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ASX ends lower
Runway near collision


Steadfast to leave ASX


ARN loss on Kylie, Jackie O implosion


Walmart slumps

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ASX ends lower
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Steadfast to leave ASX
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ARN loss on Kylie, Jackie O implosion
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Walmart slumps
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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>

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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>

Fear & Greed Afternoon Report | 21 Aug 2026

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Monday 24 August 2026

The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
Bitcoin, gold surge
How data is changing insurance
Aldi cuts specials
US, Canada in trade war
First World Humanoid Robot Games

 

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Monday 24 August 2026
The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Bitcoin, gold surge</li>
<li aria-level="1">How data is changing insurance</li>
<li aria-level="1">Aldi cuts specials</li>
<li aria-level="1">US, Canada in trade war</li>
<li aria-level="1">First World Humanoid Robot Games</li>
</ol>
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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> - 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 | 24 Aug 2026

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

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

Fast Five | 22-23 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>
</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 | 21 Aug 2026

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Fear & Greed Afternoon Report | 21 Aug 2026

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