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Ask Fear & Greed: How do short sellers make money?

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Tuesday 25 August 2026

Corporate earnings season produces higher profits, but the outlook darkens. 
KPMG sacks hundreds of staff
Nearly 3 million Teslas are recalled
The Fair Work Commission fights back against workers using AI to make claims against bosses
Shipping through the Panama Canal disrupted by a lack of water, as the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed

 

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Tuesday 25 August 2026
Corporate earnings season produces higher profits, but the outlook darkens.&nbsp;
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<li aria-level="1">KPMG sacks hundreds of staff</li>
<li aria-level="1">Nearly 3 million Teslas are recalled</li>
<li aria-level="1">The Fair Work Commission fights back against workers using AI to make claims against bosses</li>
<li aria-level="1">Shipping through the Panama Canal disrupted by a lack of water, as the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed</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> - ten purchases that actually save you money. 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.

Profits good but outlook poor; NAB boss calls for productivity overhaul; 3m Tesla recall

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Evolution Mining has delivered a record profit of almost $1.5 billion as soaring gold and copper prices combine with higher production and cost control to generate a surge in cash.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Evolution Mining Managing Director and CEO Lawrie Conway about why the miner is returning more of that cash to shareholders rather than chasing acquisitions, the growing importance of copper, the role of automation and AI in mining, and why Conway believes Australia's gold sector still needs more consolidation.

Evolution Mining has delivered a record profit of almost $1.5 billion as soaring gold and copper prices combine with higher production and cost control to generate a surge in cash. Sean Aylmer speaks with Evolution Mining Managing Director and CEO Lawrie Conway about why the miner is returning more of that cash to shareholders rather than chasing acquisitions, the growing importance of copper, the role of automation and AI in mining, and why Conway believes Australia's gold sector still needs more consolidation.

Q+A: Gold is booming. Why isn’t Evolution buying?

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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 climbs as BHP hits record


Results: PLS, Bendigo Bank, Ansell


Results: Reece, Nuix, NIB, Aussie Broadband


Bird flu threat grows


Seoul overtakes Dubai

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Results: Reece, Nuix, NIB, Aussie Broadband
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Bird flu threat grows
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Seoul overtakes Dubai
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Afternoon Report | ASX climbs as BHP hits record

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