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Interview: Domain's 'year of two halves'
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
2022 started with record property prices, and ended with Domain issuing an earnings forecast downgrade.Jason Pellegrino, CEO of Domain, talks to Sean ...
Afternoon Report | 21 December 2022
21 Dec 2022
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 ...
Best and worst of property, K-Rudd gets top post, peak TV is over
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 21 December 2022 Sydney and Melbourne lead the way among the poor property markets in 2022, while Adelaide has its moment in the sun. Also...
Interview: The other side of the e-commerce boom
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
E-commerce is more than just Amazon and Kogan. There's a booming business to business trade too, led by companies like Ordermentum, connecting hospita...
Afternoon Report | 20 December 2022
20 Dec 2022
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-China relations improve, David Jones has a new owner, poor auction weekend
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 20 December 2022 Australia’s foreign minister will fly to Beijing today, marking a sharp improvement in Australia-China relations. Also to...
Interview: Behind the boom in ETFs
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Exchange Traded Funds or ETFs have been around for a while. But the Australian market is growing quickly, with both the number of ETFs and the number ...
Afternoon Report | 19 December 2022
19 Dec 2022
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 ...
ASX limps to end of year, Deliveroo loses $120m, record profit for wheat exporter
18 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 19 December 2022 The local share market limps to the end of the year with coal companies celebrating and tech stocks commiserating. Also toda...
Interview: The stocks this global investor is watching
18 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s never been easier for Australian investors to access international markets. But with those markets being battered by rising interest rates and ...
The Week Ahead | 19 December 2022
18 Dec 2022
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 | 17-18 December 2022
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
17-18 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 ...
Afternoon Report | 16 December 2022
16 Dec 2022
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 ...
Jobs market surges, ANZ under fire over climate, Qantas to bring down airfares
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 16 December 2022 The local labour market surges, keeping the unemployment rate at a 48 year low. Also today: ANZ under fire for its stance o...
Interview: Why experienced investors are seeking professional advice
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In turbulent times, even experienced investors are turning to financial planners for advice. The Global Investor Study by Schroders, one of Europe’s...
Afternoon Report | 15 December 2022
15 Dec 2022
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 win energy package, RBA Gov wants another term, new world’s richest person
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 15 December 2022 The federal government gets the numbers to pass its controversial energy legislation. Also today: Reserve Bank Governor P...
Interview: What's the outlook for property investors in 2023?
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Will 2023 see property investors returning to the market?Warren Hogan is the former Chief Economist at ANZ. He's now heading up Halo Property at ASX-l...
Afternoon Report | 14 December 2022
14 Dec 2022
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 ...
ASIC sues Star directors, consumers gain confidence, Scott Morrison’s robodebt problem
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 14 December 2022 The corporate regulators sues directors, and former directors and management of The Star, alleging they didn’t do enough ...
Interview: The case for regulating digital assets in Australia
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
2022 has been a wild year for cryptocurrencies, defined by volatility in the value of digital tokens, and the multi-billion-dollar collapse of FTX.But...
Afternoon Report | 13 December 2022
13 Dec 2022
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 ...
Albo pushes energy reform, breakthrough in Holy Grail of energy, crisis in hot chips
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 13 December 2022 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese starts his campaign to push through controversial coal and gas legislation, as the share pric...
Interview: Could this be the future of financial markets?
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
ASX dumping its $250 million replacement of the CHESS system has brought a lot of attention to the technology underpinning markets.One of the other pl...
Afternoon Report | 12 December 2022
12 Dec 2022
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 ...
Dire warnings over energy deal; home auction market falls; Telstra hit by breach
11 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 12 December 2022 Dire warnings about the new rules for energy producers, but the government says households and businesses can now expect cheap...
Interview: Winners & losers in tech stocks for 2022
11 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tech is one of the more volatile sectors of the market. So what’s happened this year, who were the big winners and losers, and where are the opportu...
The Week Ahead | 12 December 2022
11 Dec 2022
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 | 10-11 December 2022
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
10-11 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 ...
Afternoon Report | 9 December 2022
09 Dec 2022
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 to back $10b clean energy, cyber biggest challenge since WWII, $4b in potholes
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 9 December 2022 The federal government says it will underwrite $10 billion of clean energy investment to help lower prices. Also today: Cybe...
Interview: Why this spring selling season was a bust
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week the official cash rate rose to a 10 year high, putting another dampener on house prices. But the spring selling season was already unlike an...
Afternoon Report | 8 December 2022
08 Dec 2022
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 ...
Last fling for economy, Forrest renewables kingmaker, 2022’s most googled questions
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 8 December 2022 The Aussie economy has one final surge, expanding at a six per cent pace, before higher interest rates start to kick in. ...
Interview: What we've learnt about the Australian economy this week
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's a big week for the economy. First the Reserve Bank board increased the official cash rate by 0.25%, then the national accounts data showed the ec...
Afternoon Report | 7 December 2022
07 Dec 2022
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 & more to come, ACCC warns airlines on prices, Snowy builder goes bust
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 7 December 2022 The Reserve Bank lifts interest rates for the eighth consecutive month and says there are more hikes on the way Also today: ...
Interview: The push to get EV infrastructure up to speed
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The take-up rate for electric vehicles is much lower in Australia than other parts of the world. But there's a huge amount of work being done to estab...
Afternoon Report | 6 December 2022
06 Dec 2022
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 ...
Boom Xmas for retailers, PM’s COVID case one of many, car sales jump despite fuel prices
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 6 December 2022 Retailers are heading for a boom Christmas as consumers spend up big Also today: Sales of new vehicles skyrocket as the love ...
Interview: Investing in a 'resilient' property market
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a wild ride for parts of the Australian property market, with prices soaring during the pandemic, then dropping back sharply. But non-bank l...
Afternoon Report | 5 December 2022
05 Dec 2022
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 to rise but home sales solid, Aussie subs a priority, watch prices dive
04 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 5 December 2022 Interest rates are set to rise, but there’s still plenty of buyers in the housing market. Also today: The US promises to d...
Interview: Why 2023 should be a better year for M&A activity
04 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
2023 is looking like a better year for deals, with M&A activity set to rebound in the next 12 months. Dealmaking slowed this year, with economic ...
The Week Ahead | 5 December 2022
04 Dec 2022
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 | 3-4 December 2022
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
3-4 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 ad...
Afternoon Report | 2 December 2022
02 Dec 2022
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 ...
More big falls in house prices, ASX hits a six month high, bad news on emissions
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 2 December 2022 House prices fall for the eighth month in a row, with future rate rises set to keep the pressure on. Also today: The ASX s...
Interview: Could behaviour hold the key to the cost of living?
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Every day we’re talking about the rising cost of living - interest rates, power bills, grocery prices, petrol. But could behavioural science help to...
Afternoon Report | 1 December 2022
01 Dec 2022
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 comes off the boil, Morrison censured, World Cup’s horrific death toll
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 1 December 2022 There are signs that inflation might be coming off the boil, which is good news for anyone with a mortgage. Also today: SM...
Interview: The forces driving financial markets in 2022
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Inflation, interest rates, conflict in Ukraine, COVID-zero in China - financial markets have been battered in 2022 by global economic forces.David Bas...
Afternoon Report | 30 November 2022
30 Nov 2022
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 ...
Experts split over house prices, potential delays at airports, fast food prices to rise
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 30 November 2022 Experts split over whether the Australian housing market is set to plummet further, or start on its recovery path. Also t...
Interview: Why wages may force workers to quit in droves
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The cost of living crisis has hit households hard - and now workers are taking the issue up with their employers. New research from global recruitmen...
Afternoon Report | 29 November 2022
29 Nov 2022
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 ...
Best is over for retailers, RBA apologises for rate calls, China unrest escalates
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 29 November 2022 A boom time for retailers over the Black Friday, Cyber Monday sales, but the best may be over. The Reserve Bank apologises...
Interview: Behind nickel's extraordinary year
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a strange year for nickel. The war in Ukraine has caused supply challenges, at a time when demand is soaring because of nickel's use in batt...
Afternoon Report | 28 November 2022
28 Nov 2022
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 ...
IR laws set to pass Senate, Labor holds Victoria, Morningstar’s top stocks
27 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 28 November 2022 The federal government gets the single vote it needs to push through its controversial industrial relations legislation. Also ...
Interview: The investing landscape after AGM season
27 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With the ASX at six month highs, it's a good time to assess what where the market's at, and what we learnt from AGM season.Matthew Kidman, Principal a...
The Week Ahead | 28 November 2022
27 Nov 2022
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 | 26-27 November 2022
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
26-27 November 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 ...
Afternoon Report | 25 November 2022
25 Nov 2022
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’s IR legislation backdown, Qantas strike threat, Obama to visit Aus
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 25 November 2022 The federal government backs down on parts of its industrial relations legislation. Also today: Qantas cabin crew threaten ...
Interview: The startling truth about the air we breathe
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The pandemic has made us all think about the quality of the air we breathe. It's little wonder then that demand for air purifiers is soaring.Expert Dy...
Afternoon Report | 24 November 2022
24 Nov 2022
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 booms on sky-high fares, EVs exempted from FBT, grocery battles heat up
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 24 November 2022 Boom times for Qantas as the national carrier forecasts a strong Christmas with passengers happy to put up with sky high pri...
Interview: Why the FTX collapse is making equity investors nervous too
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The collapse of crypto exchange FTX has spooked a lot of people, with 30,000 Australians among investors losing their money. And now even investors in...
Afternoon Report | 23 November 2022
23 Nov 2022
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 ...
ASX hits 5 month high, Black Friday sales kick off, football’s World Cup gets political
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 23 November 2022 The Australian share market hits a five month high, with the iron ore miners, energy companies and healthcare stocks showin...
Interview: The stocks this investor likes amid market noise
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
So far this year, there have been plenty of big events impacting financial markets. So how do investors look through them to take a long-term view of ...
Afternoon Report | 22 November 2022
22 Nov 2022
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 ...
BNPL set for regulation, COVID cases surge, Disney’s shock CEO switch
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 22 November 2022 The BNPL sector set for increased regulation, making it tougher to compete. Also today: COVID is back in the headlines wit...
Interview: Why ZIP says BNPL is ready for regulation
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday the Federal Government outlined the three options for regulating the Buy Now Pay Later sector. It's a sector that's grown rapidly in the las...
Afternoon Report | 21 November 2022
21 Nov 2022
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’s $9.6bn copper play, Medibank hack worsens, Trump’s Twitter ban lifted
20 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 21 November 2022 BHP bets $9.6 billion on net zero Also today: The Medibank hack worsens as more data is released Property clearance rates ris...
Interview: From an Olympic gold medal to the sustainable investing boom
20 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After winning gold for Australia in sailing at the 2000 Olympics, Tom King has gone on to have an impressive career in finance and investing. He’s...
The Week Ahead | 21 November 2022
20 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is Fear and Greed - The Week Ahead, where Adam Lang and Stephen Koukoulas discuss the major events, reports and releases that provide insight int...
The Weekend Edition | 19-20 November 2022
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
19-20 November 2022 Adam Lang and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with special guest Tim Burrows adjudicatin...
Afternoon Report | 18 November 2022
18 Nov 2022
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 ...
Labour market tightens, ASX blockchain embarrassment, Perpetual-Pendal merger is go
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 18 November 2022 Unemployment falls to just 3.4% as businesses struggle to find workers Also today: ASX cancels its $250 million Blockchain pr...
Interview: The campaign to save an Australian delicacy
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This year we’ve seen a large chunk of the Sydney Rock Oyster harvest wiped out. Now the industry is calling for the public and restaurateurs to rall...
Afternoon Report | 17 November 2022
17 Nov 2022
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 ...
Trump back in race, wages pick up, Deliveroo pulls out of Australia
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 17 November 2022 Donald Trump declares he’s back in the race for President Also today: Australian wage growth picks up, but real wages are...
Interview: Why is just 3% of startup funding going to female founders?
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's a shocking statistic: just 3% of venture capital funding is going to startups run by female founders.Catherine Robson is the Chair of Scale Inves...
Afternoon Report | 16 November 2022
16 Nov 2022
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 ...
Meeting thaws China tensions, battle for AGL, what Buffett is buying
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 16 November 2022 Mike Cannon Brookes scores a victory over AGL as shareholders elect all four of his directors to the board Also today: Pri...
Interview: What the IR changes mean for businesses
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, some of the most significant industrial relations reforms in decades passed the House of Representatives. These changes - which will now g...
Afternoon Report | 15 November 2022
15 Nov 2022
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 to meet Xi Jinping, Flight Centre’s COVID voucher warning, population hits 8 billion
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 15 November 2022 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping as the frosty relationship between the countries st...
Interview: Are we heading for a surge in insolvencies?
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After very low insolvency numbers for a couple of years, things are starting to change. Businesses that were propped up by government funding are goin...
Afternoon Report | 14 November 2022
14 Nov 2022
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 ...
Democrats hold US Senate; ACCC eyes $18b Origin deal; will PM meet Xi Jinping?
13 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 14 November 2022 Democrats retain control of the US Senate as voters send a strong message to former President Donald Trump Also today: $18bn ...
Interview: Why fashion stocks are sometimes overlooked
13 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Retail is a fascinating sector for investors - and within it sits a number of fashion and beauty companies.Chloe Stokes, Senior Analyst in Internation...
The Week Ahead | 14 November 2022
13 Nov 2022
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 | 12-13 November 2022
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
12-13 November 2022 Adam Lang and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with special guest Tim Burrows adjudicatin...
Afternoon Report | 11 November 2022
11 Nov 2022
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 ...
$18 billion bid for Origin Energy, IR reform bill passes, Trump’s midterm disappointment
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 11 November 2022 Origin Energy backs an $18 billion takeover bid. Controversial industrial relations reforms pass the lower house Behind t...
Interview: What we've learnt from the bank results
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With the last of the big banks reporting their full year results this week, we now have a pretty clear picture of how the sector is travelling. Combi...