This is the Fear and 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.


Market up nearly 2pc


Profit season heats up


Coalition’s dire Newspoll


NBN won’t be finished until 2040


Epstein saga claims UK scalp

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Market up nearly 2pc
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Profit season heats up
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Coalition&rsquo;s dire Newspoll
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NBN won&rsquo;t be finished until 2040
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Epstein saga claims UK scalp
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Afternoon Report | ASX up nearly 2pc

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Tuesday 10 February 2026

The local share market surges as investors buy back into tech stocks. 
A federal Liberal party leadership spill looks likely this week
The number of very rich Australians surges
A drop in household spending complicates the interest rate outlook
We take a look at the best Superbowl ads

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Tuesday 10 February 2026
The local share market surges as investors buy back into tech stocks.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">A federal Liberal party leadership spill looks likely this week</li>
<li aria-level="1">The number of very rich Australians surges</li>
<li aria-level="1">A drop in household spending complicates the interest rate outlook</li>
<li aria-level="1">We take a look at the best Superbowl ads</li>
</ul>
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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> - this week, seven signs you&rsquo;re better with money than you think. 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.

ASX best day since April; number of rich Aussies surges; Superbowl's $10m ads

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Reporting season is underway, and after last year’s wild share price swings, investors are bracing for more volatility. 

Sean Aylmer speaks to Ben Gilbert, Head of Australian Research at Jarden, about the companies he's watching, which sectors could surprise, where the risks lie, and how interest rates and AI are shaping results.

Fear and Greed is not a financial advice podcast. The information provided is general in nature and you should seek advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.

Reporting season is underway, and after last year&rsquo;s wild share price swings, investors are bracing for more volatility.&nbsp; Sean Aylmer speaks to Ben Gilbert, Head of Australian Research at Jarden, about the companies he's watching, which sectors could surprise, where the risks lie, and how interest rates and AI are shaping results. Fear and Greed is not a financial advice podcast. The information provided is general in nature and you should seek advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.

Q+A: The companies that may surprise this earnings season

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Monday 9 February 2026

Investors can expect a wild ride on equity markets over the next three weeks, as profit season promises big market moves.
The AI spending boom by big tech heads towards $1 trillion annually, drawing comparisons with the 19th century rail boom in the US. 
Unusual ways to gain an advantage in the men’s ski jumping competition at the Olympics 
The federal coalition reforms
A bumper week for home sales

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Monday 9 February 2026
Investors can expect a wild ride on equity markets over the next three weeks, as profit season promises big market moves.
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The AI spending boom by big tech heads towards $1 trillion annually, drawing comparisons with the 19th century rail boom in the US.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Unusual ways to gain an advantage in the men&rsquo;s ski jumping competition at the Olympics&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">The federal coalition reforms</li>
<li aria-level="1">A bumper week for home sales</li>
</ul>
Join our<a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup"> free daily newsletter here</a>.
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> - this week, seven signs you&rsquo;re better with money than you think. 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.

Profit season to spark wild ride; AI spend hits $1 trillion annually; Coalition reforms

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