This is the Fear and Greed [https://fearandgreed.com.au/] Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.

 1. ASX surges

 2. Star troubles

 3. Corp update

 4. Trump defence

 5. Tsunami warnings

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Afternoon Report | Inflation slows

The collapse of the First Guardian managed investment scheme and two others has affected thousands of investors, who combined may have lost more than a billion dollars. How did they get drawn into the scheme, and what happens now?

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Ask Fear & Greed: Can you explain the First Guardian collapse?

Wednesday 30 July 2025

Telstra, Wesfarmers and QBE take over as the best performing large caps on the ASX. 

And more, including:

 * The federal government gets a green light for its HECS debt and childcare bills. 
 * The illegal tobacco trade hurts another ASX-listed victim.
 * The launch of Australia’s first home made rocket is delayed again.
 * A shooter kills four in midtown Manhattan, in New York.

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Telstra, WES, QBE winners; green light for HECS debt relief; illegal tobacco hits ASX

On the day CommSec launched in July 1995, just four trades were lodged - all of them by phone or fax. Fast forward 30 years, and the platform now manages 40,000 trades every day.

CommSec market analyst Tom Piotrowski talks to Sean Aylmer about three decades of CommSec, and how the market has changed across that time.

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Interview: 30 years of CommSec, from 4 trades to 40,000

This is the Fear and Greed [https://fearandgreed.com.au/] Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.

 1. ASX flat

 2. ALP hits back at UN

 3. Rio future

 4. Coal comeback

 5. Trump v Murdoch

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Afternoon Report | Markets, coal and Murdoch

Is there any merit in the current debate around emissions and climate change, and Barnaby Joyce’s private member's bill?

Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more.

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Ask Fear & Greed: Does emissions debate have merit?

Tuesday 29 July 2025

Climate change dogs the federal opposition parties as the UN’s chief scientist tells the government to do more. 

And more, including:

 * Western Australia is the country’s top performing state
 * Global pharmaceutical companies pay just a fraction of their revenue in tax. 
 * Helloworld Travel reports that airfares are falling and cruises are becoming more popular.
 * WiseTech appoints an insider to the job of CEO. 

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Climate change heat for MPs; WA top performing state; big pharma pays low taxes

AI is everywhere - and investing is no exception. But if you can use AI to pick stocks, does it actually mean the result will be better?

Zhe Chen - senior vice president, portfolio manager, and research lead at Acadian Asset Management - talks to Sean Aylmer about how he's used artificial intelligence in the investment process.

This is general information only and you should seek professional advice before making investment decisions.

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Interview: Does AI actually mean better investing?

This is the Fear and Greed [https://fearandgreed.com.au/] Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.

 1. ASX closes up

 2. Boss plunge

 3. Stockland deal

 4. Coal pressure

 5. US-EU deal

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Afternoon Report | Markets, commodities and deals

It's a huge week for the economy: 

 * Quarterly inflation numbers
 * Building approvals
 * Retail trade
 * House prices
 * Central banks meet in US, Canada and Japan


Sean Aylmer and Stephen Koukoulas [https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.marketeconomics.com.au/stephen-koukoulas&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1754095316604032&usg=AOvVaw2guPpmg-aXb8IfrnXQVsuQ] discuss the major events, reports and releases that provide insight into the economy this week.

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The Week Ahead | 28 July 2025

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