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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Wednesday 25 February 2026

The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
Tech sell-off escalates
CGT cut to help first home buyers
$92b high-speed rail link
Housing plan for Westfield
Trump’s tariffs kick in at 10pc

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Wednesday 25 February 2026
The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Tech sell-off escalates</li>
<li aria-level="1">CGT cut to help first home buyers</li>
<li aria-level="1">$92b high-speed rail link</li>
<li aria-level="1">Housing plan for Westfield</li>
<li aria-level="1">Trump&rsquo;s tariffs kick in at 10pc</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, starting from scratch with money. 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 | 25 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; tech tumbles


Ex-ANZ boss drops lawsuit


Profit season delivers mixed results


Airlines battle over loyalty bonuses


Mandelson caught up in Epstein probe

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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 data-start="0" data-end="42">
ASX flat; tech tumbles
</li>
<li data-start="0" data-end="42">
Ex-ANZ boss drops lawsuit
</li>
<li data-start="0" data-end="42">
Profit season delivers mixed results
</li>
<li data-start="135" data-end="176">
Airlines battle over loyalty bonuses
</li>
<li data-start="178" data-end="218" data-is-last-node="">
Mandelson caught up in Epstein probe
</li>
</ol>
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Fear and Greed Afternoon Report | 24 Feb 2026

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Tuesday 24 February 2026

The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
US tariff exemption for beef
Govt under pressure on ISIS families
Gold Coast gets Trump Tower
Train driver sacked for Nazi salute
Warning for Mexico travellers 

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Tuesday 24 February 2026
The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">US tariff exemption for beef</li>
<li aria-level="1">Govt under pressure on ISIS families</li>
<li aria-level="1">Gold Coast gets Trump Tower</li>
<li aria-level="1">Train driver sacked for Nazi salute</li>
<li aria-level="1">Warning for Mexico travellers&nbsp;</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 | 24 Feb 2026

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Fast Five | 21 Feb 2026

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