Consumer stocks dumped; gambling deal done; 1st EV Ferrari sells for $US40m

Tuesday 18 Aug 2026 A disappointing earnings result at JB HiFi sends consumer stocks tumbling.  The federal government and opposition come to a deal on gambling legislation New rules for data centre builders in NSW could set the standard for the rest of the country National Australia Bank’s share …

Q+A: QBE boss Andrew Horton on the risks reshaping business

QBE has spent years trying to become a less volatile, more predictable insurer. But that's no easy task when the risks it covers - from natural catastrophes to cyber attacks - keep changing. Sean Aylmer speaks with QBE Insurance Group CEO Andrew Horton about the strategy behind the global insurer'…

Afternoon Report | JB Hi-Fi tumbles; Swans allegations

This is the Fear & 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. JB Hi-Fi tumbles Swans players investigated over alleged sexual assault Coles, Woolworths test facial recognition Joyce bac…

Investors seek dividends, interest; Aussie tourism trails; 3 mins a day to beat cancer

Monday 17 August 2026 Aussie investors look for dividends and interest as tax changes bite.  The federal and NSW governments kick off a gun buyback scheme with little support from the rest of the country Five years since the end of COVID, and the number of visitors to Australia still hasn’t caught…

Q+A: The Week Ahead | 17 Aug 2026

The RBA may have finally reached the end of its rate-hiking cycle, with signs that higher interest rates are starting to bite across the economy. Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas for the Week Ahead, looking at why rates could now stay on hold for the next year, whether fal…

Margin loans: powerful tool or dangerous trap?

Fear & Greed is proud to share an episode of our sister podcast - How Do They Afford That? - out every Wednesday, wherever you get your podcasts. Some investors swear by margin loans, while others won't go near them. So are they a powerful wealth-building tool, or a trap for the unprepared investo…

The Saturday Edition | 15 Aug 2026

The Saturday Edition is back with all-new stories, fierce debate and a few laughs. This week: why bank CEOs are sick of talking about housing, the battle of the luxury brands, political dramas over Japanese melons, and the extraordinary story of Donald Trump’s mid-air decoy. Sean Aylmer and Micha…

Afternoon Report | Trump, Albanese phone call

This is the Fear & 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 falls 0.8pc Trump considers tariff exemption for Australia Jacinta Allan quits politics QBE profit hits $1.5 billion …

EQT bids for waste, football; Telstra outage costs CEO; LA Lakers sold for $17b

Friday 14 August 2026 Swiss private equity group EQT bids for Australia’s largest waste collection company, and has a look at one of the country’s high-profile football teams.  Telstra’s outage last month eats into boss Vicki Brady’s pay packet ANZ says home loans applications have tumbled, but no…

Q+A: Why businesses need to stop “Frankensteining” AI

Artificial intelligence is moving beyond chatbots and experiments. The next phase is increasingly about AI agents capable of handling entire workflows, forcing businesses to rethink not just which technology they use, but how their organisations actually operate. In this special Fear & Greed Q+A p…