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Tuesday 25 August 2026 Corporate earnings season produces higher profits, but the outlook darkens.  KPMG sacks hundreds of staff Nearly 3 million Teslas are recalled The Fair Work Commission fights back against workers using AI to make claims against bosses Shipping through the Panama Canal disrupted by a lack of water, as the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed   Hit follow on t...

Evolution Mining has delivered a record profit of almost $1.5 billion as soaring gold and copper prices combine with higher production and cost control to generate a surge in cash. Sean Aylmer speaks with Evolution Mining Managing Director and CEO Lawrie Conway about why the miner is returning more of that cash to shareholders rather than chasing acquisitions, the growing importance of copper, the...

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 climbs as BHP hits record Results: PLS, Bendigo Bank, Ansell Results: Reece, Nuix, NIB, Aussie Broadband Bird flu threat grows Seoul overtakes Dubai Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.c...

Monday 24 August 2026 Bitcoin, gold and oil surge as geopolitical turmoil and fears of rate rises hits equities.  The financial crimes watchdog cracks down on brokers, lawyers and accountants The US and Canada go to war over trade Aldi cuts back on its middle aisle specials China hosts the first World Humanoid Robot Games, and the winner of the 100m dash is faster than Usain Bolt   Hit f...

The unemployment rate has risen to 4.5 per cent, hours worked are falling and wages growth is easing. So is it time for the RBA to rethink its view that Australia's labour market is still tight? Michael Thompson is joined by economist  Stephen Koukoulas  for the Week Ahead, looking at what the latest jobs numbers mean for interest rates and what to expect from this week's inflation figur...

Fear & Greed is proud to share an episode of our sister podcast - How Do They Afford That? - out every Wednesday, wherever you get your podcasts. Today's episode is based on a listener question from Chris - who set an investing goal, and is now about to achieve it much earlier than they thought. Join  Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fear & Greed 's&...

The serious, the surprising and the slightly ridiculous - welcome to the Saturday Edition. This week: what earnings season is telling us about consumers and interest rates, a potential breakthrough in melanoma treatment, Australia’s trillion-dollar debt milestone, tobacco tax reform... and the badly stuffed “fox” that turned out to be a Tasmanian tiger. Sean Aylmer and Michael Th...

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 ends lower Runway near collision Steadfast to leave ASX ARN loss on Kylie, Jackie O implosion Walmart slumps Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

Friday 21 August 2026 Unemployment rises as bond markets pare back the chance of a rate hike.  The Aussie dollar pushes above 71 US cents Federal parliament passes legislation that will force big tech companies to pay hundreds of millions of dollars to local media organisations The football World Cup both helps, and hurts, ASX listed companies A promising new treatment for melanoma   Hit...

Atlassian is one of Australia’s great business success stories. Mike Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquhar built a software giant that at one point was worth more than $115 billion. But behind the extraordinary growth, their friendship and business partnership was coming under increasing strain. Sean Aylmer speaks with business journalist John Stensholt, co-author with Perry Williams of the new...

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 snaps six-day losing streak Northern Star CEO could earn $18m Results wrap: IDP Education, Zip, Medibank Sponsors pause Swans deals Harry and Meghan moving back to UK Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: http...

Thursday 20 August 2026 The federal government overhauls rules for financial advice.  The RBA warns to not get too confident about the end of the rate hiking cycle The competition watchdog raids the offices of WiseTech Global Plenty of profit results The world's biggest humanoid robot maker makes its stock market debut   Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news,...

After three years of selling assets, strengthening its balance sheet and reshaping its portfolio, Mirvac says it is ready for its next phase. Managing Director and CEO Campbell Hanan talks to Sean Aylmer about where the property giant sees its next opportunities, why it’s reducing its exposure to office property and investing more in industrial and living sectors, and the outlook for residen...

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. Bond sell-off hits markets Swans suspend five stars for season Santos profit falls 19pc Results: Whitehaven, Temple & Webster Meta on trial Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ Se...

Wednesday 19 August 2026 Copper becomes the driving force for BHP and healthcare giant CSL claims it is back in the game. The federal government does deals to push through its gambling, NDIS and widow tax legislation Three different takeover bids were made yesterday in the manufacturing, mining and financial services sectors Commonwealth Bank expands its loyalty points beyond credit cards A badly...

BHP has delivered a strong year of earnings and cash generation, but one of the biggest changes is happening inside the business itself: copper has overtaken iron ore to account for more than half of earnings. Sean Aylmer speaks with BHP Chief Financial Officer Vandita Pant about the company’s plans to grow copper production, why iron ore remains central to the business, the long-term bet on...

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 flat as results flood market One Nation wants cigarette tax slashed Bendigo Bank hit with licence conditions Swans players face suspensions Millions of cars told to ‘park outside’ Join our  free daily...

Tuesday 18 Aug 2026 A disappointing earnings result at JB HiFi sends consumer stocks tumbling.  The federal government and opposition come to a deal on gambling legislation New rules for data centre builders in NSW could set the standard for the rest of the country National Australia Bank’s share price falls after it says customers are struggling The first Ferrari EV sells for $US40 mil...

QBE has spent years trying to become a less volatile, more predictable insurer. But that's no easy task when the risks it covers - from natural catastrophes to cyber attacks - keep changing. Sean Aylmer speaks with QBE Insurance Group CEO Andrew Horton about the strategy behind the global insurer's growth, why cyber has become a half-billion-dollar premium business for QBE, how AI could help both...

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. JB Hi-Fi tumbles Swans players investigated over alleged sexual assault Coles, Woolworths test facial recognition Joyce backs easier access to super Hayden Panettiere dies aged 36 Join our  free daily newsletter here...

Monday 17 August 2026 Aussie investors look for dividends and interest as tax changes bite.  The federal and NSW governments kick off a gun buyback scheme with little support from the rest of the country Five years since the end of COVID, and the number of visitors to Australia still hasn’t caught up Auditors under pressure over relationships with clients Why climbing up and down stairs...

The RBA may have finally reached the end of its rate-hiking cycle, with signs that higher interest rates are starting to bite across the economy. Michael Thompson is joined by economist  Stephen Koukoulas  for the Week Ahead, looking at why rates could now stay on hold for the next year, whether falling house prices are being overblown, and what could turn a housing downturn into a credi...

Fear & Greed is proud to share an episode of our sister podcast - How Do They Afford That? - out every Wednesday, wherever you get your podcasts. Some investors swear by margin loans, while others won't go near them. So are they a powerful wealth-building tool, or a trap for the unprepared investor? Join  Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fear & Greed...

The Saturday Edition is back with all-new stories, fierce debate and a few laughs. This week: why bank CEOs are sick of talking about housing, the battle of the luxury brands, political dramas over Japanese melons, and the extraordinary story of Donald Trump’s mid-air decoy. Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head-to-head, with Adam Lang picking the winner. Join our  free daily newslet...

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 falls 0.8pc Trump considers tariff exemption for Australia Jacinta Allan quits politics QBE profit hits $1.5 billion Baby Bunting profit rises Join our  free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandg...