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Tuesday 17 February 2026 The competition watchdog alleges in Federal Court that Coles has used promotions to disguise big price rises.  JB HiFi surges as shoppers stock up on electronics New Liberal leader Angus Taylor outlines his vision Steel maker BlueScope becomes Santa Clause for shareholders Cherie Blair gives a very frank interview about her husband, former British PM Tony Blair Join o...

The share market is swinging wildly this reporting season — blue chips are plunging and rebounding, banks are rallying, tech is getting sold off on AI fears, then bouncing back again. Sean Aylmer speaks with Morningstar equity market strategist Lachlan Halloway about what’s driving the volatility, whether AI is a real threat to listed companies, and why long-term investors might actual...

This is the  Fear and 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. Tech sector rebouncs Leaked Liberal immigration policy Death at Rio Tinto site Results wrap: JB Hifi, Treasury Wines, A2 Milk Europe hits back at US Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.c...

Monday 16 February 2026 The federal Liberal Party tries for a fresh start as One Nation looms.  The anything-but-tech trade on Wall Street and elsewhere gather momentum, with the big tech companies underperforming the market Macquarie Group is working on a $12 billion bid for Qube Logistics Solar panels produce too much energy Democrats tell European leaders that Donald Trump will be gone in...

It’s a “top shelf” week for economic data, with labour force figures, wage growth numbers and the Reserve Bank minutes all due.  Michael Thompson is joined by economist  Stephen Koukoulas  to unpack what the wage price index actually measures, why monthly employment numbers can be volatile, and how real wages, productivity and consumer spending all connect. Plus -...

The Aussie shout might well be dead, with drinks too expensive for people to buy a round on a night out. New data from payments company Tyro suggests customers are hitting a ceiling on what they're willing to pay for coffee and beer. Michael Thompson quizzes Sean Aylmer and Adam Lang on their attitudes to the shout, tipping, splitting bills, money boundaries, and how much is  too  much t...

Commonwealth Bank soars, while AMP plummets in a very volatile start to reporting season. Plus a leadership spill, fast internet booms, and who would want the corner office? 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. Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ Se...

This is the  Fear and 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 drops on tech sell-off  Angus Taylor wins Lib spill Austal, Cochlear, Webjet tumble ICE agents out of Minnesota First Aussie gold at Winter Olympics Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://feara...

Friday 13 February 2026 Angus Taylor is expected to become leader of the federal Liberal Party this morning, removing Sussan Ley.  ANZ announces a strong quarterly result sending bank shares surging The Reserve Bank concedes it let the unemployment level fall too low, and as a result inflation crept higher The boom in high-speed internet connections The number of global Spotify users hits 750...

Testosterone therapy is booming, but how much of it is medically necessary, and how much is hype? Sean Aylmer speaks with Dr Zac Turner about exogenous testosterone, what it actually is, and what the major TRAVERSE clinical trial found about heart risk and safety. They discuss why falling testosterone levels are common as we age, the surprising role sleep and stress play in suppressing hormone pro...

This is the  Fear and 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 closes up Lib leadership challenge tomorrow AMP’s worst day in two decades Corporate results wrap Canada shooter identified Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omny...

Thursday 12 February 2026 Commonwealth Bank’s share price surges on a strong profit while CSL tumbles after its CEO was forced out the door.  The Dept of Treasury confirms it’s been doing work on potential changes to capital gains tax concessions The local share market nears record highs Angus Taylor quits the front bench and is set to challenge Opposition Leader Sussan Ley The st...

Record growth in loans and deposits has pushed Commonwealth Bank’s half year profit to $5.4 billion, triggering a seven per cent jump in its share price. In a wide-ranging chat, CBA CEO Matt Comyn speaks with Juliette Saly from Ausbiz about competition from Macquarie, housing supply reform, AI investment, productivity, regional branches, workforce impacts, mortgage stress, and whether Austra...

This is the  Fear and 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 soars on CBA profit Big swings as companies report Leadership challenge may be imminent Breakthrough in US kidnapping 10 dead after Canada school shooting Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fear...

Wednesday 11 February 2026 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese calls on the Greens to tone down the rhetoric as Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit to Australia triggers plaudits and condemnation.  Macquarie warns the big banks it is after their mortgages and deposits  The privacy commissioner is worried that cars might be spying on owners Alphabet’s 100-year bond Why winners...

As artificial intelligence explodes, electricity demand is fast becoming one of the biggest constraints on growth. Data centres are consuming vast amounts of power, and access to the grid is emerging as a critical bottleneck - not just in Australia, but globally. Sean Aylmer speaks with Jack Curtis, co-founder and chief commercial officer of Neara, Australia’s newest tech unicorn. Neara has...

This is the  Fear and 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. Tech stocks boost market Nine charged over Herzog protests One Nation’s weak preference flows Union pushing for WFH Airline competition heats up Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed...

Tuesday 10 February 2026 The local share market surges as investors buy back into tech stocks.  A federal Liberal party leadership spill looks likely this week The number of very rich Australians surges A drop in household spending complicates the interest rate outlook We take a look at the best Superbowl ads Join our free daily newsletter here . And don’t miss the latest episode of How...

Reporting season is underway, and after last year’s wild share price swings, investors are bracing for more volatility.  Sean Aylmer speaks to Ben Gilbert, Head of Australian Research at Jarden, about the companies he's watching, which sectors could surprise, where the risks lie, and how interest rates and AI are shaping results. Fear and Greed is not a financial advice podcast. The inf...

This is the  Fear and 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. Market up nearly 2pc Profit season heats up Coalition’s dire Newspoll NBN won’t be finished until 2040 Epstein saga claims UK scalp Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au...

Monday 9 February 2026 Investors can expect a wild ride on equity markets over the next three weeks, as profit season promises big market moves. The AI spending boom by big tech heads towards $1 trillion annually, drawing comparisons with the 19th century rail boom in the US.  Unusual ways to gain an advantage in the men’s ski jumping competition at the Olympics  The federal coalit...

This week we get household spending as well as lending data, giving an insight into the state of the economy, and whether the RBA made the right call increasing interest rates last week. Michael Thompson is joined by economist  Stephen Koukoulas . Fear & Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson and the team as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and...

This week the Washington Post (owned by Amazon's Jeff Bezos) sacked 300 journalists, reducing its newsroom by about a third. Michael and Sean talk about the impact of the decision, the business of newspapers, and Sean's own experience of having to make major changes to newsrooms. Fear & Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang as they answer questions on business, investing,...

Interest rates rising, crypto tumbling, deals collapsing, major tax reform and the start of the Winter Olympics: it's been a monster week. 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. Join our  free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for...

This is the  Fear and 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 tumbles Rio-Glencore deal off Coalition still divided Bullock in parliament NFL for MCG Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...