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Wall St records


Woodside gas project extended


Former Virgin boss’s $50m payday


Sydney flights disrupted


Manhunt after Charlie Kirk assassination

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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Wall St records
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Woodside gas project extended
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Former Virgin boss&rsquo;s $50m payday
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Sydney flights disrupted
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Manhunt after Charlie Kirk assassination
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Afternoon Report | Wall St boosts ASX

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Wednesday 22 April 2026

Business warns of profit losses and higher consumer prices as the war in Iran drags on. 
The competition watchdog commences its case against Woolworths, using a pack of Oreos to demonstrate that not all items on sale, were actually on sale 
The government invests big into drones
Amazon spends $US5b on AI company Anthropic
The boss of the FBI fights off allegations of excessive drinking and unexplained absences

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Wednesday 22 April 2026
Business warns of profit losses and higher consumer prices as the war in Iran drags on.&nbsp;
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<li aria-level="1">The competition watchdog commences its case against Woolworths, using a pack of Oreos to demonstrate that not all items on sale, were actually on sale&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">The government invests big into drones</li>
<li aria-level="1">Amazon spends $US5b on AI company Anthropic</li>
<li aria-level="1">The boss of the FBI fights off allegations of excessive drinking and unexplained absences</li>
</ul>
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Iran conflict hits consumer prices, Woolies v ACCC, FBI director’s $US250m lawsuit

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Tim Cook is stepping down as CEO of Apple after 15 years at the helm, leaving behind one of the most successful runs in corporate history. Now, long-time insider John Ternus takes over, with AI, hardware innovation and global competition shaping the next phase.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Josh Gilbert, Head Analyst for APAC and the Middle East at eToro, about what Cook got right, and what comes next. 

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

Tim Cook is stepping down as CEO of Apple after 15 years at the helm, leaving behind one of the most successful runs in corporate history. Now, long-time insider John Ternus takes over, with AI, hardware innovation and global competition shaping the next phase. Sean Aylmer speaks with Josh Gilbert, Head Analyst for APAC and the Middle East at eToro, about what Cook got right, and what comes next. This is general information only. Seek professional advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.

Q+A: Apple after Tim Cook: can the next CEO deliver in the AI era?

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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 after choppy session


Vance travelling to Pakistan for talks


Qantas vs Virgin


Fair Work Commission order fuel cost reviews


Tim Cook steps down as Apple CEO

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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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<li aria-level="1">
ASX flat after choppy session
</li>
<li aria-level="1">
Vance travelling to Pakistan for talks
</li>
<li aria-level="1">
Qantas vs Virgin
</li>
<li aria-level="1">
Fair Work Commission order fuel cost reviews
</li>
<li aria-level="1">
Tim Cook steps down as Apple CEO
</li>
</ol>
Join our<a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup"> free daily newsletter here</a>.

Afternoon Report | Apple CEO steps down

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