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CBA hits record


Biden gaffes


Russians arrested


BHP mothballs nickel


REX board crisis

This is the <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/">Fear and 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.
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CBA hits record
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Biden gaffes
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Russians arrested
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BHP mothballs nickel
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REX board crisis
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Daily business news for people who make their own decisions, with business journalist Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au

Daily business news for people who make their own decisions, with business journalist <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>. Find out more at <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/7AmQCOMxmAtl5q0qiE-KY7?domain=fearandgreed.com.au/">https://fearandgreed.com.au</a>

Afternoon Report | ASX hits near high

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Reporting season is underway, and investors could be in for another bumpy ride.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Ben Gilbert, Head of Australian Research at Jarden, about why this reporting season could be another volatile one, the retail sectors he expects to outperform, why he's bullish on JB Hi-Fi and Wesfarmers, and why he's much more cautious on Domino's.

This is general information only. Seek professional advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.

Reporting season is underway, and investors could be in for another bumpy ride. Sean Aylmer speaks with Ben Gilbert, Head of Australian Research at Jarden, about why this reporting season could be another volatile one, the retail sectors he expects to outperform, why he's bullish on JB Hi-Fi and Wesfarmers, and why he's much more cautious on Domino's. This is general information only. Seek professional advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.

Q+A: The companies to watch this earnings season

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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 hits record


Profit results: Light & Wonder, Argo


No corruption findings in Vic govt inquiry


TikTok, Alibaba consider local data centres


Rocket to hit moon

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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.
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ASX hits record
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Profit results: Light &amp; Wonder, Argo
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No corruption findings in Vic govt inquiry
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TikTok, Alibaba consider local data centres
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Rocket to hit moon
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Afternoon Report | ASX hits record; rocket hits moon

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Wednesday 5 August 2026

Qantas joins the growing number of companies offshoring work as it embraces AI. 
Household spending picks up, keeping an interest rate hike on the table
National Australia Bank forecasts house prices to drop ten per cent
A surge in tech stocks on Wall Street helps the local market get to within one per cent of an all-time high
Some of Europe’s biggest rivers start drying up, disrupting trade and tourism

 

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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.

Wednesday 5 August 2026
Qantas joins the growing number of companies offshoring work as it embraces AI.&nbsp;
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<li aria-level="1">Household spending picks up, keeping an interest rate hike on the table</li>
<li aria-level="1">National Australia Bank forecasts house prices to drop ten per cent</li>
<li aria-level="1">A surge in tech stocks on Wall Street helps the local market get to within one per cent of an all-time high</li>
<li aria-level="1">Some of Europe&rsquo;s biggest rivers start drying up, disrupting trade and tourism</li>
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Hit follow on the podcast so you don&rsquo;t miss the latest news, and join our free <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup">daily newsletter here</a>.&nbsp;
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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.

Qantas to offshore work; house prices to fall 10pc; European rivers dry up

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