Episodes

  • Rent relief, finally; Qantas runs into SpaceX debris; burger giant opens in Aust
    Jan 14 2025

    Wednesday 15 January 2025

    Finally some relief for renters across the country, with growth rates in rents now flat across the capital cities.

    And more, including:

    • Qantas delays flights to South Africa, to avoid running into SpaceX debris

    • The world’s third largest burger chain, Wendy’s, set to open locally today

    • Plus consumer sentiment stays negative for the 35th month in a row

    • Hopes that a Middle East ceasefire is close

    Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - back to school on a budget. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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    17 mins
  • Interview: Ozempic & Wegovy have arrived. Here's what it means for investors.
    Jan 14 2025

    GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are some of the biggest developments in global health in years.

    Steve Wheen, Managing Director, Equity Research at Jarden, talks to Sean Aylmer about the investment opportunities associated with these drugs, and the potential risk to other companies in the healthcare sector.

    This is Fear & Greed's summer investing series. All information is general in nature - you should seek independent professional advice before making investment decisions.

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    8 mins
  • Feds spend $3b to ‘finish’ NBN, big bank share prices fall, Myer reports poor Xmas sales
    Jan 13 2025

    Tuesday 14 January 2025

    The federal government announces another $3b for the NBN, saying it will enable most homes and businesses to fully access high speed internet.

    And more, including:

    • The share price of the big banks are sold down on the back of interest rate fears.

    • Sales at Myer disappoint, sending its share price down 15 per cent.

    • Bidding war breaks out for wealth manager Insignia Financial

    • And humanity’s largest gathering begins in India, where 400 million people are expected to congregate for a Hindu festival

    Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - dealing with a financial hangover. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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    17 mins
  • Interview: Is cheap jewellery a good investment?
    Jan 13 2025

    Lovisa stores are a common sight in any big shopping centre across the country. But how should investors think about Lovisa as a company?

    Gaurav Sodhi, Deputy Head of Research at Intelligent Investor, talks to Sean Aylmer about Lovisa's place in the market, and the economics of cheap jewellery.

    This is Fear & Greed's summer investing series. All information is general in nature - you should seek independent professional advice before making investment decisions.

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    7 mins
  • A$ lowest since pandemic, rate cut tipped next month, Star in doldrums
    Jan 12 2025

    Monday 13 January 2025

    The Aussie dollar hits its lowest level since the pandemic.

    And more, including:

    • Economists think that weaker than expected inflation might mean an interest rate cut next month.

    • Opposition Leader Peter Dutton hits the new year in full campaign mode.

    • Plus the local sharemarket makes solid gains, Star Entertainment sits on the brink of administration, and Meta ends its fact checking operations as it looks to get closer to Donald Trump.

    Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - dealing with a financial hangover. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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    17 mins
  • Interview: Six overseas stocks you may not have considered
    Jan 12 2025

    All investors are familiar with Apple, Tesla, Nvidia and the rest. So we've gone in search of some other international stocks that might be worth a look.

    William Liu, Senior Investment Analyst at WAM Global, takes Sean Aylmer through six companies you may not have considered.

    This is Fear & Greed's summer investing series. All information is general in nature - you should seek independent professional advice before making investment decisions.

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    6 mins
  • Why investors are buying classic Ferraris
    Jan 11 2025

    Classic cars are great to look at, even nicer to drive - but can you make money from them?

    Stefan von Imhof from alternative investing community alts.co talks to Sean Aylmer about investing in cars like classic Ferraris.

    This is Fear & Greed's summer investing series. All information is general in nature - you should seek independent professional advice before making investment decisions.

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    6 mins
  • Domino's vs GYG vs KFC
    Jan 10 2025

    Guzman y Gomez made a big splash in 2024 when it listed on the ASX. At the same time, Domino's Pizza is under pressure, and KFC owner Collins Foods is warning of tough times. Ben Gilbert, Head of Australian Research at Jarden, gives Sean Aylmer an investor's guide to the quick service restaurant sector.

    This is Fear & Greed's summer investing series. All information is general in nature - you should seek independent professional advice before making investment decisions.

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    6 mins