Interview: Why the M&A market is bouncing back

Friday 11 July 2025 Despite the global tariff wars, Nvidia tops $US4 trillion in value while Bitcoin hits a new record. And more, including: Pro Medicus goes from strength to strength Nine Entertainment wins big from the State of Origin Europe’s top human rights court delivers damning judgments against Russia Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, it's all about budgeting. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rugby union in Australia has been in decline in recent years, with financial woes and dwindling broadcast audiences putting a dent the sport’s reputation. And while it may be turning a corner, it might still be a bold decision for a business to go all-in on the code - becoming the naming rights sponsor for the Super Rugby Pacific Men’s and Women’s Competitions. Vincent Nair is the Executive Chairman & CEO of Smartech Business Systems. He joins Sean Aylmer in the studio to discuss why the company has invested significantly to try and bring Rugby back.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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What’s the difference between a retail investor and an institutional investor - and who gets the better deal? Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more.If you have your own question for Ask Fear & Greed, get in touch via our website, LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook!Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 10 July 2025 BHP, Rio Tinto, CSL and other Australian companies set to be hit in the latest round of Trump tariffs. And more, including: Qantas says stolen data is yet to be released by hackers. Life insurers warn on what growing mental health claims will mean for premiums. The near 1,000 year old Bayeux Tapestry returns home. Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, it's all about budgeting. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a fairly lean period, it feels like the M&A market is bouncing back nicely with a number of deals announced this year. Headline deals include a consortium from the Middle-east bidding for Santos and James Hardies’ purchase of Azek in the US. There’s also a US group potentially buying online real estate portal Domain and a bunch of deals, or at least rumoured deals, in the smaller end of the ming sector. Sandy Mak, Head of Corporate at Corrs Chambers Westgarth, joins Sean in the studio for an update on what’s happening in the M&A market.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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What is the multiplier effect? And why is it good for economic growth?Join Sean Aylmer & Adam Lang as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more.If you have your own question for Ask Fear & Greed, get in touch via our website, LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook!Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 9 July 2025 Reserve Bank has shocked markets by not cutting interest rates, but Governor Michelle Bullock indicates a cut is on the way And more, including: Anthony Albanese says Australia has not given up on negotiating tariffs Unions win a test case against BHP on wage laws Elon Musk’s political aspirations send Tesla’s share price tumbling Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - beware of influencers with no idea. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yesterday afternoon, the Reserve Bank board left the official cash rate on hold at 3.85%. A surprise decision given most economists and financial markets expected a reduction of 25 basis points.  Westpac Chief Economist Lucy Ellis - and former Chief Economist at the Reserve Bank - talks to Sean Aylmer about yesterday's decision, the press conference afterwards, and why she thinks "the RBA is going to get a bit caught out."Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.