Friday 26 February 2021 Australia’s buy now, pay later businesses announce big losses, and big plans to take on the four major banks. Also today: Businesses start investing again, and that’s good for jobs. Qantas loses $1 billion in just six months. And big moves on global markets as investors rethink their portfolios. Plus an interview with Peter Freedman, owner of RODE microphones – a group which has taken on the world in audi...

Thursday 25 February 2021 Woolworths announces a bumper profit and starts pulling away from its main rival, Coles.  Also today: Wages last quarter jumped sharply, exactly what the government and Reserve Bank wanted. Property group Scentre takes a stand on tenants, after announcing a massive loss. And restrictions across the country are slowly being lifted. Plus an interview with Jason Strong, Managing Director of Meat and Livest...

Wednesday 24 February 2021 Commodity prices soar on the back of confidence in the global growth outlook, creating a new market leader for the ASX.  Also today: Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s hold on power in Canberra becomes slightly precarious after an MP resigns from the Liberal Party. Facebook backs down in its fight with the government and media. And how the environment is reshaping earnings season. Plus an interview with C...

Crown resorts will face a Victorian Royal Commission as the gaming company’s fortunes for from bad to worse.  Also today: Bond yields soar, the Aussie dollar and oil prices rise and copper hits a nine-year high. Profit results from Ampol, NIB and Bluescope demonstrate the impact of the economic slowdown. And what Australians did to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus an interview with Chris Brycki, from Stockspot, about exchang...

Monday 22 February 2021 Regional Australia is set for a house price surge, as the cities struggle to keep pace. Also today: The coronavirus vaccine program commences today after the Prime Minister received his shot on the weekend. Unemployment benefits set to stay permanently higher. And the number of school students in Australia hits a new benchmark. Plus an interview with EY mergers and acquisitions partner Duncan Hogg about t...

Sean Aylmer speaks to CEO and CEO mentor Philip Levinson about the top ten mistakes made by chief executives, ranging from not trusting your gut to being too hands-on. Philip is the author of Three Peaks Leadership: How To Make It As A CEO (And Beyond), and is the host of the Three Peaks Leadership podcast, available on Apple, Spotify and all podcast platforms. Support the show: https://fearandgreed.com.au/all-episodes See omnys...

Saturday, 20 February 2021 This is Fear and Greed's Weekend Edition, helping you to catch up on the big stories of the week.  Sean Aylmer gives his take on the week's business news, including: The biggest story The unsung story (the one trying to fly under the radar) The most remarkable story Sean's favourite story Support the show: https://fearandgreed.com.au/all-episodes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

The economy is creating jobs, and the employment market is nearly back to pre-pandemic levels. But can it last? Also today: Andrew Forrest’s $1.4 billion payday What reporting season has taught us about the big banks .. and here’s a hint: They’re back. And profit reports from CSL, Fortescue, Wesfarmers and more Plus an interview with Tim Burrowes, Founder of Mumbrella, about Facebook’s decision to ban news content sites from Aust...