Afternoon Report | Markets, hacks and deals

From a Big Beautiful Bill to lavish weddings and royal trains, Adam Lang and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with special guest judge Diana Mousina (Deputy Chief Economist at AMP) picking a winner in a fierce debate.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee 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. ASX sets record PM rules out GST increase Qantas hack update China’s birth rate payments Trump’s bill passes Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How are the measurements for TV ratings actually taken?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.

Friday 4 July 2025 Speculation rises in the share market about the shift from investing in the big banks, to investing in the big resource companies.  And more, including: Foreign Minister Penny Wong says the US is keen to schedule a meeting between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Donald Trump. Tesla’s disappointing sales.  Microsoft slashes jobs around the world, including in Australia. Eileen Bond, former wife of Alan Bond, dies in Perth. 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.

The constant emergence of new cyber threats puts a lot of pressure on businesses not just to respond, but to communicate the nature of the threat to stakeholders within a company.  Sam Salehi, Managing Director ANZ at Qualys, joins Sean in the studio to talk about how to communicate these threats in a way that secures the buy-in of boards, executives, and teams. Qualys is a supporter of this podcast.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee 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. ASX ends flat ASIC warning GemLife opening Olympic funding Bali search and rescue Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are the best and worst performing stocks over the last year, that have plenty of retail shareholders?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 3 July 2025 The personal data of more than 6 million Qantas customers could have been stolen in one of the country’s biggest cyber attacks.  And more, including: Retail trade and building approval data points to a rate cut next week.  The Royal Train, which has carried kings and queens since Victoria, is set to find its final destination.  The local share market hits a record close. More strife at Dominos. 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.

BotBuilt is a startup operating out of North Carolina in the US. It's using recycled automotive robots to build houses.BotBuilt director Joel Bell, a former Australian Army engineer, talks to Sean Aylmer about how the robots work, the role of AI, and the impact it could have on the housing crisis.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee 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. ASX record Qantas hack Helia strife Weather crisis Israel Hamas deal? Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.