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Company earnings are very valuable information when making a stock pick. A trading platform, such as moomoo, should provide accessible, up-to-date, visual earnings data to aid your investing.

Michael McCarthy, Chief Commercial Officer, talks to Sean Aylmer about the importance of earnings data, and how to interpret the data to make informed decisions.

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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

PM in Peru

Orica boom result

Xero profits jumps

Hadley dethroned

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Thursday 14 November 2024

A boost for hopes of a rate cut after the pace of wages growth slows.

Also today

Plus don’t miss the new episode of The Property Pendulum, brought to you by Domain and Fear & Greed. This week’s episode: How to answer the question buyers dread. Get it fromAPPLE,SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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What's your price range? What do you think the property is worth? What's your best offer? Buyers can be hit by any one (or sometimes all) of these questions during the search for the right property. 

Alice Stolz, National Property Editor at Domain, and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson discuss what the questions mean, how to answer them, and why it pays to be prepared.

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ASX closes lower

CBA $2.5b profit

Mixed results

MinRes mothballs mine

China’s stealth bomber

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Wednesday 13 November 2024

The federal government promised to back collapsed airline Regional Express, as new figures show domestic airfares are rising.

Plus don’t miss the new episode of The Property Pendulum, brought to you by Domain and Fear & Greed. This week’s episode: what a property listing is really telling you. Get it fromAPPLE,SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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Financial policy shifts like proposed changes to superannuation concessions are making professional advice even more important, according to new research.

Grant Hackett OAM, CEO of Generation Life, talks to Sean Aylmer about their ‘Not Tomorrow’s Problem’ report, and how policy changes and economic uncertainty have changed the way Australians need to prepare for their financial future.

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ASX flat

Paladin cuts output

Aristocrat sale

Legal merger

Trump picks

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Listener Marg asks: Why does oil seem to affect the price of everything? I get it having an effect on petrol prices - but it seems like everything else is tied to the price of oil too. Is it just because of manufacturing? Or is there more to it?

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Tuesday 12 November 2024

CBA’s market cap hits ¼ quarter of a trillion dollars for the first time.

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Chris Cuffe AO is one of the most well-known investors in Australia, having led large companies and funds during a stellar career. But he's also one of our most prominent philanthropists.

Chris speaks to Sean Aylmer about how Third Link Investment Managers has donated almost $22m in fees to charity, and why he was inspired to set up Australian Philanthropic Services.

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ASX closes lower

Dutton makes gains in polls

CEO held in Mali

Liontown struggles

Trump speaks to Putin

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Monday 11 November 2024

Australia is being left behind on rates with more than a dozen major economies already cutting.

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Plus don’t miss the new episode of The Property Pendulum, brought to you by Domain and Fear & Greed. This week’s episode: what a property listing is really telling you. Get it fromAPPLE,SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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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).

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Your superannuation may the largest investment you ever own - yet an alarming number of Australians aren't aware of the fees they're paying, and don't maintain regular contact with their fund.

This episode is designed to give you the tools to take control of your superannuation, and make sure it's helping you achieve the retirement you want.

Sean Aylmer talks to Aidan Geysen, Senior Manager at Vanguard Super, about the essentials of superannuation, from comparing long-term performance, to navigating the various fees.

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Guest: Bryan Fry, Chairman and CEO at Pernod Ricard Winemakers

Original publication date: 4 November, 2022

Original description: Australian winemakers have had a tough couple of years. First they were hit by the pandemic, then China imposed crippling tariffs that saw exports to that market fall from $1.1 billion annually to just $25 million. Bryan Fry is the Chairman and CEO at Pernod Ricard Winemakers, the winemaking business that sits within the Pernod Ricard Group. He talks to Sean Aylmer about the remarkable recovery of the sector.

Update: The tariffs were lifted by China earlier this year, and exports to that market have bounced back strongly. G.H. Mumm was once again the official champagne partner of the Melbourne Cup.

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Sean Aylmer and Adam Lang go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with special guest Tim Burrowes adjudicating.

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ANZ disappoints

Social media bans

Qantas engine failure

Trump appoints COS

US, UK rates fall

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Listener Lena asks: What happens in Australia if Donald Trump wins the US election?

Join Sean Aylmer & Adam Lang as they answer listener questions.

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Friday 8 November 2024.

The head of the RBA and boss of NAB warn over trade wars hurting Australia.

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Plus don’t miss the new episode of The Property Pendulum, brought to you by Domain and Fear & Greed. This week’s episode: what a property listing is really telling you. Get it fromAPPLE,SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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Industry chain tools, such as those on the moomoo platform, give investors a holistic view of connected industries and associated stocks. It's a powerful tool that assists investors in making more informed trading decisions.

Michael McCarthy, Chief Commercial Officer at moomoo, gives Sean Aylmer a guide to using these powerful tools.

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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. 

Trump sweep

Wall Street surge

Bullock comments

Stokes shouts

MinRes investigation

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Thursday 7 November 2024

Donald Trump has claimed victory after winning crucial battleground states like Pennsylvania in the US election.

And more, including:

Equites surge on ‘Trump trade’.

Bridget McKenzie failed to declare more than a dozen free flight upgrades.

Apple warns: no iPhone in the future.

Plus don’t miss the new episode of The Property Pendulum, brought to you by Domain and Fear & Greed. This week’s episode: what a property listing is really telling you. Get it fromAPPLE,SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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Property listings are full of secret codes - words and phrases that can signal a bargain, as long as you know what to look for. 

Alice Stolz, National Property Editor at Domain, and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson put together a list of the words that tell astute buyers a lot more than you might think.

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Trump in box seat

USD soars

ASX jumps

FMG wants to be green

Goodman power

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Wednesday 6 November 2024

The Reserve Bank leaves rates on hold and says it still won’t rule out rate hikes. 

And more, including:

Voting continues in the US election with a late momentum shift to the Democrats

The long time boss of Domino’s steps down

Why the Commonwealth Bank wants to be a marketing agency for other companies

Plus don’t miss the latest episode ofHow Do They Afford That?- what to do if you’re about to lose your job. Get the episode fromAPPLE,SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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Yesterday the Reserve Bank board left interest rates on hold, with Governor Michele Bullock refusing to rule anything in or out.

But Westpac Chief Economist Luci Ellis - who was previously the Chief Economist at the RBA - think the cut will come in February, and explains why to Sean Aylmer.

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Inflation still too high

ASX closes lower

Travel scandal continues

Nvidia number one again

Bomb threats

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Listener Nikki asks: Why are an elephant and a donkey, the symbols of the Republicans and the Democrats respectively in the US? What do they mean?

Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer listener questions.

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Tuesday 5 November 2024

The board of Mineral Resources finds the company founder Chris Ellison used company resources wrongly and acted without integrity. 

And more, including:

Westpac announces a $7 billion profit. 

Voting is set to start in the US election within hours. 

Plus markets, the Reserve Bank board meeting and bad news for a famous fast food restaurant

Plus don’t miss the new episode of The Property Pendulum, brought to you by Domain and Fear & Greed. This week’s episode: is now the time to buy? Get it fromAPPLE,SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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The US Presidential election is finally here. But many of the polls say it's still too close to call.

Bruce Wolpe and Sean Aylmer discuss the states to watch, the effectiveness of both campaigns, and what happens next.

Bruce Wolpe worked with the Democrats in Congress during President Barack Obama's first term. He is now a Senior Fellow (non-resident) at the United States Studies Centre, and the author of Trump’s Australia.

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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. 

Westpac $7b profit

RBA meets

Markets bonanza

Iioneer win

TGI Fridays bankrupt

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Monday 4 November 2024

Financial markets brace for the US election and the Reserve Bank’s decision on interest rates. 

And more, including:

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese makes a bid for younger voters with a $16 billion plan to forgive debt

The housing market wobbles continue with the lowest auction clearance rate for the year over the past week

A massive ChatGPT trial gives AI the thumbs up, and the UK Conservatives appoint a black woman to run the party, for the first time

Plus don’t miss the new episode of The Property Pendulum, brought to you by Domain and Fear & Greed. This week’s episode: is now the time to buy? Get it fromAPPLE,SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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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).

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All eyes are on the US this week, with the election result set to impact financial markets and the broader economy. But there are even bigger influences on global growth than who sits in the Oval Office.

Joe Davis, Global Chief Economist at investment giant Vanguard, talks to Sean Aylmer about the economic landscape ahead of the US election, the implications of global events like the Middle East conflict, the transformative potential of AI, and the future of globalisation.

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Guest: Steve Mills, radio host and part-time bookie

Original publication date: 4 September 2020

Original description: Sean Aylmer speaks to Steve Mills, 6PR Breakfast host and part-time bookie, about the business of being a bookmaker.  Trackside bookies are a dying breed, and Steve describes why he's been drawn to it alongside a long and successful media career.

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Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Adam Lang adjudicating.

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ASX 7-week low

Macquarie profit

Big biz paid $100b in tax

Harris endorsements

Atlassian soars

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Listener Scott asks: I've been reading about the decision by the Washington Post not to endorse a candidate for the election. Do newspapers normally do this? Do we do it here? I haven't really noticed it in the past.

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Friday 1 November 2024

House prices in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra and Darwin fall. 

And more, including:

The competition watchdog sues Optus over its selling techniques to people, including those with intellectual disabilities

Starbucks is experiencing a crisis of its own making

And news on retail sales, soaring gold prices and more

Plus don’t miss the new episode of The Property Pendulum, brought to you by Domain and Fear & Greed. This week’s episode: is now the time to buy? Get it fromAPPLE,SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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The US comprises almost half the global share market. Using a platform such as moomoo, you can make the most of this huge market with 24-7 trading, low fees, and the choice of thousands of stocks.

Michael McCarthy, Chief Commercial Officer at moomoo, talks to Sean Aylmer about the opportunities provided to investors on the US market.

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WES AGM

Retail trade flat

Approvals tick up

AUD falls

Tech results

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Thursday 31 October 2024

After three-and-a-half years inflation falls back under three per cent but don’t expect a rate cut. 

And more, including:

Woolworths downgrades its profit outlook on the back of too many discounts. 

Superannuation funds spend $400 million of members' money on marketing expenses

Afterpay co-founder Anthony Eisen is leaving Block, the company that bought Afterpay in a record $39b deal

And plenty going on in markets and the US election. 

Plus don’t miss the new episode of The Property Pendulum, brought to you by Domain and Fear & Greed. This week’s episode: is now the time to buy? Get it fromAPPLE,SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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The Domain House Price Report for the September quarter revealed that property prices are still breaking records… but for buyers, there are some very promising signs.

Alice Stolz, National Property Editor at Domain, and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson are joined by Dr Nicola Powell, Domain’s Chief of Research and Economics, to look at which cities are booming, which ones are not, and how buyers can use this information to their advantage.

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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. 

Inflation in target

ASX falls

BHP upbeat

Star bad news

ABC review

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Wednesday 30 October 2024

Two of the country’s largest retailing groups are set to merge. 

And more, including:

A report on the impact of the COVID pandemic slams governments and the Reserve Bank and warns of long lasting negative impacts from the period 

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese fights back against claims he was too close to former Qantas boss, Alan Joyce

And why Volkswagen is considering shutting down factories

Plus don’t miss the latest episode ofHow Do They Afford That?- 10 questions to ask a financial planner. Get the episode fromAPPLE,SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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92% of Australians have been targeted by fraudsters - and small businesses are major targets.

Daniela Fernandez, the Head of Information Security at PayPal Australia, talks to Sean Aylmer about how small businesses can protect themselves and their customers, as scammers and fraudsters get smarter.

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ASX closes higher

BUPA v Healthscope

Bluescope disappoints

Cettire tumbles

Dodgers v Yankees

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Listener Chantelle asks: Can you decode some of the jargon I hear all the time? What's the difference between growth stocks and value stocks?

Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer listener questions.

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Tuesday 29 October 2024

The Prime Minister is under further fire over his relationship with Qantas and its former CEO Alan Joyce. 

And more, including:

House price growth slows

A well known retailer goes into administration

Plus more on the US election and troubled times at the ASX

Plus don’t miss the new episode of The Property Pendulum, brought to you by Domain and Fear & Greed. This week’s episode: seven things to remove from your home before listing it. Get it fromAPPLE,SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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Fixed income investing is changing. What was once considered a stable and predictable part of an investor's portfolio is now an evolving landscape shaped by technological innovation, regulatory changes, and rising financing costs.

Vimal Gor, Head of Fixed Income & Multi-Asset at Ellerston Capital, talks to Sean Aylmer about how this new landscape presents new opportunities - especially for investors who embrace a more active, data-driven approach.

The information in this episode is general in nature, and doesn’t take into account your own circumstances. You should seek professional advice before making investment decisions.

Ellerston Capital is working with Sodor Capital, which is a supporter of this podcast.

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ASX closes flat

Pokie crackdown

Fortescue apology

ASX strike

Paladin tumbles

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Monday 28 October 2024

It’s a massive week for the economy with inflation set to drop below three per cent for the first time in three-and-a-half years. 

And more, including:

The housing market slows as Sydney joins Melbourne among the weakest cities 

Commonwealth Bank pushes to get people back in the office

And the extraordinary price of tickets at the World Series of baseball 

Plus don’t miss the new episode of The Property Pendulum, brought to you by Domain and Fear & Greed. This week’s episode: seven things to remove from your home before listing it. Get it fromAPPLE,SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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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).

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AI has boomed, pushing companies operating upstream like Nvidia to new heights. But what about downstream? Are those companies able to monetise the technology, and deliver value for investors? Or could AI be one of those innovations that delivers huge benefits to society, but not so to shareholders?

Roger Montgomery, founder and CIO of Montgomery Investment Management, gives Sean Aylmer a very frank assessment of the AI boom.

For more information, visit www.montinvest.com, call Montgomery on 02 8046 5000, or sign up for Roger’s insights at www.rogermontgomery.com 

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Guest: Boost Juice founder Janine Allis

Original publication date: 5 October 2022

Original description: Janine Allis is one of Australia's most exciting entrepreneurs. Janine founded Boost Juice just over 20 years ago, and it has grown to be an international success story. Janine talks to Sean Aylmer about her incredible career.

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Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Adam Lang adjudicating.

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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. 

Qantas AGM

Wisetech soars

Albo meets Starmer

Qld goes to the polls

Tesla shares soar

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Listener Lily asks: The gold price is at or near record highs. How do investors actually make money from gold? 

Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer listener questions.

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Friday 25 October 2024

Richard White steps down as CEO of Wisetech Global after a series of allegations about his personal life. 

And more, including:

China accuses Australia of systemic racism and hate crimes 

The big banks split over lending rules

And concerns in the US over supermarkets introducing surge pricing

Plus don’t miss the new episode of The Property Pendulum, brought to you by Domain and Fear & Greed. This week’s episode: seven things to remove from your home before listing it. Get it fromAPPLE,SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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Your Stock Screener is your guide in your trading journey. A platform such as moomoo gives you the tools to create the exact trading screen you want, to keep you on track.

Michael McCarthy, Chief Commercial Officer at moomoo, talks to Sean Aylmer about the benefits of using a stock screener - and reveals what's on his own trading screen.

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Wisetech falls further

PM at CHOGM

Nuclear take 15 years

Tesla jumps 12pc

25m Americans already voted

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Thursday 24 October 2024

The IMF warns of a global growth slowdown, and says Australia is just one of two major nations that hasn’t got inflation below three per cent.  

And more, including:

Woolworths and Coles hit back at allegations of sham discounts

Aussie investors move their focus from Wall Street tech titans, to China

Plus more on Wisetech Global CEO Richard White, and the corporate regulator suing one of the country’s big insurers

Plus don’t miss the new episode of The Property Pendulum, brought to you by Domain and Fear & Greed. This week’s episode: seven things to remove from your home before listing it. Get it fromAPPLE,SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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When potential buyers inspect a home, they need to see themselves living there. So in the interest of getting the best price, there are a few things vendors need to remove before the first inspection - and some of them may come as a surprise.

Alice Stolz, National Property Editor at Domain, and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson go through the seven items to remove from your home when selling.

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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. 

New Wisetech allegations

ASIC sues QBE

Tabcorp under fire

Domain CEO steps down

Bitcoin rises

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Wednesday 23 October 2024

Hopes for a rate cut anytime in the next six months fade. 

And more, including:

Wine exports to China are booming

Finally some good news on home and car insurance premiums

Plus Chanel’s first foray into sports marketing 

Plus don’t miss the latest episode ofHow Do They Afford That?- why rent money is not dead money. Get the episode fromAPPLE,SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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Why are service stations and convenience retail such an interesting prospect in the current economic climate?

Sean Aylmer talks to Jason Weate, fund manager for the Dexus Convenience Retail REIT (ASX: DXC).

They explore the portfolio's structure, key tenants, and the evolving landscape of fuel and convenience retail, particularly in light of the rise of electric vehicles and changing consumer behaviours.

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Large caps drop

$7b defence spend

CSL drops trials

Viva downgrades

Wisetech CEO settles

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Listener Daniel asks: You’ve said Australia is about six months behind the US on interest rates. With so many other countries including the US now having cut rates - shouldn’t the RBA be thinking about the same thing?

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Tuesday 22 October 2024

Wisetech Global’s share price tumbles more than 13 per cent on more allegations of inappropriate behaviour by founding CEO Richard White. 

And more, including:

Qantas faces tens of millions of dollars in payouts to sacked ground staff

Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe escorted from Parliament’s Great Hall after interrupting a ceremony with King Charles and Queen Camilla

And the best and worst of Donald Trump in just 24 hours

Plus don’t miss the new episode of The Property Pendulum, brought to you by Domain and Fear & Greed. This week’s episode: the lengths people will go to to win the keys to their next home. Get it fromAPPLE,SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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Questions of workplace culture are dominating the news right now: from allegations about WiseTech CEO Richard White, to the report into abuse of power, bullying and sexual harassment at Nine Entertainment.

Gerard Murphy, co-founder of Performance By Design, talks to Sean Aylmer about turning around a bad workplace culture.

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ASX pushed near record

Energy transition is messy

Renewables low cost

Mobile bans in schools work

Vic stamp duty change

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Monday 21 October 2024

It’s just two weeks until the US election and it’s a toss up who will win – Donald Trump or Kamala Harris. 

And more, including:

A massive week of house sales ends with clearance rates solid, but not spectacular

BHP and fellow iron ore major, Vale, offer $45 billion to end ongoing legal fights over the 2015 Samarco dam disaster

And Wisetech Founder, Richard White’s messy personal life

Plus don’t miss the new episode of The Property Pendulum, brought to you by Domain and Fear & Greed. This week’s episode: the lengths people will go to to win the keys to their next home. Get it fromAPPLE,SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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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).

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ETFs (exchange traded funds) are booming - and while they've given investors easier access to many different markets, the principles of investing still apply: diversification, time in the market, and understand what you're investing in.

InvestSMART's ETF Scorecard tells us the best and worst performing ETFs, and gives everything in between a star rating out of five. Ron Hodge, Group CEO of InvestSMART, talks to Sean Aylmer.

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Guest: Eric Peck, CEO and co-founder of Swoop Aero.

Original publication date: 17 March 2023.

Original description: This is a company using drones to their full potential. Swoop Aero has delivered hundreds of thousands of vaccine doses, medications, medical tests and more, helping to bring aid to remote parts of the world. And it can all be done from an office in Melbourne. Eric Peck, CEO and co-founder of Swoop Aero, talks to Sean Aylmer about the extraordinary work being done by his company.Update: Swoop Aero was placed in voluntary administration this week, citing a shortage of cash after a 'turbulent' 2023.

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Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head to decide on the top business stories of the week.

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ASX up for week

Chalmers 1m jobs

Regal in spotlight.

Israel kills Hamas leader

Gold hits record

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Listener Brian asks: Sean, does the rise in ETF-based investments contribute to greater market sensitivity? If we were to imagine a market entirely owned by ETFs, there would be no direct price-setting by individual investors. Is there a risk of moving toward such a scenario? 

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Friday 18 October 2024

Any hopes of a Christmas rate cut have been dashed after figures show a surge in jobs last month. 

And more, including:

Star Entertainment will be allowed to keep operating casinos 

A damning report into culture at Nine Entertainments reveals “a systemic issue with abuse of power and authority”

Uber considers buying Expedia 

Plus don’t miss the new episode of The Property Pendulum, brought to you by Domain and Fear & Greed. This week’s episode: the lengths people will go to to win the keys to their next home. Get it fromAPPLE,SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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AI trading tools, such as those featured on the moomoo platform, can provide unique market insight, from tracking stock-price patterns to revealing market mood, and alerting you to potential risks.

Michael McCarthy, Chief Commercial Officer at moomoo, talks to Sean Aylmer about the AI tools that are transforming trading.

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No rate cut any time soon

ASX hits new high

Aus donates tanks

Nine under fire

Harris takes on Fox

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Thursday 17 October 2024

Federal politicians rush to fly Qantas, even though the national carrier isn’t always the best value. 

And more, including:

The Reserve Bank warns on inflation expectations. 

The Commonwealth Bank opts to embrace artificial intelligence.

And a court rules Richard Pratt’s love child can challenge the billionaire family for her slice of the fortune 

Plus don’t miss the new episode of The Property Pendulum, brought to you by Domain and Fear & Greed. This week’s episode: the lengths people will go to to win the keys to their next home. Get it fromAPPLE,SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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Buying beer and champagne for agents, writing letters to vendors: some homebuyers will go to great lengths to secure the property they want. 

And with more properties on the market - and fewer buyers - now could be the perfect time to nab your next home. 

Alice Stolz, National Property Editor at Domain, and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson look at the strategies that work, and the ones you should definitely avoid.

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Circular economy - where goods are reused, recycled, and repurposed - could be seen as the holy grail of waste reduction. But the economics of packaging mean there's less and less incentive for modern materials to be recycled.

Entrepreneur Tom Szaky founded TerraCycle in the US more than two decades ago. And since then, he’s worked with more than 650 major brands across 21 countries to deliver solutions on recycling and reusing materials.

Tom talks to Sean Aylmer about recycling, the circular economy, and how Australia stacks up in the global push to become waste-free.

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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.

Tech stocks lead ASX lower

Woodside boosts production

BoQ earnings slump

Public debt hits $US100 trillion

AUD lower

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Wednesday 16 October 2024

The local share market hits a new record high. 

And more, including:

Labor looks to outlaw debit card surcharges ahead of the next election 

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese defends his decision to buy a $4.3 million holiday home amid a housing crisis

And Google orders six small nuclear reactors to power its data centres, plus much more

Plus don’t miss the latest episode ofHow Do They Afford That?- the best TVs, computers and smart home technology that won’t blow the budget. Get the episode fromAPPLE,SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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Diversification is one of the golden rules of investing. But according to HSBC's Investor Insights Survey, it's going out of fashion.

David Talbot, Senior Manager, Investments, at HSBC Australia, talks to Sean Aylmer about the importance of diversifying across a range of assets and geographies.

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Tyro tumbles

Flat fee childcare

Israel warnings for Aussies

Telstra AGM

Presidential bets flow

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Tuesday 15 October 2024

Tip offs about tax fraud surge as the Tax Office cracks down on the black economy. 

Vocus Groups bids $5.25 billion for TPG assets

Elon Musk’s SpaceX achieves an extraordinary feat, catching a booster rocket on a landing pad

And the biggest study of its kind finds that social media use in teenagers is strongly correlated to higher anxiety and depression

Plus don’t miss the new episode of The Property Pendulum, brought to you by Domain and Fear & Greed. This week’s episode: why do some property listings leave off the asking price? Get it fromAPPLE,SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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Today the Telstra board and leaders will front up to shareholders at its Annual General Meeting. Tomorrow it'll be Commonwealth Bank's turn.

Sean Aylmer talks to Steven Mabb, Chair of the Australian Shareholders Association, about why AGMs matter, why it's important to vote, the key themes of this AGM season, and why retail shareholders are being dudded by a shift away from COVID-era measures.

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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.

Web Travel tumbles

Coalition poll surge

Bird flu warning

Sally McManus threatened

Shooter near Trump

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Monday 14 October 2024

Big banks start cutting fixed rate loans as the auction market slows. 

And more, including:

Local investors rush to exchange traded funds 

All eyes are on the US election - but 67 countries have already voted this year

And Boeing to cut 17,000 jobs and slow the production of planes

Plus don’t miss the new episode of The Property Pendulum, brought to you by Domain and Fear & Greed. This week’s episode: why do some property listings leave off the asking price? Get it fromAPPLE,SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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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).

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Sophisticated investors are moving into cryptocurrency, with trading volumes suggesting established investors are now shaping the future of digital assets.

Caroline Bowler, CEO of BTC Markets, talks to Sean Aylmer about the shift away from the small retail investors that typified the early crypto boom.

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Episode #106

The ultimate guide to affordable technology pt 1

You don't need to spend a fortune to get some quality tech. In the first of a two-part series on affordable technology, financial planner Canna Campbell and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson are joined by Stephen Fenech from techguide.com.au for a look at the best phones, headphones and smart watches - for any budget.

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Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Adam Lang adjudicating.

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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 up for the week

Rock lobster joy

US CPI data hot

Wisetech’s White sells stock

Lebanon calls for ceasefire

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Listener Jo asks: Sean has mentioned several times there are concerns with super fund giants becoming too big in Australia, most recently on Mondays episode discussing the impact they are now having on IPOs and ASX listings.

My question is: what are the long term ramifications of this an investor might need to consider, and how will it impact the economy?

Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer listener questions.

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