Michael Thompson turns the tables on experienced business journalist Sean Aylmer to find out what he looks for during reporting season.

From the numbers that really matter to spotting CEO spin, Sean reveals what makes a good CEO interview - and why the best answers are often the ones that aren't rehearsed.

Michael Thompson turns the tables on experienced business journalist Sean Aylmer to find out what he looks for during reporting season. From the numbers that really matter to spotting CEO spin, Sean reveals what makes a good CEO interview - and why the best answers are often the ones that aren't rehearsed.

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>

The business news you need, in just five minutes.

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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>

Q+A: How to spot a good CEO in five minutes

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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 edges higher after RBA holds


Bendigo fined after bank hack


SGH slides 10pc despite profit jump


Colombia earthquake kills at least 132


Trump smuggled out of Turkey in security ruse

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ASX edges higher after RBA holds
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Bendigo fined after bank hack
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SGH slides 10pc despite profit jump
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Colombia earthquake kills at least 132
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Trump smuggled out of Turkey in security ruse
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Fear & Greed Afternoon Report | 11 Aug 2026

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Tuesday 11 August 2026

The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
Mortgage slump hits banks
Negotiations over gambling ads
Treasury writes down US wine business again
Ozempic for PBS
Climate change opens new shipping routes

 

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And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That?, answering a listener question: what happens when the market hits my goal before I do? Get the episode from Apple, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Tuesday 11 August 2026
The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Mortgage slump hits banks</li>
<li aria-level="1">Negotiations over gambling ads</li>
<li aria-level="1">Treasury writes down US wine business again</li>
<li aria-level="1">Ozempic for PBS</li>
<li aria-level="1">Climate change opens new shipping routes</li>
</ol>
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Hit follow on the podcast so you don&rsquo;t miss the latest news
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Join our free <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup">daily newsletter here</a>
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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>, answering a listener question: what happens when the market hits my goal before I do? 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 | 11 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 dragged down by banks


Calls for PM to apologise to Japan leader


Jim Chalmers digs in over miner


Kyle Sandilands’ shaky digital debut


Netanyahu rejects Hamas peace plan

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This is the<a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/"> Fear &amp; 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.
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">
ASX dragged down by banks
</li>
<li aria-level="1">
Calls for PM to apologise to Japan leader
</li>
<li aria-level="1">
Jim Chalmers digs in over miner
</li>
<li aria-level="1">
Kyle Sandilands&rsquo; shaky digital debut
</li>
<li aria-level="1">
Netanyahu rejects Hamas peace plan
</li>
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Fear & Greed Afternoon Report | 10 Aug 2026

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Q+A: How to spot a good CEO in five minutes

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