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

28 Nov 2023

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

21 Nov 2023

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 Garry Linnell

18 Nov 2023

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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: ADHD and money

11 Nov 2023

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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

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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

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

09 Nov 2023

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 ...

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

07 Nov 2023

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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

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

06 Nov 2023

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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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PM’s Beijing trip has trade priority, govt needs to cut spending, Buffet’s spare $241 billion

05 Nov 2023

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Monday, 6 November 2023 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese starts his visit to China with trade on the top of the list of talking points. Also today: Th...

Interview: An investor's guide to large caps

05 Nov 2023

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The local equity market hasn't had a great time of it recently, with interest rates, geopolitical uncertainty, and the global outlook weighing on the ...

The Week Ahead | 6 November 2023

05 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: Sunday feature interview with Michael Smith

04 Nov 2023

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Original air date: April 30, 2021 Sean Aylmer speaks to Michael Smith, China correspondent for the Australian Financial Review, about his book The La...

The Weekend Edition | 4-5 November 2023

03 Nov 2023

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4-5 November 2023 Sean Aylmer and Adam Lang go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with special guest Jennifer Duke adjudicating.Fin...

Afternoon Report | ASX ends week on high

03 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 ...

$20b Origin bid in doubt, Chalmers on greenification, why we wave in Zoom meetings

02 Nov 2023

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Friday, 3 November 2023 Brookfield ups bid for Origin but majaor shareholder still not happy. Also today:   Chalmers on greenification   ASIC new p...

Interview: 30 years in technology

02 Nov 2023

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Macquarie Technology Group, which until this year was Macquarie Telecom, has been something of a perennial thorne in the side of better known players,...

Afternoon Report | Tech stocks, banks lead equities higher

02 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 ...

House prices rise but beware rates, BHP spends $7.5b on potash, Toyota’s record sales

01 Nov 2023

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Thursday, 2 November 2023 House prices rises but interest rates set to bite the market. Also today: BHP spends $7.5b on potash Toyota’s record sale...

Interview: Why SMEs are in for a tough Christmas

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For small business operators this year, the run up to Christmas is looking just a touch dreary with an average of 8.3 invoices likely to be unpaid bet...

Afternoon Report | Miners, REITS lead the way

01 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 ...

Activist question bid deals, Apple launches super chip, X’s value half of Twitter

31 Oct 2023

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Wednesday 1 November 2023 Origin $18.7b bid in question as Treasury Wine Estates buys in the US Also today: Apple launches super chip X’s value hal...

Interview: The risks of investing in hype

31 Oct 2023

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There seems to be an endless stream of get rich quick schemes, but anyone laying down their hard-earned cash should familiarise themselves with the di...

Afternoon Report | Banks higher but miners down

31 Oct 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 ...

Retail pressures rates, PMs unite for peace, “Matildas effect” helps beer sales.

30 Oct 2023

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Tuesday 31 October 2023 Surprise jump in retail sales puts pressure on interest rates Also today:   Six PMs unite for peace.   Matildas effect help...

Interview: The "stealth-like" wearable tech, with star power

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wear Optimo claims to take wearable technology to the next level by using sensors at a hair's width in the skin, something that normal wearables can't...

Afternoon Report | ASX officially in correction territory

30 Oct 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 ready for China trip, auction clearance falls, Tay-Tay becomes a billionaire

29 Oct 2023

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Monday 30 October 2023 PM says Australia will disagree with China, but we can still be friends. Also today: Auction clearance rates hit a seven-month...

Interview: The housing market's remarkable turnaround

29 Oct 2023

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Despite rising rates, Australia’s housing market is nearing a full recovery from the 2022 downturn. What's causing the bounce, and what is the long ...

The Week Ahead | 30 October 2023

29 Oct 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 - The low-cost financial advice at your fingertips

28 Oct 2023

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Professional financial advice is so important. But did you know your super fund may be able to help you - and the price might be a pleasant surprise. ...

The Weekend Edition | 28-29 October 2023

27 Oct 2023

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28-29 October 2023 Sean Aylmer and Adam Lang go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with special guest Stephen Koukoulas adjudicatin...

Afternoon Report | A second straight week of losses

27 Oct 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 ...

Rate rise likely, PM gets stars and stripes treatment, house prices higher.

26 Oct 2023

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Friday 27 October 2023 Reserve Bank boss hints at a rate hike in ten days' time. Also today: PM gets stars and stripes treatment House and unit price...

Interview: Why Australians don't take out pet insurance

26 Oct 2023

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Despite Australia having one of the highest rates of pet ownership - 70 per cent - only ten percent of households take out pet insurance. Fetch, a new...

Afternoon Report | Market hits new 2023 low

26 Oct 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 ...

Price shock triggers rate concerns, new support for Mid-East, 1m more families in Oz

25 Oct 2023

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Thursday 26 October 2023 Higher inflation figures lift interest rate expectations Also today: Canberra increases its support in the Middle East There...

Interview: Are Aussie businesses underestimating their supply chain risks?

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

While COVID is no longer a threat to supply chains, the interdependence of our economy means supply chains remain fragile, particularly given the frac...

Afternoon Report | Inflation surprises

25 Oct 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 ...

New RBA Gov ready to lift rates, Microsoft to invest $5 billion in Australia, vegemite has best year in decades

24 Oct 2023

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Wednesday 25 October 2023 Reserve Bank boss warns on rates, not too worried about renters. Also today: Microsoft to invest $5b locally NAB forecasts ...

Interview: Will we actually hit our energy transition goals?

24 Oct 2023

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Are businesses putting enough capital into energy transition? Can we extract enough critical minerals to meet the growing need?Bain has released its 2...

Afternoon Report | ASX finishes up slightly

24 Oct 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 ...

ASX hits one-year low, Medibank trials four-day week, women earn $2m less than men

23 Oct 2023

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Tuesday 24 October 2023 The local sharemarket falls for third session, hitting one-year low Also today: Medibank trials four-day week Women earn $2m ...

Interview: An expert guide to cybersecurity, vulnerabilities, and responsibilities

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Earlier this month, internet giants Google (Alphabet Inc.), Amazon, and Cloudflare revealed they’d blocked a cyber attack that Google said was seven...

Afternoon Report | ASX hits year low

23 Oct 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 ...

China dumps wine tariffs, Pro-Palestinian marches globally, most marketable names

22 Oct 2023

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Monday 23 October 2023 Middle East war concerns inspire marches and hit markets. Also today: China agrees to drop punitive wine tariffs  Prime Minis...

Interview: An investor's guide to Aussie banks

22 Oct 2023

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The banking regulator says Australia's banks are in pretty good shape. But what does it mean for investors?Morningstar Senior Equity Analyst Nathan Za...

The Week Ahead | 23 October 2023

22 Oct 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 - Ten pitfalls to avoid when investing in property

21 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From underestimating your saving potential, to assuming apartments are a wiser investment - here are ten pitfalls of property investing and how to avo...