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With the RBA already trialling stablecoins, all signs point to a major shift ahead for payments. But what are they, how do they work, and what does it mean for ordinary Australian businesses making p…

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.

1. ASX finishes higher

2. Reyno…

Fred Schebesta is the co-founder of Finder - the comparison website that aims to help people make better decisions. 

Fred started it with a friend back in 2006. It’s now used by millions of people he…

Wednesday 27 August 2025

Today Canberra severs diplomatic ties with Iran after the country organised two attacks on Australian soil. 

And more, including:

• Australia Post suspends parcel shipments to…

Guzman y Gomez listed on the ASX last year, in what was probably the most exciting IPO of the year. Late last week, the Mexican-themed fast food chain delivered a 23pc increase in network sales to ne…

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.

1. ASX finishes lower

2. Arson …

Tuesday 26 August 2025

The boss of plumbing supplies group Reece gives investors a brutal assessment of the former sharemarket darling’s position. 

And more, including:

• The federal government fast-t…

From rising competition posed by private credit lenders, to the make-or-break moment presented by AI, these are the three main takeaways from the big bank results throughout earnings season.

Michael T…

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.

1. ASX flat

2. Nine considers b…

Monday 25 August 2025

The local sharemarket braces for another week of big swings as the reporting season rollercoaster rolls on. 

And more, including:

• James Hardie under fire after its share price …

Today Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas to look at the week ahead: the RBA minutes, monthly inflation data, and business investment figures. Plus, why there's cause to start b…

Bank bosses have started putting requirements in place for efficient meetings, asking for an agenda, short presentations only, and action items. Isn't this common sense? How do you actually run an ef…

From the reform roundtable to some big hits and misses in reporting season - what will be the biggest business story of the week? Plus Qantas, luxury handbags and radioactive shrimp. Michael Thompson…

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.

1. ASX down, but still up for …

Friday 22 August 2025

Treasurer Jim Chalmers flags tax reform as his three day summit wraps up. 

And more, including:

• The local sharemarket smashes through 9000 points for the first time. 
• Rebel Spo…

Earlier this month, NBN Co announced it’s partnering with US tech giant Amazon to bring high speed satellite broadband to regional Australia. It’s called Project Kuiper.

Joe Lathan is Amazon's Country…

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.

1. ASX closes up

2. Roundtable …

Thursday 21 August 2025

Business leaders line up to attack the government over productivity and red tape. 

And more, including:

• James Hardie crashes almost 28 pc after a slowdown in the US market. 
• …

This week Woodside posted a profit of $1.25 billion for the six months to June 30, down 24pc on last year, but in line with expectations, partly as a result of lower oil prices.

But Woodside is a fas…

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.

1. ASX closes up

2. Changes to …