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Afternoon Report | 3 April 2023
03 Apr 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 ...
After 11 months, house prices rise again; Bitcoin outperforms; Trump’s D-Day
02 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 3rd April 2023 House prices across the country rose during March for the first time since early last year, just as the Reserve Bank looks to hi...
Interview: Forget data - here's why semiconductors are the new oil
02 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Semiconductors are in almost everything these days, from computers to new cars - so it makes sense then that the opportunities for investors in this ...
The Week Ahead | 3 April 2023
02 Apr 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 | 1-2 April 2023
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
1-2 April 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 | 31 March 2023
31 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 ...
Telstra hits record, Palmer sues Australia for $300b, Netflix looks to gaming future
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 31st March 2023 Some of the country’s most popular stocks including Telstra and Qantas, hit new records. Also today: Job vacancies fall ah...
Interview: Why this CEO has no regrets, 18 months after controversial vaccine call
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In 2021 iconic Australian company became the first non-healthcare company to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for staff.Now, 18 months on, SPC CEO Robert Gil...
Afternoon Report | 30 March 2023
30 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 could end rate hikes, overhaul of rostering rules for biz, Gwyneth Paltrow’s ski fight
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 30th March 2023 The Reserve Bank is under pressure to end its interest rate hiking cycle, after inflation last month was lower than expected....
Interview: The remarkable bounceback of Australia's domestic tourism
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Just two years ago, the outlook for the tourism industry was pretty grim. Now, it's a different story.David Anderson, co-founder and CEO of Big Red Gr...
Afternoon Report | 29 March 2023
29 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 ...
Origin sold for $18.7b, retail sales slow as rate hikes bite, lithium stocks surge on M&A talks
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 29th March 2023 Canadian giant Brookfield wins the battle for Origin Energy after the local group’s board accepted an $18.7 billion bid. ...
Interview: The 170yo company leading the charge for a greener future
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Global giant Veolia operates across water, waste and energy - so has a unique perspective on efforts across the world to become greener.Richard Kirkma...
Afternoon Report | 28 March 2023
28 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 ...
Albanese wins over Greens on climate, mortgage stress growing, cyber attack hits millions
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 28th March 2023 The Federal Government wins over the Greens to pass its emissions reduction plan. Also today: NAB warns of creeping mortgag...
Interview: Where are all the young business owners?
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Young people are shunning small businesses, with Australian business owners the oldest in Asia Pacific.Sean Aylmer speaks to Gavan Ord, Senior Manage...
Afternoon Report | 27 March 2023
27 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 ...
Australia goes red, housing market shows signs of life, Twitter redefines blue tick
26 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 27th March 2023 It’s wall-to-wall Labor across mainland Australia with the coalition parties fighting for relevance. Also today: Good news...
Interview: A guide to property investing (in everything but houses)
26 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With so much speculation about house prices, it's worth talking about other assets within the property market.Rupert Blunden, Investment Director at ...
The Week Ahead | 27 March 2023
26 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 | 25-26 March 2023
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
25-26 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 adj...
Afternoon Report | 24 March 2023
24 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 ...
PM releases Voice wording, Aussies work harder at home, Starbucks’ plan to conquer China
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 24th March 2023 An emotional Prime Minister Anthony Albanese releases the wording of the Voice referendum. Also today: Two of Australia’s ...
Interview: One-on-one with the boss of an energy retailer
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Power prices are rising, and pressure continues to build behind the shift towards greener energy. Sean Aylmer speaks to Lisa Chiba, Managing Director ...
Afternoon Report | 23 March 2023
23 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 ...
Feds emissions rules under fire, homelessness soars, Gates backs ChatGPT
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 23rd March 2023 The federal government comes under fire over its safeguard mechanism, but there’s movement on the Voice referendum. Also ...
Interview: The billionaires who are happy to confirm their bank balance
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's that time of year again, when the richest people in the country are identified and ranked - whether they like it or not.John Stensholt, Editor o...
Afternoon Report | 22 March 2023
22 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 ready to pause, Aust must do more on emissions, Rupert Murdoch to wed again
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 22nd March 2023 The Reserve Bank says it might be ready to pause on interest rate hikes. Also today: The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate...
Interview: From startup to global success in just 4 years
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We last spoke to the founders of Ultra Violette Skincare back in 2020 - they’d been in business for 18 months, and business was booming. Now they’...
Afternoon Report | 21 March 2023
21 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 moves to calm markets, gold stocks soar, companies want staff back in the office
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 21st March 2023 The Reserve Bank moves quickly to allay fears that the banking crisis in Europe and North America is about to hit Australia. ...
Interview: What the bank crisis means for investors
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been a pretty nervous couple of weeks for global financial markets. From the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, to the rescue of Credit Suisse by...
Afternoon Report | 20 March 2023
20 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 ...
Rush to save global banks, signs of life in housing market, Trump’s back
19 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 20th March 2023 Regulators rush to save the global banking system. Also today: Good news in the housing market, particularly if you’re sel...
Interview: How Carsales.com became a $7b online giant
19 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The car market in Australia has been pretty remarkable over the last few years - supply chain challenges saw used car prices soar during the pandemic....
The Week Ahead | 20 March 2023
19 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 | 18-19 March 2023
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
18-19 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 adj...
Afternoon Report | 17 March 2023
17 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 ...
Unemployment falls to 3.5pc, cyber hacks hit Aussie co’s, best airports named
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 17th March 2023 Unemployment falls to 3.5 per cent but the best might be over for the labour market. Also today: Credit Suisse selldown fall...
Interview: The Aussie company flying drones in Africa from Melbourne
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a company using drones to their full potential. Swoop Aero has delivered hundreds of thousands of vaccine doses, medications, medical tests an...
Afternoon Report | 16 March 2023
16 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 ...
Energy prices to rise 30pc, Credit Suisse share price collapses, Keating hammers subs deal
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 16th March 2023 Households and businesses face a 25 to 30 per cent jump in energy prices from July 1. Also today: The share price of Credi...
Interview: Rising rates, mortgage stress & what customers can do
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After ten rate increases in a row, plenty of households are feeling mortgage stress. So what are the options to secure a better loan?Graeme Holm, CEO ...
Afternoon Report | 15 March 2023
15 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 ...
$57b wiped off value of big banks, subs battle begins, RBA might stop lifting rates
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 15th March 2023 Interest rate pressures and the collapse of a bank in the US wipe off $57 billion from the value of Australia’s big four. ...
Interview: Why FIRE has caught on with Australian investors
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) has featured in headlines in recent years - but really, it just describes a goal of retiring somewhat earl...
Afternoon Report | 14 March 2023
14 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 ...
Bank contagion fears, subs deal to create jobs, Cyclone Freddy breaks all records
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 14th March 2023 US authorities rescue the victims of the country’s second largest bank failure, but that doesn’t mean the crisis is over. ...
Interview: "For a bank to double in size in two years - it's almost unheard of"
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in the US threatened to infect global banking.Peter Deans is a former chief risk officer for Australian banks, and...
Afternoon Report | 13 March 2023
13 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 ...
Fears of global bank run, no ‘clunkers’ for Aust in sub deal, lithium stocks tumble
12 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 13th March 2023 The US suffers its second biggest bank collapse ever triggering fears for global lenders. Also today: Prime Minister Anthony...
Interview: From start-up to scale-up (with a little bit of help)
12 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We've heard some great stories of the lengths founders go to to get their businesses off the ground. But how do they take that next step? How do they ...
The Week Ahead | 13 March 2023
12 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 | 11-12 March 2023
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
11-12 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 adj...
Afternoon Report | 10 March 2023
10 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 ...
Aust to buy five subs, banks up deposit rates, scientists create energy from nothing
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 10th March 2023 Australia is set to buy up to five British designed submarines using US technology. Also today: The major banks pass on inte...
Interview: Why wellbeing at work matters more now than ever
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The pandemic, working remotely, and the strain on both physical and mental health has made wellbeing in the workplace a prime consideration. Lucas Fin...
Afternoon Report | 9 March 2023
09 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 ...
Rate hikes to end, soon; PM heads to India; study says money does make you happier
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 9th March 2023 Reserve Bank Governor Phillip Lowe says we are getting close to the end of interest hikes. Also today: Prime Minister Antho...
Interview: Is the office dead?
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The office is a vastly different place post-COVID. So how do companies lure employees back to the workplace, when the days of tennis tables and free ...
Afternoon Report | 8 March 2023
08 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: more rate hikes on the way, PM wants to visit China, Atlassian sacks 500
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 8 March 2023 The Reserve Bank lifts interest rates for the tenth successive time, but there’s a glimmer of hope the rate cycle might soon ...
Interview: The Nasdaq-listed tech company driven by a social conscience
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Managing expenses isn't exactly glamorous. But this Nasdaq-listed company has streamlined the process - and businesses around the world are loving it....
Afternoon Report | 7 March 2023
07 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 ...
20,000 extra deaths in Oz, Aldi under fire for look-alikes, Johnson’s parting gift
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 7th March 2023 Almost 20,000 people died last year in excess of what was expected even taking COVID into account. Also today: Aldi under fi...
Interview: "This is one of the most fundamental shifts we'll go through as a society"
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the biggest challenges facing Australia in the near future is our transition to greener energy.But how do we actually do it? And how do Austral...
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 ...