This is the Fear & 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.


JB Hi-Fi tumbles


Swans players investigated over alleged sexual assault


Coles, Woolworths test facial recognition


Joyce backs easier access to super


Hayden Panettiere dies aged 36

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JB Hi-Fi tumbles
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Swans players investigated over alleged sexual assault
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Coles, Woolworths test facial recognition
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Joyce backs easier access to super
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Hayden Panettiere dies aged 36
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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>

Fear & Greed Afternoon Report | 17 Aug 2026

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Friday 21 August 2026

The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
Unemployment rises
Aussie dollar hits 71 US cents
Big tech to pay local media
Football World Cup hits earnings
Breakthrough melanoma treatment

 

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Friday 21 August 2026
The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Unemployment rises</li>
<li aria-level="1">Aussie dollar hits 71 US cents</li>
<li aria-level="1">Big tech to pay local media</li>
<li aria-level="1">Football World Cup hits earnings</li>
<li aria-level="1">Breakthrough melanoma treatment</li>
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Fast Five | 21 Aug 2026

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This is the Fear & 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 snaps six-day losing streak


Northern Star CEO could earn $18m


Results wrap: IDP Education, Zip, Medibank


Sponsors pause Swans deals


Harry and Meghan moving back to UK

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ASX snaps six-day losing streak
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Northern Star CEO could earn $18m
</li>
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Results wrap: IDP Education, Zip, Medibank
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Sponsors pause Swans deals
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Harry and Meghan moving back to UK
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Fear & Greed Afternoon Report | 20 Aug 2026

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Thursday 20 August 2026

The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
Financial advice overhaul
RBA rate warning
WiseTech Global raided
Fewer big jackpots hits Lottery Corp
Humanoid robot company lists

 

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Thursday 20 August 2026
The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Financial advice overhaul</li>
<li aria-level="1">RBA rate warning</li>
<li aria-level="1">WiseTech Global raided</li>
<li aria-level="1">Fewer big jackpots hits Lottery Corp</li>
<li aria-level="1">Humanoid robot company lists</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> - ten purchases that actually save you 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 | 20 Aug 2026

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Fear & Greed Afternoon Report | 17 Aug 2026

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