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Business news you can use. A daily business news podcast with journalists Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au
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Afternoon Report | ASX closes at record high again
5d ago00:05:22Tap to summarizeThis is the Fear & 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 at record high again Earnings wrap: AMP, REA, Beach Energy ABC apologises to Gina Rinehart UK: OpenAI, Anthropic attempted hack Trump’s helicopter near miss Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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ASX hits new record; immigration overhaul; best and worst of ETFs; Spider-Man box office boom
6d ago00:18:56Tap to summarizeThursday 6 August 2026 The local share market hits a new record with miners and tech stocks the stars of the show. Federal Labor delays an overhaul in its immigration policy Is Jetstar’s new policy to charge for overhead luggage a bad idea? The best and the worst of ETFs in the last financial year Spider-Man: Brand New Day sets a box office record for its opening weekend Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news, and join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That?, answering a listener question: what happens when the market hits my goal before I do? Get the episode from Apple, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Q+A: The companies to watch this earnings season
6d ago00:12:05Tap to summarizeReporting season is underway, and investors could be in for another bumpy ride.Sean Aylmer speaks with Ben Gilbert, Head of Australian Research at Jarden, about why this reporting season could be another volatile one, the retail sectors he expects to outperform, why he's bullish on JB Hi-Fi and Wesfarmers, and why he's much more cautious on Domino's.This is general information only. Seek professional advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Afternoon Report | ASX hits record; rocket hits moon
6d ago00:05:21Tap to summarizeThis is the Fear & 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 hits record Profit results: Light & Wonder, Argo No corruption findings in Vic govt inquiry TikTok, Alibaba consider local data centres Rocket to hit moon Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Qantas to offshore work; house prices to fall 10pc; European rivers dry up
1w ago00:17:09Tap to summarizeWednesday 5 August 2026 Qantas joins the growing number of companies offshoring work as it embraces AI. Household spending picks up, keeping an interest rate hike on the table National Australia Bank forecasts house prices to drop ten per cent A surge in tech stocks on Wall Street helps the local market get to within one per cent of an all-time high Some of Europe’s biggest rivers start drying up, disrupting trade and tourism Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news, and join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That?, answering a listener question: what happens when the market hits my goal before I do? Get the episode from Apple, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Q+A: Is Australia getting immigration all wrong?
1w ago00:12:06Tap to summarizeMigration has become one of Australia's biggest political issues. But behind the headlines lies a much more complicated story.Sean Aylmer speaks with Melinda Cilento, CEO of the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA), about how migration has changed since the pandemic. They discuss why skilled migration remains critical to the economy, whether migrants are really driving the housing crisis, and why Australia needs a more nuanced conversation about immigration.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Afternoon Report | ASX surges 1.4pc
1w ago00:05:12Tap to summarizeThis is the Fear & 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 surges 1.4pc NDIS delays costing $11.5m a day BHP fails to stop strike Canva cuts revenue expectations Diamond industry shaken up Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Drugs, escorts and gambling; EVs and hybrids hit 50pc; being poor can damage your brain
1w ago00:16:30Tap to summarizeTuesday 4 August 2026 Gaming companies including Tabcorp and Sportsbet accused of offering drugs and escorts to gamblers. The sale of electric and hybrid vehicles reaches just under 50 per cent A private equity consortium set to buy insurance broker Steadfast in a $7 billion deal Australia’s two biggest fleet management companies to merge A new study says being poor can do long-term damage to your brain Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news, and join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That?, exploring the ten things wealthy people don’t waste money on. Get the episode from Apple, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Q+A: Crypto enters the financial mainstream
1w ago00:13:17Tap to summarizeCrypto has come a long way from its early days. Regulation is tightening, institutions are becoming more involved, and the technology behind digital assets is increasingly finding real-world applications.In the first of a new monthly series, Sean Aylmer speaks with John O'Loghlen, Managing Director APAC at Coinbase, about how Australia's crypto industry has matured. They discuss why regulation is strengthening investor confidence, where Bitcoin fits in today's financial system, and why tokenisation and stablecoins could be the next major step in modern finance.This is general information only. Seek professional advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Afternoon Report | ASX jumps as oil slides
1w ago00:05:09Tap to summarizeThis is the Fear & 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 0.5pc One Nation ahead in polls Bird flu mass deaths Transurban caps weekly tolls Oil falls after Trump cancels strikes Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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