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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. Tech stocks lead ASX higher US rates spark markets Healius finds friends Carnival cruises dumps Melbourne Push to extend ceasefire Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 29 November 2023 Australian small businesses are falling behind in their tax and super payments, and they could face gaol as a result.  The Black Friday-Cyber Monday sales are set to hit a new record for turnover.  Major retailers offering extra leave to attract staff And people born in the 1990s have poorer mental health for their age than any previous generation.  This week, it’s all about doing Christmas on a budget. 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.

The telco sector has certainly seen a bit of upheaval over the last month or so. The outage at Optus really demonstrated just how much modern businesses rely on connectivity for everything from phone systems, to point of sale, and has prompted many customers to consider their own needs.Nick Pachos, Chief Commercial Officer at Superloop, talks to Sean Aylmer about the role of challenger brands in telecommunications - and why businesses are demanding reliability and flexibility from their telcos.Superloop is a supporter of this podcastFind 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 up on commodities Imugene’s shares surge on FDA news KFC, Taco Bell owner upbeat Plenti share price jumps 65pc Israel-Hamas ceasefire extended Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 28 November 2023 The Australian dollar is gaining friends with forecasts that the currency is heading back above 70 US cents.  Also today: The boss of Home Affairs was sacked yesterday over dealings with lobbyists – the first time that’s happened to a federal department head Hamilton Island is no longer for sale And get ready for higher insurance premiums Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When NAB executive Ana Marinkovic was visiting businesses in regional Australia recently, a potato farmer revealed he was paying workers $95 per hour to pick produce. It reveals the stark reality of the labour shortage, which when combined with high interest rates and inflation, have created a perfect storm of conditions for Australian small business.Ana Marinkovic, Executive General Manager, Small Business Bank at NAB, tells Sean Aylmer that 2024 is going to be even harder - and shares some advice for Australians looking to start their own small business.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 down Newspoll puts Labor, coalition tied New British RBA deputy Super funds head to UK Hopes for further Gaza pause Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 27 November 2023 The Reserve Bank overhaul is about to kick off in the halls of Parliament.  Also today: Amazon tells thousands of Australian staff members that WFH might make them less likely to be promoted.  Legal complaint against Meta claims the company knew users were under 13yo And Gen X has surpassed Millennials on exchange traded funds Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2023 has been quite robust for M&A activity, despite the rising rate environment and general economic uncertainty.Sandy Mak, Head of Corporate at independent law firm at Corrs Chambers Westgarth, talks to Sean Aylmer about the major players in M&A activity, some of the big deals we've seen, and what we can expect in 2024.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 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.