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Thursday 30 May 2024 Annual inflation rises pushing out the timeline for interest rate cuts.  And more, including: BHP and Anglo-American fail to reach agreement on the Big Australian’s $75 billion bid Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers is cool on Industry Minister Ed Husic’s calls for a lower corporate tax rate And expect the cost of your OJ in the morning to jump with orange juice prices doubling in a year As mentioned in today’s episode - here’s last month’s interview with Trent Nikolic about doing a lap of Australia in an EV. Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - all about mindful spending. 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.

Economists expected monthly inflation to fall yesterday. Instead, it rose.EY Chief Economist Cherelle Murphy talks to Sean Aylmer about what it all means for interest rates.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See 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 tumbles News Corp restructure Direction 99 to change Lendlease sale IAG lawsuit Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 29 May 2024 Retail sales per capita have fallen to the lowest level in two years.  The government floats the idea of a lower corporate tax rate High profile companies caught up in sexual harassment scandals And convenience stores are winning over customers from the big supermarkets Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - all about mindful spending. 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.

This week BHP's pursuit of global rival Anglo American comes to a head - at the same time as another Aussie company, Lendlease, winds back its international expansion. So why are some Australian companies booming overseas, while others fail to find their feet?Todd Hoare, Head of Public Markets at LGT Crestone, talks to Sean Aylmer about BHP, Lendlease, CSL, Wisetech, the banks and more - and explains that when it comes to international expansion, you fail spectacularly, but you win very, very gradually.This is general information only. You should seek professional advice before making investment decisions.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See 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 Corporate shorts NYSE speeds trades Visa furore in parliament Optus lifts prices Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 28 May 2024 Property giant Lendlease abandons its international strategy in an attempt to resurrect the one-time bluechip.  And more, including: Australia would be among the biggest losers if a trade war erupts between China and the US Australia to provide assistance to PNG after landslide tragedy And women are abandoning dating apps, causing a headache for the owners of the apps Plus don’t miss the latest 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.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In October 2020, Domino's Pizza CEO Don Meij recorded this interview with Sean Aylmer from hotel quarantine. It's a fascinating insight into a company that surged during the pandemic, and had huge goals for its global expansion.Since then, the share price has dropped back a long way, and the global growth has hit a few hurdles - but this interview is terrific listening both for the story behind the Domino's brand, and the vision required to take it beyond our shores to other markets.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See 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. 75pc stocks rise Neuren surges on clinical trials Optus loses fight over cyber-hack report Healius to sell X-ray business Aid gets to Gaza Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 27 May 2024 It’s crunch week for BHP’s $75 billion bid for Anglo American, and the South African government might be the wildcard.  And more, including: The housing market gets into a rhythm with seven in ten houses sold last week Tesla shareholders urged to vote against Elon Musk’s jumbo paypacket And we will tell you about the $US91 billion man, who you probably haven’t heard of 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.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.