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.


Tech stocks boost market


Nine charged over Herzog protests


One Nation’s weak preference flows


Union pushing for WFH


Airline competition heats up

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Tech stocks boost market
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Nine charged over Herzog protests
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One Nation&rsquo;s weak preference flows
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Union pushing for WFH
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Airline competition heats up
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Afternoon Report | Tech stocks lead ASX higher

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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.


ASX soars on CBA profit


Big swings as companies report


Leadership challenge may be imminent


Breakthrough in US kidnapping


10 dead after Canada school shooting

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This is the&nbsp;<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.
<ol>
<li>
ASX soars on CBA profit
</li>
<li>
Big swings as companies report
</li>
<li>
Leadership challenge may be imminent
</li>
<li>
Breakthrough in US kidnapping
</li>
<li>
10 dead after Canada school shooting
</li>
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Afternoon Report | ASX soars on CBA profit

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Wednesday 11 February 2026

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese calls on the Greens to tone down the rhetoric as Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit to Australia triggers plaudits and condemnation. 
Macquarie warns the big banks it is after their mortgages and deposits 
The privacy commissioner is worried that cars might be spying on owners
Alphabet’s 100-year bond
Why winners at the Olympics are going home with medals more valuable than ever before

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And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, the money basics you don't know (but everyone assumes you do). Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Wednesday 11 February 2026
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese calls on the Greens to tone down the rhetoric as Israeli President Isaac Herzog&rsquo;s visit to Australia triggers plaudits and condemnation.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Macquarie warns the big banks it is after their mortgages and deposits&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">The privacy commissioner is worried that cars might be spying on owners</li>
<li aria-level="1">Alphabet&rsquo;s 100-year bond</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why winners at the Olympics are going home with medals more valuable than ever before</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, the money basics you don't know (but everyone assumes you 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.

PM calls to tone down rhetoric; cars spying on owners; value of an Olympic medal 

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As artificial intelligence explodes, electricity demand is fast becoming one of the biggest constraints on growth. Data centres are consuming vast amounts of power, and access to the grid is emerging as a critical bottleneck - not just in Australia, but globally.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Jack Curtis, co-founder and chief commercial officer of Neara, Australia’s newest tech unicorn. Neara has just raised $90 million at a valuation above $1 billion, aiming to help electricity networks unlock more capacity and meet surging AI-driven demand.

As artificial intelligence explodes, electricity demand is fast becoming one of the biggest constraints on growth. Data centres are consuming vast amounts of power, and access to the grid is emerging as a critical bottleneck - not just in Australia, but globally. Sean Aylmer speaks with Jack Curtis, co-founder and chief commercial officer of Neara, Australia&rsquo;s newest tech unicorn. Neara has just raised $90 million at a valuation above $1 billion, aiming to help electricity networks unlock more capacity and meet surging AI-driven demand.

Q+A: The $1b Aussie company tackling AI's biggest challenge

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