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Daily business news for people who make their own decisions, with business journalist Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au
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Wednesday 1 May 2024
Bonza airline goes into administration, stranding thousands of passengers.
Retail sales fall, putting pressure on the Reserve Bank around interest rates.
House prices rise for the 15th consecutive month.
And David Beckham and Mark Wahlberg face off in court over an Aussie franchise
Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That?
This week, it’s all about buying property with a friend or family member. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Yesterday, Australia's newest airline Bonza went into voluntary administration.Went the airline first announced its plans to launch, international aviation consultant Neil Hansford said it had -at best - a 5% chance of making it. Neil talks to Sean Aylmer about the flawed business model behind Bonza.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee 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 ends higher
BHP, Vale deal
Coles sales growth slows
Feds to fund quantum computer
Xi heads to Europe
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Tuesday 30 April 2024
The board of Star Entertainment dumps the gaming group’s chairman.
And more, including:
Optus and TPG do a billion dollar deal to take on Telstra in the bush
One of the most expensive experiments in radio history has kicked off, with Sydney’s top ranking Fm show taking on Melbourne
Elon Musk’s surprise trip to China pays off
Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That?
This week, it’s the five steps to organise a frugal life. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Yesterday Star Entertainment Group lost its Executive Chair, as the company continues to face its second gaming inquiry in NSW. Compare that to Crown Resorts, which has now received its full licence to operate in both Victoria and NSW.Both companies had been hammered by inquiries over money laundering and organised crime. So how did Star get its response so wrong, and Crown get it so right?Sean Aylmer talks to Peter Deans, a former chief risk officer, and founder of Not Without Risk Consulting, and independent Expert Adviser to the Victorian and WA Royal Commissions into Crown Casino.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee 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 ends higher
Optus-TPG deal
Crown to cut 1,000 jobs
KKR looks at Perpetual
Astra admits COVID side effects
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Monday 29 April 2024
The threat of higher interest rates fails to dull the housing market.
And more, including:
National Cabinet to meet, with a focus on violence against women
BHP expected to up its bid for UK based miner Anglo American
And a gold watch, on the wrist of an aristocrat that went down with the Titanic, sells for a record price
Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That?
This week, it’s the five steps to organise a frugal life. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Commercial real estate is much broader than just office towers, which have had an ordinary run post-COVID. Julian Biggins, joint CEO at global alternative asset manager MA Financial Group, talks to Sean Aylmer about investing in other types of commercial real estate, from pubs and hotels to marinas.This is general information only. You should seek professional advice before making investment decisions.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy 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.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Guest: Anthony Eisen, co-founder and co-CEO of Afterpay
Original air date: August 16, 2021
Sean Aylmer speaks to Anthony Eisen, co-founder and co-CEO of Afterpay, about the proposed sale of the company to US giant Square for $39-billion. They also discuss the spectacular growth of Afterpay over the last seven years, and the future of the buy now pay later sector.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee 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 and Greed colleague Adam Lang adjudicating.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee 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.
Newmont surges
Judo Bank: three rate hikes
Atlassian co-founder quits
Super Cheap Auto claims
US economy slows
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Friday 26 April 2024
BHP makes a $60 billion bid for UK miner, Anglo-American.
And more, including:
Economists and traders now think there is little chance of a rate cut in Australia this year.
Finally, the major airlines are leaving, and arriving, on time.
Meta shares tumble over cost fears
Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That?
This week, it’s the five steps to organise a frugal life. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What does a lap of Australia in an EV tell us about the challenges facing the industry?Trent Nikolic, Managing Editor of Drive.com.au, is doing the lap right now - and he takes Sean Aylmer through the problems with charging, and the changing outlook for electric vehicles in Australia.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thursday 25 April 2024
An acceleration in inflation pushes rate cuts further away.
The federal government is considering age limits for social media.
The boss of ASIO warns that there is a 50 per cent chance of a terror attack over the next 12 months.
And Tesla shares jump on news of cheaper models
Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That?
This week, it’s the five steps to organise a frugal life. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Guest: Dr Brendan Nelson
Original air date: April 25, 2022
In a special Anzac Day interview, Sean Aylmer speaks to Dr Brendan Nelson - former director of the Australian War Memorial, now President of Boeing Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific.
They discuss Dr Nelson's time at the War Memorial, the meaning of Anzac Day to younger Australians, and also the work of Boeing in Australia.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee 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.
Inflation higher than expected
ASX200 closes flat
Nick Scali buys in UK
Seven not interested in Cleanaway
US boosts war spending
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Wednesday 24 April 2024
Crown Resorts gets back its unlimited licence in NSW, just as Star Entertainment’s boss fights for his company.
And more, including:
Elon Musk doubles down on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the eSafety Commissioner
International Energy Agency forecasts a big jump in EV sales this year
And superannuation returns boom on the back of stronger markets
Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That?
This week, it’s the five steps to organise a frugal life. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
More small and medium sized businesses are being knocked back for loans due to tax debt, as the ATO cracks down on SMEs owing money.Guy Callaghan, CEO of Banjo Loans, takes Sean Aylmer through the Banjo SME Business Barometer, revealing the state of Australian small business at a time when the number of companies appointing administrators has hit a record high.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee 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.
Broad-based buying
Bond fund closes
US yields crawl higher
Strong month for super returns
US unis under fire
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nbn also needs to improve upload speed. download speed is not the only problem with it.
How much of the change in average price between units v houses can be attributed to the billions spent on the renovation boom of the last decade ?
I preferred the old logo. It was more unique and easy to recognize.
Absolutely vacuous today.
The wiggles part was essential for my kids. thanks for sharing
Happy birthday mate
Brazil reported 4k deaths in a single day. It would be worst than India. https://noticias.uol.com.br/saude/ultimas-noticias/redacao/2021/04/06/covid-19-coronavirus-casos-mortes-06-de-abril.htm
Missed the most important point - how do I block ID2.0?
Everytime you ask about house prices to a real estate agent, he/she will always says the prices are going up. Australia is living one of it's biggest bubbles in the house market.
A really great overview of the relevant news each day 👍👏. Just the right amount of info and always ready before you wake up - dread to think what time he has to get up to prepare it all!
Great podcast! Broad review of stories from markets / business / current affairs and politics all in 20 minutes, without wasting time on the narrow opinions of "the man on the street" or a political spin off against Pollies! Refreshing insightful interviews with professionals instead. Two thumbs up!