This is the Fear and Greed [https://fearandgreed.com.au/] 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. Woollies surges

 2. Final day of Parliament

 3. Star’s clean prospectus

 4. RBA surcharges

 5. Death toll rises in HK

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Afternoon Report | ASX up for the week

Friday 28 November 2025

Business investment ramps up as the economy picks up steam. 

 * The banking regulator introduces new rules to dampen home lending. 
 * Barnaby Joyce quits the Nationals. 
 * Reports that almost half the Big Bash League – a domestic cricket series – will be up for sale.
 * Confirmation that dogs, including chihuahuas, come from wolves.

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Economy picks up pace; new rules to dampen lending; why chihuahuas are like wolves.

Today's episode deals with a question from listener Michael, via LinkedIn: 

What in the world has happened with CSL? Downgrading guidelines, some board member transitions, vaccine business segment demerger, and a huge drop in stock price!
Steve Wheen, Head of Healthcare, and Managing Director of Equity Research at Jarden, talks to Sean Aylmer about CSL and the rest of the healthcare sector.

This is general information only. Seek professional advice before making investment decisions.

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Q+A: What's going on with CSL?

This is the Fear and Greed [https://fearandgreed.com.au/] 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 higher, business investment jumps

 2. Barnaby Joyce quits National Party

 3. Labor to miss emissions target

 4. Dozens killed in Hong Kong fire

 5. National Guard solders shot in ‘act of terror’

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Afternoon Report | Joyce quits Nats

Thursday 27 November 2025

Interest rate cuts are off the agenda after a surprise jump in inflation. 

 * The Labor government in talks to push through an overhaul of environmental laws. 
 * Super funds get a warning from regulators about improving service for retirees. 
 * Harvey Norman shares surge on the back of a jump in sales
 * A German parking metre attendant accused of stealing $2 million from parking metres.

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Inflation spikes rate cut; super funds warned; $2m parking meter theft

As an asset class, private credit is surging, worth at least $200 billion locally - and increasingly, retail investors are becoming interested in private credit. But is it a safe way to invest money? What should an investor be looking for when considering private credit?

Sean Aylmer is joined by ASIC commissioner Simone Constant to discuss ASIC's benchmark reports into public and private markets.

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Q+A: "Not done consistently well:" Inside ASIC's private credit concerns

This is the Fear and Greed [https://fearandgreed.com.au/] 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. CPI surprise

 2. Optus outage

 3. Parliament House chaos

 4. NSW payroll blowout

 5. Louvre arrests

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Afternoon Report | Inflation shock may raise rates

Wednesday 26 November 2025

Today, the banking sector is under pressure over anti-money laundering and terrorism laws after significant problems were found at Bendigo & Adelaide Bank. 

 * The federal government feels the pressure over energy prices.
 * Macquarie’s Shemara Wikramanayake again tops the rankings of highest paid CEO, with take-home pay of $24 million.
 * The first treasures are recouped in what’s considered the world’s richest shipwreck. 
 * Indonesia’s capital Jakarta grows to become the world’s largest city.

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Banks pressure over terrorism rules; highest paid CEOs; richest shipwreck recovered

Managing working capital is absolutely vital for any business - it's the part of a company’s trading that hasn’t yet translated into cashflow.

Every year, the team at McGrathNicol Advisory release their Working Capital Report - revealing how much cash is locked up within Australian companies, and how they stack up against the rest of the world.

Jason Ireland and Sean Wiles - partners at McGrathNicol Advisory - talk to Sean Aylmer about the thirteenth annual Working Capital Report, and what it reveals about the health of Aussie businesses.

McGrathNicol is a supporter of Fear & Greed.

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Q+A: How Aussie businesses released $8.2b in 'locked-up' cash

This is the Fear and Greed [https://fearandgreed.com.au/] 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 up

 2. DroneShield’s 14.6pc jump

 3. Super funds exposed to Russian oil links

 4. Radio ratings deliver mixed bag

 5. Zelensky backs revised peace plan

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Afternoon Report | Gold miners jump, banks slump

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