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Rents, used car prices jump; competition law overhaul; AI to add reasoning to toolkit

10 Apr 2024

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Thursday 11 April 2024 Rents hit new records as used car prices soar, adding to the cost-of-living crisis across the country.   And more, including:...

Interview: Why digital IDs will be a gamechanger for Aussie business

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The federal government is introducing a digital ID for use right across the economy.Brad Carr, executive for Executive, Innovation & Partnerships ...

Afternoon Report | ASX up as PM defends Wong

10 Apr 2024

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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 ...

Aussie miners find friends; consumer mood slumps again; revealed: nine superfoods

09 Apr 2024

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Wednesday 10 April 2024 It has been a tough year for Aussie miners, but rising iron ore, copper and gold prices have helped trigger a surge in the sha...

Interview: Three ways to help business boom in Australia

09 Apr 2024

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The Business Council of Australia is the peak body for Australia's big businesses.Bran Black, Chief Executive of the BCA, takes Sean Aylmer through th...

Afternoon Report | Miners lead ASX higher

09 Apr 2024

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Qantas adds 20m FF seats, PM sure supermarket prices will fall, end of an era for Bluey?

08 Apr 2024

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Tuesday 9 April 2024 Qantas adds 20 million seats for frequent fliers, as the loyalty battles heat up.  Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is confident...

Interview: Coles, Woolworths and the great supermarket crackdown

08 Apr 2024

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Supermarket giants are again in the headlines, after an interim report into competition policy recommended massive fines for chains that abuse market ...

Afternoon Report | Market ends higher

08 Apr 2024

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AUKUS to invite Japan, boom auction weekend, record summer for cruise lines

07 Apr 2024

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Monday 8 April 2024 Japan is likely to get an invite to the AUKUS pact, even though Canberra is only lukewarm on the idea.  A boom weekend for housi...

Interview: Banks have outperformed, but can they keep going?

07 Apr 2024

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Since bottoming last year, Australia's banks have outperformed much of the market. Dougal Maple-Brown, Head of Australian Value Equities at Maple-Bro...

The Week Ahead | 8 April 2024

07 Apr 2024

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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...

Sunday feature: The Australian biotech on the verge of a major breakthrough

06 Apr 2024

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Guest: Mesoblast founder Silviu Itescu Original air date: March 9, 2022 ASX-listed biotech Mesoblast is spoken about a lot on Fear and Greed due to it...

The Weekend Edition | 6-7 April 2024

05 Apr 2024

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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

05 Apr 2024

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ATO, banks pressure small biz; building sector woes; billionaire backs four-day week

04 Apr 2024

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Friday 5 April 2024 Small businesses feel the pressure from the Tax Office and the banks.  And plenty more, including: The outlook for the construct...

Interview: Your 101 on private credit

04 Apr 2024

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Private credit has become a hot topic recently. But how does it all work? What are the risks, the benefits and the opportunities for investors?David I...

Afternoon Report | Market up on commodities

04 Apr 2024

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EV sales tumble, coffee prices on the rise, Elon Musk’s X threatens to sue Australia

03 Apr 2024

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Thursday 4 April 2024 Global electric vehicles sales fall worldwide, led lower by the two big manufacturers, Tesla and BYD.   And plenty more, inclu...

Interview: Gold & Bitcoin are very different. So why are they both soaring?

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gold and Bitcoin have both hit new records lately. But gold and crypto have traditionally been seen as occupying opposite ends of the risk spectrum.Sa...

Afternoon Report | Bourse lower on rate expectations

03 Apr 2024

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Rate cuts months away; Aussie aid worker killed in Gaza; cash crisis for banks, supermarkets

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday 3 April 2024 Interest rate hikes are off the table, but it might be a while before we see any rate reductions.  And plenty more, including:...

Interview: Why this economist thinks we won't see a rate cut this year

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's a lot of talk about interest rate cuts this year. But it's hardly a sure thing, with a number of economists predicting rates may not come down...

Afternoon Report | ASX hits new record

02 Apr 2024

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2024: tech booms as miners sag; home prices new record; banks lift credit card rates

01 Apr 2024

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Tuesday 2 April 2024 One-quarter of the way into the year and tech stocks have led the ASX to a record high, overwhelming the negative effect the big ...

Interview: Volvo's boss on leading the charge for electric trucks

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Momentum seems to be growing behind the decarbonisation of heavy transport in Australia, much of it in just the last 12 months. And one of the big pla...

Auctions tale of two cities, Facebook to drop news tab, massive cyber hack on telco

31 Mar 2024

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Monday 1 April 2024 Sydney booms and Melbourne falters in auction markets over the past week.  And plenty more, including: Facebook set to drop its ...

Interview: Why this investor thinks Qantas is a 'buy'

31 Mar 2024

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Qantas is one of the most high-profile companies in the country - and over the last year, it’s also been one of the most turbulent. So how is our na...

The Week Ahead | 1 April 2024

31 Mar 2024

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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...

Sunday feature: Entrepreneur and Rich Lister Fred Schebesta

30 Mar 2024

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Guest: Fred Schebesta, founder of Finder.com.au Original air date: June 14, 2021 Sean Aylmer speaks to entrepreneur and Young Rich Lister Fred Schebe...

The Weekend Edition | 30-31 March 2024

29 Mar 2024

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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...

Cash hits new challenge, Qantas brand takes hit, China courts US businesses

28 Mar 2024

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Friday 29 March 2024 Withdrawing cash might get trickier this weekend, with the future of Armaguard up in the air.  And plenty more, including: The ...

Interview: Easter's $18b spending bonanza

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Easter is considered a marquee event for retail - and with $18b being spent on food, DIY and travel, it's easy to see why.Fleur Brown, Chief Industry...

Afternoon Report | ASX soars to record highs

28 Mar 2024

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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 flatlines, productivity freefall ends, chocolate prices to surge

27 Mar 2024

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Thursday 28 March 2024 Inflation flatlines for the third consecutive month.  Also today: The ‘freefall’ in productivity plaguing the Aussie econ...

Interview: Has the inflation dragon finally been tamed?

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Monthly inflation data came in slightly better than expected yesterday - an annual rate of 3.4%. So is inflation finally under control? Or is it just ...

Afternoon Report | Inflation data boosts ASX

27 Mar 2024

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Minimum wage fight rages, property profits surge, Boeing CEO quits

26 Mar 2024

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Wednesday 27 March 2024 Unions and businesses are battling it out over minimum wage.  New data shows property sellers made big profits in the final ...

Interview: Sellers pocketing $310k profit as property momentum builds

26 Mar 2024

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More property sales are delivering a profit for vendors, with the median gross profit rising to a massive $310,000 late last year.Eliza Owen, CoreLogi...

Afternoon Report | ASX falls following Wall St slump

26 Mar 2024

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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 ...

Car standards hit speed bump, McGrath to be sold & delisted, tech bosses sell down

25 Mar 2024

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Tuesday 26 March 2024 New standards to promote EVs have hit a speed bump And plenty more, including: Regulator’s crackdown on company directors wit...

Interview: Australia's business leaders have a trust problem

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The most precious commodity for most businesses is trust - and it's very hard to regain it once lost.Every year Edelman releases its Trust Barometer, ...

Afternoon Report | REITs, energy stocks boost ASX

25 Mar 2024

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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 ...

Massive auction weekend, Aussie expats get tax shock, Star CEO resigns

24 Mar 2024

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Monday 25 March 2024 A massive weekend for the housing market with the highest number of auctions in two years.  And plenty more, including: Governm...

Interview: What can we expect from the ASX200?

24 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve had a lot of economic news lately pointing to an eventual interest rate cut - but there's a big question mark over when that will be. So what ...

The Week Ahead | 25 March 2024

24 Mar 2024

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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...

Sunday feature: Yvonne Quinn from Reddit, which listed on the NYSE this week

23 Mar 2024

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Guest: Yvonne Quinn from Reddit Original air date: December 15, 2023 Social media giant Reddit has more than 70 million unique active users every day ...

The Weekend Edition | 23-24 March 2024

22 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 | ASX200 finishes lower

22 Mar 2024

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Surge in jobs, migration levels hit new record, Hermes sued for being too exclusive

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Friday 22 March 2024 The Australian unemployment rate tumbles to 3.7 per cent, raising questions about how long it will be before we see interest rate...

Interview: How a husband and wife duo struck liquid gold

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The craft beer industry is having a tough time at the moment, with a number of prominent breweries going into administration or closing.But Mountain C...

Afternoon Report | Surprise boom in jobs

21 Mar 2024

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Beijing, Canberra talks; Trump calls Rudd ‘nasty’; Spotify’s millionaires

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday 21 March 2024 The government is under fire for doing a trade deal with Beijing ahead of yesterday’s meeting of the foreign ministers of the...

Interview: Why it's time for a different Australian dream

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Australia has some of the world's highest house prices, in some of the lowest-density cities. But new data from Domain shows land sizes are getting sm...

Afternoon Report | ASX flat as super returns fly

20 Mar 2024

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RBA drops bias to rate hikes, cheaper energy from July, Nvidia unveils super-chip

19 Mar 2024

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Wednesday 20 March 2024 The Reserve Bank doesn’t shift on interest rates but drops its bias towards a rate hike.  Plus plenty more, including: Hou...

Interview: What did we learn from the RBA this week?

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week the Reserve Bank board left interest rates on hold - which was widely expected. But plenty came out of the meeting beyond that one decision....

Afternoon Report | Rate decision buoys ASX

19 Mar 2024

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Labor under fire over immigration, China; Uber’s record payout to cabs, F1 bonanza

18 Mar 2024

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Tuesday 19 March 2024 The federal government under fire over immigration policy and China.  Also today: Uber agrees to a massive payout for local ta...

Interview: Iron ore prices are slipping - here's what that means

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As iron ore prices come down to around $US100 per tonne, all eyes are on China and the demand for Australia's exports. Vivek Dhar, Director of Minin...

Afternoon Report | REITs sold off on rate outlook

18 Mar 2024

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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 pressure as RBA meets, iron ore price tumbles, Trump warns of a bloodbath

17 Mar 2024

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Monday 18 March 2024 The Reserve Bank meets this week as inflation pressures pick up both globally and locally.  Also today: Iron prices tumble belo...

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...