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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.

So far this reporting season, some of the most interesting stocks to watch have been the retailers. JB HiFi, for instance, announced a big special dividend, despite the cost of living crisis hitting consumer spending. Ben Gilbert, Head of Australian Research at Jarden, talks to Sean Aylmer about the retailers, including the outlook for companies like Coles, Woolworths, Breville and more. This is g...

Every day, when you’re listening to Fear & Greed, you’re hearing the handiwork of our audio producer, Luke. He’s an excellent audio engineer, but he’s also an extremely talented musician in his own right. Adam Lang talks to  Luke St James  about the release of his new single, What Friends Do , and the changing face of the music industry. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystud...

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. Energy, miners lead market No changes to rates ASX costs increase Earnings bonanza Trump rejects advice Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 16 August 2024 The number of new jobs in the economy surges.  And more, including: Telstra announces a big drop in earnings The federal government will guarantee holders of flights on REX airlines And demand for warehouse space and data centres drives a profit bump for Goodman Group  Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - financial advice for the budget-conscious....

Yesterday Treasury Wine Estates announced a big drop in its full-year profit, largely due to write-downs on a number of its cheaper brands. Andrew Geoghegan from Ausbiz speaks with Tim Ford, Chief Executive of Treasury Wine Estates about the results, selling off the cheaper brands, and re-establishing Penfolds within the Chinese market. Ausbiz is Australia's leading provider of live and on-demand...

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 Treasury Wine results Origin disappoints Cochlear “miss” Iron ore prices tumble Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener Lily asks:  I know it's earnings season, every day we're hearing about companies meeting expectations etc etc. But there's so much information when a company gives its results. What should we be looking at, or looking for? Where do you even start??? Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer listener questions. If you have your own question for Ask Fear & Greed, get in tou...

Thursday 15 August 2024 The Commonwealth Bank reports a $9.8 billion profit, demonstrating its growing strength in the Australian market.  And more, including: The latest NAPLAN results shows government funding is failing poorer families The corporate watchdog alleges ASX Limited misled the market And Mars is set to buy the maker of Pringles and Pop-Tarts for more than $US29bn  Plus don’t miss the...

Yesterday Commonwealth Bank announced a better than expected cash profit of $9.8 billion, and a surprise increase to its final dividend. David Koch from Ausbiz talks to CBA Chief Executive Matt Comyn about the results, and the extraordinary share price and market cap of Australia's biggest company. Ausbiz is Australia's leading provider of live and on-demand video of the latest news in Australian...

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 leads reporting AGL impresses Pro-Medicus jumps Orora shares rise Japanese PM to step down Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 14 August 2024 Wage pressures remain while inflation appears to be dissipating in other parts of the economy.  A mixed bag of profit results on the ASX200 The federal government has resisted growing calls to impose a full ban on gambling advertising And Elon Musk hosts a rally for Donald Trump on X Plus don’t miss the latest episode of  How Do They Afford That?  - financial advice for th...

99% of tech companies believe new graduates are not job ready - and it’s taking up to nine months to get them up to speed.  Siew Lee Seow from the Australian Information Industry Association talks to Sean Aylmer about what it means for the skills gap, the growth of the tech sector, and the cost to small business. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

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. CSL tumbles Keating v Pelosi SEEK warning Orora rejects bid Challenger beats market Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener Brian asks: Last Monday, the ASX tumbled but there was a lot of talk about "interest sensitive stocks" falling disproportionately relative to the index. Given that interest rates have started to fall across the globe, and that the RBA's launch on that rate-cutting cycle appears (relatively) imminent, the reaction of the market seems totally counterintuitive (that stocks sensitive to risin...

Tuesday 13 August 2024 JB HiFi announces a slump in its profit and its share price surges.  And more, including: New arrangements mean the US or UK could pull out of AUKUS with a year’s notice The new deputy boss of the Reserve Bank has a crack at economists And the one-day work flight falls out of fashion Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - simplifying private health...

New research from Domain shows that a rise in property listings, and properties spending longer on the market, are giving buyers more choice.  Dr Nicola Powell, Domain’s Chief of Research and Economics, talks to Sean Aylmer about the state of the property market, and what it all means for prices. 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. JB HiFi surges Economy under spotlight Aurizon shares sink Unions hit big miners Foreigners dump China Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kamala Harris pulls ahead in the polls, in the race to be the US President.  And more, including: Foxtel is up for sale  Airline Rex owes creditors around half a billion dollars And the case of the Russian chess champion who poisoned her rival by putting mercury on one of the chess pieces Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - simplifying private health insurance. Get the...

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.

It's a big week for investors, with some of Australia's biggest companies reporting results. Anna Milne, Senior Investment Analyst at Wilson Asset Management's WAM Leaders talks to Sean Aylmer about her expectations for Commonwealth Bank, Telstra, Goodman and more. This is general information only. You should seek professional advice before making investment decisions. Find out more: https://feara...

Guest: Brent Smart, Chief Marketing Officer at Telstra Original publication date: 6 April 2023 Original description: Telstra is one of the most trusted brands in the country. But it’s also a company that’s evolving, following the rollout of the NBN. Sean Aylmer talks to Brent Smart, Telstra’s Chief Marketing Officer, about maintaining the integrity of an iconic brand while still growing and changi...

Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Jennifer Duke 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. ASX200 finishes week on a high Change in AUKUS deal News profit delivers QBE shares fall Retailers struggle Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.