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Fear and Greed
Business news you can use. A daily business news podcast with journalists Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au
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Oct 20, 2024 • 11min
Interview: These are the best and worst-rated ETFs
ETFs (exchange traded funds) are booming - and while they've given investors easier access to many different markets, the principles of investing still apply: diversification, time in the market, and understand what you're investing in.InvestSMART's ETF Scorecard tells us the best and worst performing ETFs, and gives everything in between a star rating out of five. Ron Hodge, Group CEO of InvestSMART, talks to Sean Aylmer.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.

Oct 19, 2024 • 13min
Sunday feature: Swoop Aero collapsed this week. Last year, things looked good.
Guest: Eric Peck, CEO and co-founder of Swoop Aero. Original publication date: 17 March 2023. Original description: This is a company using drones to their full potential. Swoop Aero has delivered hundreds of thousands of vaccine doses, medications, medical tests and more, helping to bring aid to remote parts of the world. And it can all be done from an office in Melbourne. Eric Peck, CEO and co-founder of Swoop Aero, talks to Sean Aylmer about the extraordinary work being done by his company.Update: Swoop Aero was placed in voluntary administration this week, citing a shortage of cash after a 'turbulent' 2023.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 18, 2024 • 43min
The Weekend Edition | 19-20 October 2024
Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head to decide on the top business stories of the week.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 18, 2024 • 4min
Afternoon Report | Flight Centre 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. ASX up for week Chalmers 1m jobs Regal in spotlight. Israel kills Hamas leader Gold hits record Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 18, 2024 • 8min
Ask Fear & Greed: What are the risks of ETFs?
Listener Brian asks: Sean, does the rise in ETF-based investments contribute to greater market sensitivity? If we were to imagine a market entirely owned by ETFs, there would be no direct price-setting by individual investors. Is there a risk of moving toward such a scenario? 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.

Oct 17, 2024 • 20min
Rate cut hopes dashed, Star Entertainment to keep licence, Uber wants Expedia
Friday 18 October 2024 Any hopes of a Christmas rate cut have been dashed after figures show a surge in jobs last month. And more, including: Star Entertainment will be allowed to keep operating casinos A damning report into culture at Nine Entertainments reveals “a systemic issue with abuse of power and authority” Uber considers buying Expedia Plus don’t miss the new episode of The Property Pendulum, brought to you by Domain and Fear & Greed. This week’s episode: the lengths people will go to to win the keys to their next home. Get it from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 17, 2024 • 11min
Interview: The AI tools that are transforming trading
AI trading tools, such as those featured on the moomoo platform, can provide unique market insight, from tracking stock-price patterns to revealing market mood, and alerting you to potential risks.Michael McCarthy, Chief Commercial Officer at moomoo, talks to Sean Aylmer about the AI tools that are transforming trading.Learn more about moomoo's AI trading tools by clicking the link below:https://j.moomoo.com/01o2Homoomoo is a supporter of Fear & GreedFind out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 17, 2024 • 4min
Afternoon Report | Jobs, jobs, jobs
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. No rate cut any time soon ASX hits new high Aus donates tanks Nine under fire Harris takes on Fox Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 16, 2024 • 23min
Pollies love Qantas, RBA warns on inflation expectations, CBA embraces AI
Thursday 17 October 2024 Federal politicians rush to fly Qantas, even though the national carrier isn’t always the best value. And more, including: The Reserve Bank warns on inflation expectations. The Commonwealth Bank opts to embrace artificial intelligence. And a court rules Richard Pratt’s love child can challenge the billionaire family for her slice of the fortune Plus don’t miss the new episode of The Property Pendulum, brought to you by Domain and Fear & Greed. This week’s episode: the lengths people will go to to win the keys to their next home. Get it from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 16, 2024 • 17min
The lengths buyers go to to secure the keys
Buying beer and champagne for agents, writing letters to vendors: some homebuyers will go to great lengths to secure the property they want. And with more properties on the market - and fewer buyers - now could be the perfect time to nab your next home. Alice Stolz, National Property Editor at Domain, and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson look at the strategies that work, and the ones you should definitely avoid.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


