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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.

FY24 was a good year for the sharemarket, and a good year for super funds - the second year in a row of very strong returns. Can they make it three? Dan Farmer, Chief Investment Officer at MLC Asset Management, oversees MLC’s broader investment strategy, and the bulk of Insignia Financial’s funds as well. He talks to Sean Aylmer about the factors contributing to MLC’s MySuper Growth Portfolio's 9....

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. Ep #93: Using your tax cut to get ahead Every working Australian received a tax cut on July 1. It's a golden opportunity to improve your financial situation, and there ar...

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. CBA hits record Biden gaffes Russians arrested BHP mothballs nickel REX board crisis Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 12 July 2024 The Commonwealth Bank leads the ASX to a near record.  And more, including: ACCC suing The Good Guys over store promotions The number of millionaires in Australia is set to soar  And Samsung unveils its fitness ring Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - how your tax cut can be a golden opportunity to set yourself up. Get the episode from APPLE , SPOTI...

Next week 21-year-old Australian Travis Bazzana is tipped to become the #1 Major League Baseball draft pick in the US. And that’s expected to come with a $US15m bonus… just for signing a deal.  John Stensholt, business reporter at The Australian, talks to Sean Aylmer about the business of sport across baseball, basketball, football and the Olympics. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See...

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 jumps 0.9 per cent PM applaud gas Renters spending falls ANZ under fire Biden in trouble Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener Cara asks: You talked about Telstra upping mobile phone prices above the rate of inflation, and the fact that this is an example of services inflation. Doesn’t Telstra, as the country’s biggest telco, have an obligation to help the economy and not  put more pressure on prices? Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer listener questions. If you have your own question for Ask...

Thursday 11 July 2024 Australia promises more aid for Ukraine as NATO kicks off.  And more, including: The new CEO of Star says it isn’t about the casino anymore.  Investors start getting interested in property companies again And Samsung is facing an indefinite strike by a union of 30,000 workers Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - how your tax cut can be a golden opp...

This week the federal government accused a group called APT40 of working on behalf of a Chinese spy agency to target government and business networks. It’s a major escalation in the war on cybercrime, and a stark reminder of the ongoing threat to Australian companies. Thomas Fikentscher, Area Vice President for Australia New Zealand at  CyberArk , talks to Sean about the challenges for organisatio...

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 flat Powell calms markets SA goes green ETFs soars Fire closes west Melbourne Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 10 July 2024 Telstra ups the prices of its mobile phone plans, highlighting the challenge the Reserve Bank has in getting inflation lower.  And more, including: Australia takes on Chinese government-backed hackers Consumer sentiment falls again And X is losing ground to Facebook’s threads Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - how your tax cut can be a golden op...

The Aussie dollar hasn't done a lot over the last year, but now it's on the move.  Ray Attrill, head of FX Strategy at NAB, tells Sean Aylmer why the dollar is rallying, and just how far it can go. 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. Market up 1pc Wall St awaits Powell PM says caucus united ETFs soars Hadley is number 1 Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener Lachie asks: As a nation we are net super contributors. However, as frequently discussed, Australia is facing an issue regarding an ageing population. Could we become net withdrawers from super funds and therefore reducing the demand of the biggest investors in the ASX?  Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer listener questions. If you have your own question for Ask Fear &...

Tuesday 9 July 2024 The composition of Australia’s top 20 stocks shifts as big winners, and big losers, emerge.  And more, including: The government outlines changes to personal bankruptcy laws  Federal Coalition pulls ahead of Labor for the first time in NSW And Channel Ten owner, Paramount, set to be sold in a major shake-up to the global media world Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do...

Gold is having a great run at the moment, trading at just under US$2400 an ounce. It’s been above the US$2000 mark now since November last year, suggesting investors are a little uncertain about the outlook for financial markets. Vivek Dhar, Director of Mining and Energy Commodities Research at Commonwealth Bank, talks to Sean Aylmer about gold and iron ore prices, and explains how gas markets wor...

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 closes lower Gold stocks impress Housing loans fall Alice Springs curfew REX Mins shares up 60pc Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 8 July 2024 Interest rate worries send asset classes like gold, the Aussie dollar and crypto currencies to extreme levels.  And more, including: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese welcomes the new British PM Keir Starmer. A good weekend for auction results with a preliminary clearance rate of 74.7 per cent, the highest level since early April. And deceased stars like Judy Garland and Sir Lawre...

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.

We're a week into the new financial year - time to see what opportunities analysts are seeing for the 12 months ahead. Grady Wulff, market analyst at trading platform Bell Direct (part of the ASX-listed Bell Financial Group) takes Sean Aylmer through five stocks she's keeping an eye on - including a few surprises. This is general information only. You should seek professional advice before making...

Guest: Bendigo and Adelaide Bank MD Marnie Baker Original publication date: March 24, 2021 Original description: Sean Aylmer speaks to Marnie Baker, Managing Director of the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Group. They talk about the history of the group, its very strong recent results, and the role of the bank (and the broader sector) in acting as a shock absorber for the economy during the pandemic. Up...

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. ASX200 closes down slightly A$ hits high BHP docks pay Biden stands firm Keir Starmer new UK PM Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.