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Thursday 30 April 2026 Interest rates are set to rise next week after inflation jumps to a near three year high.  The ASX drops, matching the longest run of down-days since June 2022 OPEC, which has ruled oil markets for decades, is in crisis after one of its main members leaves Aldi’s profit in Australia tumbles G8 Childcare closes childcare centres as families dump the beleaguered ope...

Australia is rapidly emerging as a hub for data centres, driven by AI, cloud computing and massive global investment. Sean Aylmer speaks with Belinda Dennett, CEO of Data Centres Australia, about why Australia is attracting global attention - including a $25 billion investment by Microsoft. She also breaks down the biggest challenges, including energy, transmission and water, and why data centres...

This is the Fear & 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 dips on inflation jump Penny Wong China meeting disrupted Pauline Hanson’s donation Cyclone hits Woodside’s results King Charles at state dinn er Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://feara...

Wednesday 29 April 2026 The Albanese government unveils new laws to make social media platforms pay for local journalism.  The Strait of Hormuz remains closed putting upward pressure on oil prices ahead of today’s local inflation report King Charles III addresses the US Congress Aussie banks promote how much tax they pay The release of the Michael Jackson biopic breaks box office record...

Guzman y Gomez has had a volatile run since listing on the ASX. But its founder and boss is looking beyond short-term market pressure, with big plans for the chain's US expansion.  Sean Aylmer speaks with founder and co-CEO Steven Marks about building a “generational” fast food brand. Marks discusses the challenge of cracking the US market, the role of drive-thrus and delivery, an...

This is the Fear & 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 off 0.6pc Grant Thornton $800m deal AUKUS sub warning Vic teachers 28pc pay offer 30 years since Port Arthur Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

Tuesday 28 April 2026 Aussie small cap stocks underperform as investors look for high quality assets.    IFM Investors makes a near $7 billion bid for toll road group Atlas Arteria Space ETFs are all the rage Cash usage rises Two runners break the two-hour barrier for the first time at the London marathon… and the winner is Adidas   Join our free daily newsletter here . &nbsp...

Artificial intelligence is transforming business - but the biggest lessons aren’t always what companies expect. Sean Aylmer speaks with Telstra CEO Vicki Brady about how one of Australia’s largest companies is rolling out AI across its operations. They discuss the moment when Telstra’s early AI efforts didn’t deliver, and why the real issue wasn’t the technology, but...

This is the Fear & 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 off 0.2pc PM texts Trump after attack Snowy Hydro blowout claims Google & Meta’s offshore payments Jerome Powell probe dropped Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See o...

Monday 27 April 2026 An apparent attempt on Donald Trump’s life and the collapse of peace talks with Iran will pressure financial markets, with oil prices surging.    There’s a new boom capital city in the housing market Young investors turn to exchange traded funds The peak business body calls for means testing on some government services  Dire predictions for the next...

This week we get the all-important March quarter inflation figures. Michael Thompson is joined by economist  Stephen Koukoulas  to look at what to expect in an environment of rising inflation, slowing economic growth, profit downgrades in corporate Australia and the looming risk of stagflation. Join our  free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See om...

It's Sean's turn this week to hit Michael and Adam with five questions - no notice, no prep. This week, it's all about meeting etiquette. From agendas and starting on time to late arrivals, phone use and follow-ups, Sean, Michael and Adam share their biggest meeting gripes... and a few confessions along the way. Are meetings a waste of time without clear action, and who’s actually responsibl...

Big companies issuing major downgrades, a huge overhaul of the NDIS, and one of the world's most successful CEOs decides it's time to go. Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Adam Lang picking a winner in a fierce debate. Join our  free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for...

This is the Fear & 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 off 1.8pc for week Building sector cost warning US awards first AUKUS subs deal ASIC targets finfluencers Meta cuts 10pc of jobs Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudi...

Friday 24 April 2026 Microsoft promises to spend $25 billion on data centres in Australia.  Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australia now has 46 days of fuel supply, ten more than when the war started An envoy of Donald Trump approached football’s governing body, FIFA, and suggested Italy replace Iran in the June World Cup in the US Rich Australians are getting richer A robot beats...

Artificial intelligence isn’t just transforming businesses. It’s reshaping schools, charities and entire communities. Sean Aylmer is joined in the studio by Justin Spelhaug, President of Microsoft Elevate, to look at how AI is being rolled out beyond the corporate world: from training three million Australians in AI skills to helping teachers reclaim hours each week. Justin is visiting...

This is the Fear & 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 down 0.6pc 3 million Aussies to receive AI training Mirvac flags residential slowdown Radio ratings mixed result US Navy chief fired Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnys...

Thursday 23 April 2026 The federal government overhauls the National Disability Insurance Scheme, saying it will save $15 billion annually, but 160,000 people will lose access.  The residential rental market gets close to breaking point One of Australia’s bluest of bluechips sinks 41 per cent in one session  The local sharemarket has its worst day in more than a month Can AI be bla...

Markets are volatile, from Middle East tensions and high oil prices to inflation, tariffs and slowing growth. Sean Aylmer speaks with Jonathan Armitage, Chief Investment Officer at Colonial First State, about how experienced investors cut through the noise - and why today’s environment may signal a new investment regime, with more volatile inflation, rising protectionism and shifting global...

This is the Fear & 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 tumbles on Cochlear downgrade Govt secures 200m litres of diesel Treasury Wine Estates’ major restructure Jackie Henderson alleges bullying Anthropic investigating unauthorised access Join our free daily newsletter her...

Wednesday 22 April 2026 Business warns of profit losses and higher consumer prices as the war in Iran drags on.  The competition watchdog commences its case against Woolworths, using a pack of Oreos to demonstrate that not all items on sale, were actually on sale  The government invests big into drones Amazon spends $US5b on AI company Anthropic The boss of the FBI fights off allegations...

Tim Cook is stepping down as CEO of Apple after 15 years at the helm, leaving behind one of the most successful runs in corporate history. Now, long-time insider John Ternus takes over, with AI, hardware innovation and global competition shaping the next phase. Sean Aylmer speaks with Josh Gilbert, Head Analyst for APAC and the Middle East at eToro, about what Cook got right, and what comes next....

This is the Fear & 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 flat after choppy session Vance travelling to Pakistan for talks Qantas vs Virgin Fair Work Commission order fuel cost reviews Tim Cook steps down as Apple CEO Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fea...

Tuesday 21 April 2026 Treasurer Jim Chalmers warns Australia could be heading for lower growth and higher inflation.  NextDC, Australia’s largest data centre company, does a mega-deal to build for one tech company, as much as it has developed in the last 15 years National Australia bank warns on bad debts due to high energy prices Electric vehicle company BYD booms Dating app Tinder set...

Artificial intelligence is moving beyond hype, and starting to deliver real-world results. Sean Aylmer speaks with Jane Livesey, President of Microsoft Australia and New Zealand, about the AI breakthroughs that are improving outcomes for businesses and organisations. From accelerating cancer research with organisations like the Cancer Council to improving education and customer experience, Livesey...