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Last week the ASX200 set several new records. It raises plenty of questions for investors, including what to do about the banks, resource giants, and tech stocks. Lochlan Halloway, Equity Market Strategist at Morningstar, talks to Sean Aylmer about some of Australia's biggest companies, the outlook for the market, and where the opportunities might be in the future. The information in this episode...

Guest: Robbie Ferguson, co-founder of Immutable Original publication date: 11 December 2020 Original description: NFTs - or non-fungible tokens - have taken off, valued in the billions within just a few short years. But what exactly are they? The unique digital assets have been used mostly for art and collectibles so far but Robbie Ferguson, co-founder of Immutable, explains how and why they will...

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. ANZ shines Wall Street hit record Nuclear warns up Myer profit tumbles Declaration of war Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener Dave asks:  Sean uses various terms for share price movements and I wonder which ones mean something and which ones are just to make more interesting copy. I assume bounced is different from rose. And spiked is different from increased. Plunged is different from dropped. Or is it? For me anything less than a 5% change is just noise if you’re not a day trader. Can Sean please give us a def...

Friday 20 September 2024 The labour market shows plenty of resilience with 47,500 new jobs created last month.  And more, including: The share market hits, and closes, at a record high Prime Minister Anthony Albanese heads for the Quad summit in the US And maybe the end is nigh for Tupperware New podcast alert: The Property Pendulum, brought to you by Domain and Fear & Greed, is out today. Fin...

It’s been a huge 24 hours for the global economy. First, the US Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by half a percentage point. Then local labour force numbers for August showed the number of people with jobs increased by 47,500 - well above expectations. Diana Mousina, AMP’s Deputy Chief Economist, talks to Sean Aylmer about what it all means for the Reserve Bank board meeting next week. Fi...

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. Employment surges Resources lead ASX Aus abstains UN vote Woolworths pressure Walkie-talkie attack Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 19 September 2024 60,000 workers protest across the country as relations between unions and the government worsen.  Big miner Rio Tinto announces plans to plant 750,000 trees.  Moody’s Ratings warns more households will fall behind in their mortgage repayments as the cost of living crisis bites And Meta moves to restrict children from accessing Instagram New podcast alert: The Property Pe...

Found the perfect property? Before you make an offer, follow this checklist to give yourself the best chance of success. Alice Stolz, National Property Editor at Domain, and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson go through the four things every home buyer needs to know before making an offer. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Considering a tree change? The Regional Australia Institute has just released its Good Life Guide, comparing regions and metropolitan areas around the country, in terms of income, house prices and lifestyle.  Liz Ritchie, CEO of the Regional Australia Institute, talks to Sean Aylmer about the benefits of regional living, and the potential for our regions to be an economic powerhouse. Find out more...

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 struggle Class action against Harvey Norman New Hope eyes mines Pagers as weapons Rate cut for Fed Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 18 September 2024 The federal government announces its 19 th free trade deal, this time with the United Arab Emirates, as it eyes off billions of dollars in potential investments.  And more, including: Money manager Regal Partners shakes up the funds management industry by bidding for rival Platinum Asset Prime Minister Anthony Albanese insists the government and business are in sync And...

The rate of business failures is now at its highest level since January 2021, in the middle of the pandemic. Business payment defaults are also at record levels, with more businesses struggling to pay suppliers. Patrick Coghlan, CEO of CreditorWatch, talks to Sean Aylmer about the August Business Risk Index, and why conditions are likely to get worse before they improve. Find out more: https://fea...

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 leads the way Iron ore price fears Star finance deal New Hope ups dividend Trump goes crypto Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener Jonathan asks:  I am aware of West Texas Intermediate oil and Brent Crude oil, but I was wondering is that it, or are there loads of other oil variants with many other names that for some reason we just don’t care to remember or mention? Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer listener questions. If you have your own question for Ask Fear & Greed, get in touch via our ...

Tuesday 17 September 2024 The ASX heads towards a new record.  And more, including: Airfares have jumped 12 per cent since Rex’s collapse Auction clearance rate falls below 70%, two weeks into the spring selling season And fears escalate about the side effects of weight loss wonder drugs  Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - a guide to investing for each generation. Get...

The official cash rate has been on hold since November last year. But lately, there's been a bit of movement in fixed rates, variable rates and term deposits. So what constitutes a 'good' rate? Rachel Wastell, personal finance expert at financial comparison site Mozo, talks to Sean about competition within the industry, and the rates on offer across a range of banks. Find out more: https://fearand...

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 BHP boosts copper Gold hits record Data breaches jump Trump shooting Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 16 September 2024 Australia is likely to miss renewable energy targets by 2030, but the news isn’t all bad.  And more, including: The Coalition withdraws its support for an overhaul of the Reserve Bank board Only about one-third of retirees have enough money to live comfortably And an independent measure of airline frequent flyer programs puts Qantas in the middle of the pack Plus don’t mis...

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.

2024 was apparently supposed to be the year of the small cap. But here we are in September, and small caps are still broadly underperforming, with our largest companies - like the banks - the standout performers on the local bourse. Andrew Peros, Co-Portfolio Manager of the Ausbil MicroCap and SmallCap Funds, talks to Sean Aylmer about why small caps have underperformed - and where he sees the opp...

Guest: Stuart Gregor, co-founder of Four Pillars Original publication date: 11 December 2020 Original description: Sean Aylmer speaks to Stuart Gregor, co-founder of Four Pillars Gin, after the distillery was named International Gin Producer of the Year at the International Wine and Spirits Competition. In a very entertaining conversation, they discuss how the company was founded, why there's been...

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. Bid for Namoi increased Gold hits new high Musk calls Australians fascists Australia-Germany deal Trump rules out another debate Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.