After being hammered by COVID, Australian companies have returned to paying some of the highest dividends in the world. In fact, they're growing four times faster than anywhere else.

Jane Shoemake, Client Portfolio Manager of Global Equity Income at Janus Henderson, reveals why Australian dividends are outperforming the rest of the world.

After being hammered by COVID, Australian companies have returned to paying some of the highest dividends in the world. In fact, they're growing four times faster than anywhere else.
Jane Shoemake, Client Portfolio Manager of Global Equity Income at Janus Henderson, reveals why Australian dividends are outperforming the rest of the world.

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Interview: Why Australian dividends are beating the world

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Tuesday 29 September 2026

The Albanese government closes in on being the highest taxing government in history. 
Global investors get jittery over the lack of progress in the Strait of Hormuz
The share prices of two ASX-listed companies surge after one receives a takeover bid, and the other knocks back an offer 
The country’s most powerful battery hits full capacity
Taylor Swift is now, officially, queen of the Video Music Awards

 

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Tuesday 29 September 2026
The Albanese government closes in on being the highest taxing government in history.&nbsp;
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<li aria-level="1">Global investors get jittery over the lack of progress in the Strait of Hormuz</li>
<li aria-level="1">The share prices of two ASX-listed companies surge after one receives a takeover bid, and the other knocks back an offer&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">The country&rsquo;s most powerful battery hits full capacity</li>
<li aria-level="1">Taylor Swift is now, officially, queen of the Video Music Awards</li>
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Hit follow on the podcast so you don&rsquo;t miss the latest news, and join our free <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup">daily newsletter here</a>.&nbsp;
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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 biggest myths about ETFs. 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.

Albanese government & peak tax; investors jittery over Hormuz; Swift’s record

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Oil prices are back above $US100 a barrel as uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz rattles energy and bond markets. But with global inventories already depleted, how much worse could the situation get if a deal between the US and Iran remains out of reach?

Sean Aylmer speaks with Vivek Dhar, Head of Commodities and Sustainability Research at Commonwealth Bank, about the risk of Brent crude reaching $US150 a barrel, why diesel may be even more vulnerable, how protected Australia is from physical shortages, and why the current crisis could ultimately accelerate a shift towards structurally lower oil prices.

Oil prices are back above $US100 a barrel as uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz rattles energy and bond markets. But with global inventories already depleted, how much worse could the situation get if a deal between the US and Iran remains out of reach? Sean Aylmer speaks with Vivek Dhar, Head of Commodities and Sustainability Research at Commonwealth Bank, about the risk of Brent crude reaching $US150 a barrel, why diesel may be even more vulnerable, how protected Australia is from physical shortages, and why the current crisis could ultimately accelerate a shift towards structurally lower oil prices.

Q+A: Could oil hit $US150 a barrel?

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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 edges higher ahead of RBA


Rates could hit 5.35pc


Virgin cancellations hit 30,000 passengers


Mike Baird quits Cricket Australia


Five arrested near RAF base

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Virgin cancellations hit 30,000 passengers
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Mike Baird quits Cricket Australia
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Five arrested near RAF base
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Afternoon Report | ASX edges higher ahead of RBA

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