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Q+A: The Week Ahead | 8 June 2026

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Monday 8 June 2026

Some of the country’s biggest stocks are also among the worst performers, 11 months into the financial year. 
The corporate regulator launches a formal inquiry into KPMG over the use of a client’s confidential board papers
The battle for energy heats up
Australia’s incarceration rates soar
Sotheby’s is set to auction a 67 million-year-old Tyrannosaurus Rex

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Monday 8 June 2026
Some of the country&rsquo;s biggest stocks are also among the worst performers, 11 months into the financial year.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The corporate regulator launches a formal inquiry into KPMG over the use of a client&rsquo;s confidential board papers</li>
<li aria-level="1">The battle for energy heats up</li>
<li aria-level="1">Australia&rsquo;s incarceration rates soar</li>
<li aria-level="1">Sotheby&rsquo;s is set to auction a 67 million-year-old Tyrannosaurus Rex</li>
</ul>
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And don&rsquo;t miss the latest episode of&nbsp;<a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/how-do-they-afford-that-sugar-mamma-canna-campbell/">How Do They Afford That?</a> - should you get an EV on a lease? 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.

Big stocks perform poorly; KPMG under investigation; T-Rex up for auction

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Fear & Greed is proud to share an episode of our sister podcast - How Do They Afford That? - out every Wednesday, wherever you get your podcats.

There's been a real spike in EV ownership lately, and not just because of the soaring cost of petrol and diesel. There are also some significant tax incentives - and while the federal government is planning to wind these back over the next few years, for now they're still in place. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they look at the costs and benefits of using a novated lease for a new electric vehicle.

Canna and Michael have written a book! Twelve Months to Financial Freedom will hit the shelves on September 1 - but you can preorder your copy right now.

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Fear &amp; Greed is proud to share an episode of our sister podcast - How Do They Afford That? - out every Wednesday, wherever you get your podcats. There's been a real spike in EV ownership lately, and not just because of the soaring cost of petrol and diesel. There are also some significant tax incentives - and while the federal government is planning to wind these back over the next few years, for now they're still in place. Join&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/sugarmammatv/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1781093499912575&amp;usg=AOvVaw1o582TLnZxE1lMn5z4YDJ8">Canna Campbell</a>&nbsp;- a&nbsp;financial planner for 20 years - and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1781093499912575&amp;usg=AOvVaw0q3ehGOc7lEK3bfjQkpyqf">Fear &amp; Greed</a>'s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/michaelthompsonauthor/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1781093499912575&amp;usg=AOvVaw1yHBjzBJxEDz7f_bDBOLHa">Michael Thompson</a>&nbsp;as they look at the costs and benefits of using a novated lease for a new electric vehicle. Canna and Michael have written a book!&nbsp;Twelve Months to Financial Freedom&nbsp;will hit the shelves on September 1 - but you can&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.booktopia.com.au/twelve-months-to-financial-freedom-canna-campbell/book/9781761473685.html?srsltid%3DAfmBOoqgbRhz1vZo8ZH_iQwHWlDnohcVHJt5f2PSpViArzCT85TLC4KJ&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1781093499912575&amp;usg=AOvVaw2X6z4eAZ8OGVqKUxPG9YXe">preorder your copy right now</a>.
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Should you lease an EV?

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A pay rise for workers, the economy slows down, tumbling house prices and the CIA agent who allegedly took home 303 gold bars. There's a lot to discuss, and plenty to argue over.

Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Adam Lang picking a winner in a fierce debate.

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A pay rise for workers, the economy slows down, tumbling house prices and the CIA agent who allegedly took home 303 gold bars. There's a lot to discuss, and plenty to argue over. Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Adam Lang picking a winner in a fierce debate. <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://survey.humaniti.com/wix/p666026743219.aspx&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1781093499912575&amp;usg=AOvVaw09n7pzpclD8b0SvraxjApy">We&rsquo;re running a short survey to hear from you</a>, with the team at Fonto. It only takes a few minutes, and you can be in the running to win a $3,000 Luxury Escapes voucher. Join our<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1781093499912575&amp;usg=AOvVaw1DPz3XtNpASef9SRyoTLhG">&nbsp;free daily newsletter here</a>.

The Saturday Edition | 6 June 2026

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Q+A: The Week Ahead | 8 June 2026

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