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Tuesday 23 April 2024

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese leads a long list of politicians attacking X for allowing images of stabbings to remain on the site. 

And more, including:

• Investment analysts warn that politics could cull future returns for the big banks
• PNG leader James Marape rejects comments by US President Joe Biden about cannibalism
• And Qantas finally ope...

The storage of carbon and use of carbon credits is often referred to as a key part of our transition to net zero. But what is it, how does it work, and could it really be our next global economic opportunity?

Sean Aylmer talks to Hamish Webb, Executive Director and CEO of Precision Pastures, who went from running a 3200 acre sheep and cattle farm, to helping farmers right across the country to use their land for this budding...

Monday 22 April 2024

The number of companies appointing administrators soars as the post COVID world hits the small and medium size business market. 

And more, including:

• Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers hints at a big spending budget
• India heads to the polls in a massive logistical exercise
• And children abandon free-to-air TV

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Markets have run hard this year - maybe too hard, according to some market watchers. So what does it mean for asset allocation?

Matt Wacher, Chief Investment Officer Asia Pacific at Morningstar, talks to Sean Aylmer about equities, bonds, property and international opportunities.

This is general information only. You should seek professional advice before making investment decisions.

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Friday 19 April 2024

The employment market keeps motoring on, denting chances of a rate cut this year. 

And more, including:

• Prime Minister Anthony Albanese finds himself in the middle of a fight about protectionism. 
• Seven CEO James Warburton steps down immediately, bringing forward his departure after a board meeting yesterday
• And three million people with HECS d...

Australia's jobs market is still very strong, with yesterday's numbers showing only a slight rise in unemployment last month. Couple it with the US Federal Reserve delaying rate cuts, and there may be some pressure on the Reserve Bank to do the same.

Commonwealth Bank Chief Economist Stephen Halmarick talks to Sean Aylmer about the jobs market and about the outlook for interest rates, including why he's still leaning towards...

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.

1. Unemployment rate rises to 3.8 per cent

2. Star finds a friend

3. Heat cause energy prices to rise

4. BHP iron ore lower

5. Biden calls China xenophobic

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Thursday 18 April 2024

Petrol companies deny they are price gouging as fuel costs around the country rise. 

And more, including:

• The federal government will spend an extra $50 billion over the next decade to better defend Australia
• Qantas joins coalition to help recycle old planes
• And Barbie-mania goes on, with the launch of Barbiecue sauce

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Few companies have impacted the way we work over the last few years like Zoom. But even that business has shifted away from full remote working, insisting that staff return to the office two days a week.

Sean Aylmer talks to Mathew Saxon, Global Chief People Officer at Zoom, about the return to the office and the future of hybrid work.

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Wednesday 17 April 2024

Woolworths boss Brad Banducci threatened with gaol as he appears before a Senate inquiry. 

And more, including:

• The share market tumbles, wiping out three months’ worth of gains. 
• Millions of workers could soon be allowed to double their leave entitlement, by taking half pay holidays
• And the ABS reveals how we spend our free time

Plu...

In coming days, the Bitcoin Halving will take place. But what exactly is it - and what does it mean for crypto investors?

Jonathon Miller, MD of Kraken Australia, takes Sean Aylmer through the value of Bitcoin, and the impact of the Halving.

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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.

1. WOW, Coles face Senate

2. AUD hits five month low

3. Star inquiry sends share south

4. Labor establishes national EPA

5. Tesla to cut workforce by 10pc

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Tuesday 16 April 2024

Network Ten has won a landmark defamation case against former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann, but the final outcome was not a good look for any media company. 

And more, including:

• An inquiry hears that The Star’s management schemed to undermine the casino regulator
• US President Joe Biden warns the US won’t take part in an Israeli counterattack against Iran