Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear & Greed colleague Adam Lang adjudicating.

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The Weekend Edition | 21-22 Dec 2024

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 lower

 2. CHESS fails

 3. Super buys banks

 4. WES sale

 5. Bilson’s sale

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Afternoon Report | Weak end to trading

Listener Ruth asks: A couple of times recently I've heard a Santa rally mentioned. Is this a formal thing? Is there a definition / criteria? Or is it just a trend?

Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer listener questions.

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Ask Fear & Greed: What is a Santa rally?

Friday 20 December 2024

The local share market tumbles as global inflation fears increase. 

And more, including:

 * Bio-pharmaceutical group Mesoblast gets approval for a new drug, sending its share price up 50 per cent in one day. 

 * Don’t be surprised if you see sashimi on the Christmas luncheon table this year, along with prawns and oysters. 

 * Plus international student numbers set to be cut, and Sydney-Melbourne becomes the fifth busiest air route

Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? [https://fearandgreed.com.au/how-do-they-afford-that-sugar-mamma-canna-campbell/] - how to make the most of your Christmas bonus. Get the episode from APPLE [https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-do-they-afford-that/id1644255235], SPOTIFY [https://open.spotify.com/show/1EW5WRlRh7MovSBNkk6dG8?si=b2203ec2fa934a14], or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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ASX tumbles on inflation fears, Mesoblast’s 50pc jump, sashimi for Xmas

Australia is heading for a decade of budget deficits on the back of big spending by governments. But public spending is also the only thing keeping us out of recession right now... even though it's contributing to the inflation challenge for the Reserve Bank. It's quite the puzzle, and a challenge for the Government and the RBA.

Cherelle Murphy, EY Chief Economist, talks to Sean Aylmer about the various pieces of Australia's economic puzzle, and what 2025 might hold.

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Interview: All the pieces of Australia's economic puzzle

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. Miners, banks lead market lower

 2. ANZ CEO bonus cut

 3. Vanuatu mercy flights

 4. Embassy reopen in Kyiv

 5. BHP, RIO class action

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Afternoon Report | ASX tumbles

Thursday 19 December 2024

Australia is heading for a decade of budget deficits on the back of big spending by governments. 

And more, including:

 * The Aussie dollar hits a 12 month low. 

 * Car giants Honda and Nissan are in talks to merge. 

 * NAB holds its AGM

 * ASX set to end the year with fewer companies than when it started 

Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? [https://fearandgreed.com.au/how-do-they-afford-that-sugar-mamma-canna-campbell/] - how to make the most of your Christmas bonus. Get the episode from APPLE [https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-do-they-afford-that/id1644255235], SPOTIFY [https://open.spotify.com/show/1EW5WRlRh7MovSBNkk6dG8?si=b2203ec2fa934a14], or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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Big deficits for a decade, $A hits new low for 2024, Nissan & Honda merger talks

To grow a small business, you’ve got to master so many individual skills. And sole operators are doing it all themselves: the bookings, the invoicing, all of the paperwork, the marketing… and not to mention the job itself.

Now MYOB has developed an app specifically designed for sole operators - sole traders, freelancers, contractors, consultants, side hustlers and the self-employed.

MYOB Chief Executive Paul Robson talks to Sean Aylmer about the launch of the new Solo by MYOB [https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.myob.com/au/products/solo?srsltid%3DAfmBOooo3KKT3l8lAn7NvYwDeFe4EKAuqT8OfYAWCyMOhQ9bG6GqaSIj&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1734951978054784&usg=AOvVaw3yZkcCZDRK4hG2WarEQWl8] app - the first of its kind to be based entirely on a mobile phone.

MYOB is a supporter of Fear & Greed

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Interview: Sole trader? Small business? Listen to this.

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. MYEFO lands

 2. ASX closes down slightly

 3. FM Wong's 'heated' phone call

 4. New charges for Jones

 5. BHP – Vale case

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Afternoon Report | ASX closes down

Wednesday 18 December 2024

Healthcare and tech stocks lead the way on the ASX in 2024. 

The $2.2bn sale of parts of Perpetual’s business to private equity looks close to collapsing.

And more, including:

 * The ABC gets a very commercial boss

 * ASX jumps nearly one per cent

 * Myer takes a step closer to taking over a bunch of retailers

Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? [https://fearandgreed.com.au/how-do-they-afford-that-sugar-mamma-canna-campbell/] - how to make the most of your Christmas bonus. Get the episode from APPLE [https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-do-they-afford-that/id1644255235], SPOTIFY [https://open.spotify.com/show/1EW5WRlRh7MovSBNkk6dG8?si=b2203ec2fa934a14], or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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Healthcare, tech lead in ’24; $2.2b deal in trouble; ABC’s new commercial boss

Fear and Greed is Australia's most popular business podcast. All the business news you need to know, every day, with business journalist Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.

 