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Tuesday 1 March 2022 Earnings season ends with corporate Australia in good shape  Also today:  Russian troops push towards Ukrainian capital Kyiv Flood disaster worsens in QLD & NSW And why pet funerals are becoming big business Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s interview is a pretty amazing story of persistence… about a 30-year-old company that's kept itself at the forefront of technology in Australia. Macquarie Telecom has survived the dot com boom, the GFC, the pandemic, and an influx of new tech startups, and now has a market cap of more than $1.3 billion. Co-founder and CEO David Tudehope reveals the strategy he's used (he calls...

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Monday 28 February 2022  Russia puts its nuclear arsenal on high alert, as troops push into Ukraine and 150,000 people flee the country.  Also today:  The east coast of Australia lashed by ferocious weather Last day of earnings season Property prices coming off the boil Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk about alternative assets a lot but don't really discuss them in detail. So what are they and should you include them in your portfolio? Travis Miller is the CEO and co-founder of iPartners, an Australian platform with more than $2 billion in investor funds. He runs through everything you need to know about alternative assets. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/l...

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.

The Fear and Greed team - Sean Aylmer, Adam Lang and Michael Thompson - take a lighter look at the world of business. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saturday, 26 February 2022 Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head to decide on the top business stories of the week. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Friday 25 February 2022  Russia invades Ukraine sending financial markets into a tailspin.  Also today:  Qantas reports another big loss but hopeful things will return to normal this year A $1.5b hostile takeover bid How planes may soon be powered by hydrogen Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The retail investor boom has led to an influx of trading platforms, all offering lower fees than the other. But if this race to the bottom continues, there's bound to be losers which could have drastic consequences for investors. One of the first players on the scene was SelfWealth and CEO Cath Whitaker explains how they've future-proofed the platform and discusses their impending move into crypto...

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Thursday 24 February 2022  Wages grow and expectations of interest rate rises heighten Also today:  Australia slaps sanctions on Russia Woolworths warns of food price rises Rio Tinto announces the country’s largest corporate profit and biggest ever dividend Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a great time to be looking for a job in Australia, with the unemployment rate at just 4.2%. Economists believe that figure could drop even lower and Seek just recorded the most jobs ads in its 25-year history. James Nicholson, Asia / Pacific CEO of global recruitment firm Robert Walters, says salary offers are through the roof right now but warns it can't possibly last. Find out more: h...

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Wednesday 23 February 2022  Europe is on the brink of a full scale conflict as Russian troops march into the Ukraine.  Also today:  Coles reports an impressive half year result Treasurer Josh Frydenberg cool on prospect of Cannon-Brookes AGL bid Mask wearing set to end Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After one of the biggest ever housing booms and with interest rates set to rise, the property market is already showing signs of cooling. And some analysts are predicting big price drops next year. But Domain CEO Jason Pellegrino says he's not buying it, sharing his own predictions for house prices. 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. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 22 February 2022  AGL Energy knocks back an $8 billion bid, but the fight is nowhere near over.  Also today:  Two fierce competitors join together to provide better telco services to regional Australia and the urban fringes Plenty of corporate results, including some good news for investors Deadly avocado wars in Mexico. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnyst...

Staff shortages, shipping bottlenecks and long product delays are a part of everyday life now and the global supply chain nightmare is a key contributor to rising inflation. But can these problems be solved by automation? Greg Eyre, Vice President (Australia New Zealand) of Blue Prism, firmly believes robots are the answer and insists it won't cost people their jobs either. Find out more: https://...

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Monday 21 February 2022  Billionaire Mike Cannon Brookes lobs a bid for AGL Energy  Also today:  Prime Minister Scott Morrison furious over a Chinese navy vessel pointing a laser at an Australian surveillance aircraft Financial markets nervous as Ukraine crisis escalates A hint of softness in the local property market over the weekend Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See...

We’re about halfway through a particularly chaotic reporting season. With so much volatility in the market, the huge rises and falls after companies announce their earnings haven't necessarily made sense. Matthew Kidman, Principal at Centennial Asset Management, explains it all and gives his tips on which areas to look at and which to avoid. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See om...

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.

The Fear and Greed team - Sean Aylmer, Adam Lang and Michael Thompson - take a lighter look at the world of business. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.