Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas to look at the week ahead for the economy, including monthly inflation data, and capex figures - including a closer look at the impact of business investment.

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Q+A: The Week Ahead | 23 Feb 2026

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Guzman y Gomez has had a volatile run since listing on the ASX. But its founder and boss is looking beyond short-term market pressure, with big plans for the chain's US expansion.  Sean Aylmer speaks with founder and co-CEO Steven Marks about building a “generational” fast food brand. Marks discusses the challenge of cracking the US market, the role of drive-thrus and delivery, and the company's focus on food quality, speed and value.

Guzman y Gomez has had a volatile run since listing on the ASX. But its founder and boss is looking beyond short-term market pressure, with big plans for the chain's US expansion.&nbsp; Sean Aylmer speaks with founder and co-CEO Steven Marks about building a &ldquo;generational&rdquo; fast food brand. Marks discusses the challenge of cracking the US market, the role of drive-thrus and delivery, and the company's focus on&nbsp;food quality, speed and value.

Q+A: Inside Guzman y Gomez: CEO Steven Marks on growth, margins and the US gamble

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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 off 0.6pc
Grant Thornton $800m deal
AUKUS sub warning
Vic teachers 28pc pay offer
30 years since Port Arthur

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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 off 0.6pc</li>
<li aria-level="1">Grant Thornton $800m deal</li>
<li aria-level="1">AUKUS sub warning</li>
<li aria-level="1">Vic teachers 28pc pay offer</li>
<li aria-level="1">30 years since Port Arthur</li>
</ol>
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Afternoon Report | ASX longest losing streak since 2022

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Tuesday 28 April 2026

Aussie small cap stocks underperform as investors look for high quality assets. 

 
IFM Investors makes a near $7 billion bid for toll road group Atlas Arteria
Space ETFs are all the rage
Cash usage rises
Two runners break the two-hour barrier for the first time at the London marathon… and the winner is Adidas

 

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Tuesday 28 April 2026
Aussie small cap stocks underperform as investors look for high quality assets.&nbsp;
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<ul>
<li aria-level="1">IFM Investors makes a near $7 billion bid for toll road group Atlas Arteria</li>
<li aria-level="1">Space ETFs are all the rage</li>
<li aria-level="1">Cash usage rises</li>
<li aria-level="1">Two runners break the two-hour barrier for the first time at the London marathon&hellip; and the winner is Adidas</li>
</ul>
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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> - if you lost your job tomorrow, would you be okay? 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.

Investors dump small caps; cash usage rises; Adidas the winner in marathon record

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Q+A: The Week Ahead | 23 Feb 2026

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