Confession time for corporate Australia, the PM on a dealmaking tour, and a legal battle for the ages finally comes to an end. 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 free daily newsletter here.

Confession time for corporate Australia, the PM on a dealmaking tour, and a legal battle for the ages finally comes to an end. 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=1776860577122802&amp;usg=AOvVaw3rDJ45pcZygYtApGxUB6MY">&nbsp;free daily newsletter here</a>.

Business news you can use. A daily business news podcast with journalists Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au

Business news you can use. A daily business news podcast with journalists <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-aylmer-9922068/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-aylmer-9922068/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1689199223540000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0wu3ezGEfBZFYspJbTTaYL">Sean Aylmer</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcwthompson/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcwthompson/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1689199223540000&amp;usg=AOvVaw08pZ8jZ88rHJgCfbHkTr5k">Michael Thompson</a>.&nbsp;Find out more at&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/7AmQCOMxmAtl5q0qiE-KY7?domain=fearandgreed.com.au/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/7AmQCOMxmAtl5q0qiE-KY7?domain%3Dfearandgreed.com.au/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1689199223540000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1DLq_FuqjEt3HC-ZK1704H">https://fearandgreed.com.au</a>

Fear and Greed is Australia's most popular business podcast.

FEAR & GREED | Business News

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 | 4 Apr 2026

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/95e23e38-0374-41c5-8fd0-b42f00cba970/transcript

Tuesday 14 July 2026

Among Australia’s largest companies, it is the less fashionable, defensive stocks proving to be the best performing amid higher interest rates and war. 
Labor goes to the edges of the law to keep ISIS fighters and brides out
The government will (finally) dump the orange immigration cards passengers fill in when arriving in the country
Genesis’ $12.6 billion bid for Vault Minerals set to get the green light
Netflix considers getting into live channels

 

Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news, and join our free daily newsletter here. 

 

And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - how to fix a broken budget. Get the episode from Apple, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Tuesday 14 July 2026
Among Australia&rsquo;s largest companies, it is the less fashionable, defensive stocks proving to be the best performing amid higher interest rates and war.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Labor goes to the edges of the law to keep ISIS fighters and brides out</li>
<li aria-level="1">The government will (finally) dump the orange immigration cards passengers fill in when arriving in the country</li>
<li aria-level="1">Genesis&rsquo; $12.6 billion bid for Vault Minerals set to get the green light</li>
<li aria-level="1">Netflix considers getting into live channels</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Hit follow on the podcast so you don&rsquo;t miss the latest news, and join our free <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup">daily newsletter here</a>.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
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> - how to fix a broken budget. 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.

Defensive stocks win friends; immigration goes digital; Netflix ponders live channels

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/0c4081df-7518-4238-a932-b48600c62967/transcript

The AI investment story is entering a new phase. After the blockbuster listing of SpaceX, investors are now looking ahead to potential IPOs from companies like OpenAI and Anthropic.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Dr Kevin Hebner, Managing Director and Global Investment Strategist at TD Epoch, about what the next wave of AI listings means for investors. Kevin explains why the current AI boom could run for another decade, why diversification will matter more than ever, and why today's technology giants won't necessarily dominate tomorrow's market.

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

The AI investment story is entering a new phase. After the blockbuster listing of SpaceX, investors are now looking ahead to potential IPOs from companies like OpenAI and Anthropic. Sean Aylmer speaks with Dr Kevin Hebner, Managing Director and Global Investment Strategist at TD Epoch, about what the next wave of AI listings means for investors. Kevin explains why the current AI boom could run for another decade, why diversification will matter more than ever, and why today's technology giants won't necessarily dominate tomorrow's market. This is general information only. You should seek professional advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.

Q+A: Why the Magnificent Seven won't stay on top forever

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/07b878c6-9e09-4e39-8b47-b48600c62428/transcript

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.


ASX flat as investors weigh up Middle East


Actor Sam Neill dies aged 78


One Nation support slips


City Chic shares soar


27 killed in Thailand pub fire

Join our free daily newsletter here.

This is the <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/">Fear &amp; Greed</a> Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">
ASX flat as investors weigh up Middle East
</li>
<li aria-level="1">
Actor Sam Neill dies aged 78
</li>
<li aria-level="1">
One Nation support slips
</li>
<li aria-level="1">
City Chic shares soar
</li>
<li aria-level="1">
27 killed in Thailand pub fire
</li>
</ol>
Join our <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup">free daily newsletter here</a>.

Afternoon Report | Actor Sam Neill dies, aged 78

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/e32efe3e-390b-4623-9b80-b4860073328f/transcript

The Saturday Edition | 4 Apr 2026

In 1 playlist(s)

FEAR & GREED | Business News

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips