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Amid the chaos, retail therapy surges; A$ fall below US64c; Foxtel’s bet on wrestling
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 29 September 2022 Financial markets might be tumbling, and wealth might be falling, but that’s not holding back retail sales across the cou...
Interview: The $62 billion challenge for Australian businesses
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Work-related illnesses and injuries in Australia come with an annual cost of almost $62 billion. It emphasises the importance of getting the return to...
Afternoon Report | 28 September 2022
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
Optus hacker sends apology, Star agrees it’s unfit, NASA smashes asteroid
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 28 September 2022 The Optus cyber attack takes a very unusual twist, with the purported hacker apologising to Optus and its customers, sayin...
Interview: An impact fund's view of current market turmoil
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Financial markets are on a wild ride at the moment. What does this volatility mean for investors - and what does it mean for an ethical fund set up to...
Afternoon Report | 27 September 2022
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
ASX, A$ tumble; Canberra watchdog gets some Jaws; Qantas world’s 5th best carrier
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 27 September 2022 The ASX comes close to a two-year low and the Aussie dollar tumbles with fear gripping financial markets. The federal gov...
Interview: The crisis that changed a corporate high-flyer's life
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea Pottenger was a high performer in corporate Australia, until a devastating episode of post-natal depression made her take stock. Chelsea tells...
Afternoon Report | 26 September 2022
26 Sep 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 to tumble after Wall St sell-off, Beijing reaches out, AFL ratings disaster
25 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 26 September 2022 Get ready for a wild week in financial markets as global equities tumble and the Aussie dollar sinks. Also today: China ho...
Interview: Why investors are sticking with equities in turbulent times
25 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The last six months might have seen plenty of volatility on share markets - but it seems that investors are still opting for equities as a key part of...
The Week Ahead | 25 September 2022
25 Sep 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 | 24-25 September 2022
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
24-25 September 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 | 23 September 2022
23 Sep 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 ...
9m Australians hit by cyber attack; A$ falls to two year low; record no. of cranes in skyline
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 23 September 2022 A massive cyber attack on Optus could hit nine million Australians. Also today: The Aussie dollar hits its lowest level in...
Interview: IBM, the 100 year old market leader
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
IBM is a tech company with more than a century of history - from a key role in the Apollo missions, to inventing the floppy disk. And it continues to ...
Russia mobilises reserve troops, how the RBA lost $45b, east coast to feel La Nina’s wrath
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 22 September 2022 Russia mobilises troops across the country for the first time since WWII, as the fight in Ukraine threatens to ramp up How...
Interview: The secret to a real-life Succession
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Almost 70% of businesses in Australia are family businesses. And when they work, it can be a multi-generational success story.Sean Aylmer speaks to Ri...
Afternoon Report | 21 September 2022
21 Sep 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 ...
$50b budget boost, New Hope’s 12-fold profit; what Twiggy Forrest thinks of Elon Musk
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 21 September 2022 The Federal Treasurer says the budget is $50 billion better off, but that doesn’t mean the government’s about to start...
Interview: How an invention became one of the world's best brands
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When you think of companies known for innovation, it’s hard to go past Dyson. It started with James Dyson and a vacuum cleaner - and 45 years later,...
Afternoon Report | 20 September 2022
20 Sep 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 ...
QEII laid to rest, Qantas braces for school holidays, Biden warning on Taiwan
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 20 September 2022 QEII laid to rest in a sombre ceremony watched by hundreds of millions of people. Qantas insists it’s much better prepa...
Interview: What business wants to see from the Government
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're almost halfway between the Jobs and Skills Summit and the Labor Government's first Federal Budget. So what does the business community need from...
Afternoon Report | 19 September 2022
19 Sep 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 ...
Solid week for property market, QEII to be laid to rest, COVID and flu cases tumble
18 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 19 September 2022 A sense of calm touches the local housing market with clearance rates up even though more houses went to auction. Also toda...
Interview: How a global investment firm handles choppy markets
18 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Last week was a pretty extraordinary time for financial markets, with shock inflation figures sending Wall Street tumbling, and the ASX followed suit....
The Week Ahead | 19 September 2022
18 Sep 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 September 2022
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
17-18 September 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 September 2022
16 Sep 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 boom pressure rates, RBA board upheaval, Four’n’Twenty pies go foreign
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 16 September 2022 The economy creates 33,000 new jobs last month as the labour market stays hot. An independent review considers a drastic o...
Interview: What Fastly learnt from their global web outage
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Last year, cloud computing company Fastly suffered a glitch that took down websites from the UK Government to the New York Times. Sean Aylmer speaks t...
Afternoon Report | 15 September 2022
15 Sep 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 ...
$60b wiped off ASX; Canva to take on Google, Microsoft; who’s not invited to QEII funeral
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 15 September 2022 $60 billion wiped off the local share market after a surge in inflation in the US, and fears that the world’s largest eco...
Interview: Your 101 on healthcare stocks
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Healthcare is an enormous sector - from the biotech companies through to the pharmaceutical giants, and everything in between.So what do you need to t...
Afternoon Report | 14 September 2022
14 Sep 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 ...
Star could lose licence, Wall St tumbles, huge day for takeovers
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 14 September 2022 The Star could lose its licence to run its casino in Sydney. Also today: Wall Street tumbles on shock inflation data Co...
Interview: The $71b sector, with even more room to grow
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Australia's agricultural sector was worth $71 billion to the economy last year. And it can grow even more - but there are a few challenges to overcome...
Afternoon Report | 13 September 2022
13 Sep 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 ...
Miners lead surge in ASX; thousands view QEII coffin; Star could lose licence.
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 13 September 2022 The local share market goes on a run, and it’s the big miners leading the way. Also today: The body of Queen Elizabeth II...
Interview: How big business is muscling in on the startup scene
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We've seen a start-up boom in recent years, with some tremendous success stories. But perhaps less well known is the world of corporate venturing - wh...
Afternoon Report | 12 September 2022
12 Sep 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 ...
Charles III proclaimed King, auction results pick up, payday for Qantas CEO
11 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 12 September 2022 King Charles III is proclaimed Australia’s new sovereign, and a public holiday is declared to mark the death of Queen Eliza...
Interview: Impact investing and outsourcing a Chief Investment Officer
11 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Russell Investments is a global asset manager with more than $US435 billion in assets under management, and $US1.7 trillion in assets under advice.Dan...
The Week Ahead | 12 September 2022
11 Sep 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 September 2022
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
10-11 September 2022 Sean Aylmer and Adam Lang go head to head on the top business stories of the week.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See ...
Afternoon Report | 9 September 2022
09 Sep 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 ...
Rate hikes to slow, 18 year record for days lost to disputes, Amazon’s big bet.
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 9 September 2022 The Reserve Bank hints that the pace of interest rate hikes is set to slow. Also today: Australia has its largest number of...
Interview: How Xero became a $12 billion success story
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Xero is one of the true tech success stories from our region. Riding the wave of cloud computing, it's provided accounting software to a growing numbe...
Afternoon Report | 8 September 2022
08 Sep 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 ...
Economy surges but best is over, airfares hit 2-year high, “quiet quitting” the workforce.
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 8 September 2022 The Australian economy is booming but falling wages and skills shortages put the brakes on. Also today: The cheapest airf...
Interview: RBA, GDP & what it all means for investors
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's a big week for the economy: first the RBA board meeting on Tuesday, then yesterday's GDP data. Jo Masters, Chief Economist at Barrenjoey, talks t...
Afternoon Report | 7 September 2022
07 Sep 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 but there is good news, boom times for farmers, AFL record deal
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 7 September 2022 Interest rates rise again but the good news is that the pace of increases might start to slow. Also today: Farmers set f...
Interview: Why customers are inconsistent post-pandemic
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Consumers are making different choices about how they spend their money, trying to reconcile their personal values with realities like price hikes. It...
Afternoon Report | 6 September 2022
06 Sep 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 ...
Record electric vehicle sales, coal companies soar, Dan Murphy’s novel hiring plan
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 6 September 2022 Sales of electric vehicles surge, as car dealers have their best month in five years. Also today: Parliament returns with ...
Interview: A taste of mining's high-tech future
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Miners are making big profits - but they've got one eye firmly on the future, and making sure the industry is sustainable. And that's where technology...
Afternoon Report | 5 September 2022
05 Sep 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 ...
Fight over multi-employer bargaining; spring auction whimper; Apple passes Android
04 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 5 September 2022 Business and unions set themselves for a fight over multiemployer bargaining deals, in what could be the biggest change to ind...
Interview: Winners and losers from reporting season
04 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Earnings season is all done, and overall it was probably a little on the soft side.Sean Aylmer speaks to Roger Montgomery, Founder and Chief Investmen...
The Week Ahead | 5 September 2022
04 Sep 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 September 2022
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
3-4 September 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 a...
Afternoon Report | 2 September 2022
02 Sep 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 ...
House prices tumble; govt promises 180,000 TAFE places; how COVID hit dining
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 2 September 2022 House prices fall at their fastest pace in 40 years. Also today: The Jobs & Skills Summit kicks off with the government...
Interview: Behind the fastest fall in house prices in 40 years
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
House prices are continuing to fall, with the market recording the biggest monthly drop in values in almost 40 years. And now it’s become a lot more...
Afternoon Report | 1 September 2022
01 Sep 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 ...
Earnings season disappoints, super funds told to close, Gorbachev’s mixed legacy
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 1 September 2022 Earnings season wraps up what is a pretty average outcome for corporate Australia. Also today: Major COVID rule changes Fou...
Interview: Will we see actual change come out of the jobs summit?
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Jobs and Skills Summit in Canberra aims to lift wages, improve productivity and ease skills shortages. But with politicians, business and unions a...
Afternoon Report | 31 August 2022
31 Aug 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 ...
Business, union deals ahead of Summit; Woodside’s bumper profit; Botox boom
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 31 August 2022 Business and unions negotiate deals ahead of tomorrow’s Jobs and Skills Summit. Also today: Woodside Energy’s huge pro...
Interview: The Aussie biotech tackling COVID-19
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Starpharma is an ASX-listed biopharmaceutical company, with an antiviral nasal spray is registered for sale in more than 30 countries around the world...
Afternoon Report | 30 August 2022
30 Aug 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 tumbles on recession fears, Forrest’s $2.3b payday, EV charge in 10 minutes
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 30 August 2022 The local share market dives as fears of a global recession escalate. Also today: Andrew Forrest’s $2.3 billion payday Pri...
Interview: The surprising stats behind crypto in Australia
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
More Australians are investing in crypto than you may think. But there's still a lot of uncertainty and fear around the digital currencies, NFTs and t...
Afternoon Report | 29 August 2022
29 Aug 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 ...
Earnings future is unclear; auction market falters; we’re going to the moon
28 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 29 August 2022 Earnings season is drawing to a close and it has been a less than spectacular run of corporate results. Also today: A scary w...
Interview: How a fund manager picks long-term international stocks
28 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's a popular view in equities: time in the market beats timing the market. So how does a fund manager pick international stocks that can withstand v...
The Week Ahead | 29 August 2022
28 Aug 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 | 27-28 August 2022
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
27-28 August 2022 Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/...
Afternoon Report | 26 August 2022
26 Aug 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 takes off, mining profits boom, PM launches robo-debt Royal Commission
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 26 August 2022 Qantas racks up $7 billion in losses but promises things will get better Also today: Record profits for miners with a remarkabl...
Interview: "There isn't the equality and respect that goes multiple ways"
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The battle between telcos can get very personal at times. In a very candid interview, Optus CEO Kelly Bayer Rosmarin talks to Sean Aylmer about how sh...
Afternoon Report | 25 August 2022
25 Aug 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 ...
Coles profit up as $3 lettuce returns, Domino’s steps up Asia push, Star’s Rolex scandal
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 25 August 2022 Coles reports a strong profit and has good news – the $3 iceberg lettuce is back Also today: Prime Minister Anthony Albanes...
Interview: Data extortion the new frontline in cyber warfare
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cyber risk is changing, shifting from ransomware to data extortion - and Australian businesses are being targeted. Legislation has changed, but is it ...
Afternoon Report | 24 August 2022
24 Aug 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 ...
Inquiry into Morrison behaviour; pubs, retailers report jump in traffic; Breville booms
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 24 August 2022 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese set to launch an inquiry into the actions of his predecessor over taking on co-minister roles...
Interview: How HUB24 delivered record growth in a tumultuous year
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Professional advice is such an important part of investing. HUB24, the company that provides the platform for many of Australia’s advisors, knows th...
Afternoon Report | 23 August 2022
23 Aug 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 ...
Star Entertainment crisis, oil refineries bumper profits, HBO crashes on GoT prequel
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 23 August 2022 The Star Entertainment Group faces big losses, a new inquiry in Queensland and allegations of dealing with a party involved in ...
Interview: Optus boss on the changing telco space
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The telecommunications sector is deceptively straightforward: there are just three players in Australia with their own infrastructure. But the industr...
Afternoon Report | 22 August 2022
22 Aug 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 ...
Solar passes coal in national grid, Qantas boss apologises, good weekend for auctions
21 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 22 August 2022 Australia’s coal companies throw out big profits and even bigger share price gains, just as the use of solar in the national m...
Interview: The big issues hitting earnings season
21 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're well into earnings season - so what are the key themes so far, and which companies should we be keeping an eye on?Matthew Kidman, principal at C...
The Week Ahead | 22 August 2022
21 Aug 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 | 20-21 August 2022
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
13-14 August 2022 Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/...
Afternoon Report | 19 August 2022
19 Aug 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 ...
Unemployment hits new low, traffic’s back but tolls are down, F45 in trouble
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 19 August 2022 Australia’s unemployment rate falls to a new 48 year low. Also today: Traffic is back to pre-pandemic levels, but people ar...
Interview: Why unemployment fell, even though jobs were lost in July
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The economy lost almost 41,000 jobs in July - but the unemployment rate fell to a new 48 year low of 3.4%.Jarden Australia Chief Economist Carlos Cach...