Wednesday 28 February 2024

The boss of Coles defends claims of price gouging, saying profit margins haven’t changed in five years. 

Also today:
The gender pay gap hits 14.5% as politicians, businesses and unions call for change
Scientists say COVID has triggered a surge in heart disease
And why lovers of chocolate might have to pay more

Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That?

It’s all about Manifesting March - an unusual approach to achieving your financial goals. Get the episode fromAPPLE,SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Wednesday 28 February 2024
The boss of Coles defends claims of price gouging, saying profit margins haven’t changed in five years. 
Also today:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The gender pay gap hits 14.5% as politicians, businesses and unions call for change</li>
<li aria-level="1">Scientists say COVID has triggered a surge in heart disease</li>
<li aria-level="1">And why lovers of chocolate might have to pay more</li>
</ul>
Plus don’t miss the latest episode of <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/how-do-they-afford-that-sugar-mamma-canna-campbell/">How Do They Afford That?</a>
It’s all about Manifesting March - an unusual approach to achieving your financial goals. Get the episode from<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-do-they-afford-that/id1644255235"> APPLE</a>,<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1EW5WRlRh7MovSBNkk6dG8?si=b2203ec2fa934a14"> SPOTIFY</a>, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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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Coles CEO defends prices; gender pay gaps hits 14.5pc; chocolate prices to jump

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Lowy family targeted in antisemitic abuse
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Fourth case of bird flu
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1300 killed in heatwave
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Monday 29 June 2026

Tech stocks get sold off around the globe as investors fear that the AI boom won’t prove profitable for years to come. 
Renewed hostilities in the Middle East triggers fears about the current ceasefire
The Guinness Book of Records names a Canberra town crier, the loudest person in the world
New fines for social media companies that break the under-16s ban
MrBeast named the most successful social media influencer, earning three times as much as his nearest rival

 

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Monday 29 June 2026
Tech stocks get sold off around the globe as investors fear that the AI boom won&rsquo;t prove profitable for years to come.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Renewed hostilities in the Middle East triggers fears about the current ceasefire</li>
<li aria-level="1">The Guinness Book of Records names a Canberra town crier, the loudest person in the world</li>
<li aria-level="1">New fines for social media companies that break the under-16s ban</li>
<li aria-level="1">MrBeast named the most successful social media influencer, earning three times as much as his nearest rival</li>
</ul>
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And don&rsquo;t miss the latest episode of <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/how-do-they-afford-that-sugar-mamma-canna-campbell/">How Do They Afford That?</a> - the five-year test for your money. Get the episode from <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-do-they-afford-that/id1644255235">Apple</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1EW5WRlRh7MovSBNkk6dG8?si=b2203ec2fa934a14">Spotify</a> or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Tech stocks tumble; new fines for social media companies; MrBeast’s growing influence

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This week:
Building approvals
International trade 
House prices for June

Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas to look at what to expect, and what to make of last week's inflation, household spending and employment numbers.

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This week:
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<li>House prices for June</li>
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Q+A: The Week Ahead | 29 June 2026

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Coles CEO defends prices; gender pay gaps hits 14.5pc; chocolate prices to jump

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