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Defensive’s win


$10b frigate deal


Roberts-Smith granted bail


Trump lashes Australia


Europe fuel crisis

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Europe fuel crisis
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Afternoon Report | ASX lower for the week

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The biggest changes in the federal budget, a massive week for Australia's top 10 companies, the most powerful people in the world meet, and great news for beer and wine drinkers.

Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Adam Lang picking a winner in a fierce debate.

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The Saturday Edition | 16 May 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 slips


MinRes tumbles on Ellison sale


Neo-Nazi group banned


Union endorses teacher pay deal


Trump says China agrees to buy Boeing jets

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Afternoon Report | ASX off 1.3pc for week

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Friday 15 May 2026

Coles found to have used sham discount offers to trick customers. 
Xi Jinping and Donald Trump meet in Beijing and Taiwan immediately becomes the focal point
Angus Taylor outlines the Coalition’s budget response
Qantas targets travel to New Zealand
Why Harvard University wants to cut the number of high grades it gives out

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Friday 15 May 2026
Coles found to have used sham discount offers to trick customers.&nbsp;
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<li aria-level="1">Xi Jinping and Donald Trump meet in Beijing and Taiwan immediately becomes the focal point</li>
<li aria-level="1">Angus Taylor outlines the Coalition&rsquo;s budget response</li>
<li aria-level="1">Qantas targets travel to New Zealand</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why Harvard University wants to cut the number of high grades it gives out</li>
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Coles tricked customers; Taiwan hotspot at XI-Trump meet, Qantas targets NZ

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Afternoon Report | ASX lower for the week

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