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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

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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

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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 ...

House prices on the up, ASIO boss told to name ex-MP, Dune 2 the Hollywood hope

29 Feb 2024

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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

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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

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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 slows but no rate cut yet, travel costs to fall, Apple abandons driverless car plans

28 Feb 2024

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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

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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 ...

Coles CEO defends prices; gender pay gaps hits 14.5pc; chocolate prices to jump

27 Feb 2024

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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

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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

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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 ...

Cost of living fight heats up, $3.3bn mining deal, BYD takes on Lamborghini & Ferrari

26 Feb 2024

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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

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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 ...

NAB, ANZ: house price growth to slow; overhaul for unis; wisdom of Warren Buffett

25 Feb 2024

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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

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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

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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 Virgin Australia CEO Jayne Hrdlicka

24 Feb 2024

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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

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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

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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 ...

Qantas shares slump on lower profit, 400 companies’ fees leaked, Swifties swamp the network

22 Feb 2024

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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

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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 ...

Woolies boss quits, wages growth fastest in 14 years, Westfield shoppers are back

21 Feb 2024

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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

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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 ...

ANZ to buy Suncorp bank, Australia’s $11b Navy spend, Trump ranked worst President

20 Feb 2024

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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

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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 ...

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

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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

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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 ...

Earnings season ramps up, strong auction clearance rates, everyone buying chicken

18 Feb 2024

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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

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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

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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 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

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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

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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 ...

Unemployment hits 4.1pc, Telstra mobiles boom, $9b takeover bid for Altium

15 Feb 2024

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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

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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 ...

CBA’s profit falls, inflation fears hit markets, India’s 7-day Valentine’s celebrations

14 Feb 2024

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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

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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 ...

TikTok GST fraud hits $2.7b, $58m man leaves Macquarie, Super Bowl bigger than moon landing

13 Feb 2024

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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

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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 ...

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

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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 ...

Auction sales soar, are the best years in TV over, SuperBowl ads & ticket prices hit record

11 Feb 2024

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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

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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 ...

Casual, gig worker changes; AGL Energy’s massive profit; Apples mulls a flip-phone

08 Feb 2024

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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

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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 ...

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 ...

Afternoon Report | Profit season kicks off

07 Feb 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 ...

Rates could still rise, Labor’s tax cuts to pass, billionaires support struggling biz leaders

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday 7 February 2024 The Reserve Bank is still considering hiking interest rates if inflation doesn’t keep improving. Also today: The Oppositi...

Interview: From Taylor Swift to interest rates, the RBA press conference had it all

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank board kept interest rates on hold yesterday. No surprises there - but the RBA Governor's press conference certainly captured everyone...

Afternoon Report | RBA says rates could still rise

06 Feb 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 gets death sentence in China, RBA’s new era, how to live a longer life

05 Feb 2024

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Tuesday 6 February 2024 Relations between Canberra and Beijing nosedive after an Australian is sentenced to death.  Also today: A new era for the Re...

Interview: The political flashpoints to watch in 2024

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Federal parliament officially resumes today, with tax cuts dominating headlines.But with cost of living, industrial relations reform, trade with China...

Afternoon Report | Market drops on Fed comments

05 Feb 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 ...

High hopes for ASX profit season, home auctions strong, streaming’s superstar show

04 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Monday 5 February 2024 ASX profit season kicks off this week with expectations high as the market hits a new record.  Also today: A cracking opening...

Interview: What to watch in reporting season

04 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Reporting season is on us again, and all eyes are on ASX-listed companies for their results and their outlook.Matthew Kidman, Principal at Centennial ...

The Week Ahead | 5 February 2024

04 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: How Do They Afford That?

03 Feb 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 | 3-4 February 2024

02 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 hits another record high

02 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, investors flee offices; home prices tipped to rise; Facebook sorry for harm

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Friday 2 February 2024 Office vacancy rates hit a 30 year high as workers and investors stay away from workplaces.  Also today: Australia’s bigges...

Interview: The CEO with the toughest job in Australian media

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Karen Halligan is the CEO of OzTAM, the company that measures Australian television audiences. OzTAM is independent, but is owned by three fierce riva...

Afternoon Report | Markets fall on rate news

01 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 ...

Next move in rates down, house prices keep rising, Musk $US55b “excessive”

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday 1 February 2024 The next move in interest rates is likely to be down, as cost of living pressures cull inflation.  Also today: Local share ...

Interview: How the RBA 'tried to thread the needle' for the Aussie economy

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Inflation has fallen to a two-year low, with an annual rate of 4.1%. So will it be enough to see the Reserve Bank cut interest rates this year?Gareth ...

Afternoon Report | ASX hits new record

31 Jan 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 ...

Sales tumble as retailer shuts, opposition MPs want tax changes, first brain implant

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday 31 January 2024 Retail spending takes a dive as one of the oldest retailers in the country calls in administrators.  Also today: Coalition...

Interview: Microsoft & Apple are $US3 trillion companies. Can they keep growing?

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the last week, Microsoft has joined Apple as the only US companies to reach a $US3 trillion market valuation.Just seven tech stocks - Apple, Micro...

Afternoon Report | Market closes in on all-time high

30 Jan 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 ...

Investor warning on dividends, childcare relief short term, property giant collapses

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday 30 January 2024 High dividend yield payers perform poorly in share price terms.  Also today: Childcare costs fall but there’s doubt over w...

Interview: A 101 on oil, with the boss of an oil company

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's one of the most important commodities in the world - but how much do you actually know about how oil is produced?Sean Aylmer talks to David Prent...

Afternoon Report | ASX inches towards record

29 Jan 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 ...

4 billion face elections, RBA warns on $100 bill hoarding, Microsoft value hits $US3 trillion.

28 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Monday 29 January 2024 Half the world’s population face elections this year with big ramifications for investment markets.  Also today: The Reserv...

Interview: Behind the Commonwealth Bank's share price surge

28 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Commonwealth Bank has had a great run lately - it’s closing in on being a $200 billion company.But how far can it go? And what happens to CBA - ...

The Week Ahead | 29 January 2024

28 Jan 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 interview with superyacht captain Brendan O'Shannassy

27 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Superyacht captain Brendan O'Shannassy Original air date: May 13, 2022 Superyachts are from another world altogether: after all, these vessels ...

The Weekend Edition | 27-28 January 2024

26 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Thompson and Sean Aylmer go head to head on the top business stories of the week.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com...

PM defends tax changes, Domino’s shares sink, Tesla hit by falling sales

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Friday 26 January 2024 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese defends his changes to tax rates and announces an inquiry into supermarkets  Also today: Domi...

Interview: Why Vanguard thinks the US is heading for recession

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The world's biggest economy is heading for recession, according to investment giant Vanguard. Dr Qian Wang, Vanguard’s Chief Economist for the Asia...

Afternoon Report | ASX up as Labor defends taxes

25 Jan 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 for all, Woolies boss concedes he misread Aussie Day, Netflix booms

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday 25 January 2024 The federal government announces tax cuts for everyone, though high income earners won’t get as much back, as promised.  A...

Interview: From loan app to money in the account in 36 minutes

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Artificial intelligence is making everything faster - including finding a loan.Julian Fayad, founder and CEO of LoanOptions.AI, talks to Sean Aylmer ...

Afternoon Report | Market flat and Trump reigns

24 Jan 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 ...

PM promises tax cuts for all; good news on inflation; Woolies, Coles cut meat prices

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday 24 January 2024 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says all Australians are in line for a tax cut.  Also today: Business conditions cool but ...

Interview: As nickel prices slide, Aussie mines are shutting down

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Forrest's company Wyloo has become the latest to shut down Australian nickel mines, as the price of the battery mineral slides. Vivek Dhar, D...