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This week, Scott talks to Motley Fool analyst Benny Ou about Australian and New Zealand Big Four bank, ANZ (ASX:ANZ).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– What do you think of my 5 year experiment? – Some debt is good! – Is housing really expensive? – Will Bitcoin liquidity dry up?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– RBA’s $1.2b renovation – Economic roundtable disappointment – CSL, James Hardie and Audinate hit for six – Qantas’ $90m fine and NAB’s $130m make-good  – CBA’s AI SNAFUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mitchell Lawler, a Motley Fool analyst specializing in AI and innovative tech, shares key insights on Brainchip, an Australian pioneer in neuromorphic chips for AI. He discusses the energy-efficient spiking neural networks that Brainchip utilizes, highlighting their implications for privacy and defense. Lawler also navigates the investment landscape, weighing the pros and cons of investing in AI technology while cautioning about competition from giants like NVIDIA. He likens investing in emerging tech to purchasing a lottery ticket—potentially rewarding but fraught with risks.

– Mortgage offsets do compound! – What about the Soul Patts and Brickworks merger? – Tariffs won’t cause a collapse in the US. – What should I look out for with mergers and acquisitions? – How do I evaluate overseas growth opportunities? – An important missive from Camembert ThislethwaiteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– Rates down… again – CBA profits grow, shares fall – EV road user charge – Chart crimes and misdirectionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Scott talks to Motley Fool analyst Edward Vesely about Australian (and Alaskan!) gold miner Northern Star (ASX:NSR).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– Am I wrong to feel discouraged? – A brickbat – How did the US government get its Bitcoin – Should they sell them? – First home “builders” scheme? – Should the RBA set Budget parameters? – Did Andrew really suggest invading New Zealand?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dive into the fascinating world of pricing, where the perceived value of goods often clashes with production costs. Explore how political decisions shape economic landscapes, especially in the realm of tariffs and gambling regulations. Unpack Elon Musk's jaw-dropping $44 billion compensation deal and what it means for Tesla shareholders. Gain insights into corporate remuneration practices, revealing how executive pay can sometimes soar regardless of performance, and discover strategies to decode these nuances for smart investing.

This week, Scott talks to Motley Fool analyst Darius Zarghami about Australia’s fourth-largest health insurer, NIB (ASX:NHF).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.