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Thursday 16th February 2023 Commonwealth Bank posts a record profit but its share price tumbles.  Also today: RB Governor PL says rates have to rise because the alternative is much worse And the stoush between two of the country’s richest people Elon Musk under fire over Twitter tweaks to prioritise his own tweets Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s all a...

In the digital age, there’s more data than ever before. It’s collected by companies and government departments in every interaction and every transaction. But how many companies are actually using that data to its full potential? Sean Aylmer talks to three leading actuaries who work in major Australian data science businesses to discover the difference an actuary can make Adam Driussi, Co-Founder...

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Wednesday 15th February 2023 Business confidence soars, but consumer sentiment heads towards record low levels.  Also today: Banks become more inventive in the types of home loans they offer ABC criticised for an outage to its iview service and for its reporting of the Alice Springs crisis And the licence plate that fetched $4.5m at auction Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudi...

The tech sector has been hit hard by a downturn post-COVID, with many companies forced to cut roles. But for much of the IT space, the employment outlook is actually quite promising. Jon Lang, CEO of Lumify Group, talks to Sean Aylmer about where the jobs are right now, and the key areas of demand in the future. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

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Tuesday 14th February 2023 The federal government is under pressure over its immigration policy as the banks come under political pressure to suspend branch closures.  Also today: While many companies are facing weaker demand, pubs are booming Star Entertainment Group flags up to $1.6 billion writedown of its Sydney casino And the real highlight of yesterday’s SuperBowl Find out more: https://fear...

Zoom calls are great - but for many businesses, there’s no replacing the face to face meeting. So has corporate travel recovered post-COVID?   Cameron Harris - Global Leader of Flight Centre Business Travel - talks to Sean Aylmer about the rising demand for corporate travel.   Flight Centre is a supporter of Fear and Greed Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for...

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Monday 13th February 2023 Earnings season ramps up with inflation and a slowing economy likely to dominate discussions.  Also today: The Reserve Bank doubles down on higher interest rates, and it’s evident in the weekend’s auctions results US military shoots down object over Canada And big oil made $22.6 million an hour throughout 2022 Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com...

It’s half year profit season on the ASX, and all companies with a December 31 half or full year balance date are updating investors on how they're going. Matthew Kidman, principal at Centennial Asset Management, tells Sean Aylmer what he's watching out for over the next few weeks. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

11-12 February 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.

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Friday 10th February 2023 Banks under pressure after refusing to hike rates on deposits.  Also today: AGL Energy’s shocker half year triggers a massive sell-off in the stock  The first Australian coal shipments to China in two years arrive in port And why Disney is no longer the Magic Kingdom Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s all about how to get starte...

HP - previously called Hewlett-Packard - is one of the oldest tech companies in the world, having been founded in 1939.  HP's Chief Commercial Officer is an Australian named Dave McQuarrie, and he talks to Sean about the company's future, the importance of corporate philanthropy, and why HP came out on top when a $US35 billion takeover bid was withdrawn. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/...

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Thursday 9th February 2023 US president JB takes a swipe at China, and warns there’s still tough times ahead for the American economy.  Also today: The Labor government rejects a huge Clive Palmer coal project near the Barrier Reef ANZ boss Shayne Elliott warns home loan rates are entering dangerous territory for some customers And there’s a major problem in space: too much junk Plus don’t miss th...

Last year saw some very interesting trends develop on the sharemarket - and some of them have continued into this year. Cath Whitaker, CEO of ASX-listed trading platform Selfwealth, talks to Sean about the most-traded stocks in January. This is general information only - you should seek professional advice before making investment decisions. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystud...

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Wednesday 8th February 2023 The Reserve Bank makes it clear that there are more rate rises on the horizon, after lifting for the ninth successive month.  Also today: Australia’s biggest toll road group confirms there’s more cars on the road now, than before the pandemic Google unveils its AI competitor to ChatGPT And why one episode of The Simpsons will be pulled from streaming into Hong Kong   Pl...

Yesterday the board of the Reserve Bank increased the official cash rate by 25 basis points - and there could be more to come. Gareth Aird, Commonwealth Bank’s Head of Australian Economics, talks to Sean Aylmer about what it means for households if the Reserve Bank follows through on a potential 50 basis point hike. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

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Tuesday 7th February 2023 Global gold mining giant Newmont, lobs a $24 billion bid for Australia’s biggest gold digger, Newcrest Mining.  Also today: Victorian Greens Senator Lidia Thorpe ditches the Greens over the Voice referendum Half-year profit season kicks off on the ASX And a one time major BNPL operator calls in the receivers Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/l...

Professional financial advice is so important for making good investment decisions. But how do we ensure it is accessible and affordable for all? Sean Aylmer talks to Sarah Abood, CEO of the Financial Planning Association of Australia, about why good advice matters, and how the sector is changing. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.