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Today's episode deals with a question from listener Michael, via LinkedIn:  What in the world has happened with CSL? Downgrading guidelines, some board member transitions, vaccine business segment demerger, and a huge drop in stock price! Steve Wheen, Head of Healthcare, and Managing Director of Equity Research at Jarden, talks to Sean Aylmer about CSL and the rest of the healthcare sector. T...

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 higher, business investment jumps Barnaby Joyce quits National Party Labor to miss emissions target Dozens killed in Hong Kong fire National Guard solders shot in ‘act of terror’ Join our free daily newslette...

Thursday 27 November 2025 Interest rate cuts are off the agenda after a surprise jump in inflation.  The Labor government in talks to push through an overhaul of environmental laws.  Super funds get a warning from regulators about improving service for retirees.  Harvey Norman shares surge on the back of a jump in sales A German parking metre attendant accused of stealing $2 million...

As an asset class, private credit is surging, worth at least $200 billion locally - and increasingly, retail investors are becoming interested in private credit. But is it a safe way to invest money? What should an investor be looking for when considering private credit? Sean Aylmer is joined by ASIC commissioner Simone Constant to discuss ASIC's benchmark reports into public and private markets....

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. CPI surprise Optus outage Parliament House chaos NSW payroll blowout Louvre arrests Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 26 November 2025 Today, the banking sector is under pressure over anti-money laundering and terrorism laws after significant problems were found at Bendigo & Adelaide Bank.  The federal government feels the pressure over energy prices. Macquarie’s Shemara Wikramanayake again tops the rankings of highest paid CEO, with take-home pay of $24 million. The first treasures are r...

Managing working capital is absolutely vital for any business - it's the part of a company’s trading that hasn’t yet translated into cashflow. Every year, the team at McGrathNicol Advisory release their Working Capital Report - revealing how much cash is locked up within Australian companies, and how they stack up against the rest of the world. Jason Ireland and Sean Wiles - partn...

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 up DroneShield’s 14.6pc jump Super funds exposed to Russian oil links Radio ratings deliver mixed bag Zelensky backs revised peace plan Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com....

Tuesday 25 November 2025 Macquarie lobs an $11.6 billion bid for logistics group Qube, as BHP has its second tilt at Anglo American rejected. Federal parliament is back for the final sitting week of the year, and it is all about energy policy.  US Ambassador Kevin Rudd cops a spray for the government’s new content rules for streaming services.  The DroneShield sell-off gets siniste...

There’s plenty of fear in markets right now, with big moves across both Wall Street and the ASX. So how do you block out the noise, and find the opportunities amidst the uncertainty? Lochlan Halloway, Equity Market Strategist at Morningstar, talks to Sean Aylmer about investing in volatile markets, including a couple of companies that have fallen a long way from their previous highs. This is...

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 up 1.3pc Cyber warning during Chinese delegation visit BoM website overhaul blows out ASIC’s record haul Trump shuts down DOGE Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See o...

Monday 24 November 2025 Forecasts for record house prices by the end of next year, even as the spring selling season stutters just a little.  Shoppers expected to spend more than $7 billion over the next week as Black Friday-Cyber Monday sales kick off.  New rules for electronics on aircraft.  Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is part of a G20 pledge to achieve net zero.  Germany...

This week: the new and improved monthly CPI figure lands. Plus, private sector capex and more. Michael Thompson is joined by economist  Stephen Koukoulas . Fear & Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson and the team as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more. If you have your own question, get in touch via our  website ,  LinkedIn ,&...

Black Friday and Cyber Monday have replaced the Boxing Day sales as the year's biggest retail event. So how do three non-shoppers make the most of the deals on offer? Fear & Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more. If you have your own question, get in touch via our  website ,  LinkedIn...

A massive week for markets, featuring Nvidia's bumper results and fears of an AI bubble. But add in corporate governance failures at DroneShield, a major blow for the federal government, and some fiery comments from Australia's big bank bosses, and there's plenty to argue over. Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Adam Lang picking a winner...

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 down 4pc for week Wall Street fear Darwin cyclone Chalmers kills Mayne bid Star buyers gets approval Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

Friday 21 November 2025 Corporate governance at ASX listed companies is again in the headlines, after DroneShield says its CEO and chair sold shares after the release of incorrect information.  The ASX surges on the back of a strong result from Wall Street tech leader Nvidia.  The IMF tells the federal government to reform the economy if it wants to boost living standards.  Australi...

In its annual report on the Australian economy, the International Monetary Fund has identified a bunch of options for reform, from increasing the GST to getting rid of tax breaks. But is it all a little too removed from reality? Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson discuss the potential for reform, and why a shopping list of changes from a US-based organisation can be problematic. 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 jumps on Nvidia results Turkey to win COP31 RBA surprised by housing market Darwin braces for Cyclone Fina Epstein files to be released Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/...

Thursday 20 November 2025 The big banks claim they are looking after small businesses and competition in the sector is hotter than ever.  The local share market falls to a new, near six-month low.  Scientists provide upgraded warnings about ultra-processed foods. Wages growth stabilises, but that doesn’t mean we can expect rate cuts.  Donald Trump calls a female reporter &ldqu...

David Booth helped create one of the world’s first index funds in the 1970s, before launching Dimensional Fund Advisors in the early 80s. Since then, Dimensional has become a global giant, with $US915 billion (around $1.4 trillion AUD) in assets under management - including on behalf of Australia’s two biggest super funds. David Booth, Founder and Chairman of Dimensional Fund Advisers,...

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 0.3pc lower Helloworld lobs $353m bid Australia won’t veto COP31 in Turkey John Laws farewelled Trump defends Saudi reception Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See om...

Wednesday 19 November 2025 Commonwealth Bank boss Matt Comyn hits out at big tech companies and regulators, saying the playing field needs to be levelled out.  The Reserve Bank makes it clear that interest rates are on hold.  The ASX has its second worst day of the year. A user of an old Samsung model phone dies after not being able to reach Triple Zero Personal insolvencies rise for the...

Yesterday the S&P/ASX 200 tumbled two per cent, led by a sell-off in tech stocks. It's now down about seven per cent over the past month. Concerns about the end of the interest rate cycle in Australia, a lack of information on Wall Street and the forever present geopolitical fears seem to be weighing on investors. Roger Montgomery, founder and Chief Investment Officer at Montgomery Investment...

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 down 1.9pc Technology One slumps 17.2pc  Westpac boss on housing crisis State politics leadership changes Trump refuses to rule out troops in Venezuela Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fe...