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This is the Fear & 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.
ASX rises for second day

Viva Energy profit surges

ARB hit by weaker 4WD sales

Antisemitism inquiry hearings to finish early

US-Canada trade war gets personal

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Tuesday 25 August 2026
Corporate earnings season produces higher profits, but the outlook darkens.
KPMG sacks hundreds of staff
Nearly 3 million Teslas are recalled
The Fair Work Commission fights back against workers using AI to make claims against bosses
Shipping through the Panama Canal disrupted by a lack of water, as the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed

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Evolution Mining has delivered a record profit of almost $1.5 billion as soaring gold and copper prices combine with higher production and cost control to generate a surge in cash.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Evolution Mining Managing Director and CEO Lawrie Conway about why the miner is returning more of that cash to shareholders rather than chasing acquisitions, the growing importance of copper, the role of automation and AI in mining, and why Conway believes Australia's gold sector still needs more consolidation.
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This is the Fear & 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.
ASX climbs as BHP hits record

Results: PLS, Bendigo Bank, Ansell

Results: Reece, Nuix, NIB, Aussie Broadband

Bird flu threat grows

Seoul overtakes Dubai

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Monday 24 August 2026
Bitcoin, gold and oil surge as geopolitical turmoil and fears of rate rises hits equities.
The financial crimes watchdog cracks down on brokers, lawyers and accountants
The US and Canada go to war over trade
Aldi cuts back on its middle aisle specials
China hosts the first World Humanoid Robot Games, and the winner of the 100m dash is faster than Usain Bolt

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