ASX partially rebounds; housing value passes $12tr; Littleproud quits as Nats leader

Wednesday 11 March 2026 The local sharemarket rebounds from Monday’s plunge, but remains at the whim of Donald Trump’s commentary.  Australia sends hardware and personnel to the Middle East.  The value of housing across the country passes $12 trillion for the first time.  David Littleproud resigns…

Q+A: How this chatbot solved a chicken carcass problem

Agentic AI promises productivity gains - but what does it actually look like inside a real business? Sean Aylmer speaks with Anouk Darling, CEO of student accommodation provider Scape, about how the company is using agentic AI to manage tens of thousands of student queries, automate parts of the s…

Afternoon Report | Market rebounds as oil dips

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 rebounds Iranian soccer players granted visas Glencore considering listing on ASX Kyle Sandilands demands to return to …

ASX wipeout as oil surges; adult sites block Aussies; Gen Z rejects booze

Tuesday 10 March 2026 The local share market wipes out $90 billion as oil prices head towards $US120 a barrel. Iron ore stockpiles in China threaten the big miners and the federal budget bottom line Porn sites in Australia block local users on the back of new age verification laws Commonwealth Ban…

Q+A: Oil shock rattles markets - should investors panic?

The local share market tumbled almost 3% as tensions in the Middle East pushed oil prices sharply higher, and investors started worrying about the impact on global growth. Sean Aylmer speaks with AMP’s Chief Economist and Head of Investment Strategy, Dr Shane Oliver, about why oil shocks still mat…

Afternoon Report | ASX tumbles

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 sinks on oil fears Airlines expand refunds Iran soccer team safety fears Boomers’ wealth hits $6 trillion Ex-rapper w…

ASX to tumble as oil soars; petrol rationing begins; AusPost’s 3,000 parcels a minute

Monday 9 March 2026 The local share market is set to tumble after the price of oil pushes above $US92 a barrel.  Some petrol wholesalers begin rationing supplies to service stations Australia Post managed to deliver more than 3,000 parcels a minute during the Christmas rush A strong week for aucti…

Q+A: The Week Ahead | 9 Mar 2026

Are we too negative about the economy? After last week's strong GDP figure - and some welcome news about productivity - Michael Thompson talks to economist Stephen Koukoulas about whether we're too quick to talk down the economy... and whether the green shoots can last.

Five Questions: Does anyone even Google anymore?

Sean hits Michael and Adam with five questions — no notice, no prep — all about how they use the internet, their trust in AI, and whether Google has a place in search anymore.

The Saturday Edition | 21 Feb 2026

A surprisingly strong result for the economy, volatile financial markets, a landmark legal case affecting all Australian companies, and a $200 million radio show disintegrates.  Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Adam Lang picking a winne…