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Wednesday 20 August 2025 CSL shares freefall, amid a major shake-up for the healthcare giant.  And more, including: Unions and business clash at the economic roundtable. Consumer sentiment soars to its highest level in 3 years. Plus Woolworths slashes prices as the grocery wars heat up. Canva’s valuation gets a redesign. Join our free daily newsletter here . And don’t miss the lat...

Can BHP continue its dominance as its focus shifts from iron ore to copper? Yesterday, Australia's second largest company announced a 26pc drop in underlying profit, with iron ore prices under pressure from slowing demand in China. It’s BHP’s weakest performance in five years. But the company is still optimistic - particularly about its growing number of copper assets, and also its shi...

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 PM rejects Bullock comment iiNet cyber attack Wong says Israel visa call ‘unjustified’ Trump, Zelensky meet Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Tuesday 19 August 2025 The business community unites as pressure ramps up on day one of the government’s economic reform roundtable.  And more, including: NAB admits to underpaying staff.  The ASX hits another high - that’s six in six days. A former PM slams Australian bosses for their attitude to cybersecurity.  A record fine for Qantas. Meta runs into problems with its...

It's Equal Pay Day -  what will it take to close the gender pay gap? Natalie MacDonald is joined by Elizabeth Broderick AO, former Australian Sex Discrimination Commissioner and the founder of the Champions of Change Coalition. Today is Equal Pay Day, which marks the end of the 50 additional days into the new financial year that women in Australia need to work to earn the same pay, on average...

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 higher Calls to dump stamp duty Google hit with massive fine Indonesia drops aid to Palestine World leaders arrive in US Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 18 August 2025 Two new polls show support for Labor and the Prime Minister is soaring, just in time for the government’s reform round table.  And more, including: Qantas faces a reckoning, with a judge poised to hand down a record fine.  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to meet with Donald Trump, after Trump’s meeting with Vladimir Putin ends without a ceasefire....

How do we fix the productivity crisis? Today Michael Thompson is joined by economist  Stephen Koukoulas  to talk about the government's productivity and economic reform roundtable, which begins tomorrow. Last week RBA governor Michele Bullock called out productivity as a key challenge for the economy. So why is productivity so important, what does it look like, how do we measure it,...

How should a business use LinkedIn? We've seen a rise in the number of CEOs using professional networking platform LinkedIn for communications, from discussing acquisitions, to talking about company results. So does this mean we should all be doing it? And how does it help small businesses? Michael Thompson speaks with Fear & Greed presenter Natalie MacDonald, who spent seven years working at...

A bumper week of company results, up against interest rate cuts, and some major proposals for economic reform (four day week, anyone?). Michael Thompson and Adam Lang go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with guest judge AMP Deputy Chief Economist Diana Mousina picking a winner in a fierce debate. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for...

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 up Baby Bunting soars PM faces criticism from US CBA boss hits back Trump downplays US/Russia summit Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Volkswagen is a global car giant, operating in a rapidly changing world. As technology evolves, new competitors emerge and global trade changes, Volkswagen has set itself a goal over the next decade of being the driver of global automotive tech. David Tan, Product Manager at Volkswagen Group Australia, talks to Sean Aylmer about the future of Volkswagen, and the role EVs will play. Volkswagen is a...

Friday 15 August 2025 Westpac’s result gets everyone excited about the banks again. And more, including: The ASX hits yet another all time high. Unemployment falls, potentially delaying rate cuts Telstra profit surges 31% after cost-cutting measures Guilty plea in insider trading case Join our free daily newsletter here . And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? -...

Unions have proposed a four-day working week. The government has rejected it. Will we ever see it happen? Fear & Greed Q+A: Join Michael Thompson & 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 ,  Instagram  or  Facebook ! Find out more: https://feara...

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. Westpac soars Strong jobs numbers Ampol’s $1b purchase Setback for DeepSeek David Stratton dies Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 14 August 2025 Investors sell off the Commonwealth Bank, after Australia’s biggest company reports a record $10.25 billion profit.  And more, including: The Prime Minister rejects calls for a 4 day working week. Massive profits in the housing market, while rental growth picks up again.   A $53b bid for Google’s Chrome browser. Why an English village has turned o...

What's next for Commonwealth Bank? Yesterday, Commonwealth Bank reported a record $10.25b profit. But investors sold off the stock, driven by concerns over the outlook and expensive valuation.  Commonwealth Bank CEO Matt Comyn speaks to Nadine Blayney from Ausbiz. Ausbiz is   Australia's leading provider of live and on-demand video of the latest news in Australian business, markets, econ...

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. CBA sold off Results galore Wages steady Epic win Israel crisis worsens Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer sits down with Westpac CEO Anthony Miller in the second part of an extended conversation. This time, they start by looking at how to solve the housing crisis.  The episode was recorded in front of a live audience, hosted by the Trans-Tasman Business Circle. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 13 August 2025 The RBA delivers a much-awaited interest rate cut - the third so far this year. And more, including: The local sharemarket hits a new all-time high, buoyed by the interest rate cut. Donald Trump extends a tariff truce with China.  Star Entertainment strikes a deal. Airlines cash in on a big shift in how we travel. Join our free daily newsletter here . And don’t...

The RBA has now cut rates three times this year. How many more cuts will we see? Today Natalie MacDonald is joined by Commonwealth Bank Senior Economist Belinda Allen. Fear & Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more. If you have your own question, get in touch via our  website ,  LinkedIn , ...

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 higher after interest rates cut Bullock highlights poor productivity Deloitte disciplines staff SBS boss quits Swift announces new album Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Tuesday 12 August 2025 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces plans to recognise a Palestinian state, putting Australia at odds with the US over the issue. And more, including: JB HiFi’s CEO calls it quits Lithium stocks surge, pushing the local sharemarket higher ahead of the RBA’s rate call today The government takes its first steps towards universal childcare  Australia&rsqu...

What should we expect from reporting season? Today Sean Aylmer is joined by Ben Gilbert, Head of Australian Research at Jarden. Fear & Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson 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 ! This...

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 higher PM to recognise Palestine Lithium's big day New charge for EV owners CSIRO combats deepfakes Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.