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.

1. ASX down 0.6pc

2. 3 million Aussies to receive AI training

3. Mirvac flags residential slowdown

4. Radio ratings mixed result

5. US Navy chief fired

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Thursday 23 April 2026

The federal government overhauls the National Disability Insurance Scheme, saying it will save $15 billion annually, but 160,000 people will lose access.

• The residential rental market gets close to breaking point
• One of Australia’s bluest of bluechips sinks 41 per cent in one session
• The local sharemarket has its worst day in more than a month
• Can AI be blamed for murder?

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Markets are volatile, from Middle East tensions and high oil prices to inflation, tariffs and slowing growth.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Jonathan Armitage, Chief Investment Officer at Colonial First State, about how experienced investors cut through the noise - and why today’s environment may signal a new investment regime, with more volatile inflation, rising protectionism and shifting global dynamics. He also outlines why traditional defensive assets like government bonds may no longer offer the same protection, and where investors are looking instead.

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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.

1. ASX tumbles on Cochlear downgrade
2. Govt secures 200m litres of diesel
3. Treasury Wine Estates’ major restructure
4. Jackie Henderson alleges bullying
5. Anthropic investigating unauthorised access

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Wednesday 22 April 2026

Business warns of profit losses and higher consumer prices as the war in Iran drags on.

• The competition watchdog commences its case against Woolworths, using a pack of Oreos to demonstrate that not all items on sale, were actually on sale
• The government invests big into drones
• Amazon spends $US5b on AI company Anthropic
• The boss of the FBI fights off allegations of excessive drinking and unexplained absences

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Tim Cook is stepping down as CEO of Apple after 15 years at the helm, leaving behind one of the most successful runs in corporate history. Now, long-time insider John Ternus takes over, with AI, hardware innovation and global competition shaping the next phase.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Josh Gilbert, Head Analyst for APAC and the Middle East at eToro, about what Cook got right, and what comes next.

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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.

1. ASX flat after choppy session

2. Vance travelling to Pakistan for talks

3. Qantas vs Virgin

4. Fair Work Commission order fuel cost reviews

5. Tim Cook steps down as Apple CEO

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Tuesday 21 April 2026

Treasurer Jim Chalmers warns Australia could be heading for lower growth and higher inflation.

• NextDC, Australia’s largest data centre company, does a mega-deal to build for one tech company, as much as it has developed in the last 15 years
• National Australia bank warns on bad debts due to high energy prices
• Electric vehicle company BYD booms
• Dating app Tinder sets out to be more attractive to women

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