Monday 19 February 2024

ASX listed companies are doing better than forecast as earnings season ramps up this week. 

Also today:
Another strong weekend of auction results
Indonesia replaces New Zealand as top destination for short trips
And why we are all going crazy about chicken

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

This week, it’s all about the best apps for buying shares. Get the episode fromAPPLE,SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Monday 19 February 2024
ASX listed companies are doing better than forecast as earnings season ramps up this week. 
Also today:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Another strong weekend of auction results</li>
<li aria-level="1">Indonesia replaces New Zealand as top destination for short trips</li>
<li aria-level="1">And why we are all going crazy about chicken</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>
This week, it’s all about the best apps for buying shares. 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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FEAR & GREED | Business News

Daily business news for people who make their own decisions, with business journalist Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au

Daily business news for people who make their own decisions, with business journalist <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-aylmer-9922068/">Sean Aylmer</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcwthompson/">Michael Thompson</a>. Find out more at <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/7AmQCOMxmAtl5q0qiE-KY7?domain=fearandgreed.com.au/">https://fearandgreed.com.au</a>

Earnings season ramps up, strong auction clearance rates, everyone buying chicken

Tuesday 27 January 2026

Local investors are hoping for a benign inflation reading this week, amid all the global turmoil. But if they don’t get one, then a rate hike next week is likely. 
Australia’s largest steel company, Bluescope, shops itself around 
The push to replace Liberal leader Sussan Ley intensifies 
Protests mar Australia Day across the nation
The story of a former flight attendant who conned his way onto hundreds of free flights by posing as a pilot

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Tuesday 27 January 2026
Local investors are hoping for a benign inflation reading this week, amid all the global turmoil. But if they don&rsquo;t get one, then a rate hike next week is likely.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Australia&rsquo;s largest steel company, Bluescope, shops itself around&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">The push to replace Liberal leader Sussan Ley intensifies&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Protests mar Australia Day across the nation</li>
<li aria-level="1">The story of a former flight attendant who conned his way onto hundreds of free flights by posing as a pilot</li>
</ul>
Join our<a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup"> free daily newsletter here</a>.
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> - this week, seven money habits that could change your year. 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.

Inflation to set rates; Bluescope looks for buyers; the “pilot” scoring free flights

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/e2251c30-6cb2-4d78-bd56-b3de008b245e/transcript

Australia’s miners are entering a new phase of consolidation, with a potential mega merger between Rio Tinto and Glencore putting copper, scale and growth firmly in focus.

Sean Aylmer speaks to Brian Szeto from Morningstar DBRS in Canada about why the biggest miners are doing deals now, why copper has become the most strategic commodity of all, and why standing still may be the biggest risk.

This is general information only. You should seek advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.

Australia&rsquo;s miners are entering a new phase of consolidation, with a potential mega merger between Rio Tinto and Glencore putting copper, scale and growth firmly in focus. Sean Aylmer speaks to Brian Szeto from Morningstar DBRS in Canada about why the biggest miners are doing deals now, why copper has become the most strategic commodity of all, and why standing still may be the biggest risk. This is general information only. You should seek advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.

Q+A: The high stakes behind Rio Tinto & Glencore mega merger talks

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/c4f830c1-352e-45a5-ad9e-b3de008b2244/transcript

Monday 26 January 2026

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese appoints a long-time bureaucrat to the plum, but difficult, job of Ambassador to the US. 
Australians are increasingly concerned about their long-term financial prospects. 
Delivery wars are heating up with Guzman doing a deal with Uber Eats. 
China’s Xi Jinping fires his head of military, consolidating his own power. 
Elon Musk ponders buying Ryanair.

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Monday 26 January 2026
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese appoints a long-time bureaucrat to the plum, but difficult, job of Ambassador to the US.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Australians are increasingly concerned about their long-term financial prospects.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Delivery wars are heating up with Guzman doing a deal with Uber Eats.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">China&rsquo;s Xi Jinping fires his head of military, consolidating his own power.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Elon Musk ponders buying Ryanair.</li>
</ul>
Join our<a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup"> free daily newsletter here</a>.
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> - this week, seven money habits that could change your year. 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.

New Aussie Ambassador to US; long-term finance worries; Guzman-Uber deal

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/3e0b74bf-e88c-4040-bf9e-b3dd00b39ede/transcript

Earnings season ramps up, strong auction clearance rates, everyone buying chicken

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