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Interview: Afterpay was bought for $39b. Here's where it's at now.
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Afterpay was one of the pioneers of the buy now, pay later sector, and was purchased in 2022 by Block for an incredible $39 billion. Katrina Konstas, ...
Afternoon Report | Dividends and deals
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
Ask Fear & Greed: How did unregulated cryptos get on the ASX?
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Tammy asks: When or how did crypto form part of the value of the stock exchange?I am curious as to how this asset has been able to become par...
USA, China face off; local economy grows at best pace in two years; Cyclone Alfred looms
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 6 March 2025 The governments of the world’s two biggest economies, the USA and China, provide their outlooks for 2025 as global trade w...
Interview: "Sign of an economy not working as well as it could be"
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Australia's economy grew last quarter at its fastest pace since the pandemic. But one number within the national accounts might have the Reserve Bank ...
Afternoon Report | Tariff troubles
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
Ag production heads to $100b; retail rises but no rate cut; Citi’s trillion dollar mistake
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 5 March 2025 The value of agricultural production in Australia heads towards $100 billion, but the shadow of tariffs looms large. And ...
Interview: Melbourne leads property revival in time for campaign chaos
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The decline in the property market didn’t last long. After just three months, prices are rising again - and the recovery is being led by Melbour...
Afternoon Report | Markets, cyclones and Trump
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
Ask Fear & Greed: Why is low inflation so bad?
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Sam asks: I heard you talking about the RBA's warning on inflation being too low if they didn't cut rates. I get the impact of high inflation...
Shareholders $27b in dividends, Whyalla Steelworks leaks money, Prada set to buy Versace
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 4 March 2025 Shareholders are set to receive nearly $27bn in dividends at the end of a mediocre reporting season. And more, including: ...
Interview: Star is on the brink of collapse. It happens.
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Star Entertainment Group is facing a very uncertain future. But if it does go under, it wouldn't be the first large listed company to fail.Damon Calla...
Afternoon Report | Markets rise
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
Markets nervous over Trump, tariffs; house prices pick up; fed poll speculation
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 3 March 2025 Global markets react nervously to the US-Europe showdown and prospect of tariffs, with riskier assets, including the Aussie dollar...
The Week Ahead | 3 Mar 2024
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is Fear and Greed - The Week Ahead, where Sean Aylmer and Stephen Koukoulas discuss the major events, reports and releases that provide insight i...
Interview: Is the Magnificent 7's golden run over?
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The companies that powered a 54% surge on Wall Street over the past two years dipped into correction territory last week, led by a major slump in Tesl...
Sunday feature: Celebrity CEOs and the cult of personality
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Damon Kitney Original air date: February 13, 2024 Original description: Late advertising and media veteran Harold Mitchell was - by all account...
The Weekend Edition | 1-2 Mar 2025
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear & Greed colleague Adam Lang adjudicating.Find ...
Afternoon Report | ASX tumbles
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
Ask Fear & Greed: How does the ETF boom affect the stock market?
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Jo asks: "Recently you told us that ETFs are at an all time high and exchange-traded funds are set to have more than $300bn in funds under ma...
Qantas profit & Virgin-Qatar deal take off; Coles beats Woolies; BP dumps green plans
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 28 February 2025 Qantas reports a sharp jump in profit, thanks to Jetstar, as the government green-lights Qatar’s investment in Virgin.&n...
Interview: Productivity drops as workers demand more than cash
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Productivity in the workplace has dropped sharply in the last 12 months, with employees saying they're being asked to do more with less. Kylie Gr...
Afternoon Report | ASX closes higher
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
Magnificent 7 tech stocks stumble, inflation hits target, White returns as king of Wisetech
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 27 February 2025 The Magnificent 7 tech stocks slump, led by Tesla, and cryptos are losing their shine. And more, including: Inflation print...
Interview: "Drill baby drill" - what Trump 2.0 means for Woodside
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Woodside Energy has a lot of oil and gas interests around the world, including some major projects in the US. Meg O'Neill, CEO of Woodside, talks abou...
Afternoon Report | Profit bonanza
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
Investors fear ASX sell-off; Domino’s first loss in 20 years; Trump sides with Russia over Europe
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 26 February 2025 Investors grow increasingly nervous about the outlook for the share market on the back of mixed earnings results and volati...
Interview: Domain sale could give Nine a "$1 billion war chest"
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday Nine Entertainment announced its half-year results, with a jump in its subscription businesses and an increase in revenue, but a sharp drop ...
Afternoon Report | Earnings surprises
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
Ask Fear & Greed: Why haven't we gone cashless?
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Lisa asks: You mentioned on the podcast that the RBA Governor has committed to keeping cash in the economy, even though fewer people are...
WiseTech in crisis; Coalition ahead in polls; petrol, diesel sales hit record
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 25 February 2025 One of the market darlings of recent years, WiseTech Global, is in crisis after four independent directors, including the cha...
Interview: GyG was 2024's biggest IPO, but investors are hammering it
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Guzman y Gomez was the biggest float of 2024, but after announcing its half-year results last week it's copped a hammering from investors. But co-CEO ...
Afternoon Report | Earnings ramp up
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
RBA boss dampens rate cut hopes, ALP & coalition spend on health; Guzman hammered
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 24 February 2025 Reserve Bank boss Michele Bullock hints that the next cut in interest rates could be some way off. And more, including: ...
The Week Ahead | 24 Feb 2024
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is Fear and Greed - The Week Ahead, where Sean Aylmer and Stephen Koukoulas discuss the major events, reports and releases that provide insight i...
Interview: How Bunnings and Kmart have been key to Wesfarmers' growth
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last week Wesfarmers announced a jump in revenue and sales, largely thanks to the performance of its Bunnings and Kmart businesses. Today’s inte...
Sunday feature: When companies collapse, this man gets the call
22 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Mark Mentha Original air date: October 18, 2020 Original description: Sean Aylmer speaks to Mark Mentha, co-founder of KordaMentha. ...
The Weekend Edition | 22-23 Feb 2025
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear & Greed colleague Adam Lang adjudicating.Find ...
Afternoon Report | $2.7b bid for Domain
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
Ask Fear & Greed: How does the ABS know if I'm employed or not?
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Rachel asks: Something that's always bugged me about unemployment data. How do they know who's actually employed? Is it based on tax rec...
Jobs, jobs, jobs; $2.4b to save Whyalla steelworks; iPhone launches new cheap model
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 21 February 2025 There are plenty of jobs for everyone, it seems, which is good news for workers but it probably pushes out the next interest r...
Interview: BHP's CFO on the Big Australian's $8b profit
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BHP this week turned in a disappointing underlying profit of $8 billion for the second half of last year, off lower iron ore exports due to reduced st...
Afternoon Report | Super Thursday on the ASX
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
Property green shoots; NAB profit sends shares tumbling; KFC leaves Kentucky
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 20 February 2025 There’s life yet in the local property sector, with data centres, retail and office blocks finding investor favour.&nb...
Interview: What uncertainty, interest rates and tariffs mean for SMEs
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's interest rate cut was a dose of good news for homeowners, and for many businesses too. But for SMEs the positivity may be short-lived.Patr...
Afternoon Report | Earnings bonanza
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
Don’t expect another rate cut, BHP’s disappointing $8b profit; middle managers uncool
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 19 February 2025 The Reserve Bank cuts interest rates for the first time in four years, but don’t hold your breath for another reducti...
Interview: Why CBA still thinks we could see a May rate cut
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday the Reserve Bank board cut interest rates by 25 basis points, the first cut since 2020.But RBA Governor Michele Bullock has warned not to re...
Afternoon Report | Rate cut, BHP disappoints
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
Ask Fear & Greed: Who loses from an interest rate cut?
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Howard asks: There are winners and losers from an interest rate cut. I get that anyone with a home loan would benefit from a reduction. ...
Bankers, pollies pressure RBA; steelmaker welcomes US tariffs; over-crowded skyways
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 18 February 2025 Bankers, politicians and investors put pressure on the Reserve Bank ahead of today’s interest rate decision. And ...
Interview: What a rate cut would mean for home loans & house prices
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank board is widely tipped to reduce the official cash rate today.Tim Lawless, Head of Research at CoreLogic, talks to Sean Aylmer about ...
Afternoon Report | Results bonanza
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
RBA board meets, Dutton threatens insurers, JD Vance stuns Europe
16 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 17 February 2025 The Reserve Bank board meets this week with most economists expecting a rate cut tomorrow afternoon. And more, including...
The Week Ahead | 17 Feb 2024
16 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is Fear and Greed - The Week Ahead, where Sean Aylmer and Stephen Koukoulas discuss the major events, reports and releases that provide insight i...
Interview: Three themes of reporting season & why they matter
16 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Reporting season is in full swing, and last week we saw results from a host of big Australian companies, including Commonwealth Bank, JB hifi and CSL....
Sunday feature: A step-by-step guide to dealing with a crisis
15 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Carden Calder Original air date: November 21, 2023 Original description: From the outage at Optus to the rolling problems at Qantas, corporate ...
The Weekend Edition | 15-16 Feb 2025
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear & Greed colleague Adam Lang adjudicating.Find ...
Afternoon Report | Markets higher
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
Ask Fear & Greed: How will tariffs affect the average Australian?
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Locky asks: How do we expect the goings-on in international trade to affect the average Australian? Should middle class punters that hold a j...
ASX record as Chemist Warehouse trades, fed independents show muscle, profit wrap
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 14 February 2025 The local sharemarket hits a record high as Chemist Warehouse joins the bourse. And more, including: The federal indepe...
Interview: Pro Medicus shares are up 1000% in 5 years. Here's why.
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pro Medicus is one of the most interesting companies on the ASX - and one of the best performing stocks, having risen around 1,000% in the last five y...
Afternoon Report | ASX hits new high
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
CBA $5b profit; ASX hits new record; feds get busy on home lending, REX
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 13 February 2025 Commonwealth Bank announced a bumper profit and dividend. And more, including: The local share market closes at an al...
Interview: CBA boss Matt Comyn on profit, rate cuts & tariffs
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Commonwealth Bank yesterday announced a profit of $5.13b for the six months to the end of December. CBA's Chief Executive Matt Comyn speaks to Au...
Afternoon Report | ASX new closing high
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
CSL, Macquarie profits; PM hopeful on US tariff exemption; banana, sugar prices to rise
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 12 February 2025 Two of the country’s biggest companies report profits – and one pleases while the other disappoints. Pri...
Interview: The best explanation of Trump economics you'll hear
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This interview went in an unexpected direction. What started as a look at the AI boom, and whether it's a repeat of the internet explosion of the 90s,...
Afternoon Report | CSL, Macquarie profits
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
Ask Fear & Greed: What's the difference between net profit and underlying profit?
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Liam asks: We hear companies talking about net profit and underlying profit - but what's the difference? And yes, I've googled it before...
25pc US tariff to hit locals; investors not impressed with JB HiFi; new WiseTech claims
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 11 February 2025 Some of Australia’s biggest companies are in the firing line after Donald Trump imposes across the board 25pc tariffs o...
Interview: Can gold crack the $US3,000 mark?
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gold has been on a tear lately, with fears of a trade war pushing the price of the precious metal to new highs. But can it break through the $US3,000 ...
Afternoon Report | Earnings season heats up
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
$150m home sale; poll disaster for ALP and Greens; Superbowl Sunday is here
09 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 10 February 2025 The most expensive home ever sold in Australia finds a buyer. And more, including: Bad news for Labor and the Greens fr...
The Week Ahead | 10 Feb 2024
09 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is Fear and Greed - The Week Ahead, where Sean Aylmer and Stephen Koukoulas discuss the major events, reports and releases that provide insight i...
Interview: The stocks to watch this earnings season
09 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Earnings season is upon us, and it’s an opportunity to find out not just how companies have performed, but what the outlook is too.Anna Milne, S...
Sunday feature: Inside the startup with a $10m investment from Westpac
08 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Dominic Woolrych Original air date: February 16, 2021 Original description: Sean Aylmer speaks to Dominic Woolrych, co-founder and CEO at Lawpa...
The Weekend Edition | 8-9 Feb 2025
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear & Greed colleague Adam Lang adjudicating.Find ...
Afternoon Report | Spending in the NT
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
Ask Fear & Greed: Why aren't all bank transfers instant?
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Chris asks: A personal bugbear of mine. Why on earth does a bank still take up to three days to transfer money from one account to anoth...
PM: take a chill pill on Trump, business confidence picks up, Tassie healthiest place to live
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 7 February 2025 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has told the country to take a chill pill when it comes to Donald Trump, with the US President&...
Interview: From Sam Kerr to Super Bowl - why brands in sport matter
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matildas captain Sam Kerr is currently embroiled in a legal matter in the UK that has generated damaging headlines and likely tarnished her brand. So ...
Afternoon Report | Banks lead market higher
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
Trump: USA to take over Gaza; $1.7b for hospitals; Future Fund boom year
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 6 February 2025 Donald Trump says the USA will take over the Gaza Strip. And more, including: New federal money for public hospitals a...
Interview: Nicholas Moore AO on the huge opportunity for Aussie business
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nicholas Moore AO spent more than 30 years at Macquarie Group, including a decade as CEO. Among other things, he's now Australia's Special Envoy ...
Afternoon Report | Markets higher
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
Ask Fear & Greed: Are we in a bull market?
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Shaun asks: Can you explain the terminology bull and bear markets? The ASX has been hitting records left right and centre - so are we in...
Market turmoil over tariffs, cost-of-living spotlight in Canberra, local Tesla sales tumble
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 5 February 2025 Global financial markets in turmoil over Donald Trump’s economic policy, as China announces tariffs against the US in ...
Interview: Ethereum fell 26% in a day. What lies ahead for crypto?
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Uncertainty over US tariffs has caused turmoil in financial markets, and cryptocurrency is certainly not immune. Bitcoin hit three week lows on Monday...
Afternoon Report | ASX roller coaster ride
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
Trump delays tariffs, Canberra back in session, strolling after dinner good for health
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 4 February 2025 Donald Trump delays implementing a 25pc tariff on Mexico, triggering turmoil in financial markets. And more, including: Feder...
"Gobbledygook": Why Shane Oliver says Trump's wrong on tariff impact
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A trade war involving the US, Canada, Mexico and China is underway, after US President Donald Trump announced steep tariffs on imports. In respon...
Afternoon Report | Tariff turmoil for markets
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
Trumps triggers trade war; home auctions stall; EU cracks down on Amazon, Temu fakes
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 3 February 2025 Donald Trump imposes big tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, triggering a trade war likely to lift global inflation. And...
The Week Ahead | 3 Feb 2024
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is Fear and Greed - The Week Ahead, where Sean Aylmer and Stephen Koukoulas discuss the major events, reports and releases that provide insight i...
Interview: Day traders vs High Net Worth investors
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Day traders and High Net Worth investors are very different beasts - but Ryan Phillips has worked with both in his role as head of Bell Direct Advanta...
Sunday feature: The six most common questions clients ask a financial adviser
01 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
HOW DO THEY AFFORD THAT? is a weekly podcast produced by Fear & Greed, exploring ways to make your money work harder for you. Check out the full c...
The Weekend Edition | 1-2 Feb 2025
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear & Greed colleague Adam Lang adjudicating.Find ...
Afternoon Report | BHP leads way
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
Ask Fear & Greed: Where do banks get their money?
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Joshua asks: Where do banks get their money from? When you get a loan, where do they source the cash?Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thom...