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Q+A: How AI can really solve our productivity dilemma
Australia has a productivity problem, and AI is often pitched as the solution. But while companies are running pilots everywhere, very few are actually getting AI into enterprise production. Sean Aylmer speaks with Frank Fillmann, Executive Vice President and general manager of Salesforce ANZ, abo…
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Q+A: $US700 billion on AI, but profits may be years away
US tech giants are spending as much as US$700 billion this year on AI — roughly a third of Australia’s GDP. But what if the profits and productivity gains take far longer to arrive than markets expect? Sean Aylmer speaks with Dr Kevin Hebner, Global Investment Strategist at Epoch Investment Partne…
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Q+A: The Week Ahead | 23 Feb 2026
Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas to look at the week ahead for the economy, including monthly inflation data, and capex figures - including a closer look at the impact of business investment. Join our free daily newsletter here.
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Q+A: Has remote work made us lonely?
Has remote work contributed to a loneliness epidemic? Michael Thompson quizzes Sean Aylmer and Adam Lang about talking to strangers, phone vs email, and whether remote work has made us braver online and quieter in person. Fear & Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang as they a…
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Q+A: Wesfarmers CEO Rob Scott on Bunnings, Kmart & Target
Wesfarmers has reported a jump in sales and a better-than-expected net profit of $1.6 billion for the December half. But CEO Rob Scott warns households are feeling the full impact of inflation and interest rates. In a wide-ranging conversaiton, Sean Aylmer speaks with Rob Scott about the consumer …
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Q+A: Why regional property is outperforming the capitals
A listener question from far North Queensland sparks a dive into regional property trends. Michael Thompson speaks with Tim Lawless, Executive Research Director for Asia Pacific at Cotality, about how regional markets are performing versus the capitals, what’s driving growth, and whether the pandem…
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Q+A: BHP CFO on the big copper bet that paid off
For the first time, copper has passed iron ore as the main source of revenue for BHP. Vandita Pant, Chief Financial Officer at BHP, speaks to Andrew Geoghegan at Ausbiz about the company's bumper half-year results. Fear & Greed is proud to partner with Ausbiz, Australia's leading provider of live…
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Q+A: Markets are acting first, asking questions later
The share market is swinging wildly this reporting season — blue chips are plunging and rebounding, banks are rallying, tech is getting sold off on AI fears, then bouncing back again. Sean Aylmer speaks with Morningstar equity market strategist Lachlan Halloway about what’s driving the volatility,…
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Q+A: The Week Ahead | 16 Feb 2026
It’s a “top shelf” week for economic data, with labour force figures, wage growth numbers and the Reserve Bank minutes all due. Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas to unpack what the wage price index actually measures, why monthly employment numbers can be volatile, and how …
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Q+A: Death of the Aussie shout
The Aussie shout might well be dead, with drinks too expensive for people to buy a round on a night out. New data from payments company Tyro suggests customers are hitting a ceiling on what they're willing to pay for coffee and beer. Michael Thompson quizzes Sean Aylmer and Adam Lang on their attit…
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