Tuesday 12 December 2023

The federal government plans to cut migration in half with tough tests for students and new types of skills visas. 

Also today:
Chemist Warehouse is set to merge with Sigma Healthcare to create a $9 billion company
JB Hi-Fi accused of selling worthless extended warranties
Donald Trump leads the polls to be the next US President

Tuesday 12 December 2023
The federal government plans to cut migration in half with tough tests for students and new types of skills visas. 
Also today:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/">Chemist Warehouse</a> is set to merge with <a href="https://sigmahealthcare.com.au/">Sigma Healthcare</a> to create a $9 billion company</li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.jbhifi.com.au/">JB Hi-Fi</a> accused of selling worthless extended warranties</li>
<li aria-level="1">Donald Trump leads the polls to be the next US President</li>
</ul>

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Migration to be cut in half, Sigma-Chemist Warehouse merger, Trump leading polls

Wednesday 28 January 2026

BHP becomes the largest company on the ASX, overtaking the Commonwealth Bank. 
Business confidence picks up, ahead of today’s all-important inflation data 
Cotality forecasts the hottest property prices in 2026
Teal MP Monique Ryan’s take on naming heatwaves
The Donald Trump memecoin tanks.

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Wednesday 28 January 2026
BHP becomes the largest company on the ASX, overtaking the Commonwealth Bank.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Business confidence picks up, ahead of today&rsquo;s all-important inflation data&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Cotality forecasts the hottest property prices in 2026</li>
<li aria-level="1">Teal MP Monique Ryan&rsquo;s take on naming heatwaves</li>
<li aria-level="1">The Donald Trump memecoin tanks.</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> - 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.

BHP pips CBA to lead the ASX; hottest property in 2026; $Trump tanks

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With house prices rising and the rental crisis deepening, build-to-rent is emerging as a serious alternative to Australia’s traditional rental model.

Local: Residential founder and co-CEO Matt Berg talks to Sean Aylmer about how institutionally owned housing works, why long-term leases matter, and why investors are backing the model as both a solution and an opportunity.

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With house prices rising and the rental crisis deepening, build-to-rent is emerging as a serious alternative to Australia&rsquo;s traditional rental model. <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://localresidential.com.au&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1769940228403948&amp;usg=AOvVaw04E9mDqrnU9lUKuKv3-2Zn">Local: Residential</a>&nbsp;founder and co-CEO Matt Berg talks to Sean Aylmer about how institutionally owned housing works, why long-term leases matter, and why investors are backing the model as both a solution and an opportunity. To find out more, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://localresidential.com.au&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1769940228403948&amp;usg=AOvVaw04E9mDqrnU9lUKuKv3-2Zn">localresidential.com.au</a> Local: Residential is a supporter of Fear &amp; Greed. This podcast contains general information only.

Q+A: Could this be the answer to Australia's rental crisis?

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This is the Fear and 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 hits three month high


Victoria heatwave sets record


QLD Premier condemns flag burning


DroneShield pipeline worries


NRA turns on Trump over Minneapolis shooting

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Afternoon Report | ASX hits three month high

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Migration to be cut in half, Sigma-Chemist Warehouse merger, Trump leading polls

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