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This is the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know right now.
Today, Wall Street suffers its worst sell-off since Donald Trump's Liberation Day tariffs, with trillions of dollars wiped from US sharemarkets amid fears of tougher regulation of artificial intelligence. Michael Thompson looks at what's behind the tech rout, and how the Australian sharemarket managed to avoid the worst of the global sell-off.
Plus, Asian markets plunge, NextDC bucks the trend on the ASX, and Qantas warns of higher airfares and flight cuts as fuel costs soar.
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Friday 6 November 2026
The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson
Goodman raids NextDC
David Jones in receivership
NAB warns of recession risk
ASX hits two month high
Collins’ dictionary word of the year

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This is the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know right now.

Today, Australian shares surge to a two-month high, as technology and mining stocks rally. Michael Thompson looks at three major business stories: a potential takeover battle for NextDC, the collapse of David Jones, and NAB's warning of a growing recession risk. Plus, hear from NAB CEO Andrew Irvine on the pressures facing Australian retailers.

Also, the fallout from the US midterm elections continues, with Donald Trump reportedly considering replacing his Defence Secretary, and Telstra explains those mysterious missed call notifications.

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Thursday 5 November 2026
The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson
Voters reject Trump policies
DJs set to fall into administration
AI isn’t causing job losses… yet
GLP-1 weight loss pill approved
Uber loses High Court appeal

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This is the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know right now.
Today, the Democrats seize control of the US Senate and look set to win the House of Representatives in a devastating result for Donald Trump. Michael Thompson looks at what it means for the President's remaining two years in office, and how financial markets are reacting.
Plus, the big four banks pass on the RBA's rate hike, Australia pushes for changes to British backpacker visas, and Canva announces major job cuts.
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