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Tuesday 14 January 2025 The federal government announces another $3b for the NBN, saying it will enable most homes and businesses to fully access high speed internet.  And more, including: The share price of the big banks are sold down on the back of interest rate fears.  Sales at Myer disappoint, sending its share price down 15 per cent.  Bidding war breaks out for wealth manager Insignia Financial And humanity’s largest gathering begins in India, where 400 million people are expected to congregate for a Hindu festival Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - dealing with a financial hangover. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lovisa stores are a common sight in any big shopping centre across the country. But how should investors think about Lovisa as a company?Gaurav Sodhi, Deputy Head of Research at Intelligent Investor, talks to Sean Aylmer about Lovisa's place in the market, and the economics of cheap jewellery.This is Fear & Greed's summer investing series. All information is general in nature - you should seek independent professional advice before making investment decisions.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 13 January 2025 The Aussie dollar hits its lowest level since the pandemic.  And more, including: Economists think that weaker than expected inflation might mean an interest rate cut next month.  Opposition Leader Peter Dutton hits the new year in full campaign mode.  Plus the local sharemarket makes solid gains, Star Entertainment sits on the brink of administration, and Meta ends its fact checking operations as it looks to get closer to Donald Trump.  Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - dealing with a financial hangover. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All investors are familiar with Apple, Tesla, Nvidia and the rest. So we've gone in search of some other international stocks that might be worth a look. William Liu, Senior Investment Analyst at WAM Global, takes Sean Aylmer through six companies you may not have considered. This is Fear & Greed's summer investing series. All information is general in nature - you should seek independent professional advice before making investment decisions.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Classic cars are great to look at, even nicer to drive - but can you make money from them?Stefan von Imhof from alternative investing community alts.co talks to Sean Aylmer about investing in cars like classic Ferraris.This is Fear & Greed's summer investing series. All information is general in nature - you should seek independent professional advice before making investment decisions.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guzman y Gomez made a big splash in 2024 when it listed on the ASX. At the same time, Domino's Pizza is under pressure, and KFC owner Collins Foods is warning of tough times. Ben Gilbert, Head of Australian Research at Jarden, gives Sean Aylmer an investor's guide to the quick service restaurant sector.This is Fear & Greed's summer investing series. All information is general in nature - you should seek independent professional advice before making investment decisions.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Aussie tech sector has been home to some impressive success stories - think WiseTech Global and Xero. So what's to come for this sector, and how does an investor balance this with the US tech behemoths?Shaun Weick, Senior Investment Analyst at Wilson Asset Management, talks to Sean Aylmer about his picks for the local tech sector.This is Fear & Greed's summer investing series. All information is general in nature - you should seek independent professional advice before making investment decisions.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Small companies on the ASX can provide some exciting opportunities if you know what to look for.Matthew Kidman, principal at Centennial Asset Management, talks to Sean Aylmer about the small cap stocks he's watching right now.This is Fear & Greed's summer investing series. All information is general in nature - you should seek independent professional advice before making investment decisions.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China's economy is experiencing a slowdown, and it may bear the brunt of a trade war with the US. But amidst all of that, are there opportunities for investors in the world's second largest economy?William Liu, Senior Investment Analyst at WAM Global, talks to Sean Aylmer about investing in China.This is Fear & Greed's summer investing series. All information is general in nature - you should seek independent professional advice before making investment decisions.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.