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Friday 6 November 2026
Property leader Goodman Group raids fellow data centre operator NextDC, with a takeover battle likely.
Australia’s oldest department store, and possibly retailer, David Jones, falls into receivership
NAB warns of a growing risk of recession
Tech stocks and miners underpin the best day on the ASX in a couple of months, on the back of the US mid-term election result
Collins Dictionary unveils its word of 2026

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Sean Aylmer speaks with Andrew Irvine, CEO of National Australia Bank, about the economic outlook following NAB's full-year results.

They discuss the risk of recession, how far house prices could fall, why some retailers are struggling while others thrive, and where businesses are still investing. Andrew also explains how artificial intelligence is transforming banking and what the US midterm elections could mean for the global economy.
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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
Donald Trump’s Republican Party loses control of Congress, as voters reject the President’s war in Iran.
Department store David Jones set to fall into administration
AI isn’t causing job losses … yet
Australia approves its first GLP-1 weight-loss pill
Uber loses a High Court appeal meaning its contractors will be treated as workers

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Australians are living longer, the population is ageing, and long-term economic growth is expected to slow. It's a combination that raises some big questions about retirement — including whether Australians will have enough money to maintain their standard of living.

In the latest episode of Fear & Greed's weekly series with MLC Expand, Sean Aylmer speaks with Liz McCarthy, CEO of MLC Expand, about the implications of the Federal Government's Intergenerational Report, why younger Australians are taking a greater interest in superannuation, the prospect of working longer, and what we should all be doing now to prepare for retirement.

This episode is part of a weekly series brought to you in partnership with MLC Expand, exploring retirement, investing, financial advice and the future of wealth management.

This is general information only. Always seek advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.
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