Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head to decide on the top business stories of the week.

Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head to decide on the top business stories of the week.

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>

The business news you need, in just five minutes.

Fast Five by Fear and Greed

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 | 21 Feb 2026

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


ASX flat


CharlesIII: “law must take its course”


Taylor on energy


Guzman tumbles


QBE surges

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This is the&nbsp;<a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/">Fear and Greed</a> Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.
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<li>
ASX flat
</li>
<li>
CharlesIII: &ldquo;law must take its course&rdquo;
</li>
<li>
Taylor on energy
</li>
<li>
Guzman tumbles
</li>
<li>
QBE surges
</li>
</ol>
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Fear and Greed Afternoon Report | 20 Feb 2026

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Friday 20 February 2026

The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
Telstra boosts dividends
Labour market stays tight
Zip Co drops 40pc
Zuckerberg gives evidence
End of the supersize meal era?

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And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, the kids’ money blueprint. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Friday 20 February 2026
The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Telstra boosts dividends</li>
<li aria-level="1">Labour market stays tight</li>
<li aria-level="1">Zip Co drops 40pc</li>
<li aria-level="1">Zuckerberg gives evidence</li>
<li aria-level="1">End of the supersize meal era?</li>
</ol>
Hit follow on the podcast so you don&rsquo;t miss the latest news.
Join our<a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup"> free daily newsletter here</a>.
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, the kids&rsquo; money blueprint. 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 | 20 Feb 2026

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


ASX soars, unemployment stable


Aussie giants report results


PM’s‘contempt’ for ISIS brides


ACCC targets Temu, Shein


US-Iran tensions build

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This is the&nbsp;<a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/">Fear and Greed</a> Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.
<ol>
<li>
ASX soars, unemployment stable
</li>
<li>
Aussie giants report results
</li>
<li>
PM&rsquo;s&lsquo;contempt&rsquo; for ISIS brides
</li>
<li>
ACCC targets Temu, Shein
</li>
<li>
US-Iran tensions build
</li>
</ol>
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Fear and Greed Afternoon Report | 19 Feb 2026

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Fast Five | 21 Feb 2026

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