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22-23 July 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. Tech stocks lead ASX lower Airline on-time performance Newcrest shares tumble Mango mutiny PE giant hits $US1b Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 21 July 2023 Australia’s unemployment rate at near record lows as jobs surge.  Also today: Corporate insolvencies jump post COVID Labour hire company’s licence revoked for what unions describe as ‘modern slavery’ And Netflix ’s crackdown on password theft is working Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week it’s all about how to save money on big purchases. Ge...

The average pay for ASX100 CEOs fell in 2022 to its lowest level recorded in the last nine years. And while bonuses are down too, there was only one Chief Executive in the ASX100 who didn't receive one. Ed John , Executive Manager, Stewardship at the  Australian Council of Superannuation Investors , talks to Sean about why CEO pay has dipped, and why it matters to investors. Find out more: https:/...

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. Market ends flat Flight Centre takes off Telstra job cuts State funeral for Crean Auckland gunman kills 3 Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 20 July 2023 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pushes the Yes case for the Voice referendum, as US political heavyweights announce a visit to Australia.  Also today: The Women’s Football World Cup kicks off tonight amid criticism of FIFA ’s failure to capitalise, commercially, on the event.  Is Donald Trump about to face fresh federal charges? And Barbie + Oppenheimer (aka Barbenheimer) set...

Small cap investing has had a pretty tough period. But amidst the uncertainty and the risk, professional investors are finding some good opportunities. Tobias Yao  is a Portfolio Manager at  Wilson Asset Management , covering WAM Capital, WAM Microcap, WAM Research and WAM Active. He talks to Sean Aylmer about the stocks he's watching across a range of sectors. 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. Big day for banks Chalmers meets Chinese opposite Rio’s productive half Woodside sales tumble Tetchy Andrews defends decision Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 19 July 2023 The Reserve Bank makes it clear that it isn’t clear whether rates need to rise  Also today: Fortescue Metals gets hit with a cyber attack.  Australian company DroneShield does a $33 million deal with the US Department of Defence. CEO Oleg Vornik spoke to Fear and Greed last year - listen here . And super funds slammed for not doing enough to prepare for the surge in Baby Boo...

72% of Australian consumers say they trust content produced by generative AI - with many acknowledging AI could influence medical and purchasing decisions. Frank Windoloski , Executive Vice President, Insights and Data APAC at  Capgemini , talks to Sean Aylmer about Capgemini's research into AI, and what it means for businesses unsure whether to use the technology. Find out more: https://fearandgr...

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 falls Vic dumps Comm games Banks cry poor on deposits Ansell’s shares tumble Evergrande $100b loss Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 18 July 2023 Calls for the big four accounting and auditing firms to be split up.  Also today: Strong property sales continue but is the best over?  Disney puts about a third of its assets up for sale And how well did your superannuation fund perform? Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The combination of high inflation, soaring costs, rising interest rates and a tight labour market have combined to create the 'perfect financial storm' for small and medium-sized businesses. Wayne Morris , CEO of business finance provider  Fifo Capital , talks to Sean Aylmer about the pressure this puts on SMEs to pay suppliers and get paid themselves - and why cash flow is so important in a crisi...

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. Calm on markets Forrest investigation Endeavour Group horror day IGO’s “dissapointing” write down China growth disappoints Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 17 July 2023 Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers warns on China as the new Reserve Bank Governor wins over supporters.  Also today: Woolies still leads the supermarkets war but Aldi is catching up Fadden by-election exposes Labor’s QLD struggles And tumbling cocaine prices rob Colombian families of much needed income Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

The media landscape has changed enormously over the last couple of decades, largely due to the arrival of digital giants include  Google  and  Facebook . But News Corp continues to be a hugely powerful player in the Australian media, reaching more than half the national population every month. Sean Aylmer speaks to  News Corp Australia  Executive Chairman  Michael Miller  in a wide-ranging intervi...

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.

15-16 July 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. Tech leads markets higher RBA gets new Governor China-Aust talks Pay rises for NAB staff Biotech shares surge 20pc Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 14 July 2023 The big bank bosses assure politicians that Australians aren’t in too much mortgage stress Also today: Domestic airfares drop to their lowest level in a year Australia’s richest couple separate, though most analysts don’t think the split will impact iron ore giant Fortescue Metals And how a productivity experiment in Japan led to a baby boom Plus don’t miss the latest episode o...

Lote Tuqiri might not be your typical Fear and Greed guest. But the dual rugby league and rugby union international hasn't had the typical post-sport career. He's co-founded two separate business:  Hoozu , a content marketing company, and a new venture called  Fanstands , a subscription platform that gives members the chance to win VIP sporting experiences. Lote talks to Sean Aylmer about Hoozu, F...

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. Market jumps 1.6pc US inflation lower than expected Are rate rises ending? Aussie $100m for Ukraine Aust-EU FTA falters Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 13 July 2023 Reserve Bank Governor Phil Lowe announces major changes for the central bank.  Also today: The big bank bosses say customers have remained resilient to higher mortgage repayments Optus strikes deal with Elon Musk’s Starlink , aiming to give 100 per cent land coverage And is the world about to enter a new epoch? Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? Th...

Helium is often listed alongside lithium and cobalt as an ‘energy transition commodity’ - one of the commodities we’ll be hearing a lot more about as we shift to greener energy sources and broader electrification. Trent Spry, Managing Director and CEO of ASX-listed Blue Star Helium , gives Sean Aylmer a 101 in helium, and why it's so important to a greener future. This is general information only....

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. Energy leads ASX higher Kathmandu sales tumble Incitec-Pivot receives offer Optus links with SpaceX Big spending on AI Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.