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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. CPI lower than expected Origin looks to renewables Bluescope wins grant More bad news for nickel Microsoft strong result Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 31 January 2024 Retail spending takes a dive as one of the oldest retailers in the country calls in administrators.  Also today: Coalition MPs push to support the government’s proposed tax changes.  Three carriers instead of one would halve airfares, government says And Elon Musk’s Neuralink announces its first ever implant into a human brain Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s all about financial abuse - the warning signs, and how to help someone who might be a victim. 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 the last week, Microsoft has joined Apple as the only US companies to reach a $US3 trillion market valuation.Just seven tech stocks - Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Nvidia, Meta and Tesla - make up almost 30 percent of the S&P500.So can they keep growing? Catriona Burns, Lead Portfolio Manager for WAM Global, talks to Sean Aylmer about what it mean for investors when so few companies make up such a large portion of the market. 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. Tech stocks lead the way Aussie dollar jumps Costa to de-list Nickel Industries bumper result City Chic attracts suitors Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 30 January 2024 High dividend yield payers perform poorly in share price terms.  Also today: Childcare costs fall but there’s doubt over whether it will last Suncorp warns of a jump in home insurance claims And one of the world’s biggest property companies collapses Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's one of the most important commodities in the world - but how much do you actually know about how oil is produced?Sean Aylmer talks to David Prentice, MD of Brookside Energy, about how the industry works, and how junior producers like Brookside fit into a sector dominated by global giants.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. Banks lead way Great tax sell Woolworths write-off Combet to head Future Fund Biden under pressure Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 29 January 2024 Half the world’s population face elections this year with big ramifications for investment markets.  Also today: The Reserve Bank warns on hoarding of $100 bills.  Qantas calls in consultants to help with on-time performance And Microsoft’s worth hits US$3 trillion – more than the value of the Australian superannuation market Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Commonwealth Bank has had a great run lately - it’s closing in on being a $200 billion company.But how far can it go? And what happens to CBA - and the other big banks - if interest rates do start to fall this year?Carlos Cacho, Banks Analyst and Chief Economist at Jarden Australia, talks to Sean Aylmer about why the Commonwealth Bank's share price has been rising, and what it all means for investors.Remember this is general information only, and 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 Fear and Greed - The Week Ahead, where Sean Aylmer and Stephen Koukoulas discuss the major events, reports and releases that provide insight into the economy this week (with a look back at the events of last week too).Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.