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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 jumps 0.5pc Gold hits new high New chief of Defence Santos plant delayed Consumers miserable Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 9 April 2024 Qantas adds 20 million seats for frequent fliers, as the loyalty battles heat up.  Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is confident that recommendations from a review of the supermarkets can lead to lower prices.  Winx’s first foal sells for $10 million And the final episode of Bluey, the cultural phenomenon, airs in less than a week with no sign of a new season in the offing Plus...

Supermarket giants are again in the headlines, after an interim report into competition policy recommended massive fines for chains that abuse market power. Ben Gilbert, Head of Australian Research at Jarden, talks to Sean Aylmer about what the report means for Coles and Woolworths. This is general information only and you should seek professional advice before making investment decisions. Find ou...

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. Life 360 surges PM to watch Israel Ansell $1b buy Beach tumbles Israel withdraws Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 8 April 2024 Japan is likely to get an invite to the AUKUS pact, even though Canberra is only lukewarm on the idea.  A boom weekend for housing auctions.  Record summer season for cruise liners, well and truly topping pre-pandemic levels. Rock band Kiss sells its music and image for about $300m Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? We ask the question: is it time to...

Since bottoming last year, Australia's banks have outperformed much of the market.  Dougal Maple-Brown, Head of Australian Value Equities at Maple-Brown Abbot, talks to Sean Aylmer about the outlook for the big four. This is general information only, and you should seek professional advice before making investment decisions. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener f...

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: Mesoblast founder Silviu Itescu Original air date: March 9, 2022 ASX-listed biotech Mesoblast is spoken about a lot on Fear and Greed due to its extremely volatile share price. This is largely tied to some big medical breakthroughs they've been working on for a long time. Founder Silviu Itescu discusses the exhaustive and expensive process behind getting critical new drugs developed, tested...

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. Tech stocks lead the way down Biden warning to Israel Wall Street tumbles Rio ESG plans Aussie $100m sports star Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 5 April 2024 Small businesses feel the pressure from the Tax Office and the banks.  And plenty more, including: The outlook for the construction sector goes from bad to worse  Spotify increasing subscription prices And meet the billionaire who invests in golf, because he believes the four day work week is almost inevitable Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? We as...

Private credit has become a hot topic recently. But how does it all work? What are the risks, the benefits and the opportunities for investors? David Ingram, co-founder and CEO of CrowdProperty Australia, gives Sean Aylmer a 101 on private credit. This is general information only and you should seek professional advice before making investment decisions. CrowdProperty Australia is a supporter of F...

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 finishes up 0.5pc Boral undervalued Gold hits record Spending stays low Lend Lease under pressure Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 4 April 2024 Global electric vehicles sales fall worldwide, led lower by the two big manufacturers, Tesla and BYD.   And plenty more, including: Samantha Mostyn appointed 28th Governor-General Coffee prices soar  Elon Musk’s X is threatening to sue the Australian government Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? We ask the question: is it time to quit your job? Get...

Gold and Bitcoin have both hit new records lately. But gold and crypto have traditionally been seen as occupying opposite ends of the risk spectrum. Sally Auld, Chief Investment Officer at JBWere, talks to Sean about why the two assets are surging - and how investors might look at them. This is general information only. You should seek professional advice before making investment decisions. Find o...

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 tumbles Gold, silver at highs Albanese speaks to Israel PM Dutton push for small business Biden, Xi chat Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 3 April 2024 Interest rate hikes are off the table, but it might be a while before we see any rate reductions.  And plenty more, including: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese demands an explanation for why an Australian aid worker was killed by an Israeli airstrike Government to offer a digital ID across the economy And the big banks and supermarkets band together to avoid a cash crisis Plu...

There's a lot of talk about interest rate cuts this year. But it's hardly a sure thing, with a number of economists predicting rates may not come down this year - and if they are lowered next year, it may not be by much. Warren Hogan, Managing Director of EQ Economics, Economic Advisor at Judo Bank and former ANZ Chief Economist, takes Sean Aylmer through the outlook for interest rates. Find out m...

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. Gold miners jump $1b bid for Austal rejected Orora shares tumble14pc $1b defence deal Trump stumps up $US175m Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 2 April 2024 One-quarter of the way into the year and tech stocks have led the ASX to a record high, overwhelming the negative effect the big miners are having on the market.  And plenty more, including: House prices hit a record high in March Treasury Wine Estates to lift Grange prices as China tariffs come off And Australia’s big banks are still lifting interest rates on credit cards Plu...

Momentum seems to be growing behind the decarbonisation of heavy transport in Australia, much of it in just the last 12 months. And one of the big players in this space is Volvo. Martin Merrick, President of Volvo Group Australia, talks to Sean Aylmer about the feasibility of electric trucks in Australia, and why more states are coming on board to support a shift to electric. Find out more: https:...

Monday 1 April 2024 Sydney booms and Melbourne falters in auction markets over the past week.  And plenty more, including: Facebook set to drop its news function this week Vanguard in hot water over ethical fund claims And one of the world’s biggest telcos gets hacked Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? It’s all savings accounts, term deposits and mortgage offsets. Get t...

Qantas is one of the most high-profile companies in the country - and over the last year, it’s also been one of the most turbulent. So how is our national carrier seen by investors? Jakob Cakarnis, Director of Equity Research at Jarden Australia, talks Sean Aylmer through the strengths and weaknesses of Qantas. This is general information only and you should seek professional advice before making...

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: Fred Schebesta, founder of  Finder.com.au Original air date: June 14, 2021 Sean Aylmer speaks to entrepreneur and Young Rich Lister Fred Schebesta about taking  Finder.com.au  from an Australian comparison website to a global success story. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.