Friday 6 February 2026

The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
RBA wage warning
Pauline Hanson flags joining Coalition
Bondi stabbing inquest findings
Google’s massive AI spend
Winter Olympics gets underway

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Friday 6 February 2026
The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">RBA wage warning</li>
<li aria-level="1">Pauline Hanson flags joining Coalition</li>
<li aria-level="1">Bondi stabbing inquest findings</li>
<li aria-level="1">Google&rsquo;s massive AI spend</li>
<li aria-level="1">Winter Olympics gets underway</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 signs you&rsquo;re better with money than you think. 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.

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

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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 | 6 Feb 2026

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Friday 6 November 2026

The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson
Goodman raids NextDC
David Jones in receivership
NAB warns of recession risk
ASX hits two month high
Collins’ dictionary word of the year

 

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Friday 6 November 2026
The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Goodman raids NextDC</li>
<li aria-level="1">David Jones in receivership</li>
<li aria-level="1">NAB warns of recession risk</li>
<li aria-level="1">ASX hits two month high</li>
<li aria-level="1">Collins&rsquo; dictionary word of the year</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> - a mortgage survival guide. 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 | 6 Nov 2026

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This is the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know right now.

 

Today, Australian shares surge to a two-month high, as technology and mining stocks rally. Michael Thompson looks at three major business stories: a potential takeover battle for NextDC, the collapse of David Jones, and NAB's warning of a growing recession risk. Plus, hear from NAB CEO Andrew Irvine on the pressures facing Australian retailers.

 

Also, the fallout from the US midterm elections continues, with Donald Trump reportedly considering replacing his Defence Secretary, and Telstra explains those mysterious missed call notifications.

 

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This is the<a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/"> Fear &amp; Greed</a> Afternoon Report - everything you need to know right now.
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Today, Australian shares surge to a two-month high, as technology and mining stocks rally. Michael Thompson looks at three major business stories: a potential takeover battle for NextDC, the collapse of David Jones, and NAB's warning of a growing recession risk. Plus, hear from NAB CEO Andrew Irvine on the pressures facing Australian retailers.
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Also, the fallout from the US midterm elections continues, with Donald Trump reportedly considering replacing his Defence Secretary, and Telstra explains those mysterious missed call notifications.
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Fear & Greed Afternoon Report | 5 Nov 2026

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Thursday 5 November 2026

The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson
Voters reject Trump policies
DJs set to fall into administration
AI isn’t causing job losses… yet
GLP-1 weight loss pill approved
Uber loses High Court appeal

 

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Thursday 5 November 2026
The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Voters reject Trump policies</li>
<li aria-level="1">DJs set to fall into administration</li>
<li aria-level="1">AI isn&rsquo;t causing job losses&hellip; yet</li>
<li aria-level="1">GLP-1 weight loss pill approved</li>
<li aria-level="1">Uber loses High Court appeal</li>
</ol>
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Hit follow on the podcast so you don&rsquo;t miss the latest news
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Join our free <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup">daily newsletter here</a>
&nbsp;
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> - a mortgage survival guide. 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 | 5 Nov 2026

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