

Chanticleer
Australian Financial Review
Australia's most prestigious business column is now a podcast. Chanticleer is a weekly news breakdown of all things business, finance and markets. Every Friday, Australian Financial Review columnists James Thomson and Anthony Macdonald go behind the doors of corporate Australia to give you their unvarnished analysis.
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Mar 29, 2024 • 29min
Two stocks to watch, why banks are worried & do execs deserve mega pay?
This week on the Chanticleer podcast, James & Anthony reveal why our big bank CEOs want to take more risks, ask whether big executive salaries incentivise business leaders and take the pulse of the market with our special guest, fund manager Eleanor Swanson.To ask a question, email chanticleer@afr.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 22, 2024 • 33min
Where to invest next in AI, central bank bingo and what has PWC done now?
This week on the Chanticleer podcast, James & Anthony play central bank bingo and try to predict where rates are going next, decode the very exciting, slightly terrifying leap forward for artificial intelligence, and ask why PwC are in trouble again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 15, 2024 • 36min
Jamie Dimon's recession call, banking bubble pops & Myer's big data play
This week on the podcast, James and Anthony see how the all-important relationship between Australian business and government is going, we consider a bubble in big bank shares and consider how Australia’s ageing population could hit shares prices on the ASX. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 8, 2024 • 37min
Cettire's (re)call of duties, GDP slumps & how to avoid burnout
This week on the Chanticleer podcast, James & Anthony ask if Australia’s weak economic growth even matters, reveal top hacks for dodging burnout and improving your personal productivity, and ask why the private health system seems sick. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 1, 2024 • 34min
Fixing the gender pay gap, reporting season awards & the solution to tax bracket creep
This week on the Chanticleer podcast, James & Anthony examine the bombshell report into Australia’s gender pay gap, name their winners and losers from reporting season, and ask whether there’s a better way to deal with bracket creep. To ask a question, email chanticleer@afr.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 23, 2024 • 36min
Woolies’ week from hell, Nvidia fever and Qantas’ ‘helpful’ profit drop
This podcast dives into Woolworths' challenges, Qantas and Virgin turbulence, speculated market bubble, Nvidia's stock surge, and builders facing bankruptcy amid housing demand. It also examines corporate leadership transitions, ANZ's acquisitions, price gouging allegations, and strategies for resilience at Virgin Australia. Additionally, it covers economic data updates, RBA board reshuffles, and the looming housing crisis in Australia.

Feb 16, 2024 • 32min
The WFH puzzle, CBA talks down profit & Mr $58m quits Macquarie
This week on the Chanticleer podcast, James & Anthony look at why CBA’s $5 billion half-year profit contained some good news for customers, try to work out where the work-from-home debate is going next and farewell Australia’s best-paid boss. To ask a question, email chanticleer@afr.com This podcast is sponsored by SAPSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 9, 2024 • 35min
Rate cuts on ice, stocks fly after big profits & $18 for a beer!?
This week on the Chanticleer podcast, James and Anthony dissect the RBA’s historic moment, tell you what to expect from reporting season and try to answer a crucial question for this nation: Why is beer so expensive? To ask a question, email chanticleer@afr.com This podcast is sponsored by SAPSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 2, 2024 • 36min
Critical minerals bust, when will rates fall & Elon Musk's very bad day
This week on the Chanticleer podcast, James & Anthony try to answer the big question on the minds of markets: when are interest rates coming down, examine the cruel summer in critical minerals, and look ahead to the RBA’s big day out. To ask a question, email chanticleer@afr.com This podcast is sponsored by SAPSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 22, 2023 • 43min
Chook awards for 2023 & stock picks for 2024
This week on the final podcast for the year, James & Ant wrap up 2023 by presenting our special Chanticleer Podcast awards, examine what’s ahead for markets in 2024 with our special guest, fund manager Catherine Alfrey, and help readers out with the last minute Christmas shopping. To ask a question, email chanticleer@afr.com This podcast is brought to you by PGIM.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


