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Guest: Investigative reporter Adele Ferguson Original recording date: Dec 10, 2020 Original description: Sean Aylmer speaks to Adele Ferguson, investigative journalist at The Age, Sydney Morning Herald and Australian Financial Review*.  They discuss her remarkable career in business journalism, which has seen multiple exposés and even sparked a royal commission into the banking sector. (*Adele has...

Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear and Greed colleague 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 closes lower Dutton’s budget response Bendigo surges Apple’s mis-delivery Xi, Putin talks Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 17 May 2024 A combination of a surge in the unemployment rate and lower inflation in the US, combine to send share markets soaring.  And more, including: The Reserve Bank warns that house prices, and rents, aren’t coming down anytime soon.  Former PM Scott Morrison meets with Donald Trump in the US And the story of Australia’s hidden top 20 company Plus don’t miss this week’s episode of How...

AI and virtual reality have been the tech buzzwords of the last few years. Add in quantum computing, and the future of technology is here. Stephen Fenech, editor of  techguide.com.au , talks to Sean Aylmer about how these technologies will actually change our lives - and how much of it will depend on the marketing power of Apple. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/liste...

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. Unemployment jumps ASX surges Air Vanuatu owes $99m Incitec shaares surge New Caledonia state of emergency Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 16 May 2024 The experts have spoken: the federal budget is inflationary and won’t help the push to cut interest rates.  Wages growth slows sharply BHP boss Mike Henry jumps on Anglo American’s plans to demerge its platinum and diamond businesses And meme stocks keep running as echoes of 2021 are heard in markets Plus don’t miss this week’s episode of How Do They Afford That? - a guide to...

In 2021 shares in GameStop, a struggling chain of video game shops in the US, soared from around $US18 to almost $US500 - a result of online hype, largely on social media platform Reddit. And now it's happening again, after the reemergence of 'RoaringKitty', one of the main drivers of the surge. Chris Brycki, founder and CEO of online investment adviser Stockspot, talks to Sean Aylmer about meme s...

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 lead ASX higher Budget winners and losers MSCI changes help ASX stocks CSR profit hit by aluminium Beijing mulls buying homes Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 15 May 2024 Jim Chalmers announces another budget surplus and billions of dollars in cost of living relief And more, including: BHP’s second bid for Anglo-American is rejected Qantas axes a major international route And meme shares are back, maybe Plus don’t miss this week’s episode of How Do They Afford That? - a guide to reverse mortgages and other options for the asset rich and cash p...

Last night Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down the federal budget, forecasting a surplus of $9.3 billion. There's cost of living relief, including $300 in power bill rebates for households and $325 for small business, additional funding for medicines, rental relief and more. So what does it all mean for inflation, for interest rates, for economic growth, and for the Government's chances in the next...

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 0.3pc lower Lithium, nickel stocks do well Federal Court backs X Whistleblower jailed More bad news for Bonza Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 14 May 2024 Businesses are feeling the brunt of the economic slowdown, with trading conditions getting tougher.  The Federal Treasury is optimistic that inflation is coming back under control  Elon Musk’s X has a win in court against the Government And how McDonalds and other fast food rivals stared down the naysayers and went from strength to strength Plus don’t miss this bonus episode of...

Australians are wary of our banks going cashless too quickly. We also think banks should protect us from scammers, and support us if we become a victim. But we don't have a lot of respect for banks and their contribution to society, ranking them ninth out of thirteen industries on this measure. Andrew Lam-Po-Tang from consultancy Publicis Sapient joins Sean Aylmer to talk through the findings of t...

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. Fletcher tumbles Lendlease tax claim ARN scrambles to save deal ANZ under investigation Biden to announce tariffs Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 13 May 2024 It’s federal budget week and the big unknown is whether federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers can keep a lid on inflation.  The biggest radio deal in years is close to falling over after one party pulls out Auction numbers remain high though the clearance rate has fallen And directors of some of the biggest tech companies are selling their shares Plus don’t miss this bonus episode of H...

As earnings season wraps up in the US, it's a good time to look at the winners and losers on Wall Street. Josh Gilbert, market analyst at social investment network eToro, takes Sean Aylmer through the performance of companies like Microsoft, Tesla and Airbnb. This is general information only. You should seek professional advice before making investment decisions. Find out more: https://fearandgree...

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.

Guest: Darren Hopkins and Shane Bell, cyber partners at McGrathNicol Advisory Original air date: Oct 27, 2022 Original description: Cybercrime - and ransomware in particular - is booming. Almost 70% of Australian businesses have suffered a ransomware attack in the last five years, up from 31% last year. Darren Hopkins and Shane Bell, cyber partners at McGrathNicol Advisory, talk to Sean Aylmer abo...

Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear and Greed colleague 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 stocks shine HC win for government QBE premium increases Anglo open to BHP Lehrmann hit with costs Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 10 May 2024 Retail stocks tumble as shoppers stay away.  Commonwealth Bank announces a drop in profit  Albanese Government adopts a new gas policy And scientists discover a new planet, with an atmosphere which is necessary for life, but the surface temperature is about 1725 degrees Celsius Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s a guide to FIRE - finan...

Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney made headlines (and a Netflix show) with their purchase of Welsh football team Wrexham. But they're not the only ones getting into sporting teams. Stefan von Imhof, co-founder of alternative investing community fund Alts.co, talks to Sean Aylmer about investing in sport, and why there's been a boom in private equity funds getting on board. This is...

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 down 1.1pc Scentre to up security Bonza’s Bruce leaves town Europe starts cutting rates Israel-US tension Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 9 May 2024 Qantas finally gets back to pre-COVID capacity with strong demand for seats at the front end of the plane.  Private equity group KKR bids $2.2 billion to break up Perpetual Limited Federal Budget to contain initiatives to tackle housing crisis And times are getting tougher at Disney Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s a guide to FIRE -...