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Wednesday 17 September 2025 Super Retail fires its CEO after claiming he misled the board about his alleged relationship with the company’s head of HR.  And more, including: The federal government tells social media companies what it wants when the ban for under 16-year olds kicks in.  Alphabet, owner of Google, crosses the $US3 trillion in value threshold.  Profit making in t...

Ian Rogers is a fascinating pioneer who has worked with some of the most famous brands on earth. He built beastieboys.com in the 90s, helped launch Beats Music and Apple Music , drove digital transformation at luxury giant LVMH , and today shapes the future of digital assets as Chief Experience Officer and Board member at Ledger - the world’s largest maker of cryptocurrency hardware wallets....

Four in five Australian business leaders expect geopolitical issues will pose challenges to their operations in the next twelve months - that’s up sharply from last year. McGrathNicol has just released a new Risk and Security Report for 2025 , which builds on the previous two years of findings. And while cyber security is still ranked as the number one risk for business leaders, there are a...

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. Markets climb on Fed rate hopes James Hardie chair under pressure Super Retail sacks CEO nbn unveils upgrade Court clash over Fed governor Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Tuesday 16 September 2025 ANZ set to pay a record fine of $240 million for a raft of poor governance issues, from trading in the bond market to failing to repay fees charged to dead customers.  And more, including: Dire warnings from the nation’s first National Climate Risk Assessment report.  Prime Minister Anthony Albanese complains about social media pushing extremism on both si...

Yesterday, the federal coalition recorded its lowest primary vote in Newspoll history, at just 27pc. And the release of a new climate change report is set to make things even more uncomfortable between the Liberals and Nationals, who don't agree on emissions policy, and even Liberal frontbenchers are threatening to quit. So where to now for Liberal leader Sussan Ley? How does she turn the party ar...

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 down Coalition slumps in Newspoll Emeco soars on takeover whispers Commercial property returns Emmys crown The Pitt and The Studio Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Monday 15 September 2025 Commonwealth Bank comes back to the pack while Coles threatens to overtake Woolies as the biggest supermarket chain.  And more, including: The federal government pledges $12 billion towards defence spending in Western Australia.  Almost half of all investors are turning to AI for advice.  The spring selling season continues to impress The original weight los...

This week, the labour force figures will give us a valuable insight into the economy - not just whether the unemployment rate is rising, but whether those who have jobs are getting enough  work. Plus the US Federal Reserve is meeting, with an interest rate cut widely tipped for the world's largest economy. Michael Thompson is joined by economist  Stephen Koukoulas . Fear & Greed Q+A:...

Why is copper considered the belwether commodity? 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 ,  Instagram  or  Facebook ! Join our  free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https...

Bank job cuts, Liberal leadership turmoil, a $1 billion bill for the supermarkets and Elon Musk dethroned as the world's richest person (briefly). Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Adam Lang picking a winner in a fierce debate. 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. Wall St records Woodside gas project extended Former Virgin boss’s $50m payday Sydney flights disrupted Manhunt after Charlie Kirk assassination Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

Friday 12 September 2025 Pressure grows on Opposition Leader Sussan Ley, after she sacked a senator who refused to publicly support her.  The federal government’s investment in quantum computing starts to pay off.  Global condemnation of the killing of a conservative activist in the United States. Qantas’ frequent flyer program climbs the rankings Signs of life on Mars. Join...

Every major project that’s ever been completed, from putting man on the moon, to developing COVID vaccines, has had one thing in common. And it shares it with smaller projects too: property developments, or the rollout of new software. Behind the scenes of all these things, there’s somebody running the project: a project manager. But despite it being a very common job - and a high earn...

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 dips Bendigo & Adelaide Bank cuts jobs Hastie denies leadership moves Musk passes Ellison US activist shot dead Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 11 September 2025 A mega mining merger and China fears trigger a massive sell-off in local mining companies, but the big banks save the day.  And more, including: Apple launches a new super slim iPhone.  Oracle’s Larry Ellison on track to overtake Elon Musk as the world’s richest person.  The federal government spends up big on underwater drones Housing affordab...

Apple CEO Tim Cook promised the “biggest leap ever for iPhone” - and yesterday, the tech giant unveiled its new suite of products, including the iPhone 17 and 17 Pro, and its thinnest ever phone, the iPhone Air. So did Tim Cook get it right? And is it worth upgrading? Michael Thompson speaks to Stephen Fenech, editor of  techguide.com.au . Fear & Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer &a...

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 tumble PM flags lower emissions target NAB cuts jobs BYD predicts shakeup Israel strikes Hamas in Qatar Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian Rogers is a fascinating pioneer who has worked with some of the most famous brands on earth. He built beastieboys.com in the 90s, helped launch Beats Music and Apple Music , drove digital transformation at luxury giant LVMH , and today shapes the future of digital assets as Chief Experience Officer and Board member at Ledger - the world’s largest maker of cryptocurrency hardware wallets....

Wednesday 10 September 2025 Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch do a deal with other family members to ensure Lachlan takes control of News Corp and Fox after his father dies.  And more, including: ANZ set to cut thousands of jobs.  An agreement  between Australia and Vanuatu stumbles over the Pacific nation’s relationship with China.  The government’s new first home buyers...

Lachlan Murdoch is set to control the family’s global media assets, including Fox News, The Wall Street Journal and The Australian, under a new deal that ends years of infighting and speculation about what happens when Rupert Murdoch passes away. The agreement effectively sidelines Lachlan’s siblings James, Elisabeth and Prudence, who will each walk away with about $1.7 billion. Sean A...

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, ANZ job cuts, Murdoch deal Aus Post to resume US services PM weighs in on Price furore BHP settles class action Radio ratings Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Tuesday 9 September 2025 The two big supermarkets face remediation costs of up to $1 billion for underpaying retail workers.  And more, including: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese puts corporate tax reform front and centre, and calls on big business to support the government’s climate change agenda.  Corporate Australia drops DEI initiatives.  Fears that kids will find ways to...

The US Federal Reserve is tipped to interest rates next week. What does this mean for markets, and why do rate expectations have such an impact on bonds? 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 ,  I...