Guest: Anthony Eisen, co-founder and co-CEO of Afterpay

Original air date: August 16, 2021

Sean Aylmer speaks to Anthony Eisen, co-founder and co-CEO of Afterpay, about the proposed sale of the company to US giant Square for $39-billion.  They also discuss the spectacular growth of Afterpay over the last seven years, and the future of the buy now pay later sector.

Guest: Anthony Eisen, co-founder and co-CEO of Afterpay
Original air date: August 16, 2021
Sean Aylmer speaks to Anthony Eisen, co-founder and co-CEO of Afterpay, about the proposed sale of the company to US giant Square for $39-billion.  They also discuss the spectacular growth of Afterpay over the last seven years, and the future of the buy now pay later sector.

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Sunday feature: Before BHP, this was Australia's biggest deal

After this long weekend, business in Australia returns to normal - the summer holiday period is officially over. Sean and Michael share the best and worst aspects of returning to work.

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Q+A: The best & worst thing about returning to work

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Donald Trump's quest for Greenland vs the implosion of the Coalition, plus good news for super funds, homeowners and more. Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Adam Lang picking a winner in a fierce debate.

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Donald Trump's quest for Greenland vs the implosion of the Coalition, plus good news for super funds, homeowners and more.&nbsp;Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Adam Lang picking a winner in a fierce debate. Join our<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1769598800083079&amp;usg=AOvVaw0DpUxP3X2n0rAhLHU_UqBW">&nbsp;free daily newsletter here</a>.

The Saturday Edition | 24 Jan 2026

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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 flat


Libs come out fighting


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Gunman search


Tik Tok US deal

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Afternoon Report | Coalition trouble

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Sunday feature: Before BHP, this was Australia's biggest deal

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