Five Questions: Are your spending habits quietly shifting?

It's Sean's turn this week to hit Michael and Adam with five questions - no notice, no prep. This week, it's all about consumer behaviour - how the cost of living is changing the way we spend.

The Saturday Edition | 4 Apr 2026

From a moon mission and AI errors, to an EV surge and the government now treating fuel as a national security issue - Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head over the best business stories of the week, with Adam Lang picking a winner in a fierce debate. Join our free daily newsletter here.

Afternoon Report | ASX strongest week since 2022

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 up 4.4 for week Middle East tensions ahead of peace talks PM strikes deal with Singapore Magellan shareholders back Bar…

Albanese joins throng critical of Israel, US as ceasefire teeters

Friday 10 April 2026 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joins world leaders in calling for an end to Israel’s attacks on Lebanon, as the Middle East ceasefire shows signs of fraying.  The local property market under the spotlight as clearance rates fall The federal government starts treating the fuel…

Q+A: How one radio blow-up wiped half a company’s value

A $200 million radio deal, a legal battle, and a media company that’s seen its value plunge. The fallout from the Kyle & Jackie O saga is a case study in how fragile legacy media models have become. Sean Aylmer talks to Mumbrella publisher Tim Burrowes, about how the Kyle & Jackie O vs ARN Media …

Afternoon Report | ASX edges up as ceasefire holds

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 up 0.2pc Fragile ceasefire holding Ampol offers to sell more sites Meta unveils new AI model Apple pushing ahead with…

ASX adds $80 billion but Iran might be the big winner

Thursday 9 April 2026 The ASX has its best day in a year after the announcement of a two-week ceasefire in the Middle East.  The fuel crisis in Australia spills into industrial relations Goodman Group’s mega LA deal DroneShield’s controversial CEO steps down Kanye West is banned from Britain Join…

Q+A: As markets surge, this investor still turns to the words of Warren Buffett

The market has bounced hard - up 2.6% in a day - on news of a ceasefire in the Middle East. But after weeks of volatility, the big question is whether this is the start of something more… or just another short-term surge. Sean Aylmer talks to Roger Montgomery, Chief Investment Officer at Montgomer…

Afternoon Report | ASX surges on ceasefire

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 jumps 2.6pc Trump: ceasefire a ‘big day for world peace’ BRS remanded in custody NFL game at MCG almost a sellout $US…

Why the Roberts-Smith arrest is the most significant military case ever

Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith faces murder charges in what is likely to be the country’s most significant war crimes prosecution ever.  Wednesday 8 April 2026 The local share market surges on hopes of an end to the Middle East conflict The Artemis astronauts travel to the dark side of…