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

The local share market moves towards an all-time high, outperforming most other bourses Also today: Anthony Albanese tests positive to COVID, throwing Labor’s election campaign plans into disarray BHP hit by COVID and unrest at its overseas mines  And why lunch at the pub is about to cost more Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From $30 for your Twitter account login, right through to hundreds of dollars for your medical records: this is what your personal details are worth to hackers. Cybersecurity expert Lawrence Patrick from Zirilio talks to Sean Aylmer about the businesses being targeted, how the information is sold, and how to protect yourself.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See 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.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 21 April 2022 A $20 billion bid for Australia’s largest hospital operator.  Also today: NSW and Victoria drop COVID restrictions with isolation rules becoming much less strict.  Record coal prices send Whitehaven’s revenue surging And Netflix’s disastrous drop in subscribers Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the metaverse grows, prepare to see a lot more big deals - like this one, involving Australian company Be Media.  Jordan Fogarty, Founder and CEO of Be Media, talks to Sean Aylmer about what the acquisition by $5b unicorn Animoca Brands means, and how brands are embracing the metaverse and NFTs.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See 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.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 20 April 2022 New rules for first home buyers are set to boost house prices Also today: The Reserve Bank says the timing of the next interest rate rise is likely to be sooner than it previously thought.   The US Government’s $145m loan to an Aussie miner And the election campaign gets a little spicier with Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese trading barbs. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We don't talk about it much, but it's a sector we're all going to come into contact with at some point. Lynne Gallucci, Executive General Manager at ASX-listed company Invocare, gives Sean Aylmer a fascinating insight into the funeral business.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See 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.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 19 April 2022 The crisis in the financial advice industry gets worse with planners fleeing the industry and investors turning to social media.  Also today: Prime Minister Scott Morrison takes a swipe at anyone wanting to vote for an independent China’s economy accelerates, even with lockdowns And traffic flows are finally getting back to normal Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30% of small businesses in Australia are run by women. That number can be a lot higher - but we need to level the playing field. Amanda Rose, founder of Small Business Women Australia, talks to Sean Aylmer about the huge economic potential of female-run small businesses.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 18 April 2022 The Prime Minister locks in his key post-election appointments - provided he wins, of course. Also today:  The ban on cruise ships expires Reports AMP looking to split up its AMP Capital business Opposition builds to Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian investors love US tech stocks. Many of them are household names, though they've taken shareholders on a bit of a ride lately. Brent Kochuba, founder of SpotGamma, joins Sean Aylmer from the US to talk through some of the biggest companies in the world, from Apple and Tesla to Meta and Alphabet.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.

SAFEWORD BY FEAR AND GREED HAS MOVED! To keep hearing it every week, search for it on your podcast platform, or click here to subscribe/follow: APPLE: https://apple.co/3vbFNvWSPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/3rmHyFl The Fear and Greed team - Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang - tackle the big issues in the world of business, from having mental blanks at the worst possible time, to whether it's okay to have a conference call on a trampoline.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15-17 April 2022 In a long weekend special edition, 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.

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

Thursday 14 April 2022 Consumer sentiment tumbles with ramifications for the housing market, the share market and the election.  Also today:  900 of Australia’s ultra rich to be audited The Aussie company launching an online casino in Pennsylvania And why luxury brands are doing so well Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands of polling places, 40,000 supply routes, 17 million voters - and COVID. Election day is an extraordinary logistical exercise. AEC spokesman Evan Ekin-Smyth reveals just how long they've been planning for May 21, and how they're combating misinformation about voting in Australia.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See 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.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 13 April 2022 Rents soar helping investors, but perhaps not the federal government and definitely not the homeless.  Also today:  Crypto currencies tumble as investors shy away from risky assets Afterpay’s massive half-year loss Honda’s big play to become an electric vehicle powerhouse Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tory Archbold had huge success in her twenties as the founder of PR agency Torstar. Then she made a huge career change, closing her agency and starting business coaching platform Powerful Steps.Tory, the host of podcast Powerful Stories, talks to Sean Aylmer about what it takes to succeed at that high level, and shares her secrets for building a brand through advocacy.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See 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.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 12 April 2022 Technology stocks take a bath Also today:  A tough first day on the campaign trail for opposition leader Anthony Albanese Investors can’t get enough of lithium companies Qantas boss Alan Joyce says it’s time to drop isolation rules for close contacts Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever since the Government spent billions of dollars supporting businesses, there’s been an expectation of a wave of insolvencies once things returned to normal. We've avoided it til now - but construction companies going into administration could be a sign of things to come. McGrathNicol Chairman Jason Preston and McGrathNicol partner Kathy Sozou talk to Sean Aylmer about what to expect this year, and which sectors are most at risk. McGrathNicol is a supporter of Fear and Greed.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See 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.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 11 April 2022 Prime Minister Scott Morrison nominates 21 May for an election that will be fought on the economy, social policy and geopolitics.  The Reserve Bank warns that house prices could tumble Oil prices drop back below $US100 a barrel And get ready for higher insurance premiums Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Interest rates are set to rise in coming months - possibly as early as June. It has an obvious impact on homeowners, those looking to get into the housing market, and anyone with savings accounts. But what does it mean for investing in equities? Chris Brycki, founder and CEO of online investment adviser Stockspot, talks to Sean Aylmer about the risks and opportunities on the ASX.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.

Safeword is becoming a separate podcast! Search for Safeword by Fear and Greed and hit follow on your podcast platform so you don't miss an episode. The Fear and Greed team - Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang - tackle the big issues in the world of business, from companies with a sense of humour to whether it's ever okay to correct a stranger's punctuation.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9-10 April 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.

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

Friday 8 April 2022 The share prices of Australia’s big banks soar as investors expect bigger profits from rising interest rates.  Also today:  Is $6 billion worth of gold owned by Australia real?  The push to give certainty over the power supply And who is the most believable politician in the region? Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the pandemic there's been a lot of talk of a regional boom. Now we know just how big that boom was. Sean Aylmer speaks to Simon Kuestenmacher, co-founder of The Demographics Group, about what it means for the future of our cities, regions and property prices - and why we need to create new cities.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See 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.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 7 April 2022 House prices under pressure as interest rate hikes loom. Also today:  Why people die in Australia VW’s radical change And how Donald Trump’s answer to Twitter is faring. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian Council of Superannuation Investors is a group of funds managing more than $1 trillion in assets. On average, they own 10% of every company on the ASX200. Having put companies on notice over climate action, ACSI is now drawing attention to sexual harassment in the workplace. Louise Davidson, CEO of the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors, talks to Sean Aylmer about holding companies to account.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See 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.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 6 April 2022 A rate hike in the middle of the year is now likely after the Reserve Bank stops saying it wants to be patient on inflation and interest rates.  Also today:  The PM clears the way for calling an election, which could come as soon as tomorrow.  More extraordinary allegations from the inquiry into Star Entertainment And Tesla releases its sales of electric vehicles in Australia for the first time Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BlackRock is the world's largest fund manager, with more than $10 trillion in assets under management. Ben Powell is BlackRock's Chief Investment Strategist for Asia Pacific, and talks to Sean Aylmer about the outlook for global markets, and the investment opportunities in Asia.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See 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.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 5 April 2022 Major fund manager Perpetual launches a $2.4 billion takeover of one of its main rivals.  Also today:  The Aussie dollar creeps higher, and is forecast to keep going Taxpayers loan $1b to a rare earths miner And some weird and wacky outcomes of COVID, that no-one thought much about Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Both Crown Resorts and the Star Entertainment Group have had their share of troubles in recent times. Extraordinary allegations about money laundering and organised crime have emerged. So what is it about the sector that makes it allegedly rife with this kind of behaviour? Peter Deans, a former chief risk officer and founder of Not Without Risk Consulting, was the independent Expert Adviser to the Victorian and WA Royal Commissions into Crown Resorts. He shares his unique perspective with Sean Aylmer.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See 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.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 4 April 2022 Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s character takes centre-stage as the election campaign, which hasn’t been announced, heats up.  Also today:  Tabcorp outlines its demerger plans, but the odds of it going smoothly are poor. Tesla’s stellar performance in the face of supply chain challenges Carrie Bradshaw, from Sex in the City, wants to sell Aussies low alcohol wine Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inflation, interest rates, Ukraine, China, COVID - it's a volatile time for investors. Evan Lucas, Head of Strategy at InvestSMART, takes Michael Thompson through the things investors need to consider when looking at equities, gold, crypto, property and more.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.

(Previously Sunday Fear and Greed) The Fear and Greed team - Sean Aylmer, Adam Lang and Michael Thompson - take a lighter look at the world of business.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saturday, 2 April 2022 Michael Thompson and Adam Lang go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with guest judge Jennifer Duke adjudicating.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.