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CBA $10b profit, NAPLAN results show poor kids suffer most, ASIC sues ASX
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 15 August 2024 The Commonwealth Bank reports a $9.8 billion profit, demonstrating its growing strength in the Australian market. And more, ...
Interview: David Koch with CBA Chief Executive Matt Comyn
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday Commonwealth Bank announced a better than expected cash profit of $9.8 billion, and a surprise increase to its final dividend. David Koch fr...
Afternoon Report | ASX closes higher
14 Aug 2024
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 ...
Mixed news on inflation, big hits and misses on profits, Musk hosts Trump on X
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 14 August 2024 Wage pressures remain while inflation appears to be dissipating in other parts of the economy. A mixed bag of profit resu...
Interview: Graduates aren't ready for work, so employers are looking overseas
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
99% of tech companies believe new graduates are not job ready - and it’s taking up to nine months to get them up to speed. Siew Lee Seow from the A...
Afternoon Report | ASX200 closes higher
13 Aug 2024
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 do markets react counterintuitively?
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Brian asks: Last Monday, the ASX tumbled but there was a lot of talk about "interest sensitive stocks" falling disproportionately relative to...
JB HiFi surges after profit falls, doubts over AUKUS, RBA deputy’s crack at economists
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 13 August 2024 JB HiFi announces a slump in its profit and its share price surges. And more, including: New arrangements mean the US or UK ...
Interview: Why property buyers may have their best spring season in years
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New research from Domain shows that a rise in property listings, and properties spending longer on the market, are giving buyers more choice. Dr Nic...
Afternoon Report | Market closes 0.5pc higher
12 Aug 2024
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 ...
Harris ahead of Trump, Foxtel up for sale, Russian chess champion poisons rival
11 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kamala Harris pulls ahead in the polls, in the race to be the US President. And more, including: Foxtel is up for sale Airline Rex owes creditors...
The Week Ahead | 12 Aug 2024
11 Aug 2024
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: What to expect from Commonwealth Bank, Telstra, Goodman this week
11 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's a big week for investors, with some of Australia's biggest companies reporting results.Anna Milne, Senior Investment Analyst at Wilson Asset Mana...
Sunday feature: Meet the man tasked with guarding Telstra's brand
10 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Brent Smart, Chief Marketing Officer at Telstra Original publication date: 6 April 2023 Original description: Telstra is one of the most truste...
The Weekend Edition | 10-11 August 2024
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Jennifer Duke adjudicating.Find out more: https://feara...
Afternoon Report | Market down for the week
09 Aug 2024
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 ...
Former Qantas boss docked $9m, RBA will lift rates if needed, NASA asks Musk for help
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 9 August 2024 Former Qantas boss Alan Joyce has his final pay docked $9 million for a deterioration in the culture of the national carrier. A...
Interview: Nine paid $305 million for the Olympics. Was it worth it?
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Broadcaster Nine spent $305 million buying the rights to the five Olympics, from Paris through to Brisbane. In terms of gold medals, Paris has been ou...
Afternoon Report | ASX200 closes lower
08 Aug 2024
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: Countries are in debt - so who has all the money?
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Locky asks: I understand that most of the countries/economies in the world are in debt. If that’s the case, who has all of the money? If th...
Chalmers hits out at RBA, naval exercises to annoy Beijing, boom in dog perfumes
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 8 August 2024 Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers lashes out at the Reserve Bank for the way it views the economy. And more, including: Austral...
Interview: Global private credit is a different beast to the local market. Here's why.
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Comparing global private credit with the local market is like comparing apples and oranges. Nehemiah Richardson, CEO of Pengana Credit, talks to Sea...
Afternoon Report | Markets steady as miners drop
07 Aug 2024
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 ...
Rates not falling anytime soon, unis warn of 14,000 job losses, Google under fire
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank makes it very clear – there are no interest rate cuts on the horizon. Universities warn that 14,000 jobs could go Thousands of A...
Interview: Why the Reserve Bank doesn't want to cut interest rates
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday the Reserve Bank left interest rates on hold, and dashed hopes of a cut anytime soon.Westpac Chief Economist Luci Ellis - formerly RBA Assis...
Afternoon Report | RBA says rates on hold
06 Aug 2024
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 do markets 'price in' rate cuts?
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Hayley asks: Can you please explain what it means when you say "Markets have now priced in a 60% or 75% chance of the Fed cutting rates". Par...
ASX worst day in four years, PM raises terrorism threat, hybrid vehicle sales surge
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 6 August 2024 The local share market has its worst day in four years. And more, including: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese raises the natio...
Interview: Behind the bloodbath on financial markets
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The local share market has had its worst day in four years. Roger Montgomery, Founder and Chief Investment Officer at Montgomery Investment Managemen...
Afternoon Report | ASX200 tumbles
05 Aug 2024
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 teeter on sell-off, Canberra wants help from Comm Bank, Buffet dumps Apple
04 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 5 August 2024 Global markets teeter on the edge of a major sell-off, fearing a recession. And more, including: The federal government wants ...
The Week Ahead | 5 Aug 2024
04 Aug 2024
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 strategy driving this investment giant's portfolio
04 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Everybody's heard of compound interest - but what about compounding returns on equities? Bruno Paulson, Managing Director of Morgan Stanley Investmen...
Sunday feature: Grant Hackett on swimming, business & life after Olympics
03 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Olympian Grant Hackett OAM Original publication date: 22 February 2023 Original description: Grant Hackett OAM is one of Australia's greatest O...
The Weekend Edition | 3-4 August 2024
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Adam Lang adjudicating.Find out more: https://fearandgr...
Afternoon Report | Global equities tumble
02 Aug 2024
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 ...
ASX hits rate cut hopes, weight loss drugs flow into Aust, 9/11 mastermind sentenced
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 2 August 2024 Hopes of a rate cut pushes the ASX to a new record, with implications for investors and politics. And more, including: Feder...
Interview: Why private health insurance still matters
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Australia is fortunate to have Medicare and affordable healthcare. So in a cost of living crisis, is health insurance one of those costs you can live ...
Afternoon Report | Tech, property spur market
01 Aug 2024
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 the Productivity Commission ignored?
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Duncan asks: Why does the government policy always seem to be at loggerheads with Productivity Commission guidance?Join Sean Aylmer & Mic...
Rate hikes unlikely after inflation slows, housing market splits, Rio’s bumper $9b profit
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 1 August 2024 Interest rate hikes are off the table after inflation shows signs of slowing. And more, including: The housing market splits...
Interview: Why CBA's Gareth Aird is tipping a rate cut in November
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday's quarterly inflation data makes it very likely interest rates will remain on hold when the Reserve Bank board meets next week.Gareth Aird, ...
Afternoon Report | Inflation figures spur markets
31 Jul 2024
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 ...
REX collapses, BHP spends $3b on copper, Chinese back buying Aussie wine
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 31 July 2024 Regional airline REX falls into administration. And more, including: BHP spends $3 billion as it chases copper assets in Sou...
Interview: What went wrong at Rex?
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rex has fallen into administration, three years after the airline moved from solely regional flights, to taking on Qantas and Virgin for the golden tr...
Afternoon Report | Large caps drop
30 Jul 2024
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: The ASX200 hit 8000 points - but what are those points?
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Joey asks: “The ASX hit 8000 points this week” - we hear this type of statement all the time, but what are these 8000 points?Join Sean Ay...
Home borrowers under pressure, hospitality insolvencies jump, Deadpool breaks records
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 30 July 2024 The banking regulator says it is worried about the outlook for home borrowers. And more, including: Hospitality businesses are f...
Interview: What a year of elections means for global markets
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Around half of the global population is voting in elections this year - India, UK, France, European Parliament, Russia, and of course the US. Each one...
Afternoon Report | Banks leads market higher
29 Jul 2024
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 ...
Inflation, earnings to drive markets, PM reshuffles frontbench, carbon credits for old clothes
28 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 29 July 2024 The Australian economy heads into a critical week with inflation figures and earnings expected to set the direction for markets in...
The Week Ahead | 29 July 2024
28 Jul 2024
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: Overvalued & undervalued stocks as reporting season kicks off
28 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Earnings season kicks off this week. It’s going to be a very interesting earnings season, because the market has been trading at or near record high...
Sunday feature: A $600 million success story in six years
27 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: JSHealth founder Jessica Sepel Original publication date: 23 September 2020 Original description: Sean Aylmer speaks to Jessica Sepel, nutritio...
The Weekend Edition | 27-28 July 2024
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Adam Lang adjudicating.Find out more: https://fearandgr...
Afternoon Report | ASX ends with a bang
26 Jul 2024
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 ...
Tech stocks tumble; PM set to reshuffle team; Qantas, Virgin cut international fares
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 26 July 2024 Tumbling share prices among big tech companies rattle investors. And more, including: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese set to re...
Interview: Just $7.3 billion could save Australia's environment
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Australia’s environment could be repaired - including saving threatened wildlife and restoring our rivers - for 0.3% of GDP. In dollar terms… it’...
Afternoon Report | Tech sell-off
25 Jul 2024
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 can the US dollar be devalued?
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Ben asks: If the Republicans win in November there are many economic plans they will implement. But the one I'm really interested in is the p...
New merger laws as ASIC probes ASX, ANZ in strife over bonds, royal family profits soar
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 25 July 2024 Treasurer Jim Chalmers releases proposed new laws around mergers as ASIC gives its verdict on whether the ASX is clean. And mo...
Interview: After Guzman y Gomez, is the IPO pipeline set to burst?
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The listing of Guzman y Gomez a few weeks ago got markets excited about IPOs again. But after a very lacklustre year, is the pipeline looking any bett...
Afternoon Report | Kamala Harris ups the temperature
24 Jul 2024
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 ...
Pump & dump scheme charges, part time employment review, Paris locks down
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 24 July 2024 The alleged ringleaders of one of Australia’s largest pump and dump schemes are charged with market rigging. The Fair Work...
Interview: Can Kamala Harris unite the Democrats and beat Trump?
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kamala Harris is all but guaranteed to be the Democrats' candidate to take on Donald Trump, after receiving Joe Biden's endorsment and the support of ...
Afternoon Report | CBA extends lead
23 Jul 2024
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: Could the GST be used to fight inflation?
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Bryan asks: Instead of the reserve bank varying interest rates why not scrap that and vary GST accordingly? Yes it would be tricky to navigat...
Harris likely candidate as donors give, Woodside’s $2m LNG buy, Olympic gender gap
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 23 July 2024 Donors pour tens of millions of dollars into the Democrat’s campaign for the White House as vice-President Kamala Harris firms ...
Interview: How Bunnings & Kmart drove Wesfarmers to all-time highs
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Two of the best retailers in the country are Bunnings and Kmart - and they're both owned by the same company, Wesfarmers.Gaurav Sodhi, deputy head of ...
Afternoon Report | Markets lower on Biden-Harris
22 Jul 2024
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 ...
Biden drops out of race, weeks to fix IT outage, how Australia has changed
21 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 22 July 2024 Joe Biden drops out of the US presidential race. And more, including: How Australia has changed over the last century, according ...
The Week Ahead | 22 July 2024
21 Jul 2024
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: Are the highs of the ASX200 headed for a correction?
21 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 surged past the 8000 point mark last week, with some economists optimistic of further gains with the prospect of lower interest rates glob...
Sunday feature: from Bachelor to Entrepreneur
20 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Entrepreneur Sam Wood Original publication date: June 19, 2020 Original description: Sean Aylmer speaks with Sam Wood, owner of 28 By Sam Wood...
The Weekend Edition | 20-21 July 2024
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer and Adam Lang go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with our resident economist Stephen Koukoulas adjudicating.Find out...
Afternoon Report | Trump show continues
19 Jul 2024
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 ...
Jobs spike could hit rates, Forrest dumps green goals, $45m stegosaurus sold
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 19 July 2024 Job spike triggers fear of interest rate rise. And more, including: Fortescue dumps hydrogen targets 150 million year old stegosa...
Interview: In a cost of living crisis, investors are looking to the future
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Even in the midst of the cost of living crisis, investors are apparently choosing to cut back in other areas, rather than limit the amount they’re s...
Afternoon Report | Wall Street, jobs hit ASX
18 Jul 2024
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 does all the extra interest end up?
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Russell asks: Where does all the extra interest go? With interest rates up, and the cost of lending higher, who's the ultimate beneficiary of...
Pressure to deregister CFMEU, Rudd calls for “chill” over Trump, boom year for super funds
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 18 July 2024 External administrator to clean out CFMEU. And more, including: Rudd calls for “chill” should Trump win the US election Ano...
Interview: Can the strong returns for superannuation funds continue?
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The 2024 financial year proved a good one for superannuation funds with the median growth fund - which has between 61 and 80 per cent of funds in grow...
Afternoon Report | REITS, tech lead market higher
17 Jul 2024
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 picks millennial running mate, Rio’s $18b Guinea deal, polyester hurting cotton.
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 17 July 2024 Thirty-nine year old JD Vance become Trump’s running mate And more, including: Rio Tinto’s African iron ore project The pr...
Interview: What’s next after the local share market’s record highs?
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Local markets surged to a record high early this week, with the S&P/ASX200 hitting the 8000 mark. This comes off the back of weaker than expected...
Afternoon Report | ASX slides
16 Jul 2024
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 NEM work?
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Sally asks: I’d love to hear a simple explanation of how the NEM works. That’s the national electricity market. What’s the criteria t...
ASX hits record; banks forced to refund vulnerable customers; Biden, Trump call for calm
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 16 July 2024 The Australia share market hits 8000 points. And more, including: Banks forced to refund vulnerable customers President Joe Bide...
Interview: CEO pay levels dip but bonuses becoming a given: new ACSI CEO pay research
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
CEO pay levels have decreased in many of Australia’s listed companies, but bonus payments have become the norm, new research from the Australia Coun...
Afternoon Report | ASX hits new record
15 Jul 2024
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 shooting turns political, ASX200 hits record high, highest paid CEO got $48m
14 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 15 July 2024 The fallout from the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. And more, including: The ASX200 hitting record highs Australia’s ...
The Week Ahead | 15 July 2024
14 Jul 2024
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: Behind MLC's near 10% super return
14 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
FY24 was a good year for the sharemarket, and a good year for super funds - the second year in a row of very strong returns. Can they make it three?Da...
Sunday feature: Using your tax cut to get ahead
13 Jul 2024
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 fu...
The Weekend Edition | 13-14 July 2024
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Adam Lang adjudicating.Find out more: https://fearandgr...
Afternoon Report | ASX hits near high
12 Jul 2024
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 leads ASX to near record, Aussie millionaires set to soar, Samsung’s fitness ring
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 12 July 2024 The Commonwealth Bank leads the ASX to a near record. And more, including: ACCC suing The Good Guys over store promotions The n...
Interview: This is the best story in world sport right now (and yes, we're biased)
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Next week 21-year-old Australian Travis Bazzana is tipped to become the #1 Major League Baseball draft pick in the US. And that’s expected to come w...
Afternoon Report | CBA leads market higher
11 Jul 2024
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: Does Telstra have an obligation to the economy?
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Cara asks: You talked about Telstra upping mobile phone prices above the rate of inflation, and the fact that this is an example of services ...