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The property market is off to a very strong start for 2024. But at the same time, the gap between the values of houses and units has surged to $293,950. Tim Lawless, Head of Research for CoreLogic, talks to Sean Aylmer about the latest data on the price difference, and why the strength of the market this year is a bit of a surprise. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/li...

Tuesday 20 February 2024 The gap between house and unit prices soar as the wealthier home owners get richer.   Also today: Star Entertainment faces a second major inquiry into its gaming operations Why hearing implant Cochlear’s business is booming And Apple faces a $1 billion fine Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s all about the best apps for buying sha...

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 Polls show Labor in lead Barley sales to China jump Westpac: rates to fall this year Property companies slump Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 19 February 2024 ASX listed companies are doing better than forecast as earnings season ramps up this week.  Also today: Another strong weekend of auction results Indonesia replaces New Zealand as top destination for short trips And why we are all going crazy about chicken Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s all about the best apps for buying share...

Small caps have broadly underperformed in recent years - so there's a lot of attention on these companies during reporting season, not just for their results but for their outlook. Roger Montgomery , Founder and Chief Investment Officer of  Montgomery Investment Management , talks to Sean about the companies he's watching and what he looks for in a small-cap investment. This is general information...

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: Kim McCosker, founder of 4 Ingredients Original air date: July 3, 2020 Sean Aylmer speaks to Kim McCosker, the founder of the 4 Ingredients cookbook series. Kim built a publishing empire from her kitchen table, and shares her top tips for entrepreneurs. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Fed support for WA miners Vics still without power IAG and QBE results The Swift economy Trump to face criminal trial Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 16 February 2024 Australia’s unemployment rate hits a two year high.  Also today: Telstra’s mobile business booms, but other parts of the telco aren’t travelling so well.  A $9 billion takeover deal for an Aussie tech company. And the typo that saw a company’s share price surge, then tumble Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s all about the best app...

With interest rates back at more normal levels, the investing landscape is returning to a state we haven’t really seen since before the GFC. So what does this mean for asset allocation - particularly for some of our big super funds? In 2022, Sunsuper and QSuper merged to create Australian Retirement Trust, managing more than $260 billion in retirement savings on behalf of 2.3 million members. Andr...

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. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 15 February 2024 Australia’s largest bank announces a drop in profit, but is confident the Australian economy is on track for a soft landing.  Also today: The local sharemarket falls on fears that inflation might be around for a bit longer.  Treasury boss says there’s an opportunity to hold unemployment in the low 4s And how Indians celebrate Valentine’s Day And as Michael begged in today...

With unemployment still near its lowest level in decades, you'd think workers would be making the most of it, jumping between jobs in search of a better deal. But they're not. Michael Brennan, CEO of the E61 Institute, and former Chair of the Productivity Commission, talks to Sean Aylmer about e61's new research showing job mobility is still extremely low, despite an average pay increase of 9% for...

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 leads profit results US inflation disappoints 200,000 homes still without power Defence undermanned Indonesians go to the polls Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 14 February 2024 Scores of ATO staff caught up in a major TikTok GST fraud.  Also today: Macquarie’s $58 million man leaves the factory Coal station outage triggers concerns over power grid stability And the SuperBowl audience on Monday was as big as when man landed on the moon Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s all about the best apps for buyi...

The federal government's industrial relations reform includes the 'right to disconnect' - allowing workers to ignore calls, emails and messages from the boss after hours. But employers aren't happy, saying the change came out of nowhere and is driven by politics. Innes Willox, Chief Executive of the Australian Industry Group, talks to Sean Aylmer about why businesses see it as an anti-flexibility...

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. Challenger tops ASX200 CSL tumbles again James Hardie warning Breville loses ground Oil mega-merger Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 13 February 2024 The right to disconnect laws create confusion and anger in the business community, with warnings of an end to flexible working.  Also today: Bitcoin surges to its highest level in a couple of years  JB HiFi delivers better than expected earnings And CSL’s $1 billion failure Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s all about the top ten...

Late advertising and media veteran Harold Mitchell was - by all accounts - a larger than life personality. He built and sold a business for hundreds of millions of dollars - and was never short of an opinion or a headline. Damon Kitney, columnist at the Weekend Australian and author of The Fortune Tellers, talks to Sean Aylmer about the death of Harold Mitchell, the extraordinary businesses built...

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 Car market resilient Aurizon long haul Beach Energy jumps Biden Israel conflict Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 12 February 2024 The Australian housing market begins the year on a tear.  Also today: Treasurer Jim Chalmers rejects talk of more tax reform Peak TV is over with the number of new shows declining  And its SuperBowl Monday, where the ads cost $US7 million for 30 seconds Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s all about the top ten ways to save money th...

As we enter the first full week of reporting season, it's fascinating to hear what a professional is looking for, and the sectors and stocks they're watching. Josh Gilbert, market analyst at social investment network eToro, talks to Sean Aylmer about lithium stocks, AI, Qantas, retailers and more. This is general information only. You should seek professional advice before making investment decisi...

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: Stefan Von Imhof, co-founder of Alts.co Original air date: May 26, 2023 Art can be a fascinating investment. Stefan von Imhof, co-founder of alternative investing community fund Alts.co, gives Sean Aylmer a lesson in investing in art - from prints, to lesser known impressionists, and even buying a fraction of an artwork. This is general information only. You should seek professional advice...