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Ask Fear & Greed: Why do companies do share buybacks?

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Tuesday 5 May 2026

National Australia Bank has warned that rising fuel prices are putting the squeeze on small and medium size businesses, even though the sector has held up well so far.
$217b wiped off ASX in 2026
ASIC’s Accent insider trading investigation
a2 Milk detects toxins in batches
GameStop bids for eBay.

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Tuesday 5 May 2026
National Australia Bank has warned that rising fuel prices are putting the squeeze on small and medium size businesses, even though the sector has held up well so far.
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<li aria-level="1">$217b wiped off ASX in 2026</li>
<li aria-level="1">ASIC&rsquo;s Accent insider trading investigation</li>
<li aria-level="1">a2 Milk detects toxins in batches</li>
<li aria-level="1">GameStop bids for eBay.</li>
</ul>
Hit follow on the podcast so you don&rsquo;t miss the latest news
Join our free&nbsp;<a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup">daily newsletter here</a>
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> - the truth about financial luck. 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.

SMEs bracing for cost crunch; a2 Milk detects toxins; GameStop bids for eBay

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Despite solid lending growth, particularly in business banking, NAB’s half year results yesterday came in a tad below analyst expectations. NAB CEO Andrew Irvine explains to Sean why the bank is preparing for uncertainty, even while key activity barometers remain strong.

Irvine also outlines the ‘devilishly difficult’ decision facing the Reserve Bank, the bigger structural issues shaping Australia’s future, and how artificial intelligence is already reshaping banking.

Despite solid lending growth, particularly in business banking, NAB&rsquo;s half year results yesterday came in a tad below analyst expectations. NAB CEO Andrew Irvine explains to Sean why the bank is preparing for uncertainty, even while key activity barometers remain strong.
Irvine also outlines the &lsquo;devilishly difficult&rsquo; decision facing the Reserve Bank, the bigger structural issues shaping Australia&rsquo;s future, and how artificial intelligence is already reshaping banking.

NAB CEO on rates, risk and the AI shift in banking

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