The Weekend Edition | 20-21 April 2024

Wednesday 22 May 2024 Consumers plan to save their Stage 3 tax cuts, which could help keep inflation lower.  And more, including: Telstra to axe almost ten per cent of its workforce Confusion rife over Hard Rock’s interest in Star Entertainment And the ACCC forecasts that domestic airfares could fall Plus don’t miss this week’s episode of How Do They Afford That? - a masterclass in investing in shares. 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.

Australia is home to over 10% of the world’s biodiversity. But we’re second globally for biodiversity loss, and have the highest rate of decline in developed nations.There's a big push now for companies and investors to lead the way on biodiversity - putting the emphasis firmly on the 'E' in ESG.Ingrid Kukuljan, Head of Impact and Sustainable Investing at Federated Hermes Limited, joins Sean Aylmer from London to talk about the pressure on Australian companies and investors to act.This is general information only - you should seek professional advice before making investment decisions.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 closes lower Hardie’s share price tumbles Corporate news Ether surges ICC pursues Netanyahu, Hamas Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 21 May 2024 Bidders come looking for Star Entertainment.  And more, including: The local sharemarket comes close to a record high.  Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on high alert over the unrest in New Caledonia. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi killed in helicopter crash Plus don’t miss this week’s episode of How Do They Afford That? - a guide to reverse mortgages and other options for the asset rich and cash poor. 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.

If the US election was held today, Donald Trump would be heading back to the White House. So why is Joe Biden losing support, even among Democrats?Bruce Wolpe, Senior Fellow (non-resident) at the United States Studies Centre, talks to Sean Aylmer about the current challenge for Biden, the impact of Trump's legal woes, who he thinks will win, and what it all means for Australia.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. Miners lead the way Elders profit tumbles Nuix shares’ surge Michael Hill slump Iranian President dies Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 20 May 2024 Super funds are set for a bumper year, despite a slight hiccup last month.  And more, including: ASIC puts banks on notice for making it too hard for struggling customers to get help.  Soft weekend for auctions, with the equal lowest clearance rate so far this year And the world’s super-rich club has set a new record - with 15 members now with fortunes over $100 billion Plus don’t miss this week’s episode of How Do They Afford That? - a guide to reverse mortgages and other options for the asset rich and cash poor. 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.

Last year, lithium prices fell around 80%. But the critical mineral is still set to play a major role in the shift to a cleaner economy.Gaurav Sodhi, Deputy Head of Research at Intelligent Investor, talks to Sean Aylmer about the lithium bubble, and the companies he likes within the sector.This is general information only. You should seek professional advice before making investment decisions.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee 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.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Investigative reporter Adele Ferguson Original recording date: Dec 10, 2020 Original description: Sean Aylmer speaks to Adele Ferguson, investigative journalist at The Age, Sydney Morning Herald and Australian Financial Review*.  They discuss her remarkable career in business journalism, which has seen multiple exposés and even sparked a royal commission into the banking sector. (*Adele has since joined the investigations unit at the ABC)Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.