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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
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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 information provided is general in nature and you should seek advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.
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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.
Market up nearly 2pc

Profit season heats up

Coalition’s dire Newspoll

NBN won’t be finished until 2040

Epstein saga claims UK scalp

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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 coalition reforms
A bumper week for home sales
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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.

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