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ASX up 1.6pc


Reports of ceasefire agreement


KPMG Chief Exec quits


Tony Abbott new Liberal Council president


Blue Origin rocket explodes

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ASX up 1.6pc
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Reports of ceasefire agreement
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KPMG Chief Exec quits
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Tony Abbott new Liberal Council president
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Blue Origin rocket explodes
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Fear & Greed Afternoon Report | 29 May 2026

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This week, it's Five Questions on redundancy, career shocks and what comes next.

Sean, Michael and Adam share their own experiences of losing jobs, the emotional hit that comes with redundancy, and why it can also become a turning point.

They discuss identity, uncertainty, stigma, rebuilding confidence — and why Fear & Greed probably wouldn’t exist without those career setbacks.

This week, it's Five Questions on redundancy, career shocks and what comes next. Sean, Michael and Adam share their own experiences of losing jobs, the emotional hit that comes with redundancy, and why it can also become a turning point. They discuss identity, uncertainty, stigma, rebuilding confidence &mdash; and why Fear &amp; Greed probably wouldn&rsquo;t exist without those career setbacks.

Five Questions: We’ve all been made redundant. Here’s what happened next

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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 | 30 May 2026

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Friday 29 May 2026

The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
Fed govt sues 3M for $2b
ASX tumbles after US strikes on Iran
Business investment surges on data centres
Rinehart richest Australian
Ferrari EV launch a flop

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Friday 29 May 2026
The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
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<li aria-level="1">Fed govt sues 3M for $2b</li>
<li aria-level="1">ASX tumbles after US strikes on Iran</li>
<li aria-level="1">Business investment surges on data centres</li>
<li aria-level="1">Rinehart richest Australian</li>
<li aria-level="1">Ferrari EV launch a flop</li>
</ol>
Hit follow on the podcast so you don&rsquo;t miss the latest news
Join our free <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup">daily newsletter here</a>
And don&rsquo;t miss the latest episode of&nbsp;<a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/how-do-they-afford-that-sugar-mamma-canna-campbell/">How Do They Afford That?</a> - what are you actually working for? 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 | 29 May 2026

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Fear & Greed Afternoon Report | 29 May 2026

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