Thursday 8 February 2024

The government is set to push through legislation that stops bosses from calling, or texting, workers after hours. 

Also today:
Australia’s two biggest energy companies call off $80 billion merger talks 
NAB gets a new CEO
And the fight over supermarket prices starts to get a bit nasty

Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That?

This week, it’s all about the top ten ways to save money this Frugal February. Get the episode fromAPPLE,SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Thursday 8 February 2024
The government is set to push through legislation that stops bosses from calling, or texting, workers after hours. 
Also today:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Australia’s two biggest energy companies call off $80 billion merger talks </li>
<li aria-level="1">NAB gets a new CEO</li>
<li aria-level="1">And the fight over supermarket prices starts to get a bit nasty</li>
</ul>
Plus don’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>
This week, it’s all about the top ten ways to save money this Frugal February. 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.

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

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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>

Workers win right to disconnect, $80b merger dumped, supermarkets under fire over prices

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 NAB jumps


Hormuz oil now 10m barrels a day


Fuel biggest cost pressure for SMEs


Alleged people smuggler arrested


Russia attacks Kyiv

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ASX flat as NAB jumps
</li>
<li aria-level="1">
Hormuz oil now 10m barrels a day
</li>
<li aria-level="1">
Fuel biggest cost pressure for SMEs
</li>
<li aria-level="1">
Alleged people smuggler arrested
</li>
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Russia attacks Kyiv
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<a href="https://survey.humaniti.com/wix/p666026743219.aspx">We&rsquo;re running a short survey to hear from you</a>, with the team at Fonto. It only takes a few minutes, and you can be in the running to win a $3,000 Luxury Escapes voucher.

Afternoon Report | ASX flat as NAB jumps, oil slides

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Thursday 2 July 2026

Diversified miner South32 sells its aluminium and alumina business for $10 billion, as it focuses on copper. 
House prices across the nation fall for the third month in a row
Coles under fire from the ACCC over a Kalgoorlie supermarket
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says it’s appropriate that the people who accessed his bank accounts are charged
US President Donald Trump makes more than $US1bn from business dealings in cryptocurrency

 

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And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - six goals for the new financial year. Get the episode from Apple, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Thursday 2 July 2026
Diversified miner South32 sells its aluminium and alumina business for $10 billion, as it focuses on copper.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">House prices across the nation fall for the third month in a row</li>
<li aria-level="1">Coles under fire from the ACCC over a Kalgoorlie supermarket</li>
<li aria-level="1">Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says it&rsquo;s appropriate that the people who accessed his bank accounts are charged</li>
<li aria-level="1">US President Donald Trump makes more than $US1bn from business dealings in cryptocurrency</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;
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> - six goals for the new financial year. 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.

South32 $10b deal; house prices drop for 3rd month; Trump’s $US1b crypto bonanza

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/4e8e250b-a881-45a6-bcdc-b47a00c63191/transcript

It's been another strong year for superannuation returns, but not without plenty of surprises.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Jonathan Armitage, Chief Investment Officer at Colonial First State, about the investment themes that shaped the financial year and how investors can look at the next twelve months, from emerging markets to AI.

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

It's been another strong year for superannuation returns, but not without plenty of surprises. Sean Aylmer speaks with Jonathan Armitage, Chief Investment Officer at Colonial First State, about the investment themes that shaped the financial year and how investors can look at the next twelve months, from emerging markets to AI. This is general information only. You should seek professional advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.

Q+A: What drove super returns — and what's next for investors?

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Workers win right to disconnect, $80b merger dumped, supermarkets under fire over prices

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