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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.

Friday 1 April 2022 The Big Australian outperforms - but are we on the cusp of the next mining boom? Also today: The Ukrainian President addresses our Federal Parliament Qantas reveals its green plans The CEO who stands to pocket $240m Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beer is big business in Australia. Craft beers have exploded in popularity, and now alcohol-free beers are growing in popularity too. But how sustainable is the sector when it's dominated by a couple of multinational giants? Paul Bowker, co-founder and CEO of Brick Lane Brewing, tells Sean Aylmer about what it takes to be a successful independent brewer.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Thursday 31 March 2022 Telstra’s CEO Andy Penn resigns after leading the company through its biggest transformation in years. Also today: Mixed reaction to Tuesday night’s budget The Ukrainian President to speak to Australian parliament Fortescue clarifies a $50 billion comment Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Media commentator & proprietor of Unmade Tim Burrowes examines the state of the media industry in the lead-up to the election, and explains why big digital may have been a surprise winner out of the Federal Budget.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Wednesday 30 March 2022 The winners, the losers and the inside story on last night’s Budget. Also today: China set to get a foothold in the South Pacific Oil prices fall as cryptos rise Retailers benefit from a consumer spending spree Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our special coverage of the 2022 Federal Budget, economist Stephen Koukoulas explains exactly what it means for the economy, for businesses and for families.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Tuesday 29 March 2022 Star Entertainment loses its CEO as the revelations about the casino group keep coming. Also today:  It’s Budget day and everyone wants to know what’s in it for them A massive lockdown in China threatens supply chains A new long-haul flight for Aussie travellers Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight Treasurer Josh Frydenberg will hand down his final budget before the election in May. For a government heading into an election behind in the polls, just how critical is it to get the budget right? Michael Pachi, National Political Editor for Nine Radio, talks to Michael Thompson about the impact of the budget on the polls - and whether Scott Morrison can pull off a second miracle.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Monday 28 March 2022 US President Joe Biden causes an international stir, declaring Vladimir Putin can’t remain in power.  Also today:  The budget week leaks continue Even more allegations about The Star group The icecream maker’s $12m fine Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More investors are wanting to put their money into funds and companies that align with their values. Fiona Manning, Portfolio Manager at Apostle Funds Management, explains how a hard-line exclusion of fossil fuels, weapons, gambling, alcohol and more can still deliver strong returns.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, 26 March 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 March 2022 Crown Resorts is found to be not fit to run a casino, but it keeps its licence to operate. Also today:  National Australia Bank announces another big share buyback in a boost for bank investors.  ANZ mints a stablecoin in Aussie dollars And the list of the richest Australians shows that the new money is in tech. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Of the 250 richest people in this country, 131 are billionaires. But who's on the list, who's dropped off it, and what's it take to get there? John Stensholt, Editor of The List: Australia's Richest 250, takes Sean Aylmer through some of the extraordinary stories of wealth and success in Australia.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Thursday 24 March 2022 An inquiry hears that The Star casino group knew it was dealing with a member of a Chinese triad gang and did nothing for three months. Also today:  Bond markets sell off as interest rate expectations rise … and that’s not good news for our super funds.  Santos makes a big oil discovery off the WA coast And more than 2 million Australians experienced fraud last year. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's not too late for businesses to make the most of the huge surge in customers shifting online - but the digital customer experience is critical. Scott Rigby, Adobe's Chief Technology Adviser for Australia / New Zealand, explains why businesses need to focus on smartphones and using data to their advantage.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Wednesday 23 March 2022 BHP leads the share market to a two month high.  Also today:  COVID case numbers surge as the latest variant of Omicron takes hold Legendary investor Warren Buffett’s next big play And while no-one seems to like coal miners at the moment, they sure are making record profits Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the next couple of years, governments across Australia have committed a record $225b spend on infrastructure. The private sector is delivering more projects on top of that. But the infrastructure sector is plagued by challenges including insolvency risk, cost overruns and project delays. Peter Colacino, Chief of Policy and Research at Infrastructure Australia, talks to Sean Aylmer about the need for urgent reform.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Tuesday 22 March 2022 Canberra moves to regulate crypto-currency trading and open the door to the blockchain world. Also today:  Inquiry into The Star hears of a $5m credit in exchange for a blank cheque Nearly 80 per cent of Australians have long term health conditions  The world’s biggest oil company makes a profit of $130 billion. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Manuka Resources is an ASX-listed gold miner now starting to mine silver. Executive Chairman Dennis Karp joins Sean Aylmer for a 101 on mining precious metals.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 21 March 2022 Australia puts more money towards Ukraine as the world’s most powerful leaders – US’s Joe Biden and China’s Xi Jinping fail to find a breakthrough.  Also today:  The COVID protection for politicians is over, as South Australian voters dump the government  The Star Group is under intense pressure over alleged money laundering Bad news if you’re sharing Netflix with another household Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've had such a chaotic start to 2022 and it’s been really difficult to know what to do as an investor. Global share markets have undergone a correction but the big question is, what's going to happen next? AMP Capital Australian Equities Portfolio Manager Dermot Ryan runs through the large caps in different sectors, revealing some interesting investment opportunities. 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, 19 March 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 18 March 2022 The pressure is on to lift interest rates as the unemployment rate falls to a 14 year low Also today:  The Federal education minister takes on teachers, and doesn’t miss.  The conundrum facing Apple and Google in Russia And why it’s time to book a cheap holiday flight Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The unemployment rate is going down, interest rates are going up, the economy is looking solid and shares have bounced back. It's been a whirlwind week in economics, with news out of China and Russia having a positive affect on markets as well.   Carlos Cacho, Chief Economist at Jarden Australia, joins us to break it all down and give an insight into what investors can expect in the months ahead.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Thursday 17 March 2022 Investors set to receive $36 billion in dividends in coming weeks Also today:  COVID cases across the nation surge.  Prime Minister Scott Morrison talks tough on China The United States votes to make daylight savings permanent Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The travel industry has been belted over the past two years. Now imagine the financial and logistical nightmare faced by travel insurance companies. The few customers they did have faced COVID, border closures, flight restrictions and now war as well.   If that wasn't difficult enough, Cara Morton thought she'd take over as CEO of travel insurer Cover-More just after the pandemic started. The impressive businesswoman discusses the shape of the industry and how COVID will reshape things for the better.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Wednesday 16 March 2022 Big deals make a return to the local share market  Also today:  Prime Minister Scott Morrison says there’s a long term future for coal Putin ally admits the war in Ukraine hasn’t gone as Russia expected Cruising is back with vessels allowed to return to Australian ports Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The mortgage space is extremely competitive in Australia, with customers spoilt for choice. And now the personal and business loans space is undergoing the same disruption by a new breed of fintechs. ASX-listed Plenti is using tech to provide competitive loans with a difference. They're prioritising and discounting loans for green spending, on things like solar panels and electric vehicles. Co-founder and CEO Daniel Foggo explains how it's possible and profitable. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Tuesday 15 March 2022 Big banks surge, leading the local share market higher Also today:  Australia takes Russia to court over the downing of flight MH17 Pressure on the federal government over petrol prices New trial tests sick leave for casual employees Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian tech industry is booming and demand for all sorts of jobs is at an all-time high. But it’s still a very male-dominated industry. We speak to somebody with a unique insight into the sector. Lisa Tobin is not just a woman in a senior technology role, but is actually Managing Director of Technology at the employment platform SEEK.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Monday 14 March 2022 Russia closes in on Ukrainian capital Kyiv Also today:  Booming petrol prices to cost Australian consumers around $12 billion Why the financial advice industry needs another overhaul Coming soon, home delivery of online purchases within a few hours Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.