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Dec 23, 2024 • 7min
Three mid-cap stocks to consider
Logistics company Brambles, glass bottle manufacturer Orora and waste business Cleanaway - three very different companies, but three fascinating stories. Jakob Cakarnis, Director of Equity Research at Jarden Australia, tells Sean Aylmer what he likes and dislikes about them.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.

Dec 22, 2024 • 6min
Sharemarket records vs end of Magnificent 7 vs Bitcoin booming
Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang each nominate their top markets story from the year - and choose a winner.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 21, 2024 • 13min
Sunday feature: This Aussie company's share price is up 900% this year
Guest: Mesoblast founder Silviu Itescu Original air date: March 9, 2022 ASX-listed biotech Mesoblast is spoken about a lot on Fear and Greed due to its extremely volatile share price. This is largely tied to some big medical breakthroughs they've been working on for a long time. Founder Silviu Itescu discusses the exhaustive and expensive process behind getting critical new drugs developed, tested and approved and the possible announcements that are coming. Update: Mesoblast's share price increased by 50% in just one day this week after the US FDA gave the green light to another one of its treatments. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 20, 2024 • 34min
The Weekend Edition | 21-22 Dec 2024
Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear & Greed colleague Adam Lang adjudicating.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 20, 2024 • 4min
Afternoon Report | Weak end to trading
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 CHESS fails Super buys banks WES sale Bilson’s sale Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 20, 2024 • 5min
Ask Fear & Greed: What is a Santa rally?
Listener Ruth asks: A couple of times recently I've heard a Santa rally mentioned. Is this a formal thing? Is there a definition / criteria? Or is it just a trend?Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer listener questions.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.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 19, 2024 • 18min
ASX tumbles on inflation fears, Mesoblast’s 50pc jump, sashimi for Xmas
Friday 20 December 2024 The local share market tumbles as global inflation fears increase. And more, including: Bio-pharmaceutical group Mesoblast gets approval for a new drug, sending its share price up 50 per cent in one day. Don’t be surprised if you see sashimi on the Christmas luncheon table this year, along with prawns and oysters. Plus international student numbers set to be cut, and Sydney-Melbourne becomes the fifth busiest air route Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - how to make the most of your Christmas bonus. 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.

Dec 19, 2024 • 11min
Interview: All the pieces of Australia's economic puzzle
Australia is heading for a decade of budget deficits on the back of big spending by governments. But public spending is also the only thing keeping us out of recession right now... even though it's contributing to the inflation challenge for the Reserve Bank. It's quite the puzzle, and a challenge for the Government and the RBA.Cherelle Murphy, EY Chief Economist, talks to Sean Aylmer about the various pieces of Australia's economic puzzle, and what 2025 might hold.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 19, 2024 • 4min
Afternoon Report | ASX tumbles
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, banks lead market lower ANZ CEO bonus cut Vanuatu mercy flights Embassy reopen in Kyiv BHP, RIO class action Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 18, 2024 • 15min
Big deficits for a decade, $A hits new low for 2024, Nissan & Honda merger talks
Thursday 19 December 2024 Australia is heading for a decade of budget deficits on the back of big spending by governments. And more, including: The Aussie dollar hits a 12 month low. Car giants Honda and Nissan are in talks to merge. NAB holds its AGM ASX set to end the year with fewer companies than when it started Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - how to make the most of your Christmas bonus. 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.


