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Thursday 17 October 2024 Federal politicians rush to fly Qantas, even though the national carrier isn’t always the best value.  And more, including: The Reserve Bank warns on inflation expectations.  The Commonwealth Bank opts to embrace artificial intelligence. And a court rules Richard Pratt’s love child can challenge the billionaire family for her slice of the fortune  Plus don’t miss the new e...

Buying beer and champagne for agents, writing letters to vendors: some homebuyers will go to great lengths to secure the property they want.  And with more properties on the market - and fewer buyers - now could be the perfect time to nab your next home.  Alice Stolz, National Property Editor at Domain, and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson look at the strategies that work, and the ones you shou...

Circular economy - where goods are reused, recycled, and repurposed - could be seen as the holy grail of waste reduction. But the economics of packaging mean there's less and less incentive for modern materials to be recycled. Entrepreneur Tom Szaky founded TerraCycle in the US more than two decades ago. And since then, he’s worked with more than 650 major brands across 21 countries to deliver sol...

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. Tech stocks lead ASX lower Woodside boosts production BoQ earnings slump Public debt hits $US100 trillion AUD lower Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 16 October 2024 The local share market hits a new record high.  And more, including: Labor looks to outlaw debit card surcharges ahead of the next election  Prime Minister Anthony Albanese defends his decision to buy a $4.3 million holiday home amid a housing crisis And Google orders six small nuclear reactors to power its data centres, plus much more Plus don’t miss the latest episode o...

Diversification is one of the golden rules of investing. But according to HSBC's Investor Insights Survey, it's going out of fashion. David Talbot, Senior Manager, Investments, at HSBC Australia, talks to Sean Aylmer about the importance of diversifying across a range of assets and geographies. This is general information only. You should seek professional advice before making investment decisions...

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. Tyro tumbles Flat fee childcare Israel warnings for Aussies Telstra AGM Presidential bets flow Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 15 October 2024 Tip offs about tax fraud surge as the Tax Office cracks down on the black economy.  Vocus Groups bids $5.25 billion for TPG assets Elon Musk’s SpaceX achieves an extraordinary feat, catching a booster rocket on a landing pad And the biggest study of its kind finds that social media use in teenagers is strongly correlated to higher anxiety and depression Plus don’t miss the...

Today the Telstra board and leaders will front up to shareholders at its Annual General Meeting. Tomorrow it'll be Commonwealth Bank's turn. Sean Aylmer talks to Steven Mabb, Chair of the Australian Shareholders Association, about why AGMs matter, why it's important to vote, the key themes of this AGM season, and why retail shareholders are being dudded by a shift away from COVID-era measures. Fin...

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. Web Travel tumbles Coalition poll surge Bird flu warning Sally McManus threatened Shooter near Trump Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 14 October 2024 Big banks start cutting fixed rate loans as the auction market slows.  And more, including: Local investors rush to exchange traded funds  All eyes are on the US election - but 67 countries have already voted this year And Boeing to cut 17,000 jobs and slow the production of planes Plus don’t miss the new episode of The Property Pendulum, brought to you by Domain and Fear &a...

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.

Sophisticated investors are moving into cryptocurrency, with trading volumes suggesting established investors are now shaping the future of digital assets. Caroline Bowler, CEO of BTC Markets, talks to Sean Aylmer about the shift away from the small retail investors that typified the early crypto boom. This is general information only, and you should seek professional advice before making investme...

HOW DO THEY AFFORD THAT? is a weekly podcast produced by Fear & Greed, exploring ways to make your money work harder for you. Check out the full catalogue of episodes on  APPLE ,  SPOTIFY , or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Episode #106 The ultimate guide to affordable technology pt 1 You don't need to spend a fortune to get some quality tech. In the first of a two-part series on affordable...

Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Adam Lang adjudicating. 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. ASX up for the week Rock lobster joy US CPI data hot Wisetech’s White sells stock Lebanon calls for ceasefire Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener Jo asks:  Sean has mentioned several times there are concerns with super fund giants becoming too big in Australia, most recently on Mondays episode discussing the impact they are now having on IPOs and ASX listings. My question is: what are the long term ramifications of this an investor might need to consider, and how will it impact the economy? Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson a...

Friday 11 October 2024 The federal government overhauls mergers laws as China drops lobster bans.  And more, including: The value of homes across the country pushes beyond $11 trillion for the first time May firms up as the likely timing of the next federal election And the escalation of conflict around the world spurs a different type of investment – defence based ETFs Plus don’t miss the new epi...

Not so long ago, lithium prices were soaring. It was the mineral of choice, because of its role in the shift to greener energy. Then a flood of new supply and a slump in electric vehicle sales saw prices tumble. But lithium still has a major role to play - as shown by Rio Tinto's $9.9b acquisition this week of Arcadium Lithium. Francis Wedin is the founder and Executive Chair of Vulcan Energy, a l...

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 finishes higher Guzman update Vintage CEO returns Super legislation Milton landfall Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 10 October 2024 Company insolvencies hit a record as small businesses struggle.  And more, including: Rio Tinto set to pay almost $10 billion to acquire Arcadium Lithium The Collingwood Magpies and the Brisbane Broncos are the most valuable football brands in the country And Florida braces for the arrival of Hurricane Milton Plus don’t miss the new episode of The Property Pendulum, brough...

There are few things more frustrating for buyers than property listings that don't include a price. The words 'expressions of interest' or 'price on application' are guaranteed to get the blood pressure rising.  Alice Stolz, National Property Editor at Domain, and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson look at why prices are left off listings, how buyers and sellers can each use it to their advantage...

Washington H Soul Pattinson is often called Australia's answer to Berkshire Hathaway. It's an old-style conglomerate, investing across sectors, with a very long history of conservative family management. Gaurav Sodhi, Deputy Head of Research at Intelligent Investors, takes Sean Aylmer inside this fascinating business, including its extraordinary record of paying out dividends. This is general info...

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 decline Gina change of heart Ads for Stan? Payman political party Rebels sue RA Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.