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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 13, 2024 • 14min
Interview: Crypto not just for '25yo men in hoodies' anymore
Sophisticated investors are moving into cryptocurrency, with trading volumes suggesting established investors are now shaping the future of digital assets.Caroline Bowler, CEO of BTC Markets, talks to Sean Aylmer about the shift away from the small retail investors that typified the early crypto boom.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.

Oct 12, 2024 • 36min
Sunday feature: The ultimate guide to affordable technology pt 1
HOW DO THEY AFFORD THAT? is a weekly podcast produced by Fear & Greed, exploring ways to make your money work harder for you. Check out the full catalogue of episodes on APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Episode #106 The ultimate guide to affordable technology pt 1 You don't need to spend a fortune to get some quality tech. In the first of a two-part series on affordable technology, financial planner Canna Campbell and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson are joined by Stephen Fenech from techguide.com.au for a look at the best phones, headphones and smart watches - for any budget.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 11, 2024 • 33min
The Weekend Edition | 12-13 Sep 2024
Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Adam Lang adjudicating.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 11, 2024 • 4min
Afternoon Report | Big miners fall
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 the week Rock lobster joy US CPI data hot Wisetech’s White sells stock Lebanon calls for ceasefire Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 11, 2024 • 5min
Ask Fear & Greed: What happens if super funds get too big?
Listener Jo asks: Sean has mentioned several times there are concerns with super fund giants becoming too big in Australia, most recently on Mondays episode discussing the impact they are now having on IPOs and ASX listings. My question is: what are the long term ramifications of this an investor might need to consider, and how will it impact the economy? 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 10, 2024 • 17min
China drops lobster bans, home values top $11 trillion, how to invest in war
Friday 11 October 2024 The federal government overhauls mergers laws as China drops lobster bans. And more, including: The value of homes across the country pushes beyond $11 trillion for the first time May firms up as the likely timing of the next federal election And the escalation of conflict around the world spurs a different type of investment – defence based ETFs Plus don’t miss the new episode of The Property Pendulum, brought to you by Domain and Fear & Greed. This week’s episode: why do some property listings leave off the asking price? 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 10, 2024 • 11min
Interview: Lithium's had a wild ride, but this company's looking to the future
Not so long ago, lithium prices were soaring. It was the mineral of choice, because of its role in the shift to greener energy. Then a flood of new supply and a slump in electric vehicle sales saw prices tumble.But lithium still has a major role to play - as shown by Rio Tinto's $9.9b acquisition this week of Arcadium Lithium.Francis Wedin is the founder and Executive Chair of Vulcan Energy, a lithium and renewable energy company, dual listed here on the ASX and in Germany. He talks to Sean Aylmer about volatility in the lithium price, and why he sees it as a long-term play.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 10, 2024 • 5min
Afternoon Report | Miners shine
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 finishes higher Guzman update Vintage CEO returns Super legislation Milton landfall Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 9, 2024 • 23min
Insolvencies hit record; Rio’s $10b lithium deal; Magpies, Broncos valuable brands
Thursday 10 October 2024 Company insolvencies hit a record as small businesses struggle. And more, including: Rio Tinto set to pay almost $10 billion to acquire Arcadium Lithium The Collingwood Magpies and the Brisbane Broncos are the most valuable football brands in the country And Florida braces for the arrival of Hurricane Milton Plus don’t miss the new episode of The Property Pendulum, brought to you by Domain and Fear & Greed. This week’s episode: why do some property listings leave off the asking price? 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 9, 2024 • 16min
Why do some property listings leave off the asking price?
There are few things more frustrating for buyers than property listings that don't include a price. The words 'expressions of interest' or 'price on application' are guaranteed to get the blood pressure rising. Alice Stolz, National Property Editor at Domain, and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson look at why prices are left off listings, how buyers and sellers can each use it to their advantage, and what a lack of transparency means for the risk of underquoting.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


