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Big banks lead market lower


Migration agents crackdown


Vocus-TPG deal still on


Air strike for FIFO workers


US Speaker punted

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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<li>Big banks lead market lower</li>
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Migration agents crackdown
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Vocus-TPG deal still on
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Air strike for FIFO workers
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US Speaker punted
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Business news you can use. A daily business news podcast with journalists Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au

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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 tumbles

Australian small businesses are embracing artificial intelligence, and according to Microsoft, they're ahead of many other countries. But as AI becomes more powerful, what happens to businesses that are slow to adopt it?

Sean Aylmer speaks with Ralph Haupter, Microsoft's Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer for Small and Medium Enterprises and Channel, about Australia's AI adoption, why smaller businesses can move faster than large corporations, and how AI is creating opportunities to grow revenue, not just cut costs. They also discuss the competitive cost of waiting, the importance of customer trust, and the one thing business owners should do this week to get started.

This is the final interview in Fear & Greed's AI Tour series with Microsoft, a supporter of the podcast.

Australian small businesses are embracing artificial intelligence, and according to Microsoft, they're ahead of many other countries. But as AI becomes more powerful, what happens to businesses that are slow to adopt it? Sean Aylmer speaks with Ralph Haupter, Microsoft's Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer for Small and Medium Enterprises and Channel, about Australia's AI adoption, why smaller businesses can move faster than large corporations, and how AI is creating opportunities to grow revenue, not just cut costs. They also discuss the competitive cost of waiting, the importance of customer trust, and the one thing business owners should do this week to get started. This is the final interview in Fear &amp; Greed's AI Tour series with Microsoft, a supporter of the podcast.

Q+A: The cost of waiting to embrace AI

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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 flat as tech and lithium stocks tumble


Domino's loses another boss


Record $21 billion pours into ETFs


Louis Vuitton sales slump in China


Mars rover breaks driving record

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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 flat as tech and lithium stocks tumble
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Domino's loses another boss
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Record $21 billion pours into ETFs
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Louis Vuitton sales slump in China
</li>
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Mars rover breaks driving record
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Afternoon Report | ASX flat as tech and lithium stocks tumble

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Tuesday 13 October 2026

Wall Street celebrates the fourth anniversary of the current boom, driven by the AI giants. But will the US mid-term elections bring an end to festivities? 
SpaceX close to gaining the capacity to take on mobile phone companies like Telstra
Former federal treasurer Josh Frydenberg ruffles a few Liberal feathers
Virgin and Qantas to increase airfares
Wine theft takes hold in Italy

 

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Tuesday 13 October 2026
Wall Street celebrates the fourth anniversary of the current boom, driven by the AI giants. But will the US mid-term elections bring an end to festivities?&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">SpaceX close to gaining the capacity to take on mobile phone companies like Telstra</li>
<li aria-level="1">Former federal treasurer Josh Frydenberg ruffles a few Liberal feathers</li>
<li aria-level="1">Virgin and Qantas to increase airfares</li>
<li aria-level="1">Wine theft takes hold in Italy</li>
</ul>
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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> - is your home your best investment? 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.

Wall St v mid-term elections; SpaceX mobile plans; domestic airfares to rise

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