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AGL Energy reports a $1.26 billion loss in a volatile energy market. Friday 11 August 2023 Also today: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to have a state dinner with US President Joe Biden Boeing partners with the CSIRO to produce eco-friendly jet fuel And the Chinese tech giants spending billions on AI chips Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week it’s all about fina...

The pandemic saw a huge number of investors buying equities for the first time. It's no surprise that demand has also risen for smarter ways to track investment portfolios. Doug Morris, CEO of Sharesight, talks to Jennifer Duke about the growth of Sharesight to include more than 400,000 users globally, and the insights this has provided into investor behaviour. This is general information only. Yo...

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 just a few minutes. ASX closes up Jobs market may be cooling Calls to sell Future Fund NBN looking at Starlink PWC spin-off wins contracts Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 10 August 2023 Commonwealth Bank delivers a record full-year profit of almost $10.2 billion.  Also today: Trade unions launch their own inquiry into price gouging Amazon to build Australia’s biggest-ever warehouse And the potential deal between Google and Universal Music that could change the music industry forever Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week i...

It may come as a shock to you, as it certainly surprised us: one third of Australian adults are considered financially illiterate. Diana Mousina, Deputy Chief Economist at  AMP , talks to Jennifer Duke about the startling new research, and explains the long-term impacts of a lack of financial knowledge. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

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 just a few minutes. ASX closes higher Australia-US tech relations Beach Energy boss quits TPG-InvoCare takeover Record credit card balances Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 9 August 2023 James Hardie kicks off the profit reporting season in spectacular fashion.  Also today: Business sentiment holds up despite all the rate rises The Matildas set a TV record And Zoom (the company) asks workers to come back to the office Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week it’s all about financial burnout. Get the episode from APPLE , SPOTI...

According to  Roy Morgan research , we operate on a two-speed consumer economy. 10 million Australians have a traditional mindset when it comes to spending - but 5 million Australians are considered ‘new economic order’ or NEO consumers, spending up to 300% more than traditional consumers. This data has been used by brands like  LVMH ,  Qantas ,  David Jones ,  Macquarie Bank ,  Lexus  and mattres...

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 just a few minutes. ASX ends flat Major gas deal Myer falls 14pc Canva valued at $38m Consumers stay grumpy Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 8 August 2023 Trade Minister Don Farrell says China set to drop the ban on Aussie wine as relations normalise. Also today: Bain Capital , the owner of Virgin Australia , buys one of the country’s biggest aged care operators Why certain email users could be about to lose their accounts And by his own standards, Donald Trump’s latest outburst over the women’s world cup is simply extraordinar...

Credit applications are declining and arrears are rising as interest rate hikes start to bite. Melanie Cochrane, Australia / New Zealand CEO and Group Managing Director at  Equifax , talks to Sean Aylmer about the trends she's seeing in the credit market, from buy now pay later to car loans. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 just a few minutes. ASX closes lower Wheat market hit ACCC delays Origin decision Invocare deal on hold China bid for Taiwan Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 7 August 2023 Banks step in to stop customers losing money from crypto deals. Also today: The Federal Government announces big fines and regulatory changes to tackle the PwC tax leaks scandal The FIFA Women’s World Cup has broken viewership and ticket sales records And Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathway has hit a near all time high with $US147 billion in holdings at the end of Q2 Find out m...

Every month Morningstar puts out a 'Best Ideas' list - interesting stocks identified by Morningstar analysts. Brian Han, Director of Equities Research Australia/New Zealand at Morningstar, takes Sean Aylmer through a few of the companies on the 'Best Ideas' list - and why they've just taken two AXS-listed companies off it. This is general information only. You should seek professional advice befor...

This is Fear and Greed - The Week Ahead , where Sean Aylmer and Stephen Koukoulas discuss the major events, reports and releases that provide insight into the economy this week (with a look back at the events of last week too). Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep #44: HOW TO ASK FOR A PAY RISE Asking for a pay rise is never easy, but there are some simple ways to maximise your chances of success. In this episode, Canna Campbell - a financial planner for more than 20 years - and Fear & Greed 's  Michael Thompson  are joined by Fear & Greed co-founder  Adam Lang . As a former media company CEO and now an executive coach, Adam has seen it all, and ...

05-06 August 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 adjudicating. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 just a few minutes. 1. Energy up, Healthcare down 2. ACCC says no 3. RBA’s muted quarterly outlook 4. Atlassian founders wealth grows 5.Trump pleads not guilty Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Friday 4 August 2023 Retail sales tumble, breaking a 15-year record. Also today: Canberra hopes for good news on barley tariffs TV rights show how the Indian Premier League is hurting long form cricket Why we’re working 37 minutes less each day Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week it’s a step-by-step guide to asking for a payrise. Get the episode from APPLE , SP...

Australia has a mismatch in supply and demand in the property market - property prices are climbing, and the situation for renters is dire. But finding a solution to the crisis is a massive challenge. Justin Brown , Chairman of CBRE Residential Projects , talks to Sean Aylmer about navigating our way through the crisis - affordable housing, the role of government, why infrastructure is so importan...

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 just a few minutes. Tech, miners fall Helicopter debris found Super isn't for bequests Link's big loss Wall Street tumbles   Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 3 August 2023 The Aussie dollar falls to a four-month low.  Also today: Woolworths facing up to 1,000 charges for underpayment of staff  Melbourne overtakes Sydney as the country’s biggest hotel market China announces new restrictions on smartphone use for kids Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week it’s a step-by-step guide to asking for a payrise. Get t...

UniSuper , 2023's best performing mega fund, delivered a 10.3% return on its default Balanced option - in a year dominated by high inflation, the fastest rate hikes in decades and the ongoing war in Ukraine. Rob Hogg , Head of Fixed Interest and Macro Research at UniSuper , talks to Sean about the result, as well as the outlook and what it means for asset allocation. This is general information on...

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 just a few minutes. Miners, banks lead bourse lower Housing legislation back ABC under fire Trump indicted again US downgraded Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 2 August 2023 The Reserve Bank keeps official interest rates on hold.  Also today: House prices rose last month but some of the heat has come out of the market Aussie brand Bondi Sands sells to Japanese group for $450 million And the mighty Matildas smash viewer records not just for women’s sport, but for all programs this year Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford Tha...