A surprisingly strong result for the economy, volatile financial markets, a landmark legal case affecting all Australian companies, and a $200 million radio show disintegrates. 

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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Daily business news for people who make their own decisions, with business journalist Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au

Daily business news for people who make their own decisions, with business journalist <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-aylmer-9922068/">Sean Aylmer</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcwthompson/">Michael Thompson</a>. Find out more at <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/7AmQCOMxmAtl5q0qiE-KY7?domain=fearandgreed.com.au/">https://fearandgreed.com.au</a>

The Saturday Edition | 21 Feb 2026

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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 up 0.2pc


Fragile ceasefire holding


Ampol offers to sell more sites


Meta unveils new AI model


Apple pushing ahead with foldable iPhones

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Afternoon Report | ASX edges up as ceasefire holds

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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

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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.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The fuel crisis in Australia spills into industrial relations</li>
<li aria-level="1">Goodman Group&rsquo;s mega LA deal</li>
<li aria-level="1">DroneShield&rsquo;s controversial CEO steps down</li>
<li aria-level="1">Kanye West is banned from Britain</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> - this week: five ways to cut the cost of living. 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.

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

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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 Montgomery Investment Management, who says the rally is real - but the risks haven’t gone away. He also explains why he still considers the wisdom of legendary investor Warren Buffett in times like this.

This is general information only. Seek professional advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.

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&hellip; or just another short-term surge. Sean Aylmer talks to Roger Montgomery, Chief Investment Officer at Montgomery Investment Management, who says the rally is real - but the risks haven&rsquo;t gone away. He also explains why he still considers the wisdom of legendary investor Warren Buffett in times like this. This is general information only. Seek professional advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.

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

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The Saturday Edition | 21 Feb 2026

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