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It's the Aussie business doing things differently and enjoying every step of the process. Budgy Smuggler started as a joke among mates back in 2005 but has now built a cult following. Chief Smuggler Adam Linforth (that's really his job title) tells Sean Aylmer how they did it.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Thursday 26th August 2021  The two market leaders in the buy now, pay later space announce disappointing earnings, raising questions about the sector.  Also today:  A COVID vaccine passport proposal to go to the National Cabinet. One of Australia’s corporate leaders, Kerry Stokes, retires after 60 years of battles. And how to make $2.75 billion in 90 minutes. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The pandemic has been the biggest crisis since World War II, and the whole time we’ve looked to political leaders to get us through. But have they delivered?  Modern History Professor James Curran evaluates who's stepped up to the mark, who's been found wanting, and asks why nobody has delivered the speech that unites the nation.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Wednesday 25th August 2021  Finally some good news on the COVID front with the PM forecasting travel by Christmas as vaccination rates rise. Also today: Commodity prices and equity markets jump on the back of confidence about the global economy Shopping mall owner Scentre calls rent relief programs for retailers unfair A giant US investor buys into electric vehicle charging stations in Australia Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The economic impact is worsening every day as COVID numbers grow. But a new Covid-normal is on the horizon with restrictions to ease with increasing vaccination rates. ANZ Chief Economist Richard Yetsenga discusses how the economy will respond to a future with more freedoms but an explosion in COVID cases.  Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Tuesday 24th August 2021  More than $7 billion in deals announced as the M&A activity in the energy sector escalates. Also today: Wall Street surges and oil and gold prices jump amid renewed optimism over the economic outlook. Prime Minister Scott Morrison calls on state Premiers to stick to plans to open up economies. And cricketer Ian Botham reportedly to be the UK’s envoy to Australia. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Infrastructure has been the word on everybody's lips of late, with a huge amount of investor interest on the back of some significant deals being done. Peter McGregor, co-founder of TRUE Infrastructure and former CEO of the Australian Infrastructure Fund, tells Sean Aylmer what's driving the rush… and more importantly, what the future holds.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Monday 23rd August 2021  Prime Minister Scott Morrison changes direction, telling Australians that they’ll need to live with COVID rather than expect it to be eradicated.  Also today: Sydney Airport forecasts a strong pickup when people are finally allowed to travel again Confidence among home buyers takes a tumble And why wearing masks has been a boon for hearing implant group Cochlear Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks to Roger Montgomery, Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Montgomery Investment Management, about the current prospects of discretionary retailers. He also reveals "one of the surest ways of consistently making money in the stockmarket", saying "it's really simple".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.

The Fear and Greed team - Sean Aylmer, Adam Lang and Michael Thompson - dissect some of the big business stories of the week.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saturday, 21 August 2021  This is Fear and Greed's Weekend Edition, helping you to catch up on the big stories of the week.  Sean Aylmer gives his take on the week's business news, including: The biggest story The unsung story (the one trying to fly under the radar) The most remarkable story Sean's favourite story Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Friday 20th August 2021  The unemployment rate falls to a 12-year low, but it’s the calm before the storm with hundreds of thousands of jobs expected to go by the end of September. Also today: Australia achieves a one-jab vaccination rate of 50 per cent, as COVID cases soar. Newcrest, Star Entertainment and Origin Energy provide mixed profit reports. And how Snoop Dogg helped Treasury Wines make a profit. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The banking sector is changing rapidly, with neo banks challenging for market share and players like Afterpay poised to join the fray. But there's another group that's been quietly expanding. Credit unions and building societies have now evolved into banks and are open to everyone. Defence Bank CEO David Marshall tells Sean Aylmer all about the revolution.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Thursday 19th August 2021  Qantas has mandated a no jab - no work policy for all its staff, setting the scene for other big businesses to follow.  Also today: NSW records its highest ever level of COVID cases. Wage rises slow as the heat comes out of the employment market. And there’s been a slew of earnings results, from CSL and Coles, to Domino’s Super Retail Group. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks to Paul Anderson, former CEO of the Ten Network, about his new role as CEO of Byron Studios on the north coast of NSW. They discuss the differences between running a television network and a movie studio, and how the industry has fared during the pandemic.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Wednesday 18th August 2021  BHP will divest its oil and gas business, buy into potash, and drop its London listing in the biggest change for the company in two decades. Also today: The local share market tumbles on disappointing earnings results, while the Aussie dollar falls below 73 US cents. The Reserve Bank leaves open the possibility of providing more support for the economy And another dreadful day on the COVID front. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the COVID crisis getting worse, and our two biggest cities in lockdown, the economic outlook isn't great. Sean Aylmer speaks to Gareth Aird, head of Australian Economics at Commonwealth Bank, who believes the outlook is actually even more confronting than many realise.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Tuesday 17th August 2021  NSW fears reaching 1,000 COVID cases a day, Victoria introduces a night-time curfew, the ACT extends its lockdown. The war against COVID shows few signs of abating.  Also today: Defence forces rush to Afghanistan to help evacuate Australian citizens.  BHP is in talks to transform its business away from fossil fuels. And a slew of earnings results from JB HiFi to BlueScope Steel. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The retail investing boom has made it easier than ever to buy stocks in the US, Europe, Asia and here at home. But are we all missing out on great opportunities with one of our closest neighbours, New Zealand? Leighton Roberts, co-founder of Kiwi wealth development platform Sharesies, breaks down New Zealand's Exchange and the potential opportunities.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Monday 16th August 2021  The NSW Premier concedes zero COVD cases is now unlikely as one million doses of Pfizer arrive in the country.  Also today: There are signs that the housing market is coming off the boil, as a result of the COVID crisis. One of the country’s largest super funds goes green. And profit season kicks on with more than half the companies reporting, providing a positive earnings surprise.  Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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.

The Fear and Greed team - Sean Aylmer, Adam Lang and Michael Thompson - dissect some of the big business stories of the week.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saturday, 14 August 2021  This is Fear and Greed's Weekend Edition, helping you to catch up on the big stories of the week.  Sean Aylmer gives his take on the week's business news, including: The biggest story The unsung story (the one trying to fly under the radar) The most remarkable story Sean's favourite story Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Market Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets and economy today, in just a few minutes.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 13th August 2021  Telstra promises to at least maintain its dividend to its 1.1 million shareholders as the telco giant report its first jump in profit for five years.  Also today: AMP shareholders finally get some good news … well just a little. Crown Resorts concedes it may have to lease its gaming licence to a competitor when the Victorian government rules on the Royal Commission’s findings.   And Canberra goes into lockdown. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a fascinating time in the world of superannuation as major reforms are implemented, the super guarantee rises and funds join the hunt for quality infrastructure assets. CareSuper CEO Julie Lander tells Sean what to look out for amidst all the change.  CareSuper 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 12th August 2021  Commonwealth Bank unveils a whopping share buyback, and a big profit. But are things about to get tougher? Also today: Victoria’s lockdown is extended while NSW’s COVID cases remain very high One of Australia’s biggest insurers has a go … at itself And why digital funerals are in fashion Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks to Tim Harley, co-founder of OwnHome - an Australian company giving tenants the option to buy the property they're living in.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Wednesday 11th August 2021  The gloves come off between the federal and NSW governments over the best way to handle the COVID wave, which just keeps getting worse. Also today: Business sentiment tumbles in the face of lockdowns along the east coast. A gaming addict sues Crown Resorts for encouraging him to gamble. And the building boom does wonders for James Hardies’ bottom line and share price. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks to Kate Pounder, CEO of the Tech Council of Australia, on the organisation's launch day. Atlassian, Afterpay, Canva, Airtasker and other industry leaders have formed the new peak body with some ambitious goals. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Tuesday 10th August 2021  The United Nations says the world is heating faster than expected putting billions of people at risk and Australia has been hit harder than most. Also today: The Moderna vaccination gets the green light as the spread of the virus continues. Suncorp kicks off earnings season with a special dividend and buybacks, auguring well for the rest of the financial sector. And a massive cost blowout for the West Gate Tunnel in Melbourne  Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks to Megan Motto, CEO of the Governance Institute of Australia, about the latest Board Diversity Index. There's been a rise in the number of women on ASX300 boards but there's still a long way to go.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Monday 9th August 2021  The Reserve Bank wants to more closely regulate the payments system as tech giants like Afterpay, Google and Apple move into the space.  Also today: Iron ore prices tumble, but coal prices surge. COVID cases in NSW soar over the weekend, with the State Premier aiming for a 50 per cent vaccination rate. And just how much has the economy slowed?  Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks to Elise Kennedy, Vice President of Equity Research at the Jarden Group, about Australian tech stocks. The sector had a good week after the proposed $39-billion sale of Afterpay, but what does it all mean for investors? 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.