Fast Five by Fear and Greed

Tuesday 17 February 2026
The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
ACCC v Coles on misleading promos
JB HiFi surges
Taylor outlines vision
BlueScope’s huge dividend plans
Cherie Blair’s frank interview about Tony
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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

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Monday 16 February 2026
The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
Libs fresh start hopes
Anything-but-tech trade grows
Macquarie $12b bid for Qube
Solar panels produce too much energy
Democrats tell Europe Trump will be gone
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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 to pay for a coffee?

Fear & Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more. If you have your own question, get in touch via our website, LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook.

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Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head to decide on the top business stories of the week.
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