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It's been a strange year for nickel. The war in Ukraine has caused supply challenges, at a time when demand is soaring because of nickel's use in batteries. In March, prices shot up overnight, with the London Metals Exchange stepping in to cancel trades. And locally, there's been a surge in M&A activity.Peter Harold, Managing Director and CEO of Poseidon Nickel, gives Sean a beginner's guide to the metal.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Monday 28 November 2022 The federal government gets the single vote it needs to push through its controversial industrial relations legislation. Also today: Daniel Andrews wins a third term as Victorian Premier The housing market provides another solid weekend of auction results And we’ll tell you what one of the country’s leading research houses thinks are good stocks to buy as we head towards Christmas Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the ASX at six month highs, it's a good time to assess what where the market's at, and what we learnt from AGM season.Matthew Kidman, Principal at Centennial Asset Management, talks to Sean Aylmer about the stocks he likes, the ones he doesn't like, and what lies ahead for the market.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See 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.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26-27 November 2022 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.

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Friday 25 November 2022 The federal government backs down on parts of its industrial relations legislation. Also today: Qantas cabin crew threaten industrial action over the Xmas period Christmas food prices set to soar And a rush of international dignitaries to visit Australia over the next 12 months Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? with Michael Thompson and Canna Campbell from SugarMammaTV. This week, it’s all about side hustles. Subscribe: APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcastsFind out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The pandemic has made us all think about the quality of the air we breathe. It's little wonder then that demand for air purifiers is soaring.Expert Dyson engineer James Shale talks to Sean Aylmer about some of the myths about air quality.Dyson is a supporter of Fear and Greed.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Thursday 24 November 2022 Boom times for Qantas as the national carrier forecasts a strong Christmas with passengers happy to put up with sky high prices. Also today: Electric vehicles exempted from fringe benefits tax, making them more affordable for many Australians NAB fraudster found guilty of 69 charges And the grocery battle heats up Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s all about side hustles. Subscribe: APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcastsFind out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The collapse of crypto exchange FTX has spooked a lot of people, with 30,000 Australians among investors losing their money. And now even investors in traditional share markets seem to be getting a little nervous.Chris Brycki, CEO and founder of online investment advisor Stockspot, talks to Sean Aylmer about the protections in place for equity investors.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Wednesday 23 November 2022 The Australian share market hits a five month high, with the iron ore miners, energy companies and healthcare stocks showing the way. Also today: The government’s industrial relations bill comes under fire from both big and small businesses Australian bitcoin miner Iris Energy close to collapse after creditors demanded the group repay its debts And Black Friday sales start early with more than $6 billion in turnover expected over just four days Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s all about side hustles. Subscribe: APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcastsFind out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So far this year, there have been plenty of big events impacting financial markets. So how do investors look through them to take a long-term view of the market?Sean Aylmer talks to Brian Han, senior equity analyst at Morningstar, about finding opportunities amid the volatility.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.

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Tuesday 22 November 2022 The BNPL sector set for increased regulation, making it tougher to compete. Also today: COVID is back in the headlines with a surge in cases last week and calls for people to work from home Disney CEO Bob Iger returns, just two years after stepping down And little good news on airfare prices in the run up to Christmas Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yesterday the Federal Government outlined the three options for regulating the Buy Now Pay Later sector. It's a sector that's grown rapidly in the last decade, largely without regulation.Cynthia Scott, Managing Director Australia New Zealand at Zip Co, tells Sean Aylmer why Zip welcomes government intervention in the BNPL space.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Monday 21 November 2022 BHP bets $9.6 billion on net zero Also today: The Medibank hack worsens as more data is released Property clearance rates rise as sellers rush to market before Christmas Donald Trump’s Twitter ban is lifted Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After winning gold for Australia in sailing at the 2000 Olympics, Tom King has gone on to have an impressive career in finance and investing. He’s the Chief Investment Officer of Nanuk Asset Management, a global company focused on sustainable investing.Adam Lang talks to Tom about where he sees the opportunities for investors, as companies shift their focus to ESG factors.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is Fear and Greed - The Week Ahead, where Adam Lang 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.

19-20 November 2022 Adam Lang and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with special guest Tim Burrows adjudicating.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Friday 18 November 2022 Unemployment falls to just 3.4% as businesses struggle to find workers Also today: ASX cancels its $250 million Blockchain project Twiggy Forrest pledges half a billion dollars to rebuild post war Ukraine Why the Webjet MD quoted Coolio in an earnings conference Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s all about managing credit cards. Subscribe: APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcastsFind out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This year we’ve seen a large chunk of the Sydney Rock Oyster harvest wiped out. Now the industry is calling for the public and restaurateurs to rally behind the sector, in the same way the community got behind dairy farmers in 2016.Adam Lang talks to Brad Verdich, an oyster farmer with ASX-listed oyster grower East 33.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Thursday 17 November 2022 Donald Trump declares he’s back in the race for President Also today: Australian wage growth picks up, but real wages are still dropping Deliveroo pulls out of Australia Medibank chair defends not paying a ransom to hackers Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s all about managing credit cards. Subscribe: APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcastsFind out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a shocking statistic: just 3% of venture capital funding is going to startups run by female founders.Catherine Robson is the Chair of Scale Investors, an angel syndicate investing in Australian start-ups that are led by women. Catherine talks to Adam Lang about the gender bias in the VC space, and what needs to change.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Wednesday 16 November 2022 Mike Cannon Brookes scores a victory over AGL as shareholders elect all four of his directors to the board Also today: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese sits down with the Chinese President Commonwealth Bank says bad debts are dropping, even as rates rise Amazon to sack 10,000 people as founder Jeff Bezos commits to giving away his billions Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s all about managing credit cards. Subscribe: APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcastsFind out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week, some of the most significant industrial relations reforms in decades passed the House of Representatives. These changes - which will now go to the Senate - range from allowing multi-employer bargaining, to banning pay secrecy clauses in contracts. Luis Izzo, Managing Director, Sydney Workplace for Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors, talks to Adam Lang about how the reforms will impact businesses and workers across the country.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Tuesday 15 November 2022 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping as the frosty relationship between the countries starts to thaw Also today: Elders shares tumble as CEO exits Flight Centre issues warning on COVID travel vouchers The world’s population hits 8 billion Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After very low insolvency numbers for a couple of years, things are starting to change. Businesses that were propped up by government funding are going under, and it could be the beginning of a wave of insolvencies.James Wagg, Executive Director at KordaMentha, talks to Adam Lang about the annual Turnaround Survey, looking at the business environment in Australia and the outlook ahead.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Monday 14 November 2022 Democrats retain control of the US Senate as voters send a strong message to former President Donald Trump Also today: $18bn Brookfield-Origin deal to go before regulators Prime Minister Anthony Albanese snubbed from official Xi Jingping meeting list The fallout continues from the FTX crypto exchange collapse Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Retail is a fascinating sector for investors - and within it sits a number of fashion and beauty companies.Chloe Stokes, Senior Analyst in International Shares at Forager Funds Management, talks to Adam Lang about why these stocks are sometimes overlooked, and what she's looking for in a value investment.This is general information only. You should seek professional advice before making any investment decisions.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See 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.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12-13 November 2022 Adam Lang and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with special guest Tim Burrows adjudicating. Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s all about superannuation - how much do you need? Subscribe: APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcastsFind out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Friday 11 November 2022 Origin Energy backs an $18 billion takeover bid. Controversial industrial relations reforms pass the lower house Behind the Bitcoin bust And the US mid-terms turn out way closer than anyone – including Donald Trump – expected Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s all about superannuation - how much do you need? Subscribe: APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcastsFind out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the last of the big banks reporting their full year results this week, we now have a pretty clear picture of how the sector is travelling. Combined headline cash earnings are up 7% to $28.5 billion - but the solid result comes with a warning about inflation, interest rate rises and the economic outlook ahead. Doug Nixon, Oceania Banking and Capital Markets Leader at EY, talks to Adam Lang about the health of the big banks and the forecast for the future.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Thursday 10 November 2022 National Australia Bank’s profits are up – but CEO Ross McEwan warns on interest rates. Also today: News Corp’s shocker result The Medibank hacker starts releasing Australians’ personal medical information Polls close in US midterm elections Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s all about superannuation - how much do you need? Subscribe: APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcastsFind out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Working capital is the latest challenge for Australian businesses, with average working capital cycles lengthening by more than five days in 2022. It means an additional $11.1 billion is effectively 'locked up'.Jason Ireland and Sean Wiles, partners at McGrathNicol Advisory & co-authors of the tenth annual Working Capital Report, talk to Adam Lang about how different sectors are managing working capital and cash flow.McGrathNicol is a supporter of this podcastFind out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Wednesday 9 November 2022 Medibank’s hackers prepare to release customer data to the internet Also today: James Hardie issues a profit warning as global housing markets slow Consumer confidence takes a hit All eyes on the US as voters go to the polls in the midterm elections Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s all about superannuation - how much do you need? Subscribe: APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcastsFind out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Qualtrics is a company with 17,000 organisations worldwide to manage their customer and employee experience programs - brands like Coca Cola, Ferrari and Microsoft.Brigid Archibald, Asia Pacific & Japan Managing Director at Qualtrics, talks to Adam Lang about the importance of data in every interaction between a company, its customers and employees.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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