This week, shares in Domino's shot up after a report that Bain considering a bid for the struggling pizza company. Domino's denied the report - but the column that printed it has a reputation for accurate reporting. 

Sean Aylmer worked for many years as a business journalist, including at The Australian Financial Review. He reveals what goes on behind the scenes, and how companies use the media for their own purposes.

Fear & Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more. If you have your own question, get in touch via our website, LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook.

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