Listener Benjamin asks: "In your newsletter last week you said the right to disconnect will change the way we work - because workplaces will be forced to have better communication around what’s expected. I manage a team within a larger organisation and want to get ahead of this. How best to do it? Is it an all-in meeting, so that everybody knows the ground rules for the workplace? Or one on one?"

Join Adam Lang & Michael Thompson as they answer listener questions.

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Tuesday 3 September 2024

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese goes on a WA spending spree, in a sure sign an election is not too far away. 

And more, including:

• REA Group weighs up a $9b bid for a UK property portal
• Home building starts to bounce back, with 10% increase in new dwellings approved in July
• And the US presidential election is set to break advertising records with Kamala Harris going big on digital

Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - ten money myths busted. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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Friday 30 August 2024

Australia’s bank bosses tell MPs their customers are under significant strain. 

And more, including:

• Qantas profits slow as the post-lockdown travel boom eases
• Australian Energy Market Operator slashes its EV forecast for Australia
• And Berkshire Hathaway hits US$1 trillion in value just in time for Warren Buffett’s 94th birthday

Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - ten money myths busted. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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Listener Joey asks: “The ASX hit 8000 points this week” - we hear this type of statement all the time, but what are these 8000 points?

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

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Monday 31 July 2023

The glory days for home borrowers are over. 

Also today:

• A little-known 42-year old Melbourne man hits it big time in crypto
• Global airlines are reporting major profits - and not even a weak economy is slowing them down
• And food chain Subway makes a remarkable turnaround

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We're heading into earnings season on the ASX - the time when companies report profits and let the market know what they think is going to happen.

Mark Freeman, Managing Director of the Australian Foundation Investment Company, talks to Sean Aylmer about the large companies he's watching, from Commonwealth Bank to CSL.

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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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29-30 July 2023

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.

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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.

1. ASX falls sharply

2. Surprise tumble in spending

3. Double dissolution threat

4. BHP lashes worker rules

5. Global boiling is her

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Friday 28 July 2023

The ASX hits a five month high as investor confidence returns. 

Also today:

• More than one-in-ten Australians are unable to pay a utility bill
• Wine exports fall, as US & UK demand for cheaper drinks drops
• And Facebook reaches 3 billion users, or 40 per cent of the globe

Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That?

This week it’s an introduction to commercial property investing. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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The Australian housing market looks to have fully recovered momentum, with capital city house prices posting steep gains in the June quarter.

Dr Nicola Powell, Domain’s Chief of Research and Economics, talks to Sean about how the lack of new listings has led to the "unusually strong jump", and why she is sticking by her forecast of a steady, sustained recovery.

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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.

1. REITs lead the way

2. Macquarie Group disappoints

3. Energy prices fall

4. Andrews under fire

5. Fed lifts rates

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Thursday 27 July 2023

A drop in inflation lifts hope for an end to the interest rate cycle. 

Also today:

• House prices regain half of their losses from last year
• Mining giant Rio Tinto announces a 34 per cent fall in profit
• And the Aussie company caught up in an insider trading allegation against the UK billionaire owner of Tottenham Hotspurs

Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That?

This week it’s an introduction to commercial property investing. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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There are three big questions about China right now, and those questions have the potential to impact global markets.

Rich Nuzum, Mercer's Executive Director, Investments and Global Chief Investment Strategist talks to Sean Aylmer about the outlook for financial markets, also covering US recession risk, the ongoing war in Ukraine, what AI means for investors, and the focus on ESG and impact investing.

This is general information only. You should seek professional advice before making investment decisions.

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Tuesday 30 July 2024

The banking regulator says it is worried about the outlook for home borrowers.

And more, including:

• Hospitality businesses are failing at the fastest pace ever
• Commonwealth Bank’s share price closes at a record high
• And Deadpool & Wolverine's record opening three days, selling $US438 million worth of tickets 

Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - an honest look at money in a relationship. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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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.

1. ASX jumps

2. Corporate earnings

3. Austal tumbles on cost overruns

4. Perseus golden times

5. Microsoft’s bumper profit

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Wednesday 26 July 2023

ASIC alleges greenwashing against a global giant. 

Also today:

• Get ready for higher bread and rice prices. 
• Virgin workers want to be gifted shares in any upcoming float 
• And how Adidas fixed its problem with Kanye West

Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That?

This week it’s an introduction to commercial property investing. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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Volpara Health Technologies is an ASX-listed company that says it has a simple purpose: ‘to save families from cancer’. The technology is used by healthcare providers around the world to understand cancer risk, and uses AI to improve medical imaging, particularly when it comes to detecting breast cancer.

Teri Thomas, CEO of Volpara Health, tells Sean Aylmer about Volpara's growth in the United States, and why the AI has been a revolution for medical technology.

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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.

1. China supports commodities
2. Dutton under fire
3. Borrowers under pressure
4. Pilbara Mins strong result
5. Riots in Israel

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Tuesday 25 July 2023

Cost blowouts hit big miners as they try to take advantage of the green revolution. 

Also today:

• Outsiders to drive Reserve Bank decisions on interest rates
• Barbenheimer breaks box office records across the country
• And Twitter’s blue bird goes the way of the dodo

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Nearly half of all small business owners worry about their financial future, and the future of their business. But there's a simple way all Australians can help ease the cash flow challenges facing local businesses.

Will Buckley, Country Manager at global small business platform Xero, talks to Sean Aylmer about the importance of paying invoices on time (or even early!) and the enormous impact of cash flow challenges on business owners.

Xero is a supporter of Fear and Greed.

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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.

1. Energy stocks jump

2. ANZ-Suncorp delayed

3. Core lithium tumbles

4. Surplus hits $20b 

5. Rental crisis not improving

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Monday 24 July 2023

Profit season set to kick off with analysts wary of falling earnings. 

Also today:

• Auction numbers soar as investors rush to sell properties
• For the first time since 1966, the amount of cash in the economy has fallen

And why London might be the answer to the Commonwealth Games problem

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Bonds are back and AI-related companies have had a good year - just look at the ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds) that track their performance. 

Chris Brycki, CEO of online investment advisor Stockspot, talks to Sean Aylmer about the ETFs Australian investors have been buying, and the ones they're avoiding.

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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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Around half of the global population is voting in elections this year - India, UK, France, European Parliament, Russia, and of course the US. Each one of these elections has an impact on financial markets. 

Niall O'Sullivan, Global Solutions Chief Investment Officer at investment giant Mercer, talks to Sean Aylmer about how he sees global markets this year - and why inflation is still central to the outlook for investors.

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22-23 July 2023

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.

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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.

1. Tech stocks lead ASX lower
2. Airline on-time performance
3. Newcrest shares tumble
4. Mango mutiny
5. PE giant hits $US1b

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Friday 21 July 2023

Australia’s unemployment rate at near record lows as jobs surge. 

Also today:

• Corporate insolvencies jump post COVID
• Labour hire company’s licence revoked for what unions describe as ‘modern slavery’
• And Netflix’s crackdown on password theft is working

Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That?

This week it’s all about how to save money on big purchases. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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The average pay for ASX100 CEOs fell in 2022 to its lowest level recorded in the last nine years. And while bonuses are down too, there was only one Chief Executive in the ASX100 who didn't receive one.

Ed John, Executive Manager, Stewardship at the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors, talks to Sean about why CEO pay has dipped, and why it matters to investors.

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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.

1. Market ends flat
2. Flight Centre takes off
3. Telstra job cuts
4. State funeral for Crean
5. Auckland gunman kills 3

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Thursday 20 July 2023

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pushes the Yes case for the Voice referendum, as US political heavyweights announce a visit to Australia. 

Also today:

• The Women’s Football World Cup kicks off tonight amid criticism of FIFA’s failure to capitalise, commercially, on the event. 
• Is Donald Trump about to face fresh federal charges?
• And Barbie + Oppenheimer (aka Barbenheimer) set to save cinemas - with a little help from Mission Impossible

Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That?

This week it’s all about how to save money on big purchases. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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Small cap investing has had a pretty tough period. But amidst the uncertainty and the risk, professional investors are finding some good opportunities.

Tobias Yao is a Portfolio Manager at Wilson Asset Management, covering WAM Capital, WAM Microcap, WAM Research and WAM Active. He talks to Sean Aylmer about the stocks he's watching across a range of sectors.


This is general information only. You should seek professional advice before making investment 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.

1. Big day for banks
2. Chalmers meets Chinese opposite
3. Rio’s productive half
4. Woodside sales tumble
5. Tetchy Andrews defends decision

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Wednesday 19 July 2023

The Reserve Bank makes it clear that it isn’t clear whether rates need to rise 

Also today:

• Fortescue Metals gets hit with a cyber attack. 
• Australian company DroneShield does a $33 million deal with the US Department of Defence. CEO Oleg Vornik spoke to Fear and Greed last year - listen here.
• And super funds slammed for not doing enough to prepare for the surge in Baby Boomer retirements. 

Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That?

This week it’s all about how to save money on big purchases. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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72% of Australian consumers say they trust content produced by generative AI - with many acknowledging AI could influence medical and purchasing decisions.

Frank Windoloski, Executive Vice President, Insights and Data APAC at Capgemini, talks to Sean Aylmer about Capgemini's research into AI, and what it means for businesses unsure whether to use the technology.

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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.

1. ASX closes higher

2. Joyce under pressure

3. Hardies’ rate run

4. Kogan disappoints

5. Harris attracts dollars

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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.

1. ASX falls
2. Vic dumps Comm games
3. Banks cry poor on deposits
4. Ansell’s shares tumble
5. Evergrande $100b loss

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Tuesday 18 July 2023

Calls for the big four accounting and auditing firms to be split up. 

Also today:

• Strong property sales continue but is the best over? 
• Disney puts about a third of its assets up for sale
• And how well did your superannuation fund perform?

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The combination of high inflation, soaring costs, rising interest rates and a tight labour market have combined to create the 'perfect financial storm' for small and medium-sized businesses.

Wayne Morris, CEO of business finance provider Fifo Capital, talks to Sean Aylmer about the pressure this puts on SMEs to pay suppliers and get paid themselves - and why cash flow is so important in a crisis.

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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.

1. Calm on markets
2. Forrest investigation
3. Endeavour Group horror day
4. IGO’s “dissapointing” write down
5. China growth disappoints

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Monday 17 July 2023

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers warns on China as the new Reserve Bank Governor wins over supporters. 

Also today:

• Woolies still leads the supermarkets war but Aldi is catching up
• Fadden by-election exposes Labor’s QLD struggles
• And tumbling cocaine prices rob Colombian families of much needed income

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The media landscape has changed enormously over the last couple of decades, largely due to the arrival of digital giants include Google and Facebook. But News Corp continues to be a hugely powerful player in the Australian media, reaching more than half the national population every month.


Sean Aylmer speaks to News Corp Australia Executive Chairman Michael Miller in a wide-ranging interview, covering:


- How News Corp embraced Threads, TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat and more to reach younger audiences
- The delicate balance of power between social media and publishers
- The public's growing willingness to pay for content
- Why clients will pay for data
- Doubling down on purpose and the investment in journalism
- Political perceptions of media organisations

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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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15-16 July 2023

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.

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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.

1. Tech leads markets higher
2. RBA gets new Governor
3. China-Aust talks
4. Pay rises for NAB staff
5. Biotech shares surge 20pc

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Friday 14 July 2023

The big bank bosses assure politicians that Australians aren’t in too much mortgage stress

Also today:

• Domestic airfares drop to their lowest level in a year
• Australia’s richest couple separate, though most analysts don’t think the split will impact iron ore giant Fortescue Metals
• And how a productivity experiment in Japan led to a baby boom

Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That?

This week it’s all about the questions you need to ask before you make a tree change. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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Monday 29 July 2024

The Australian economy heads into a critical week with inflation figures and earnings expected to set the direction for markets incoming months. 

And more, including:

• Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reshuffles his frontbench
• How buying second hand clothing could earn you carbon credits
• The wealth of one of the world’s richest people tumbles

Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - an honest look at money in a relationship. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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Lote Tuqiri might not be your typical Fear and Greed guest. But the dual rugby league and rugby union international hasn't had the typical post-sport career. He's co-founded two separate business: Hoozu, a content marketing company, and a new venture called Fanstands, a subscription platform that gives members the chance to win VIP sporting experiences.

Lote talks to Sean Aylmer about Hoozu, FanStands, and life after football.

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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.

1. Market jumps 1.6pc
2. US inflation lower than expected
3. Are rate rises ending?
4. Aussie $100m for Ukraine
5. Aust-EU FTA falters

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