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Interview: When one of Australia's top investors goes to New York...
17 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street has been running hard lately - but how long can it last?Geoff Wilson, Chairman and Chief Investment Officer of Wilson Asset Management, j...
The Week Ahead | 18 March 2024
17 Mar 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...
BONUS: Sunday feature with Adam Linforth, on building a cult Aussie brand
16 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Adam Linforth, Chief Smuggler at Budgy Smuggler Original air date: August 27, 2021 It's the Aussie business doing things differently and enjoyi...
The Weekend Edition | 16-17 March 2024
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear and Greed colleague Adam Lang adjudicating.Find o...
Afternoon Report | ASX ends lower in tough week
15 Mar 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 ...
Chalmers warning of budget pressure, Facebook fights back, why dating apps are losing money
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 15 March 2024 The federal government warns of budget pressures on the back of higher unemployment and falling commodity prices. Also today: Ch...
Interview: New names surge up list of Australia’s richest
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The List: Australia’s Richest 250 has been released by The Australian today, and this year, there are a few new names, and some fascinating stories ...
Afternoon Report | Sell-off in bank stocks
14 Mar 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 ...
Unions want WFH changes, Qantas to revamp Frequent Flyer, Tay-Tay can’t save economy
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 14 March 2024 Unions call for work-from-home rights while employers want greater flexibility in hours worked. Also today: Beijing recommen...
Interview: Inside this investor's "target-rich environment"
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Could 2024 be the year of the small cap? This investor thinks so - as long as you're prepared to look beyond Australia.Chris Wallis, CEO and CIO of fu...
Afternoon Report | Banks lead ASX higher
13 Mar 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 ...
Climate picture bleak, Bitcoin hits new record, older richer Aussies could pay more
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 13 March 2024 The federal government’s first climate risk assessment paints an ugly picture for Australia’s future. Bitcoin surges ag...
Interview: The housing fund giving hope to essential workers
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As house prices soar, essential workers like police, teachers and nurses are feeling the pressure - partly because of salary, and partly because they ...
Afternoon Report | Deals, PM spends, biz confidence
12 Mar 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 ...
CEOs take on big tech; miners, banks drop as ASX tumbles; did the Palace doctor Kate photo?
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 12 March 2024 Some of the country’s most senior CEOs are taking on Apple, Meta and Google, calling for more regulation. The big miners an...
Interview: Is Bitcoin worth the investment?
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Equity markets have been on a tear lately, before a sharp fall yesterday. But at the same time, gold has been soaring, along with Bitcoin - which are ...
Afternoon Report | ASX down nearly 2pc
11 Mar 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 ...
Global equities soar, civil war for auto industry, cost of not having women in the workforce
10 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 11 March 2024 Global equity markets hit new highs as confidence grows about avoiding a global recession. Also today: Value of industrial pro...
Interview: Nuclear power & the companies riding the uranium price surge
10 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Australia has some of the biggest uranium reserves in the world - and uranium prices are booming, as more countries look to nuclear power.So what does...
The Week Ahead | 11 March 2024
10 Mar 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...
BONUS: Sunday feature with Oleg Vornik, on the security risk of drones
09 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Oleg Vornik, CEO of DroneShield Original air date: August 17, 2022 We've talked about the good news on drones, helping to deliver groceries and...
The Weekend Edition | 9-10 March 2024
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with special guest Canna Campbell adjudicating.Find out more...
Afternoon Report | Banks lead ASX to record high
08 Mar 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 ...
Bank share prices soar, gender targets for big business, Virgin to allow pets in cabins
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 8 March 2024 The Commonwealth Bank hits a record high as investors pile into the big four. Also today: The government wants to force big bus...
Interview: How good advice can help close the gender gap in financial literacy
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of the themes of International Women's Day is accelerating gender equality through economic empowerment. We have a long way to go - and a good pla...
Afternoon Report | Banks hit multi-year highs
07 Mar 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 ...
GDP up 0.2 per cent as rates bite, Amazon sales hit $3b in Aust, Biden and Trump victors
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 7 March 2024 The economy grew slightly at the end of last year as interest rates hurt households. Also today: Federal government under pre...
Interview: We're spending less on cafes & cars - here's what it means for the economy
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
GDP grew by just 0.2% in the three months to December, with higher interest rates affecting household spending. Carlos Cacho, Jarden Australia’s C...
Afternoon Report | GDP shows growth in Dec quarter
06 Mar 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 ...
Farmers set for bumper season, NBN speeds to triple, Tesla slump knocks Musk wealth
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 6 March 2024 Local farmers set for a bumper season, even if times are a bit tough at the moment. Also today: Household internet speeds ar...
Interview: What's driving Bitcoin's boom?
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bitcoin has surged recently, passing the $AUD100,000 mark. So what's driving the boom, and how long can it run?John O'Loghlen, Managing Director - APA...
Afternoon Report | Miners rebound ahead of GDP figures
05 Mar 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 ...
ASEAN’s coercion warning, vacancy rate hits new low, Wall St tech giants losing friends
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 5 March 2024 ASEAN leaders gather as Australia warns of the threat of coercion in the region. Also today: Vacancy rates hit a record low Co...
Interview: Our second-largest trading partner is not who you think
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our second-largest trading partner is not the US, or Japan. It's the ASEAN bloc: a group of ten south-east Asian nations, whose leaders are currently ...
Afternoon Report | ASX hits record as economy slows
04 Mar 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 ...
Profit season ends with a bang, Aussie Post to close branches, how rich are the wealthy?
03 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 4 March 2024 Earnings season ends with a bang but the experts don’t think it can last. Also today: Auction clearance rates come down a bit...
Interview: Seven stocks to watch after reporting season
03 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Profit season is behind us now - we’ve seen all the results, and heard about the outlook. So where are the opportunities for investors?Bell Direct m...
The Week Ahead | 4 March 2024
03 Mar 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...
BONUS: How Do They Afford That?
02 Mar 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 full c...
The Weekend Edition | 2-3 March 2024
01 Mar 2024
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 hits record
01 Mar 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 ...
House prices on the up, ASIO boss told to name ex-MP, Dune 2 the Hollywood hope
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 1 March 2024 House prices are on the rise but there are doubts whether it can be sustained. Also today: The ASIO chief is under pressure to ...
Interview: Behind the spy scandal engulfing Australian politics
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASIO Director General Mike Burgess this week revealed a sophisticated foreign interference operation allegedly 'cultivated and recruited' a former pol...
Afternoon Report | Final day of reporting season
29 Feb 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 slows but no rate cut yet, travel costs to fall, Apple abandons driverless car plans
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 29 February 2024 Inflation slows but don't expect any cuts in rates just yet. Also today: Good news for travellers with Flight Centre fore...
Interview: "We could be in a soft landing right now"
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday's monthly CPI data showed inflation is heading in the right direction. AMP's Deputy Chief Economist Diana Mousina tells Sean Aylmer what th...
Afternoon Report | Last days of earnings
28 Feb 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 ...
Coles CEO defends prices; gender pay gaps hits 14.5pc; chocolate prices to jump
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 28 February 2024 The boss of Coles defends claims of price gouging, saying profit margins haven’t changed in five years. Also today: Th...
Interview: Why some business owners are paying themselves nothing
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We already know small business owners are resilient. But some are being forced to go to extraordinary lengths to survive the cost of living crisis - i...
Afternoon Report | ASX up on results
27 Feb 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 ...
Cost of living fight heats up, $3.3bn mining deal, BYD takes on Lamborghini & Ferrari
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 27 February 2024 The government prepares for a fight over the cost of living as opinion polls show little bounce for Labor. Also today: Alc...
Interview: The ultimate explainer on telco results, takeovers & outages
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's a lot going on in the telecommunications sector right now. TPG released its results yesterday, at the same time as Aussie Broadband lobbed a...
Afternoon Report | Earnings, wages and war
26 Feb 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 ...
NAB, ANZ: house price growth to slow; overhaul for unis; wisdom of Warren Buffett
25 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 26 February 2024 Two of Australia’s biggest lenders downgrade their outlook for house prices as auction rates soften. Also today: A major ...
Interview: Household names that delivered this earnings season
25 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Many of the consumer-facing companies are household names. But which ones delivered results for investors this reporting season?Ben Gilbert is the Hea...
The Week Ahead | 26 February 2024
25 Feb 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...
BONUS: Sunday feature with Virgin Australia CEO Jayne Hrdlicka
24 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Virgin Australia CEO Jayne Hrdlicka Original air date: November 30, 2021 Original show notes: The pandemic hit many companies but one of the bi...
The Weekend Edition | 24-25 February 2024
23 Feb 2024
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 | Market closes higher
23 Feb 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 ...
Qantas shares slump on lower profit, 400 companies’ fees leaked, Swifties swamp the network
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 23 February 2024 Qantas shares slump after the carrier announces a lower profit but promises to spend more on customers. Also today: The fed...
Interview: Qantas profit, Virgin boss goes - inside aviation's jumbo week
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
First, Virgin Australia CEO Jayne Hrdlicka announced she was stepping down. Then Qantas announced a new chair. Then the Government declared it will au...
Afternoon Report | Profits bonanza
22 Feb 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 ...
Woolies boss quits, wages growth fastest in 14 years, Westfield shoppers are back
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 22 February 2024 The Woolworths boss quits unexpectedly after losing his cool on TV. Also today: Wages grow at their fastest pace in 14 year...
Interview: Your cheat sheet on iron ore, coal, nickel & lithium
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As the big miners report their results, there's increased attention on commodity prices.Vivek Dhar, Director of Mining and Energy Commodities Researc...
Afternoon Report | Earnings dominate market
21 Feb 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 ...
ANZ to buy Suncorp bank, Australia’s $11b Navy spend, Trump ranked worst President
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 21 February 2024 ANZ wins the right to buy Suncorp’s banking business in a $4.9 billion deal. Also today: Australia will spend $11 bill...
Interview: Why this company's share price has climbed from $1 to $40
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hub24 is not a household name. But it's become a sharemarket darling, with the share price climbing from $1 to $40 over the last decade.Hub24 CEO and ...
Afternoon Report | Earnings season in full swing
20 Feb 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 ...
Interview: Want a house instead of a unit? That's an extra $300k
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The property market is off to a very strong start for 2024.But at the same time, the gap between the values of houses and units has surged to $293,95...
Houses trounce units, Star faces loss of licence, Apple faces $1b fine
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 20 February 2024 The gap between house and unit prices soar as the wealthier home owners get richer. Also today: Star Entertainment faces...
Afternoon Report | REITs slump
19 Feb 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 ...
Earnings season ramps up, strong auction clearance rates, everyone buying chicken
18 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 19 February 2024 ASX listed companies are doing better than forecast as earnings season ramps up this week. Also today: Another strong weeke...
Interview: Small caps to watch this reporting season
18 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Small caps have broadly underperformed in recent years - so there's a lot of attention on these companies during reporting season, not just for their ...
The Week Ahead | 19 February 2024
18 Feb 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...
BONUS: Sunday feature with Kim McCosker, founder of 4 Ingredients
17 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Kim McCosker, founder of 4 Ingredients Original air date: July 3, 2020 Sean Aylmer speaks to Kim McCosker, the founder of the 4 Ingredients coo...
The Weekend Edition | 17-18 February 2024
16 Feb 2024
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 | Market up as lithium stocks run
16 Feb 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 hits 4.1pc, Telstra mobiles boom, $9b takeover bid for Altium
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 16 February 2024 Australia’s unemployment rate hits a two year high. Also today: Telstra’s mobile business booms, but other parts of the...
Interview: How a $260b super fund picks investments
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With interest rates back at more normal levels, the investing landscape is returning to a state we haven’t really seen since before the GFC. So what...
Afternoon Report | ASX up, Tech sector soars
15 Feb 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’s profit falls, inflation fears hit markets, India’s 7-day Valentine’s celebrations
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 15 February 2024 Australia’s largest bank announces a drop in profit, but is confident the Australian economy is on track for a soft landin...
Interview: The jobs market is tight, so why aren't workers moving?
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With unemployment still near its lowest level in decades, you'd think workers would be making the most of it, jumping between jobs in search of a bett...
Afternoon Report | Market tumbles
14 Feb 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 ...
TikTok GST fraud hits $2.7b, $58m man leaves Macquarie, Super Bowl bigger than moon landing
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 14 February 2024 Scores of ATO staff caught up in a major TikTok GST fraud. Also today: Macquarie’s $58 million man leaves the factory ...
Interview: "It came from nowhere" - why business is so upset about the right to disconnect
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The federal government's industrial relations reform includes the 'right to disconnect' - allowing workers to ignore calls, emails and messages from t...
Afternoon Report | ASX200 lower on earnings
13 Feb 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 ...
Disconnect laws upset business, Bitcoin surges, CSL’s $1b fail
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 13 February 2024 The right to disconnect laws create confusion and anger in the business community, with warnings of an end to flexible workin...
Interview: Was Harold Mitchell the last of the celebrity CEOs?
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Late advertising and media veteran Harold Mitchell was - by all accounts - a larger than life personality. He built and sold a business for hundreds o...
Afternoon Report | Market down as earnings heat up
12 Feb 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 ...
Auction sales soar, are the best years in TV over, SuperBowl ads & ticket prices hit record
11 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 12 February 2024 The Australian housing market begins the year on a tear. Also today: Treasurer Jim Chalmers rejects talk of more tax reform...
Interview: Lithium, iron ore, travel - it's a reporting season checklist
11 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As we enter the first full week of reporting season, it's fascinating to hear what a professional is looking for, and the sectors and stocks they're w...
The Week Ahead | 12 February 2024
11 Feb 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...
BONUS: Sunday feature with Stefan Von Imhof, on investing in art
10 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Stefan Von Imhof, co-founder of Alts.co Original air date: May 26, 2023 Art can be a fascinating investment.Stefan von Imhof, co-founder of alt...
The Weekend Edition | 10-11 February 2024
09 Feb 2024
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 up, Wall Street hits new record
09 Feb 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 ...
Casual, gig worker changes; AGL Energy’s massive profit; Apples mulls a flip-phone
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 9 February 2024 Big changes for casuals and gig workers as Labor pushes through workplace legislation. Energy giant AGL quadruples its profi...
Interview: This company sees the real economy. The view isn't great.
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Who's paying bills, and who isn't? Which sectors are in trouble, and which ones are holding up okay?This is the real state of the economy, from a comp...
Afternoon Report | Earnings season heats up
08 Feb 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 ...
Workers win right to disconnect, $80b merger dumped, supermarkets under fire over prices
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 8 February 2024 The government is set to push through legislation that stops bosses from calling, or texting, workers after hours. Also tod...
Interview: Commercial property is under pressure, but not all REITS are the same
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Commercial property has had its share of headwinds. New data shows deal flow in the sector has dropped significantly - but much of the pressure is on ...