Q+A: Where investors might find value as the ASX shifts

Australia’s sharemarket has become increasingly concentrated, dominated by the big banks and miners, particularly Commonwealth Bank and BHP. But after a sharp sell-off in bank stocks and renewed volatility linked to inflation and the Iran conflict, some investors believe the next phase of the marke…

Q+A: The Week Ahead | 18 May 2026

This week: Labour force figures for April - will we see a spike in unemployment? RBA board minutes (from the meeting where interest rates were hiked) RBA Chief Economist Sarah Hunter speaks Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas to look at what to expect. Join our free daily ne…

Five Questions: We'll happily pay extra for these things

Five questions, with no notice. This week, Michael asks Sean and Adam about their spending habits - what they'll happily pay extra for, where they draw the line, and the things people will fork out for, that mystify the rest of us.

Q+A: Kogan.com at 20: what Ruslan Kogan learned from the highs and lows

Kogan.com was one of the original disruptors in Australian retail. Sean Aylmer speaks with founder and CEO Ruslan Kogan about the company’s 20-year journey, from importing TVs from factories to becoming one of Australia’s best-known online retailers. Ruslan reflects on the highs of the COVID boom,…

Q+A: The Aussie startup success turning employment on its head

Employment Hero has grown into one of Australia’s biggest startup success stories, with software used by 350,000 businesses across 180 countries. Sean Aylmer speaks with co-founder and CEO Ben Thompson about how AI is reshaping hiring, HR and employment itself. Ben also explains why small business…

Q+A: Winners and losers from the Federal budget

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has delivered one of the most consequential - and controversial - budgets in years, targeting capital gains tax, negative gearing and wealth-based tax concessions.  Economist Stephen Koukoulas joins Sean Aylmer to unpack what the changes mean for investors, homeowner…

Q+A: The Week Ahead | 11 May 2026

This week the government hands down it's Federal Budget - with an eye on tax reform and spending cuts. Sean Aylmer is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas to look at what to expect. Join our free daily newsletter here.

Five questions: What was the worst experience you had in a role?

Five questions, with no notice. This week, Sean asks Adam and Juliette Saly from auzbiz about how they got into media, and their best and worst experiences in their careers.

Q+A: Why interest in space investing is soaring

Space is rapidly becoming a serious investment theme, driven by falling launch costs, the rise of satellite networks, and growing commercial demand.  Sean Aylmer speaks with Betashares Senior Investment Strategist Cameron Gleeson about the companies shaping the new space economy, from Starlink and…

Q+A: How $242bn of infrastructure spending actually gets allocated

With $242 billion in infrastructure spending on the table, there is a challenge in deciding where to allocate the funds. Sean Aylmer speaks with Adam Copp, CEO of Infrastructure Australia, about how projects are assessed, prioritised and funded, and why tough trade-offs are unavoidable. They unpac…