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 ends flat


$2b for critical minerals


Mixed news for retailers


Win for Lynas


Microsoft impresses

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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Market ends flat
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$2b for critical minerals
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Mixed news for retailers
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Win for Lynas
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Microsoft impresses
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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

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Afternoon Report | Inflation surprises

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 closes at record high again


Earnings wrap: AMP, REA, Beach Energy


ABC apologises to Gina Rinehart


UK: OpenAI, Anthropic attempted hack


Trump’s helicopter near miss

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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 closes at record high again
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Earnings wrap: AMP, REA, Beach Energy
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ABC apologises to Gina Rinehart
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UK: OpenAI, Anthropic attempted hack
</li>
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Trump&rsquo;s helicopter near miss
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Afternoon Report | ASX closes at record high again

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Thursday 6 August 2026

The local share market hits a new record with miners and tech stocks the stars of the show. 
Federal Labor delays an overhaul in its immigration policy
Is Jetstar’s new policy to charge for overhead luggage a bad idea? 
The best and the worst of ETFs in the last financial year
Spider-Man: Brand New Day sets a box office record for its opening weekend

 

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Thursday 6 August 2026
The local share market hits a new record with miners and tech stocks the stars of the show.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Federal Labor delays an overhaul in its immigration policy</li>
<li aria-level="1">Is Jetstar&rsquo;s new policy to charge for overhead luggage a bad idea?&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">The best and the worst of ETFs in the last financial year</li>
<li aria-level="1">Spider-Man: Brand New Day sets a box office record for its opening weekend</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>, 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.

ASX hits new record; immigration overhaul; best and worst of ETFs; Spider-Man box office boom

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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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