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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.

 

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

Today, the Democrats seize control of the US Senate and look set to win the House of Representatives in a devastating result for Donald Trump. Michael Thompson looks at what it means for the President's remaining two years in office, and how financial markets are reacting.

Plus, the big four banks pass on the RBA's rate hike, Australia pushes for changes to British backpacker visas, and Canva announces major job cuts.

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Today, the Democrats seize control of the US Senate and look set to win the House of Representatives in a devastating result for Donald Trump. Michael Thompson looks at what it means for the President's remaining two years in office, and how financial markets are reacting.
Plus, the big four banks pass on the RBA's rate hike, Australia pushes for changes to British backpacker visas, and Canva announces major job cuts.
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Fear & Greed Afternoon Report | 4 Nov 2026

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Wednesday 4 November 2026

The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson
Rate hike and more to come?
Social media ban heads to High Court
Anthropic float hits Australia
US mid-terms in full swing
One man’s 50,000km walk

 

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Wednesday 4 November 2026
The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Rate hike and more to come?</li>
<li aria-level="1">Social media ban heads to High Court</li>
<li aria-level="1">Anthropic float hits Australia</li>
<li aria-level="1">US mid-terms in full swing</li>
<li aria-level="1">One man&rsquo;s 50,000km walk</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 | 4 Nov 2026

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Fear & Greed Afternoon Report | 5 Nov 2026

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