - a diversified conglomerate thriving in a world where many have failed. Sean Aylmer speaks with Gaurav Sodhi, Deputy Head of Research at Intelligent Investor, about what makes Wesfarmers different. From the extraordinary rise of Kmart&rsquo;s Anko brand, to Bunnings&rsquo; near-monopoly power, and the company&rsquo;s unique approach to capital allocation and management culture, Gaurav explains why Wesfarmers has delivered such strong long-term returns.
This is Fear &amp; Greed's summer series - all-new short episodes every day, with regular news back from January 12. All information is general in nature. If you want to invest, we recommend you visit a financial advisor who can tailor investments to your needs

Kmart's Anko and Bunnings: Wesfarmers' secret sauce

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Wednesday 14 January 2026

The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
Aussie housing hits $12.3 tr
Kevin Rudd steps down as US ambassador
Endeavour to compete on price
Woolies AI for shoppers
World’s fastest growing app

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Wednesday 14 January 2026
The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Aussie housing hits $12.3 tr</li>
<li aria-level="1">Kevin Rudd steps down as US ambassador</li>
<li aria-level="1">Endeavour to compete on price</li>
<li aria-level="1">Woolies AI for shoppers</li>
<li aria-level="1">World&rsquo;s fastest growing app</li>
</ol>
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And don&rsquo;t miss the latest episode of<a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/how-do-they-afford-that-sugar-mamma-canna-campbell/"> How Do They Afford That?</a> - this week, seven money habits that could change your year. Get the episode from<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-do-they-afford-that/id1644255235"> APPLE</a>,<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1EW5WRlRh7MovSBNkk6dG8?si=b2203ec2fa934a14"> SPOTIFY</a>, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Fast Five | 13 Jan 2026

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AI has powered markets higher - but is the boom already close to its peak? Sean Aylmer speaks with Roger Montgomery, founder and chief investment officer of Montgomery Investment Management, about whether the world is nearing the end of an AI bubble. Roger explains how past technology booms have played out, and what investors should be thinking about now, including whether it’s time to rebalance portfolios after the strong run in AI-linked stocks.

For more information, visit www.montinvest.com or call 02 8046 5000.
Follow Roger’s insights at www.rogermontgomery.com

This is Fear & Greed's summer series - all-new short episodes every day, with regular news back from January 12. This episode is brought to you by Montgomery Investment Management. All information is general in nature. If you want to invest, we recommend you visit a financial advisor who can tailor investments to your needs.

AI has powered markets higher - but is the boom already close to its peak? Sean Aylmer speaks with Roger Montgomery, founder and chief investment officer of Montgomery Investment Management, about whether the world is nearing the end of an AI bubble. Roger explains how past technology booms have played out, and what investors should be thinking about now, including whether it&rsquo;s time to rebalance portfolios after the strong run in AI-linked stocks.
For more information, visit <a href="https://investwith.montinvest.com/rogermontgomery.comfearandgreed">www.montinvest.com</a> or call 02 8046 5000. Follow Roger&rsquo;s insights at <a href="https://investwith.montinvest.com/rogermontgomery.comfearandgreed">www.rogermontgomery.com</a>
This is Fear &amp; Greed's summer series - all-new short episodes every day, with regular news back from January 12. This episode is brought to you by Montgomery Investment Management. All information is general in nature. If you want to invest, we recommend you visit a financial advisor who can tailor investments to your needs.

Are we in an AI bubble?

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Fast Five | 20 Dec 2022

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