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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. ASX closes higher Star gets a boost Douth32 $2.5b sale Earnings bonanza Supreme Court to hear Trump claims Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 29 February 2024 Inflation slows but don't expect any cuts in rates just yet.  Also today: Good news for travellers with Flight Centre forecasting a drop in airfares and hotel prices Mexican restaurant chain Guzman y Gomez’s lofty expansion goals And Apple abandons its quest for a driverless car Hear Sean’s 2022 interview with Droneshield CEO Oleg Vornik here Plus don’t miss the latest ep...

Yesterday's monthly CPI data showed inflation is heading in the right direction.  AMP's Deputy Chief Economist Diana Mousina tells Sean Aylmer what the data means for interest rates, and looks at whether the Australian economy is having a soft landing. 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 closes flat Stage 3 passes Perpetual disappoints Neuren shares tumble NATO rejects troops for Ukraine Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 28 February 2024 The boss of Coles defends claims of price gouging, saying profit margins haven’t changed in five years.  Also today: The gender pay gap hits 14.5% as politicians, businesses and unions call for change Scientists say COVID has triggered a surge in heart disease And why lovers of chocolate might have to pay more Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That...

We already know small business owners are resilient. But some are being forced to go to extraordinary lengths to survive the cost of living crisis - including paying themselves nothing. The MYOB Business Monitor shows rising costs are hitting SMEs hard. But there's still optimism out there, and there are strategies businesses can use to ease the pressure on their bottom line. MYOB Chief Executive...

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. Wisetech hits new high Woodside earnings tumble Coles leads profits Morrison’s last day Bitcoin hits 2yr high Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 27 February 2024 The government prepares for a fight over the cost of living as opinion polls show little bounce for Labor.  Also today: Alcoa offers $3.3 billion for Alumina Limited Dan Murphy’s sales help Endeavour’s results BYD takes on Lamborghini and Ferrari Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? It’s all about debt recycling - a possible investment strategy fo...

There's a lot going on in the telecommunications sector right now. TPG released its results yesterday, at the same time as  Aussie Broadband  lobbed a bid for smaller rival  Superloop . And in the last week or two we've learnt how much the 2023 Optus outage cost, and what areas of Telstra'a business are booming. Telecommunications expert Paul Budde from  Paul Budde Consultancy  talks Sean Aylmer 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. Market closes higher $US897 million pay packet Insurance premiums surge Adairs, Kogan surge 31,000 Ukrainian deaths in 2 years Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 26 February 2024 Two of Australia’s biggest lenders downgrade their outlook for house prices as auction rates soften.  Also today: A major overhaul for universities to help out poorer students Office vacancies might be at their highest level in years, but industrial real estate and pubs are going well And Warren Buffet warns that the very good times might be over Plus don’t miss the latest...

Many of the consumer-facing companies are household names. But which ones delivered results for investors this reporting season? Ben Gilbert is the Head of Australian Research at Jarden, leading their research team and consumer sector coverage. He takes Sean Aylmer through the stocks that hit the mark, and the ones that didn't. This is general information only. You should seek professional advice...

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: Virgin Australia CEO Jayne Hrdlicka Original air date: November 30, 2021 Original show notes: The pandemic hit many companies but one of the biggest and first to fall was Virgin Australia, which went under in April 2020. It then became the first airline in Australian history to exit voluntary administration. Jane Hrdlicka was tasked with the rebuild, taking over as CEO in November last year...

Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear & 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 Brambles solid Woodside’s $2.1b deal Middle East negotiations Nvidia booms Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 23 February 2024 Qantas shares slump after the carrier announces a lower profit but promises to spend more on customers.  Also today: The federal government inadvertently sends the fee structure of 400 major businesses to their competitors.  US chipmaker Nvidia more than tripled revenue in the last quarter And Taylor Swift doesn’t break the internet, but she pushes the network to its limits...

First, Virgin Australia CEO Jayne Hrdlicka announced she was stepping down. Then Qantas announced a new chair. Then the Government declared it will audit slots at Sydney Airport. Finally Qantas delivered its half-year results, with a lower profit and a $400 million share buyback. Aviation commentator Geoffrey Thomas, editor-in-chief of  airlineratings.com , talks to Sean about aviation's jumbo wee...

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 flat Qantas shares dumped Retailers solid earners Fortescue strong result Japan markets hits 34-year high Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 22 February 2024 The Woolworths boss quits unexpectedly after losing his cool on TV. Also today: Wages grow at their fastest pace in 14 years  Qantas appoints a new chair The owner of Westfield says the number of shoppers is back above pre-COVID levels Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s all about debt recycling - a possible investment strategy f...

As the big miners report their results, there's increased attention on commodity prices. Vivek Dhar, Director of Mining and Energy Commodities Research at Commonwealth Bank, talks to Sean Aylmer about the outlook for iron ore, coal, nickel, lithium prices and uranium, and whether we're in a super-cycle. 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 Bid for CSR PM downplays election speculation NAB’s earnings fall Wisetech at new high Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 21 February 2024 ANZ wins the right to buy Suncorp’s banking business in a $4.9 billion deal.  Also today: Australia will spend $11 billion over the next decade to upgrade the Royal Australian navy BHP posts its lowest profit in eight years And where Donald Trump rates in the list of all time great Presidents  Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s...

Hub24 is not a household name. But it's become a sharemarket darling, with the share price climbing from $1 to $40 over the last decade. Hub24 CEO and MD Andrew Alcock talks to Sean Aylmer about the company's stellar half-year results. This is general information only. You should seek professional advice before making investment decisions. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio...

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 closes flat Mixed earnings results Virgin boss to leave Star’s share price tumbles 20pc Corporate America cuts jobs Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.