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ASX200 closes higher


Lithium miners tumble


Appen’s share price plunges


DP World says bill not workable


DeSantis ends bid

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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ASX200 closes higher
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Lithium miners tumble
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Appen’s share price plunges
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DP World says bill not workable
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DeSantis ends bid
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Afternoon Report | Markets up as Trump looms

Tuesday 28 July 2026

The local share market surges after a lull in fighting in the Middle East, but uncertainty remains the dominant driver of markets. 
Myer warns that the cost-of-living crisis has hit sales
Bleisure travel – business and leisure – is back with Gen Zers taking full advantage
Fortescue Metals boss Andrew Forrest’s strong warnings on iron ore prices and AI
The latest hot stock - a chipmaker in China - surges 500 per cent on day one

 

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Tuesday 28 July 2026
The local share market surges after a lull in fighting in the Middle East, but uncertainty remains the dominant driver of markets.&nbsp;
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<li aria-level="1">Myer warns that the cost-of-living crisis has hit sales</li>
<li aria-level="1">Bleisure travel &ndash; business and leisure &ndash; is back with Gen Zers taking full advantage</li>
<li aria-level="1">Fortescue Metals boss Andrew Forrest&rsquo;s strong warnings on iron ore prices and AI</li>
<li aria-level="1">The latest hot stock - a chipmaker in China - surges 500 per cent on day one</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>, exploring the financial advice that doesn&rsquo;t work anymore. 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 surges but fears remain; Myer downgrades on sales drop; “bleisure” Is back

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The world's biggest technology companies are spending hundreds of billions of dollars on artificial intelligence. Investors have happily backed the AI boom so far, but at some point they'll want to see a return.

Michael Thompson speaks with Josh Gilbert, Lead Market Analyst for APAC at eToro, about what last week's results from Alphabet and Tesla revealed, what to expect from Microsoft, Meta, Amazon and Apple this week, and whether Big Tech's enormous AI investment is finally starting to pay off. They also discuss Tesla's transformation beyond electric vehicles and why investor patience is beginning to wear thin.

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

The world's biggest technology companies are spending hundreds of billions of dollars on artificial intelligence. Investors have happily backed the AI boom so far, but at some point they'll want to see a return. Michael Thompson speaks with Josh Gilbert, Lead Market Analyst for APAC at eToro, about what last week's results from Alphabet and Tesla revealed, what to expect from Microsoft, Meta, Amazon and Apple this week, and whether Big Tech's enormous AI investment is finally starting to pay off. They also discuss Tesla's transformation beyond electric vehicles and why investor patience is beginning to wear thin. This is general information only. Seek professional advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.

Q+A: Big Tech's AI spending is about to be tested

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/f684e94f-0650-4a0d-883a-b49400b5864e/transcript

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 surges 1.4pc, best day in 6 weeks


AusAlert test a ‘success’


Pauline Hanson loses discrimination appeal


Sacked Qantas workers’ payments delayed


Europe wildfires

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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 surges 1.4pc, best day in 6 weeks
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AusAlert test a &lsquo;success&rsquo;
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Pauline Hanson loses discrimination appeal
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Sacked Qantas workers&rsquo; payments delayed
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Europe wildfires
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Afternoon Report | ASX surges 1.4pc, best day in 6 weeks

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