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ASX closes lower


Woodside ups energy spending


Austal’s $US24m fine


Short stay levy


Temu founder’s fortune tumbles

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - the top five things you need to know today, in just five minutes.
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ASX closes lower
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Woodside ups energy spending
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Austal’s $US24m fine
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Short stay levy
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Temu founder’s fortune tumbles
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Fear and Greed Afternoon Report | 27 Aug 2024

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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.

Fast Five | 28 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 hits record again


Coalition won’t release review


Last day of earnings season


ASIC v Budget Direct


Block slashes 40% of jobs

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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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ASX hits record again
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Coalition won&rsquo;t release review
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Last day of earnings season
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ASIC v Budget Direct
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Block slashes 40% of jobs
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Fear and Greed Afternoon Report | 27 Feb 2026

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Friday 27 February 2026

The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
Qantas takes a dive
ASX, global sharemarkets hit record
Tax debate gains pace
Mobile phones test warning
Trump further embroiled in Epstein files

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Friday 27 February 2026
The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Qantas takes a dive</li>
<li aria-level="1">ASX, global sharemarkets hit record</li>
<li aria-level="1">Tax debate gains pace</li>
<li aria-level="1">Mobile phones test warning</li>
<li aria-level="1">Trump further embroiled in Epstein files</li>
</ol>
Hit follow on the podcast so you don&rsquo;t miss the latest news.
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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, 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 | 27 Feb 2026

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