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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...
Interview: How crypto will come through the FTX debacle
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cryptocurrency and the technology underpinning it copped a hammering last year, largely due to the collapse of trading platform FTX. Zeb Rice, co-fou...
Afternoon Report | 23 January 2023
23 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 ...
Worst is over for inflation, BHP shares hit record, Netflix’s royal recovery
22 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 23 January 2023 Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the worst is over for inflation. Also today: BHP’s share price hits a record high Housing mark...
Interview: The big investors holding companies to account
22 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As Australia transitions to a lower-carbon economy, companies are being warned to ensure their own transitions are done in a fair and just way. The Au...
The Week Ahead | 23 January 2023
22 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 | 21-22 January 2023
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
21-22 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...
50 year low for unemployment, ASX surges, Microsoft sacks thousands.
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 20 January 2023 Australia’s unemployment rate stays around a 50 year low. The local share market surges as US investors fear a recession. And...
BHP’s challenge to miners, Asian holiday spots in vogue, Woolies named top brand
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 19 January 2023 BHP’s boss says mining companies need to be much more innovative. Also today: The holiday season might be ending, but ...
Consumer confidence jumps, JB HiFi’s bumper Xmas; shock for China economy
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 18 January 2023 Consumer sentiment picks up in Australia, but it’s still very, very weak. Also today: JB Hi Fi records a cracking final s...
ASX jumps on eco news, boom Xmas for retailer, Virgin thinks ASX again
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 17 January 2023 The ASX surges on the back of good global economic news. Also today: One of the country’s large retailers reports a boom ...
Share market’s strong start, Bitcoin bounces, why servos are hot property
15 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 16 January 2023 The local share market has had a good start to the year. But can it continue? Also today: Good news for Aussie exports, with a...
Fast Five by Fear and Greed | 14-15 January 2023
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In just five minutes, Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson talk to demographer Mark McCrindle about how business is changing: from the great office reviva...
Fast Five by Fear and Greed | 13 January 2023
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In just five minutes, Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson look at what investors might see from large cap companies in 2023, with special guest Matthew K...
Fast Five by Fear and Greed | 12 January 2023
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In just five minutes, Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson talk to special guest economist Stephen Koukoulas about some of the unusual economic indicators...
Fast Five by Fear and Greed | 11 January 2023
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In just five minutes, Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson look at what investors might see on Wall Street this year, with special guest Josh Gilbert from...
Fast Five by Fear and Greed | 10 January 2023
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In just five minutes, Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson look at what the property market will do this year, with special guest Eliza Owen from CoreLogi...
Fast Five by Fear and Greed | 9 January 2023
08 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In just five minutes, Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson ask special guest Matthew Kidman from Centennial Asset Management for five stocks he's watching...
Fast Five by Fear and Greed | 7-8 January 2023
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In just five minutes, Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson look at how our population is changing: where we're living and working, with special guest, dem...
Fast Five by Fear and Greed | 6 January 2023
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In just five minutes, Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson talk about what might happen with tech stocks in 2023, with special guest Elise Kennedy from Ja...
Fast Five by Fear and Greed | 5 January 2023
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In just five minutes, Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson look at what the economy will do this year, with resident economist Stephen Koukoulas.New episo...
Fast Five by Fear and Greed | 4 January 2023
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In just five minutes, Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson look at investing in international markets, with special guest Catriona Burns from Wilson Asset...
Fast Five by Fear and Greed | 3 January 2023
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In just five minutes, Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson look at what investors might see from small cap companies in 2023, with special guest Matthew K...
Fast Five by Fear and Greed | 2 January 2023
01 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In just five minutes, Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson look at what 2023 could hold for cryptocurrencies, with special guest Josh Gilbert from social ...
Fast Five by Fear and Greed | 31 Dec - 1 Jan
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In just five minutes, the Fear and Greed team - Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang - pick out their favourite stories of the last 12 months.F...
Fast Five by Fear and Greed | 30 Dec 2022
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In just five minutes, the Fear and Greed team - Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang - pick out the biggest international stories of the last 1...
Fast Five by Fear and Greed | 29 Dec 2022
28 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In just five minutes, the Fear and Greed team - Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang - pick out the biggest stories affecting the economy in th...
Fast Five by Fear and Greed | 28 Dec 2022
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In just five minutes, the Fear and Greed team - Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang - pick out the biggest corporate stories of the last 12 mo...
Fast Five by Fear and Greed | 27 Dec 2022
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In just five minutes, the Fear and Greed team - Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang - pick out the biggest political stories of the last 12 mo...
Fast Five by Fear and Greed | 26 Dec 2022
25 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In just five minutes, the Fear and Greed team - Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang - pick out the biggest stories on the local share market o...
The Weekend Edition | 24-25 December 2022
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
24-25 December 2022 Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear and Greed colleague Adam Lang ...
BHP-Oz to create copper giant, Libs blame ScoMo for defeat, Beibs takes aim at retailers
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 23 December 2022 BHP set to buy Oz Minerals for $9.6 billion, creating a major copper and nickel producer in Australia. Also today: An inter...
Interview: How 2022 looked for small business
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
2022 hasn't been the easiest year for small business - supply chain challenges, labour shortages, rising interest rates and inflationary pressures. An...