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Daily business news for people who make their own decisions, with business journalist Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au

Daily business news for people who make their own decisions, with business journalist <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-aylmer-9922068/">Sean Aylmer</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcwthompson/">Michael Thompson</a>. Find out more at <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/7AmQCOMxmAtl5q0qiE-KY7?domain=fearandgreed.com.au/">https://fearandgreed.com.au</a>

The Saturday Edition | 16 May 2026

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Wednesday 24 June 2026

The federal government wins Greens support for its capital gains tax and negative gearing changes. 
Iron ore prices fall to their lowest level in three months
The KPMG scandal claims two more scalps
WiseTech Global denies allegations that CEO Richard White exploited a woman’s immigration status and financial insecurity for sex
SpaceX’s share price tumbles

 

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Wednesday 24 June 2026
The federal government wins Greens support for its capital gains tax and negative gearing changes.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Iron ore prices fall to their lowest level in three months</li>
<li aria-level="1">The KPMG scandal claims two more scalps</li>
<li aria-level="1">WiseTech Global denies allegations that CEO Richard White exploited a woman&rsquo;s immigration status and financial insecurity for sex</li>
<li aria-level="1">SpaceX&rsquo;s share price tumbles</li>
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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> - the five-year test for your money. 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.

Labor wins Greens support for tax changes; KPMG scandal escalates; SpaceX tumbles

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The SpaceX IPO triggered a surge in international investing among Australians, but where are investors putting their money beyond the world's most talked-about stock?

Sean Aylmer speaks with Steve Daghlian, Market Analyst at CommSec, about the growing appetite for offshore investing, why AI and technology continue to dominate interest, the surprising popularity of UK-listed companies, and how ETFs are changing the way people invest.

This is general information only. You should seek professional advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.

The SpaceX IPO triggered a surge in international investing among Australians, but where are investors putting their money beyond the world's most talked-about stock? Sean Aylmer speaks with Steve Daghlian, Market Analyst at CommSec, about the growing appetite for offshore investing, why AI and technology continue to dominate interest, the surprising popularity of UK-listed companies, and how ETFs are changing the way people invest. This is general information only. You should seek professional advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.

Q+A: Beyond SpaceX: where Australian investors are putting their money

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This is the Fear & 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.


Tech stocks sold off 


Viva refinery to return to 90pc production


Andrew Hastie to receive extra protection


Corporate wrap: Reliance, Iluka Resources, Lynas Rare Earths


Lionel Messi breaks World Cup record

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Tech stocks sold off&nbsp;
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Viva refinery to return to 90pc production
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Andrew Hastie to receive extra protection
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Corporate wrap: Reliance, Iluka Resources, Lynas Rare Earths
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Lionel Messi breaks World Cup record
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Afternoon Report | Tech stocks sold off 

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The Saturday Edition | 16 May 2026

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