Q+A: As markets surge, this investor still turns to the words of Warren Buffett

The market has bounced hard - up 2.6% in a day - on news of a ceasefire in the Middle East. But after weeks of volatility, the big question is whether this is the start of something more… or just another short-term surge. Sean Aylmer talks to Roger Montgomery, Chief Investment Officer at Montgomer…

Q+A: Diesel is the backbone of regional Australia - and it's under strain

Diesel keeps regional Australia moving, touching almost every industry. But rising costs and supply disruptions are hitting hard, affecting everything from farming to mining to local businesses. Sean Aylmer talks to Andrew Auerbach, Group Executive for Business and Private Banking at NAB, about th…

Q+A: What the world’s biggest investors are doing right now

Geopolitical tensions, market concentration, and the dominance of mega-cap tech stocks are forcing big institutional investors to rethink how they allocate capital. But rather than making big calls, many of the world’s largest pension and sovereign wealth funds are doing the opposite — sticking to…

Q+A: The Week Ahead | 6 Apr 2026

This week it's all about household spending - and after consumer confidence hit a 53 year low last week, there could be some tough times ahead. And the big question: are we heading for a recession? Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas. Join our free daily newsletter here.

Five Questions: Could you go without internet for a week? 

Michael asks Sean and Adam five questions - with no notice at all - about a digital detox. Could they handle a week without the internet? Could they do their jobs, navigate and communicate, or would life fall apart?

Q+A: The story (and person) behind Telstra's brand transformation

This week Brent Smart, chief marketing officer at Telstra, announced he was stepping down from the telco after four years in the job. During that time Telstra’s campaigns have won a number of awards… with Telstra now recognised as one of the strongest brands in Australia, and one of the top telco b…

Q+A: The truth about executive pay in Australia

Executive pay is one of those topics that always sparks debate, whether it’s CEO bonuses, shareholder backlash, or whether pay really reflects performance. And increasingly, it’s not just about how much executives are paid, but how those decisions are made, justified, and explained. Al Jurangpath…

Q+A: Why McDonald's and Coca-Cola may be 'boring but brilliant'

Markets are volatile, unpredictable, and increasingly driven by headlines, making it very hard for investors to pick a direction. In that kind of environment, some are turning back to so-called “boring” stocks - companies with steady earnings, strong cash flow, and reliable dividends. Sean Aylmer …

Q+A: Why this oil crisis won’t unwind quickly

The war in the Middle East has triggered a major oil shock — with supply through the Strait of Hormuz effectively shut and millions of barrels removed from the global market. Nik Burns, Head of Energy Research at Jarden, says this isn’t just another short-term spike — it could mark a structural sh…

Q+A: The Week Ahead | 30 Mar 2026

This week we get the minutes from the RBA board meeting, where four members voted against an interest rate hike. As the oil price shock worsens, hitting many aspects of the economy - could those four members have had the right idea? Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas to discu…