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More Aussie aid for Ukraine, Star CEO changes direction, is now the time to buy REITS?
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 11 July 2024 Australia promises more aid for Ukraine as NATO kicks off. And more, including: The new CEO of Star says it isn’t about the...
Interview: Unmasking China's cybercrime is a wake-up call to Aussie business
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week the federal government accused a group called APT40 of working on behalf of a Chinese spy agency to target government and business networks....
Afternoon Report | Telstra jumps as miners fall
10 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 ...
Telstra ups prices and shares jump, Aust takes on Beijing hackers, X losing to Threads
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 10 July 2024 Telstra ups the prices of its mobile phone plans, highlighting the challenge the Reserve Bank has in getting inflation lower. ...
Interview: Why the Aussie dollar could hit 70 US cents
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Aussie dollar hasn't done a lot over the last year, but now it's on the move. Ray Attrill, head of FX Strategy at NAB, tells Sean Aylmer why the ...
Afternoon Report | Banks, Telstra leads ASX higher
09 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: Will an ageing population hurt the ASX?
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Lachie asks: As a nation we are net super contributors. However, as frequently discussed, Australia is facing an issue regarding an ageing po...
ASX20 winners and losers, bankruptcy law changes, Network Ten owner sold
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 9 July 2024 The composition of Australia’s top 20 stocks shifts as big winners, and big losers, emerge. And more, including: The governme...
Interview: Gold has been above $US2000 for months. Can it continue?
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gold is having a great run at the moment, trading at just under US$2400 an ounce. It’s been above the US$2000 mark now since November last year, sug...
Afternoon Report | Miners sold off on iron ore prices
08 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 ...
Rate fears send asset prices awry, Albanese calls new UK PM, AI finds its voice
07 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 8 July 2024 Interest rate worries send asset classes like gold, the Aussie dollar and crypto currencies to extreme levels. And more, includin...
The Week Ahead | 8 July 2024
07 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: Five stocks to watch this financial year
07 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're a week into the new financial year - time to see what opportunities analysts are seeing for the 12 months ahead.Grady Wulff, market analyst at t...
Sunday feature: Bendigo & Adelaide Bank boss Marnie Baker
06 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Bendigo and Adelaide Bank MD Marnie Baker Original publication date: March 24, 2021 Original description: Sean Aylmer speaks to Marnie Baker, M...
The Weekend Edition | 6-7 July 2024
05 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 | FY week one positive
05 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 ...
Santos attracts interest, relief for renters, UK new PM just hours away
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 5 July 2024 Two middle-eastern energy giants reportedly looking to bid for Santos. And more, including: Finally, some relief for renters Total...
Interview: Just how transparent is private credit?
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Private credit has boomed in recent years. But as it grows as an asset class, is regulation and transparency keeping up?Patrick William, co-founder an...
Afternoon Report | Miners moves markets
04 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: Is inflation driven by services or goods?
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listener John asks: How much of the high CPI is driven by services versus goods? I see wages still going up and up and business owners have no choice ...
Big super funds underperform, retail recession, Joe Biden under pressure to go
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 4 July 2024 Some of the country’s largest superannuation funds underperformed last financial year, but the returns are still pretty good. ...
Interview: The investment opportunity you may never have heard of
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how class actions and other legal matters are funded? Some of the biggest cases are backed by litigation funders - an asset class that i...
Afternoon Report | Markets up after strong Wall Street
03 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 ...
RBA warning on inflation, ANZ charged dead customers, US President above the law
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 3 July 2024 The Reserve Bank warns that delays in inflation falling could trigger an interest rate rise. And more, including: ANZ critici...
Interview: Why New York's 100-year-old pipes excite this investor
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Infrastructure is more than just airports and tollroads - it's an asset class that reflects exactly what society needs to live and grow. So replacing ...
Afternoon Report | Energy stocks save market
02 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: Will tax cuts affect inflation?
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Nina asks: will the tax cuts received from July 1 have an impact on inflation?Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer listener...
Big banks dominance grows, new G-G sworn in, Biden regroups post debate
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 2 July 2024 The dominance of the financial stocks grows on the ASX, making it more difficult for investors. And more, including: Australia’...
Interview: Will Biden be replaced?
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After an 'uncompelling' performance in the first debate of the election campaign, US President Joe Biden is at Camp David, reportedly considering his ...
Afternoon Report | Weak start to new year
01 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 ...
Tax cuts start today, tech stocks lead ASX to strong year, house prices boom
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 1 July 2024 Tens of billions of dollars of tax cuts and higher superannuation contributions kick in today, at the start of the new financial ye...
The Week Ahead | 1 July 2024
30 Jun 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: Nine investing lessons Dr Shane Oliver has learnt in 40 years
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Last financial year was a pretty good one for investors and super funds. But as we always say - we're not an investing podcast, and it pays to get goo...
Sunday feature: Rex boss on taking on Qantas in the 'golden triangle'
29 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Hon. John Sharp AM, Deputy Chair of the Rex Group Original publication date: March 11, 2021 Original description: Sean Aylmer speaks to the Hon...
The Weekend Edition | 29-30 June 2024
28 Jun 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 | Market up 8pc in FY2024
28 Jun 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 ...
BONUS: Fear & Greed US election debate wrap
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson give their take on today's US Presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden.Find out more: https://fearandgr...
Rates could rise in August, Qatar mulls stake in Virgin, NASA astronauts stuck in space
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 28 June 2024 Bond markets price in a 40 per cent chance of an interest rate hike in August. Qatar considers buying a stake in Virgin Austral...
Interview: Will we see a rate hike in August?
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's looking increasingly likely we'll see an interest rate hike at the next RBA board meeting in August.Judo Bank economic advisor Warren Hogan, who ...
Afternoon Report | Rates dominate markets
27 Jun 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 triggers rate fears, Star snares big name CEO, iconic landmark up for sale
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 27 June 2024 Higher than expected inflation figures trigger talks of interest rate hikes in Australia. Star Entertainment gets a star CEO ...
Interview: Haven't got $5k for advice? There are other options
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Everybody needs to get financial advice - and this goes a lot deeper than just tax advice at the end of the financial year. But for many people, cost ...
Afternoon Report | Inflation scares investors
26 Jun 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 surges on banks, miners; Qantas tumbles down rankings; avocado boom
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 26 June 2024 The share market has its best day in nearly six weeks as the banks and miners lead the bourse higher. Qantas’ ranking amon...
Interview: How private equity helped Peters Icecream double its profit
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As an asset class, private equity has a reputation for a couple of things: delivering some impressive returns, and being the domain of the big end of ...
Afternoon Report | ASX jumps
25 Jun 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 ...
Major shakeup for retailing, energy czar says no to nuclear, own desks back in vogue
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 25 June 2024 Myer proposes a major shake-up for the retail sector in Australia. And more, including: The federal government’s new energy ...
Interview: Hear the $50,000 call that's a turning point for the finance industry
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This month, four parties who’d been the victims of financial services misconduct, received payments totalling more than $360,000. These payments mar...
Afternoon Report | $A peaks v euro, yen
24 Jun 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 ...
Retail stocks stumble, nuclear policy could cost $600b, the World Series of athletics
23 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 24 June 2024 Retail stocks have surged, but there are signs that the sector is starting to struggle with a spate of profit downgrades in recent...
The Week Ahead | 24 June 2024
23 Jun 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: 2024 was going to be the year of the small cap. What went wrong?
23 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
2024 was supposed to be the year of the small cap, after a few very ordinary years. But as we approach the halfway point of 2024… it’s not looking...
Sunday feature: Behind the scenes of a global giant's wind farm
22 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Brett Wickham, local MD of Acciona Energia Original publication date: October 18, 2022 Original description: The $2 billion MacIntyre Wind Prec...
The Weekend Edition | 22-23 June 2024
21 Jun 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 up for the week
21 Jun 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 ...
Guzman lists with a bang, cold snap threatens energy supply, Aldi trumps Woolies and Coles
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 21 June 2024 The biggest IPO of the year surges on opening, with Guzman Y Gomez’s share price closing up 30 per cent on day one. And more, ...
Interview: Retiring with a mortgage? This is a wake-up call
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One in three working Australians expect to still be paying a mortgage once they've retired. And one in two people are worried they'll run out of money...
Afternoon Report | Guzman stars on day one
20 Jun 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 ...
Dutton goes nuclear, home prices to jump 8pc, flights without air traffic control
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 20 June 2024 Opposition Leader Peter Dutton goes nuclear, naming seven potential sites for reactors if the coalition is elected to government...
Interview: How much your house may be worth next year
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We talk a lot about what house prices have already done. Forecasting what they'll do next is another story altogether.Dr Nicola Powell, Domain's Chief...
Afternoon Report | Energy co’s rise on uranium debate
19 Jun 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 ...
RBA worried about inflation, big changes for BNPL, Australia is more competitive
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 19 June 2024 The Reserve Bank keeps interest rates on hold and strikes a more pessimistic tone about the outlook for inflation. And more, ...
Interview: There was one surprise from the RBA yesterday
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank board yesterday left interest rates on hold at 4.35% - no surprises there. But the language used, and the fact that they talked abou...
Afternoon Report | ASX jumps despite hawkish RBA
18 Jun 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 ...
Aust-China get closer, pollies get a pay rise, social media beats TV for news
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 18 June 2024 Australians will be able to visit China without a visa as old wounds start to heal. And more, including: Politicians get a pay...
Interview: Banks stocks are expensive. So why do investors still love them?
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The big four banks have had a pretty remarkable run lately, led by the Commonwealth Bank's record high share price. Many analysts say the banks are no...
Afternoon Report | Markets down ahead of RBA decision
17 Jun 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 ...
Banks forced to help borrowers, ASX barbell results, China-Aust back on track
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 17 June 2024 Banks will be forced to make it easier for home borrowers to shift lenders, as auction clearance rates rebound. And more, includ...
The Week Ahead | 17 June 2024
16 Jun 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 the US election means for markets & the economy
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There’s just under five months until the US presidential election - and there’s plenty of anticipation about what the outcome will mean for market...
Sunday feature: Can Booktopia survive?
15 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Tony Nash, co-founder and then-CEO of Booktopia Original publication date: February 21, 2021 Original description: Sean Aylmer speaks to Tony N...
The Weekend Edition | 15-16 June 2024
14 Jun 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 down despite Wall St record
14 Jun 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 ...
Unemployment rate falls, Qantas bets on leisure travel, Chemist Warehouse merger hurdle
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 14 June 2024 The unemployment rate falls to four per cent as nearly 40,000 jobs were created last month. And more, including: Qantas to buy ...
Interview: Why private jets are not just for the ultra-rich anymore
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When we last spoke to Luke Hampshire, co-founder and CEO of Airly, the private jet travel business was focused on provided access to leased aircraft. ...
Afternoon Report | Unemployment rate falls to 4 per cent
13 Jun 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 ...
Companies desert ASX, unions take on BHP over pay rules, the rise and rise of US tech
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 13 June 2024 Dozens of companies desert the ASX, as the biggest local businesses look to list overseas. Unions to test BHP on same job, sa...
Interview: Apple's share price is soaring - and it's all due to AI
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Apple has finally revealed how AI will be integrated into its products - and investors loved it, sending the tech giant's share price up 7% in the nex...
Afternoon Report | ASX falls again
12 Jun 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 ...
Aussies falling behind in home loans, PE bid for retailers, Apple unveils Siri with AI
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 12 June 2024 Australia’s financial regulators have warned that people are falling behind in mortgage repayments. And more, including: P...
Interview: How gas will fill the gap in our transition to renewables
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Australia is in the midst of a transition to renewables, with coal-fired power plants being phased out, and more wind and solar projects coming on lin...
Afternoon Report | Markets tumble on rates
11 Jun 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 ...
Telstra, Woolworths, Woodside blues; energy fight heats up; business airfares get cheaper
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 11 June 2024 Some of Australia’s bluest blue-chip companies, including Telstra, Woodside and Woolworths, are among the worst performing stoc...
Interview: Confused about crypto? Why a lack of knowledge is holding back investors
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Not understanding how crypto works is still the major barrier to investing, according to new research by Finder and global crypto exchange Coinbase.Jo...
Costello quits as Nine chair, Guzman goes for $300m, biggest stamp sale in history
09 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 10 June 2024 Nine chair Peter Costello steps down after his altercation with a journalist last week. And more, including: Guzman Y Gomez to...
The Week Ahead | 10 June 2024
09 Jun 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: Why Fear & Greed is getting behind this campaign
09 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is one campaign Fear & Greed is happy to get behind. Currently, children can have their own profiles on most platforms from the age of thirt...
Sunday feature: Inside the business of tennis
08 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Tennis commentator and journalist Craig Gabriel Original publication date: September 18, 2020 Original description: Sean Aylmer speaks to tenni...
The Weekend Edition | 8-9 June 2024
07 Jun 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 | A shove or a trip?
07 Jun 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 ...
Commonwealth leads bank surge, Nvidia bigger than Apple, unions wants pay hikes for 18yos
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 7 June 2024 Commonwealth Bank’s share price hits a new high as bank stocks surge, even though most professional investors think they are over...
Interview: Inside the horror run for media companies (and their investors)
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a tough time to be investing in Australian media companies. Ad markets are shrinking, digital giants are throwing their weight around, and the ...
Afternoon Report | Banks send ASX higher
06 Jun 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 ...
Growth rate tumbles, markets jump; egg shortage on the way; big retailers cutting prices
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 6 June 2024 The Australian economy slows to its lowest pace in more than 30 years, outside the COVID pandemic. And more, including: Privac...
Interview: The economy is on its knees. So what happens now?
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday economic growth for the March quarter came in at just 0.1%. The previous quarter was 0.2%, making it the weakest six months in decades (outs...
Afternoon Report | Economic growth disappoints
05 Jun 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 ...
NDIS rife with corruption, good times for ag sector, GameStop 75pc surges on one post
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 5 June 2024 The National Disability Insurance Scheme is rife with corrupt practices, according to its integrity chief. And more, including...
Interview: How the banks can help struggling homeowners
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Almost six million Australians have struggled to make debt repayments in the last 12 months, as the cost of living crisis hits home. Just as alarming ...
Afternoon Report | ASX heads lower
04 Jun 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 ...
3.75pc minimum wage rise, debt laden Aussies, Nvidia launches another super chip
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 4 June 2024 Minimum wage earners to get a 3.75 per cent increase in their wages on July 1, on top of the Stage 3 tax cuts. And more, includi...