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Afternoon Report | 6 March 2023
06 Mar 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 set to lift rates, Aussie icons to be sold, why supermarket shelves could empty
05 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 6th March 2023 The Reserve Bank set to lift rates again, but home buyers don’t seem to be too worried. Also today: Macquarie Group readi...
Interview: How the tech stocks fared in reporting season
05 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Earnings season has wrapped up - and as always, one of the most interesting sectors was the tech space.Elise Kennedy, Vice President of Equity Researc...
The Week Ahead | 6 March 2023
05 Mar 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...
The Weekend Edition | 4-5 March 2023
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
4-5 March 2023 Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear and Greed colleague Adam Lang adjud...
Afternoon Report | 3 March 2023
03 Mar 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 ...
Good news on house prices, Macquarie mulls $9b bid, building industry shocker
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 3rd March 2023 The 12 month drop in house prices shows signs of ending. Also today: Macquarie mulls a $9 billion bid in the UK The bottom ...
Interview: The extra value an accountant can bring to a business
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Most businesses use accountants and bookkeepers - but could SMEs be using them more effectively?Sean Aylmer talks to Damien Greathead, Head of Marketi...
Afternoon Report | 2 March 2023
02 Mar 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 ...
Economy slows, PM rules out family home tax change, solar panels set to shine
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 2nd March 2023 The Australian economy slows raising hopes that the rate cycle might be coming to an end. Also today: Prime Minister Anthon...
Interview: How Brisbane became a medtech hub
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Microba is an Australian biotech company using microbiome science to improve human health, with the involvement of some real heavyhitters behind it, i...
Afternoon Report | 1 March 2023
01 Mar 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 ...
New super taxes; retail sales surge but eco slowing; Bunnings targets $10b pet care
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 1st March 2023 The Albanese government introduces new taxes for people with very high superannuation balances. Also today: Retail sales s...
Interview: “To me, supply chains have always been sexy”
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The last few years have seen intense pressure on global supply chains. But that pressure is now easing. So are we back to normal - or just adapting to...
Afternoon Report | 28 February 2023
28 Feb 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 ...
Woodside’s boom profit, PM ramps up cyber security, $16b in missing super
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 28th February 2023 Woodside Energy more than doubles its profit in one of the earnings season’s best results. Also today: Prime Minister An...
Interview: The side hustle that sparked a bidding war
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Thompson is heard every day as the cohost of Fear and Greed. But in his spare time he’s been writing a novel called How To Be Remembered. It...
Afternoon Report | 27 February 2023
27 Feb 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 ...
Investors like servos, not houses; PM takes aim at the banks, US inflation to hit ASX
26 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 27th February 2023 Retail investors look to commercial property – petrol stations, childcare centres and the like, to boost returns. Also t...
Interview: Why more young Australians are looking to manage their own super
26 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There's a lot of talk of superannuation reform right now: big decisions are being made about the $3.3 trillion sector.Tim Steele, CEO of Australian ac...
The Week Ahead | 27 February 2023
26 Feb 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...
The Weekend Edition | 25-26 February 2023
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
25-26 February 2023 Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear and Greed colleague Adam Lang ...
Afternoon Report | 24 February 2023
24 Feb 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 ...
Qantas boom profit but airfares won’t fall, Star’s huge loss, white collar garbos
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 24 February 2023 Qantas delivers a boom half year result, but don’t expect cheaper airfares any time soon. Also today: Medibank explains ho...
Interview: How the CSIRO helped shape the future of telehealth
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Telehealth took a giant leap forward during the pandemic. But the technology was already in use prior to COVID, with Australian company Coviu well-pos...
Afternoon Report | 23 February 2023
23 Feb 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 ...
Wages ease rates pressure, Domino’s pizza slump, MBA ain't what it used to be
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 23 February 2023 A surprisingly weak wages figure takes just a bit of pressure off interest rates. Also today: Woolworths says people are ...
Interview: Why this CEO thinks business needs to learn from the arts
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Recently the Federal Government launched its National Cultural Policy: $300 million in funding across music, literature, art and more. It's shone a li...
Afternoon Report | 22 February 2023
22 Feb 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 ...
BHP to sell coal mines; RBA mulls bigger rate hike; Coles picks first female CEO
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 22nd February 2023 BHP reports a big fall in profit and says it wants to offload its coal mines. Also today: The Reserve Bank thought abo...
Interview: Grant Hackett on super, investments & a career after swimming
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Grant Hackett OAM is one of Australia's greatest Olympians. But in the years after swimming, he's built an impressive career in business and finance.H...
Afternoon Report | 21 February 2023
21 Feb 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 ...
Overhaul for $3.3tr super sector, good news for house prices, Facebook launches subscriptions
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 21st February 2023 The federal government looks to overhaul the $3.3 trillion superannuation industry. Also today: There are tentative sign...
Interview: What advertising tells us about the economy
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You can tell a lot about the state of the economy by the advertising market: it’s an insight into business confidence, retail spending and consumer ...
Afternoon Report | 20 February 2023
20 Feb 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 ...
ALP under pressure to act on RBA, chook prices to soar, smartest aren't richest
19 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 20th February 2023 Reserve Bank Governor Phillip Lowe under pressure with the Greens calling on the government to act and not allow any more ra...
Interview: US vs Europe - a guide to global stocks
19 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What does a professional investor look for when they're trading on international markets?Nick Healy, Portfolio Manager for WAM Global, talks to Sean A...
The Week Ahead | 20 February 2023
19 Feb 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...
The Weekend Edition | 18-19 February 2023
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
18-19 February 2023 Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear and Greed colleague Adam Lang ...
Afternoon Report | 17 February 2023
17 Feb 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 ...
Telstra ups its dividend, unemployment’s surprise jump, Mattel relying on Barney
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 17th February 2023 Telstra gives its one million plus shareholders good news on dividends. The unemployment rate jumps to 3.7 per cent Newcr...
Interview: What other businesses can learn from Aussie exporters
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Australian exporters are crucial to the economy - but they share a few other defining qualities as well.Heather Cotching, Chief Economist at Austrade ...
Afternoon Report | 16 February 2023
16 Feb 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 ...
CBA’s record result, WA billionaires face off, Elon Musk’s Twitter tweak
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 16th February 2023 Commonwealth Bank posts a record profit but its share price tumbles. Also today: RB Governor PL says rates have to rise...
Interview: How data can turbocharge your business
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the digital age, there’s more data than ever before. It’s collected by companies and government departments in every interaction and every tran...
Afternoon Report | 15 February 2023
15 Feb 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 ...
Consumer confidence tumbles, banks get inventive on loans, ABC under fire
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 15th February 2023 Business confidence soars, but consumer sentiment heads towards record low levels. Also today: Banks become more inven...
Interview: With tech layoffs galore, what's the outlook for IT jobs?
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The tech sector has been hit hard by a downturn post-COVID, with many companies forced to cut roles. But for much of the IT space, the employment outl...
Afternoon Report | 14 February 2023
14 Feb 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 ...
Govt under pressure over boats, post COVID boom for pubs, Super Bowl’s real highlights.
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 14th February 2023 The federal government is under pressure over its immigration policy as the banks come under political pressure to suspend ...
Interview: Business travel’s big revival
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Zoom calls are great - but for many businesses, there’s no replacing the face to face meeting. So has corporate travel recovered post-COVID? Came...
Afternoon Report | 13 February 2023
13 Feb 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 ...
Inflation, rates to dominate earnings; auctions cool; big oil makes $22.8m an hour
12 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 13th February 2023 Earnings season ramps up with inflation and a slowing economy likely to dominate discussions. Also today: The Reserve Ban...
Interview: Stocks to watch this reporting season
12 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s half year profit season on the ASX, and all companies with a December 31 half or full year balance date are updating investors on how they're g...
The Week Ahead | 13 February 2023
12 Feb 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...
The Weekend Edition | 11-12 February 2023
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
11-12 February 2023 Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear and Greed colleague Adam Lang ...
Afternoon Report | 10 February 2023
10 Feb 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 ...
Banks stiff savers, AGL warns of higher energy prices, air fares slowly falling
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 10th February 2023 Banks under pressure after refusing to hike rates on deposits. Also today: AGL Energy’s shocker half year triggers a ma...
Interview: How an Aussie named Dave came to lead tech giant HP
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
HP - previously called Hewlett-Packard - is one of the oldest tech companies in the world, having been founded in 1939. HP's Chief Commercial Officer...
Afternoon Report | 9 February 2023
09 Feb 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 ...
Biden takes swipe at China, Labor rejects Palmer mine, the problem with space junk
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 9th February 2023 US president JB takes a swipe at China, and warns there’s still tough times ahead for the American economy. Also today:...
Interview: The stocks investors are chasing this year
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Last year saw some very interesting trends develop on the sharemarket - and some of them have continued into this year. Cath Whitaker, CEO of ASX-list...
Afternoon Report | 8 February 2023
08 Feb 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 ...
Rates rise with more to come, Macquarie’s $12.5b war chest, chatbot wars begin
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 8th February 2023 The Reserve Bank makes it clear that there are more rate rises on the horizon, after lifting for the ninth successive mont...
Interview: "Clearly the inflation data has spooked them"
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday the board of the Reserve Bank increased the official cash rate by 25 basis points - and there could be more to come. Gareth Aird, Commonweal...
Afternoon Report | 7 February 2023
07 Feb 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 ...
$24b bid for Newcrest, Greens’ Thorpe quits over Voice, BNPL darling collapses
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 7th February 2023 Global gold mining giant Newmont, lobs a $24 billion bid for Australia’s biggest gold digger, Newcrest Mining. Also toda...
Interview: Why financial advice matters more than ever
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Professional financial advice is so important for making good investment decisions. But how do we ensure it is accessible and affordable for all?Sean ...
Afternoon Report | 6 February 2023
06 Feb 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 ...
Pollies back in Canberra, Tesla’s record Aussie sales, Sushi terrorism goes viral
05 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 6th February 2023 Parliament is back with the Voice, defence, industrial relations, the health system and the economy high on the agenda. Als...
Interview: An investor's guide to mergers & acquisitions
05 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Acquisitions are exciting for those watching the markets - and for investors, it should represent an opportunity for a company to grow and deliver ret...
The Week Ahead | 6 February 2023
05 Feb 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...
The Weekend Edition | 4-5 February 2023
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
4-5 February 2023 Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear and Greed colleague Adam Lang ad...
Afternoon Report | 3 February 2023
03 Feb 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 ...
IMF warning on budget, pharmacists could write scripts, $5 note gets a facelift
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 3rd February 2023 The IMF has warned Australia needs to change its tax system to pay for COVID spending, including cutting capital gains tax. ...
Interview: The restaurateur with a patent worth $US275m
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Some of the best success stories are of entrepreneurs who set out to fix a problem in their own industry.Peter Petroulas is one of those - an Australi...
Afternoon Report | 2 February 2023
02 Feb 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 ...
900,000 people set for loan pain, Palmer’s $117m donation, end of the 747 era
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 2nd February 2023 Close to 900,000 people are set to roll off low, fixed rate loans, just as national house prices fall at their fastest pace...
Interview: What the Respect@Work laws mean for your business
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Late last year the Government passed legislation designed to stamp out harassment at work.Deborah Coram, CEO of compliance training business Safetrac,...
Afternoon Report | 1 February 2023
01 Feb 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 ...
Retail sales tumble, coal price falls 25pc, Rio loses radioactive widget on 1400km highway
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 1st February 2023 Retail sales tumble, putting a question mark on whether interest rates need to rise next week. Also today: The price of...
Interview: Good start for stocks - but can it last?
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
2023 is off to a good start for Australian equities. But how long can it last?Chris Brycki, CEO of online investment adviser Stockspot, talks to Sean ...
Afternoon Report | 31 January 2023
31 Jan 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 ...
Cryptos find new friends, Albo and Dutton work on Voice, $65b Adani barney
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 31st January 2023 Crypto currencies finally find some friends with Bitcoin up 50 per cent from its lows. Also today: Signs of political coo...
Interview: Australia's cyber security wake-up call
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
2022 may have been the cyber security wake-up call that Australia needed, with high-profile attacks on Optus and Medibank, as well as many others.Char...
Afternoon Report | 30 January 2023
30 Jan 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 ...
Auctions rise but prices fall, influencers in the spotlight, ATMs dumped in cashless society
29 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 30th January 2023 Auction clearance rates surge in the first selling weekend of the year, but house prices aren’t expected to rise anytime so...
Interview: Why regional Australia is an economic powerhouse
29 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Regional Australia is home to more than nine million people, and accounts for around a third of the national workforce, generating about 40% of Austra...
The Week Ahead | 30 January 2023
29 Jan 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...
The Weekend Edition | 28-29 January 2023
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
28-29 January 2023 Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear and Greed colleague Adam Lang a...
Afternoon Report | 27 January 2023
27 Jan 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 ...
PM backs Aust Day, email scam warning, Musk says Tesla to be biggest company ever
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 27th January 2023 PM AA says there’s no plan to change Australia Day, and people should be more focused on voting for the Voice referendum. ...
Interview: The rise & rise of non-bank lenders in big development deals
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Despite the headwinds of inflation and interest rate rises, there’s still been plenty of activity lately in the development and construction sector....
Inflation hits 33 year high, Murdochs dump $40b merger, Aus Day not a holiday for some
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Inflation in Australia hits a 33 year high. Also today: The Murdochs dump a $40 billion merger plan for News Corp Sales of newly built homes fall...
Interview: Why a February rate rise is "a done deal"
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
CPI data this week came in much higher than expected. AMP Senior Economist Diana Mousina talks to Sean Aylmer about what it means for interest rates.F...
Afternoon Report | 25 January 2023
25 Jan 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 ...
Biz confidence takes a tumble, Myer sales hit 20-year high, Musk v King Charles
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 25th January 2023 Business confidence falls as the case for no rate hike grows. Also today: Department store Myer has its best sales seas...
Interview: Property price drops are slowing, so what now?
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The housing market comes out of its summer hibernation after the public holiday this week, and it appears the downturn in prices is losing momentum. ...
Afternoon Report | 24 January 2023
24 Jan 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 ...
Bill Gates’ views on Australia; Albo focus on security, Medicare; China’s 1b COVID cases
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 24th January 2023 Bill Gates gives his report card on how Australia went during COVID, climate change and nuclear energy. Also today: Nationa...