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Afternoon Report | Good news on rates triggers market surge

14 Dec 2023

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 ...

Budget set for surplus in 2024, used car prices falling, COP28 deal

13 Dec 2023

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Thursday 14 December 2023 The federal budget is on track to be in surplus for a second successive year.  Also today: Australia, Canada and New Zeala...

Interview: Will COP28 actually make a difference?

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The largest climate summit in history has seen the UAE play host to delegates from almost 200 countries, as well as many non-government organisations,...

Afternoon Report | Budget on track for surplus

13 Dec 2023

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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 ...

Tech stocks lead the way, consumers spark up, Qantas readies for Xmas

12 Dec 2023

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Wednesday 13 December 2023 Technology stocks locally and on Wall Street reign supreme in 2023.  Also today: Consumers gain just a little bit of conf...

Interview: Why Aussie fintechs are now making money

12 Dec 2023

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Australia has been home to some huge fintech success stories - think companies like Afterpay and Airwallex. But more local successes are focusing over...

Afternoon Report | Market at three month high

12 Dec 2023

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Migration to be cut in half, Sigma-Chemist Warehouse merger, Trump leading polls

11 Dec 2023

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Tuesday 12 December 2023 The federal government plans to cut migration in half with tough tests for students and new types of skills visas.  Also tod...

Interview: What all businesses need to know about today's law change

11 Dec 2023

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Today is a significant day in the fight against sexual harassment and discrimination. New laws come into effect from December 12, giving the Australia...

Afternoon Report | Markets slow as Bitcoin tumbles

11 Dec 2023

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Financial advice shake up, migration slashed, $1 billion sports deal

10 Dec 2023

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Monday 11 December 2023 The world of financial planning is set for a major shake-up.  The government to slash migration levels and increase taxes on...

Interview: An investor's guide to retail stocks

10 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is the most important time of the year for retailers - coming off the Black Friday / Cyber Monday sales, and now the run-up to Christmas. So what...

The Week Ahead | 11 December 2023

10 Dec 2023

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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 interview with Paul Bowker

09 Dec 2023

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Guest: Paul Bowker, co-founder and CEO of Brick Lane Brewing Original air date: April 1, 2022 Beer is big business in Australia. Craft beers have ex...

The Weekend Edition | 9-10 December 2023

08 Dec 2023

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9-10 December 2023 Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear & Greed colleague Adam Lang...

Afternoon Report | RBA under the spotlight

08 Dec 2023

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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 ...

IR legislation passes, Virgin in talks to save Xmas flights, McDonald’s aims for 50,000 stores

07 Dec 2023

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Friday 8 December 2023 The Albanese Government pushes through a major chunk of its industrial relations legislation in a win just as parliament finish...

Interview: Why employers are gaining the upper hand over workers

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Anyone hoping for a big salary bump in 2024 could be out of luck. Even with unemployment so low, most employers are not expecting to offer salary incr...

Afternoon Report | Deals and rumours

07 Dec 2023

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Living standards tumble, ASX best day in a year, Aussie Post dumps daily deliveries

06 Dec 2023

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Thursday 7 December 2023 Australian living standards drop to their lowest level in eight years.  Also today:  The local share market surges 1.7 per...

Interview: Bitcoin rebounds, but how far can it go?

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Crypto investors are having a better time of it right now, with Bitcoin rebounding to levels not seen for 18 months. Expectations of interest rate red...

Afternoon Report | Growth disappoints, ASX surges

06 Dec 2023

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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 ...

Rates on hold, for now; record year for car sales; crisis brewing in coffee industry

05 Dec 2023

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Wednesday 6 December 2023 The Reserve Bank keeps interest rates on hold, meaning no more hikes until at least next February.  Also today: New car sa...

Interview: A beginner's guide to private equity investments

05 Dec 2023

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How should investors think about private equity? Rainer Ender, Global Head of Private Equity at Schroders Capital, gives Sean Aylmer a 101 in the ass...

Afternoon Report | Market falls on US news

05 Dec 2023

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ACCC 'divorced from reality’, Bitcoin is back, penguins the masters of catnaps

04 Dec 2023

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Tuesday 5 December 2023 ANZ says the competition watchdog is divorced from reality, while the $20 billion bid for Origin Energy gets voted down, on a ...

Interview: Coping, but stressed - how Aussies are handling the cost of living crisis

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mortgage payments, rent, power bills, food, insurance, petrol - you name it, it seems to be getting more expensive. And all of that has a real impact...

Afternoon Report | ASX follows Wall Street higher

04 Dec 2023

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House price growth slows, Aussie shares’ record month, when CEOs start dating

03 Dec 2023

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Monday 4 December 2023 The Aussie housing market slows sharply as Melbourne prices go backwards.  Also today: Aussie shares, and Wall Street, have o...

Interview: Why AI will be the 'key investment theme for the next decade'

03 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Artificial intelligence has arrived, and we now have a clearer picture of how it’s going to affect the workforce - the jobs it will make easier, and...

The Week Ahead | 4 December 2023

03 Dec 2023

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 interview with Jim Penman

02 Dec 2023

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Guest: Jim Penman, founder of Jim's Mowing Original air date: April 16, 2021Sean Aylmer speaks to Jim Penman about how he turned a lawnmowing busine...

The Weekend Edition | 2-3 December 2023

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

2-3 December 2023 Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear & Greed colleague Adam Lang ...

Afternoon Report | A less-than-merry start to December

01 Dec 2023

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 behind in climate race, OECD calls for rate cuts, CBA steps up mortgage wars

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Friday 1 December 2023 Australia is falling behind in its efforts to reach its climate targets by 2030.  Also today: The OECD reckons the Reserve Ba...

Interview: Why property investors are considering new builds

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With CoreLogic data showing house prices have now recovered from their post-COVID dip, it's an interesting time to talk about property investing - in ...

Afternoon Report | ASX up, deals aplenty

30 Nov 2023

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 rise unlikely pre Xmas, $300m cattle farm sold, one of world’s best investors dies

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday 30 November 2023 Inflation fell sharply in October, and financial markets are now betting there’ll be no more rate rises this year.  Also ...

Interview: The shameful truth about modern slavery in Australia

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

More than 40,000 people in Australia are living and working in conditions of modern slavery. The pressure is on both the Federal Government and compan...

Afternoon Report | Markets up as rates in focus

29 Nov 2023

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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 ...

SMEs warned on tax, super; Black Friday sales set record; millennials’ health woes

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday 29 November 2023 Australian small businesses are falling behind in their tax and super payments, and they could face gaol as a result.  Th...

Interview: Behind the scenes of a telco challenger brand

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The telco sector has certainly seen a bit of upheaval over the last month or so. The outage at Optus really demonstrated just how much modern business...

Afternoon Report | Market up on property, gold

28 Nov 2023

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A$ heading higher, top federal mandarin sacked, get ready for high insurance premiums

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday 28 November 2023 The Australian dollar is gaining friends with forecasts that the currency is heading back above 70 US cents.  Also today: T...

Interview: $95/hr to pick potatoes? The reality of Australia's labour shortage

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When NAB executive Ana Marinkovic was visiting businesses in regional Australia recently, a potato farmer revealed he was paying workers $95 per hour ...

Afternoon Report | Big super funds look offshore

27 Nov 2023

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Reserve Bank overhaul begins, Amazon WFH war, Gen X snap up ETFs

26 Nov 2023

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Monday 27 November 2023 The Reserve Bank overhaul is about to kick off in the halls of Parliament.  Also today: Amazon tells thousands of Australian...

Interview: Who are the kingmakers in the M&A market?

26 Nov 2023

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2023 has been quite robust for M&A activity, despite the rising rate environment and general economic uncertainty.Sandy Mak, Head of Corporate at ...

The Week Ahead | 27 November 2023

26 Nov 2023

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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 - Mumbrellacast

25 Nov 2023

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Fear & Greed is very excited to be working on the weekly Mumbrellacast - a look at everything under Australia's media and marketing umbrella. Ther...

The Weekend Edition | 25-26 November 2023

24 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Thompson and Adam Lang go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Jennifer Duke adjudicating.  Find out more: https://fear...

Afternoon Report | Market closes up

24 Nov 2023

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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 ...

Origin Energy deal delay, Black Friday kicks off, new beverage to get undrunk

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Friday 24 November 2023 A surprise last-minute alternative proposal for Origin Energy has delayed a critical vote.  Also today: Black Friday is kick...

Interview: Australia prints 10.6 billion paper receipts each year - and the cost is huge

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, on Black Friday - one of the biggest shopping days of the year - Slyp has released new research with UTS and the Minister for the Environment. ...

Afternoon Report | Market closes down

23 Nov 2023

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House prices’ new peak, ANZ staff lose bonus if they WFH, Kyle and Jackie O mega deal

22 Nov 2023

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Thursday 23 November 2023 Australian house prices have officially hit a new record, but how long can it last?  ANZ staff could lose their bonuses if...

Interview: The 'visceral fear' driving the shift to ethical investing

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ethical investing is surging - in fact, awareness of responsible investing has jumped 20% in just the last two years. John McMurdo, CEO of Australian...

Afternoon Report | Market flat on US news

22 Nov 2023

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 ...

Interest rates could rise again, house prices to fall, why younger Aussies are pessimistic

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday 22 November 2023 The Reserve Bank has made it clear: if wages keep rising without productivity, then interest rates will increase again.  ...

Interview: How cyber insurance actually works

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We talk a lot about cyber risk - and the fact that for many businesses, it's almost inevitable that they will suffer an attack at some point. Preventi...

Afternoon Report | ASX up on commodities

21 Nov 2023

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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 ...

PM defends dealings with China, Optus boss resigns, 57m viewers for World Cup final.

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday 21 November 2023 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese defends his dealings with China over an incident last week where an Australian diver was inju...

Interview: Major crisis? Here's what to do

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From the outage at Optus to the rolling problems at Qantas, corporate Australia has been littered with crises lately.Carden Calder, co-founder of ht...

Afternoon Report | Market creeps higher

20 Nov 2023

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Gaza ceasefire close, housing market year end stumbles, Forrests buy Akubra

19 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Monday 20 November 2023 Israel, Hamas and the US are close to a ceasefire.  Also today: The local housing market is ending the year with a whimper ...

Interview: Building an investment portfolio in uncertain markets

19 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There's plenty of market uncertainty at the moment, given the state of the local and global economies, the geopolitical situation, the unclear traject...

The Week Ahead | 20 November 2023

19 Nov 2023

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 interview with Garry Linnell

18 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Garry Linnell, journalist and author Original air date: September 6, 2020Sean Aylmer speaks to Garry Linnell - author, journalist and broadca...

The Weekend Edition | 18-19 November 2023

17 Nov 2023

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 1% for week

17 Nov 2023

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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 ...

Jobs surge but unemployment rate up, Canberra to test AI, Xi-Biden summit success

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Friday 17 November 2023 The unemployment rate jumps even though 55,000 extra people found a job last month.  Also today: Canberra to test AI with pu...

Interview: The next big move for booming Aussie fintech Airwallex

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the very competitive Australian fintech space, Airwallex has been a real standout. It now has more than 100,000 business customers globally and rep...

Afternoon Report | Markets down

16 Nov 2023

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Wages growth hits record, diamonds out of favour, Caddies coming to Australia

15 Nov 2023

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Thursday 16 November 2023 Wages grow at their fastest pace on record.  Also today: Diamonds are no longer anyone’s best friend  More trouble for ...

Interview: Banks make $32b - but headwinds are growing

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Australia’s major banks have delivered a strong set of results for the 2023 full year - $31.99 billion in combined statutory earnings across Commonw...

Afternoon Report | ASX surges

15 Nov 2023

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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 ...

Banks make record $32b, rates hit sentiment, Canberra set to outlaw vaping

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday 15 November 2023 Commonwealth Bank says its margins are being squeezed, but overall the banking sector has had a record year.  Also today: ...

Interview: Why companies are still paying $1m to cyber criminals

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cybersecurity remains a top priority for Australian businesses - and with good reason, considering some of the high profile attacks on companies like ...

Afternoon Report | Energy, materials lead the ASX higher

14 Nov 2023

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ASIC warns on cyber woes; ANZ profit hits $7.4b; 30,000 containers sitting on wharves

13 Nov 2023

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Tuesday 14 November 2023 The corporate regulator warns that Australian businesses are very underprepared for cyber attacks.  Also today: Optus revea...

Interview: Why AI is going to supercharge Australia's skills crisis

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

ACS is unveiling its Digital Pulse Report - prepared by Deloitte Access Economics - on the state of the technology industry. ACS is the peak body repr...

Afternoon Report | Big day for M&A

13 Nov 2023

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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 ...

Gaza situation worsens, higher rates can’t dent auctions, booming wellness sector

12 Nov 2023

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Monday 13 November 2023 Fears of a major escalation in the conflict in Gaza with political leaders calling on Israel to stop attacking health faciliti...

Interview: Your 101 in emerging markets

12 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Emerging markets can appear to hold attractive investment opportunities, but they're not for the faint-hearted. Emerging markets might have a differen...

The Week Ahead | 13 November 2023

12 Nov 2023

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: ADHD and money

11 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ignore what people say - having ADHD doesn’t mean you’re bad with money. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for almost 20 years - and Fear ...

The Weekend Edition | 11-12 November 2023

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

11-12 November 2023 Sean Aylmer and Adam Lang go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with special guest Cherelle Murphy adjudicating...

Afternoon Report | Markets fall on Fed comments

10 Nov 2023

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 profit disappoints, corporate tax take jumps, Aussie living standards falling fast

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Friday, 10 November 2023 NAB’s share price falls after $7.7b profit. Also today:   Corporate tax take jumps   Aussie living standards falling fas...

Interview: Turning the maritime industry green

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Transport accounts for 18% of Australia’s domestic greenhouse gas emissions, but the term transport covers all sorts of areas. Planes, trains and au...

Afternoon Report | Markets up on results day

09 Nov 2023

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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 ...

Optus in crisis mode after outage, Netflix needs local content, Hardie’s shares soar

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday, 9 November 2023 Services across the Optus network are slowly being restored after yesterday’s massive outage, with politicians and busines...

Interview: Why wallpaper is back in style

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

16 years ago, Richard Capp and his brother Bryce started a business out of their parents' garage with about $250 to their names. Milton & King is ...

Afternoon Report | ASX closes higher

08 Nov 2023

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 rate rise may be the last, Australia-China to resume annual talks, AI gets friendlier

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday, 8 November 2023 RBA raises rates to 4.35% as inflation risks remain. Also today: Australia and China are set to resume annual dialogue. Bi...

Interview: What working capital reveals about company health

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

McGrathNicol’s 11th annual, and newly released, Working Capital report is packed with fresh data and insights. Keen observers of companies know that...

Afternoon Report | RBA announcement hits ASX

07 Nov 2023

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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 ...

Westpac profit surges, RBA set to lift rates, is the Melbourne Cup what it used to be?

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday, 7 November 2023 Westpac profit jumps 26 per cent to more than $7 billion. Also today:   Albanese’s equivocates of Xi   RBA sets to lift ...

Interview: Racing, gaming and horse welfare

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the first Tuesday of November. For many in the business world, it’s about interest rates. For others, it’s about the Melbourne Cup, which t...

Afternoon Report | ASX creeps over 7,000 points

06 Nov 2023

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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 ...