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

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.au ..read more

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 ..read more

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.au See omnystu ..read more

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.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

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 ..read more

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.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

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.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

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

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.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more