In 2021 shares in GameStop, a struggling chain of video game shops in the US, soared from around $US18 to almost $US500 - a result of online hype, largely on social media platform Reddit. And now it's happening again, after the reemergence of 'RoaringKitty', one of the main drivers of the surge.

Chris Brycki, founder and CEO of online investment adviser Stockspot, talks to Sean Aylmer about meme stocks, and why they're just the latest iteration of 'pump and dump' schemes.

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

In 2021 shares in GameStop, a struggling chain of video game shops in the US, soared from around $US18 to almost $US500 - a result of online hype, largely on social media platform Reddit. And now it's happening again, after the reemergence of 'RoaringKitty', one of the main drivers of the surge. Chris Brycki, founder and CEO of online investment adviser Stockspot, talks to Sean Aylmer about meme stocks, and why they're just the latest iteration of 'pump and dump' schemes. This is general information for education purposes only. You should seek professional advice before making investment decisions.

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/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-aylmer-9922068/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1689199223540000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0wu3ezGEfBZFYspJbTTaYL">Sean Aylmer</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcwthompson/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcwthompson/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1689199223540000&amp;usg=AOvVaw08pZ8jZ88rHJgCfbHkTr5k">Michael Thompson</a>. Find out more at <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/7AmQCOMxmAtl5q0qiE-KY7?domain=fearandgreed.com.au/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/7AmQCOMxmAtl5q0qiE-KY7?domain%3Dfearandgreed.com.au/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1689199223540000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1DLq_FuqjEt3HC-ZK1704H">https://fearandgreed.com.au</a>

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Business journalist Sean Aylmer talks to leaders about all things business in the Fear and Greed daily interview. 

Business journalist <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-aylmer-9922068/">Sean Aylmer</a> talks to leaders about all things business in the <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/">Fear and Greed</a> daily interview.

Business journalist Sean Aylmer talks to leaders about all things business in Fear and Greed Interviews.

Fear and Greed Interviews

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>

Interview: Confused about meme stocks? Here's what you need to know.

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/85eaf52f-9686-46db-bc98-b17100dc76d2/transcript

Tuesday 11 June 2024

Some of Australia’s bluest blue-chip companies, including Telstra, Woodside and Woolworths, are among the worst performing stocks on the ASX. 

And more, including:


The fight over energy policy heats up


Australians hold China in low regard despite two years of better relations 


And business class airfares are getting cheaper

Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - all about deciding your money priorities. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Tuesday 11 June 2024
Some of Australia’s bluest blue-chip companies, including Telstra, Woodside and Woolworths, are among the worst performing stocks on the ASX. 
And more, including:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr">
The fight over energy policy heats up
</li>
<li dir="ltr">
Australians hold China in low regard despite two years of better relations 
</li>
<li dir="ltr">
And business class airfares are getting cheaper
</li>
</ul>
Plus don’t miss the latest episode of <a href="https://kor01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffearandgreed.com.au%2Fhow-do-they-afford-that-sugar-mamma-canna-campbell%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7Cb2416eec338a4486a2f808dc8920b801%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638536020841833894%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=dxPLPKRa7Lv9fBe6%2B%2FfrLbrwlkoCL4NQ8qoJRc89tCA%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="Verified" data-linkindex="1">How Do They Afford That?</a> - all about deciding your money priorities. Get the episode from<a href="https://kor01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpodcasts.apple.com%2Fau%2Fpodcast%2Fhow-do-they-afford-that%2Fid1644255235&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7Cb2416eec338a4486a2f808dc8920b801%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638536020841845387%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ZiS41ltXVWIWCIEUcvoLb%2F3ISAfJCSlbr5ZRzwDD4Ak%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="Verified" data-linkindex="2"> APPLE</a>,<a href="https://kor01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fshow%2F1EW5WRlRh7MovSBNkk6dG8%3Fsi%3Db2203ec2fa934a14&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7Cb2416eec338a4486a2f808dc8920b801%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638536020841854182%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=NcljlvqpIMFaoeCzsmu6b1CrCCo6PE4LunyVujh6d%2F8%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="Verified" data-linkindex="3"> SPOTIFY</a>, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Telstra, Woolworths, Woodside blues; energy fight heats up; business airfares get cheaper

AFTERNOON REPORT

Not understanding how crypto works is still the major barrier to investing, according to new research by Finder and global crypto exchange Coinbase.

John O'Loghlen, Managing Director - APAC at Coinbase, talks to Sean Aylmer about improving investor understanding, and the need for regulatory certainty.

This is general information only - you should seek professional advice before making investment decisions

Not understanding how crypto works is still the major barrier to investing, according to new research by Finder and global crypto exchange Coinbase. John O'Loghlen, Managing Director - APAC at Coinbase, talks to Sean Aylmer about improving investor understanding, and the need for regulatory certainty. This is general information only - you should seek professional advice before making investment decisions

Interview: Confused about crypto? Why a lack of knowledge is holding back investors

Monday 10 June 2024

Nine chair Peter Costello steps down after his altercation with a journalist last week. 

And more, including:


Guzman Y Gomez to raise more than $300 million when it lists


Investors rush for Australia’s first ever green bond


And the world’s most precious stamp collection to go on sale

Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - all about deciding your money priorities. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Monday 10 June 2024
Nine chair Peter Costello steps down after his altercation with a journalist last week. 
And more, including:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr">
Guzman Y Gomez to raise more than $300 million when it lists
</li>
<li dir="ltr">
Investors rush for Australia’s first ever green bond
</li>
<li dir="ltr">
And the world’s most precious stamp collection to go on sale
</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/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/how-do-they-afford-that-sugar-mamma-canna-campbell/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1718022184654000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0ytzCLKxnRqHhgk-y9YcU1">How Do They Afford That?</a> - all about deciding your money priorities. Get the episode from<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-do-they-afford-that/id1644255235" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-do-they-afford-that/id1644255235&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1718022184654000&amp;usg=AOvVaw26SLUBg7yby3c5kzR41QL3"> APPLE</a>,<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1EW5WRlRh7MovSBNkk6dG8?si=b2203ec2fa934a14" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://open.spotify.com/show/1EW5WRlRh7MovSBNkk6dG8?si%3Db2203ec2fa934a14&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1718022184654000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2QgtEcu9qeLLR0bA2ZMOU7"> SPOTIFY</a>, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Interview: Confused about meme stocks? Here's what you need to know.

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