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Afternoon Report | 21 April 2022
21 Apr 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 ...
$20b bid for hospital owner, COVID restrictions dumped, Netflix subscribers flee
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 21 April 2022 A $20 billion bid for Australia’s largest hospital operator. Also today: NSW and Victoria drop COVID restrictions ...
Interview: The Aussie company acquired as the metaverse expands
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As the metaverse grows, prepare to see a lot more big deals - like this one, involving Australian company Be Media. Jordan Fogarty, Founder and ...
Afternoon Report | 20 April 2022
20 Apr 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 ...
Boost for house prices, RBA concedes rate rises sooner, Macron bares too much
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 20 April 2022 New rules for first home buyers are set to boost house prices Also today: The Reserve Bank says the timing of the next intere...
Interview: How pet cremations have changed the funeral business
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We don't talk about it much, but it's a sector we're all going to come into contact with at some point. Lynne Gallucci, Executive General Manager at A...
Afternoon Report | 19 April 2022
19 Apr 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 ...
Financial advice crisis, PM takes swipe at independents, traffic snarls on the way
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 19 April 2022 The crisis in the financial advice industry gets worse with planners fleeing the industry and investors turning to social media....
Interview: Why female-run small businesses are Australia's untapped resource
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
30% of small businesses in Australia are run by women. That number can be a lot higher - but we need to level the playing field. Amanda Rose, founder ...
AMP to sell off more assets, cruise ships return to Sydney, Musk v Twitter
17 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 18 April 2022 The Prime Minister locks in his key post-election appointments - provided he wins, of course. Also today: The ban on cruis...
Interview: Your guide to US tech stocks
17 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Australian investors love US tech stocks. Many of them are household names, though they've taken shareholders on a bit of a ride lately. Brent Kochuba...
The Week Ahead | 18 April 2022
17 Apr 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...
Safeword | 17 April 2022
16 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
SAFEWORD BY FEAR AND GREED HAS MOVED! To keep hearing it every week, search for it on your podcast platform, or click here to subscribe/follow: APPLE:...
The Weekend Edition | 15-17 April
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
15-17 April 2022 In a long weekend special edition, Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fea...
Afternoon Report | 14 April 2022
14 Apr 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 ...
Sentiment fallout for economy, election; ultra rich audits; good times for lux brands
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 14 April 2022 Consumer sentiment tumbles with ramifications for the housing market, the share market and the election. Also today: ...
Interview: Behind the scenes of Australia’s largest peacetime logistical exercise
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thousands of polling places, 40,000 supply routes, 17 million voters - and COVID. Election day is an extraordinary logistical exercise. AEC spokesman ...
Afternoon Report | 13 April 2022
13 Apr 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 ...
Soaring rents gets political, cryptos tumble, Honda’s play for the EV buyer
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 13 April 2022 Rents soar helping investors, but perhaps not the federal government and definitely not the homeless. Also today: ...
Interview: Building a brand through advocacy
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tory Archbold had huge success in her twenties as the founder of PR agency Torstar. Then she made a huge career change, closing her agency and startin...
Afternoon Report | 12 April 2022
12 Apr 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 ...
Tech stocks hammered, Albo’s tough first day, Qantas boss calls for change
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 12 April 2022 Technology stocks take a bath Also today: A tough first day on the campaign trail for opposition leader Anthony Albanese ...
Interview: Is the post-pandemic insolvency cliff upon us?
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ever since the Government spent billions of dollars supporting businesses, there’s been an expectation of a wave of insolvencies once things ret...
Afternoon Report | 11 April 2022
11 Apr 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 fires the gun, RBA wary of falls in house prices, insurance costs to rise
10 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 11 April 2022 Prime Minister Scott Morrison nominates 21 May for an election that will be fought on the economy, social policy and geopolitics....
Interview: What rising rates mean for equity investors
10 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Interest rates are set to rise in coming months - possibly as early as June. It has an obvious impact on homeowners, those looking to get into the hou...
The Week Ahead | 11 April 2022
10 Apr 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...
Safeword | 10 April 2022
09 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Safeword is becoming a separate podcast! Search for Safeword by Fear and Greed and hit follow on your podcast platform so you don't miss an episode. T...
The Weekend Edition | 9-10 April 2022
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
9-10 April 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 adju...
Afternoon Report | 8 April 2022
08 Apr 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 ...
Big banks’ share prices boom, gold hoax claim, believable politicians?
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 8 April 2022 The share prices of Australia’s big banks soar as investors expect bigger profits from rising interest rates. Also tod...
Interview: Why regional Australia is the pandemic's biggest winner
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
During the pandemic there's been a lot of talk of a regional boom. Now we know just how big that boom was. Sean Aylmer speaks to Simon Kuestenmacher, ...
Afternoon Report | 7 April 2022
07 Apr 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 under pressure, dying in Australia, VW’s radical change
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 7 April 2022 House prices under pressure as interest rate hikes loom. Also today: Why people die in Australia VW’s radical chang...
Interview: How major investors are holding big companies to account
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Australian Council of Superannuation Investors is a group of funds managing more than $1 trillion in assets. On average, they own 10% of every com...
Afternoon Report | 6 April 2022
06 Apr 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 ...
Interest rate hikes by mid year, PM clears decks for poll, world’s favourite scent
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 6 April 2022 A rate hike in the middle of the year is now likely after the Reserve Bank stops saying it wants to be patient on inflation and...
Interview: World's largest fund manager on the outlook for investors
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
BlackRock is the world's largest fund manager, with more than $10 trillion in assets under management. Ben Powell is BlackRock's Chief Investment Stra...
Afternoon Report | 5 April 2022
05 Apr 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 ...
Mega merger in funds sector, AUD heads to 80c, weird & wild COVID effects
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 5 April 2022 Major fund manager Perpetual launches a $2.4 billion takeover of one of its main rivals. Also today: The Aussie doll...
Interview: Why Australia's casinos can’t keep out of the headlines
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Both Crown Resorts and the Star Entertainment Group have had their share of troubles in recent times. Extraordinary allegations about money laundering...
Afternoon Report | 4 April 2022
04 Apr 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’s character challenge, Tabcorp plans unveiled, A-lister selling wine to Aussies
03 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 4 April 2022 Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s character takes centre-stage as the election campaign, which hasn’t been announced, he...
Interview: A guide to investing in volatile times
03 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Inflation, interest rates, Ukraine, China, COVID - it's a volatile time for investors. Evan Lucas, Head of Strategy at InvestSMART, takes Michael Thom...
The Week Ahead | 4 April 2022
03 Apr 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...
Safeword | 3 April 2022
02 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
(Previously Sunday Fear and Greed) The Fear and Greed team - Sean Aylmer, Adam Lang and Michael Thompson - take a lighter look at the world of busines...
The Saturday Edition | 2 April 2022
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Saturday, 2 April 2022 Michael Thompson and Adam Lang go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with guest judge Jennifer Duke adjudica...
Afternoon Report | 1 April 2022
01 Apr 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 ...
Mining’s next wave, Ukraine’s Zelensky warns Australia, the $240m CEO
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 1 April 2022 The Big Australian outperforms - but are we on the cusp of the next mining boom? Also today: The Ukrainian President addresses ou...
Interview: Inside the business of beer
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Beer is big business in Australia. Craft beers have exploded in popularity, and now alcohol-free beers are growing in popularity too. But how sustaina...
Afternoon Report | 31 March 2022
31 Mar 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 ...
Telstra boss retires, Zelensky to address Canberra, Twiggy’s $50b comment
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 31 March 2022 Telstra’s CEO Andy Penn resigns after leading the company through its biggest transformation in years. Also today: Mixed...
Interview: The surprising winner out of the Budget
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Media commentator & proprietor of Unmade Tim Burrowes examines the state of the media industry in the lead-up to the election, and explains why bi...
Afternoon Report | 30 March 2022
30 Mar 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 ...
Budget night, China’s South Pacific play, oil falls & cryptos rise
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 30 March 2022 The winners, the losers and the inside story on last night’s Budget. Also today: China set to get a foothold in the Sou...
Interview: Fear and Greed's guide to the Federal Budget
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In our special coverage of the 2022 Federal Budget, economist Stephen Koukoulas explains exactly what it means for the economy, for businesses and for...
Afternoon Report | 29 March 2022
29 Mar 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 CEO quits, Budget Day arrives, Shanghai shutdown's global impact
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 29 March 2022 Star Entertainment loses its CEO as the revelations about the casino group keep coming. Also today: It’s Budget day...
Interview: The politics of the Federal Budget
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight Treasurer Josh Frydenberg will hand down his final budget before the election in May. For a government heading into an election behind in the ...
Afternoon Report | 28 March 2022
28 Mar 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 ...
Biden takes on Putin, Budget week leaks, icecream maker’s $12m fine
27 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 28 March 2022 US President Joe Biden causes an international stir, declaring Vladimir Putin can’t remain in power. Also today: ...
Interview: A guide to ethical investing without compromising returns
27 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
More investors are wanting to put their money into funds and companies that align with their values. Fiona Manning, Portfolio Manager at Apostle Funds...
The Week Ahead | 28 March 2022
27 Mar 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...
Safeword | 27 March 2022
26 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
(Previously Sunday Fear and Greed) The Fear and Greed team - Sean Aylmer, Adam Lang and Michael Thompson - take a lighter look at the world of busines...
The Saturday Edition | 26 March 2022
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Saturday, 26 March 2022 Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear and Greed colleague Adam L...
Afternoon Report | 25 March 2022
25 Mar 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 ...
Crown “unfit” to run casino, NAB’s mega buyback, Rinehart tops rich list
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 25 March 2022 Crown Resorts is found to be not fit to run a casino, but it keeps its licence to operate. Also today: National Australia ...
Interview: Tech, property & mining fuel Aussie billionaire boom
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Of the 250 richest people in this country, 131 are billionaires. But who's on the list, who's dropped off it, and what's it take to get there? John St...
Afternoon Report | 24 March 2022
24 Mar 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 ...
The Star open to triads, record bond sell-off, 2m Aussies hit by fraud
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 24 March 2022 An inquiry hears that The Star casino group knew it was dealing with a member of a Chinese triad gang and did nothing for three...
Interview: How businesses can get in front of the digital consumer wave
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's not too late for businesses to make the most of the huge surge in customers shifting online - but the digital customer experience is cr...
Afternoon Report | 23 March 2022
23 Mar 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 leads market higher, COVID cases surge, coal shareholders’ guilty pleasure
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 23 March 2022 BHP leads the share market to a two month high. Also today: COVID case numbers surge as the latest variant of Omi...
Interview: The problems crippling our $225b infrastructure spend
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Over the next couple of years, governments across Australia have committed a record $225b spend on infrastructure. The private sector is delivering mo...
Afternoon Report | 22 March 2022
22 Mar 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 ...
Canberra to regulate crypto, The Star’s blank cheque, $130b oil profit
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 22 March 2022 Canberra moves to regulate crypto-currency trading and open the door to the blockchain world. Also today: Inquiry into Th...
Interview: The gold miner becoming a silver miner
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Manuka Resources is an ASX-listed gold miner now starting to mine silver. Executive Chairman Dennis Karp joins Sean Aylmer for a 101 on mining preciou...
Afternoon Report | 21 March 2022
21 Mar 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 boosts Ukraine help, election warning for pollies, Star’s mystery $900m
20 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 21 March 2022 Australia puts more money towards Ukraine as the world’s most powerful leaders – US’s Joe Biden and China&rsquo...
Interview: Investment opportunities amid the chaos of 2022
20 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We've had such a chaotic start to 2022 and it’s been really difficult to know what to do as an investor. Global share markets have undergone a c...
The Week Ahead | 21 March 2022
20 Mar 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...
Safeword | 20 March 2022
19 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
(Previously Sunday Fear and Greed) The Fear and Greed team - Sean Aylmer, Adam Lang and Michael Thompson - take a lighter look at the world of busines...
The Saturday Edition | 19 March 2022
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Saturday, 19 March 2022 Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear and Greed colleague Adam L...
Afternoon Report | 18 March 2022
18 Mar 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 low unemployment, teachers furious at minister, time to book a holiday
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 18 March 2022 The pressure is on to lift interest rates as the unemployment rate falls to a 14 year low Also today: The Federal educatio...
Interview: Markets bounce back after a whirlwind week in economics
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The unemployment rate is going down, interest rates are going up, the economy is looking solid and shares have bounced back. It's been a whirlwind wee...
Afternoon Report | 17 March 2022
17 Mar 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 ...
$36b dividend bonanza, COVID cases surge, PM talks tough on China
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 17 March 2022 Investors set to receive $36 billion in dividends in coming weeks Also today: COVID cases across the nation surge. ...
Interview: How COVID is reshaping parts of the travel industry for the better
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The travel industry has been belted over the past two years. Now imagine the financial and logistical nightmare faced by travel insurance companies. T...
Afternoon Report | 16 March 2022
16 Mar 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 ...
Big deals are back, PM says coal has a future, cruising gets green light
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 16 March 2022 Big deals make a return to the local share market Also today: Prime Minister Scott Morrison says there’s a ...
Interview: Fintech offering discount loans for 'green' spending
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The mortgage space is extremely competitive in Australia, with customers spoilt for choice. And now the personal and business loans space is undergoin...
Afternoon Report | 15 March 2022
15 Mar 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 ...
Big banks surge, pollies pressured on petrol, Australia sues Russia
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 15 March 2022 Big banks surge, leading the local share market higher Also today: Australia takes Russia to court over the downing of fl...
Interview: Tech boss' unique insight into the booming industry
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Australian tech industry is booming and demand for all sorts of jobs is at an all-time high. But it’s still a very male-dominated industry. ...
Afternoon Report | 14 March 2022
14 Mar 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 ...
Russia closes in on Kyiv, $12b petrol price sting, Uber’s home delivery deal
13 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 14 March 2022 Russia closes in on Ukrainian capital Kyiv Also today: Booming petrol prices to cost Australian consumers around $12 billi...
Interview: What investors should know as commodities soar amidst Ukraine war
13 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The war in Ukraine has sent commodities prices soaring. Gas, oil, coal, gold and nickel have hit huge highs over recent weeks. Largely it comes as glo...
The Week Ahead | 14 March 2022
13 Mar 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...
Safeword | 13 March 2022
12 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
(Previously Sunday Fear and Greed) The Fear and Greed team - Sean Aylmer, Adam Lang and Michael Thompson - take a lighter look at the world of busines...