Wednesday 1 July 2026

The financial year ends with the ASX200 finishing less than three per cent higher, with big gains from miners offset by losses in tech and healthcare stocks. 

 * The ACCC sues Amazon Prime over the cost of subscriptions
 * Two EY graduates sacked after accessing the PM’s personal details 
 * The ATO says doing your tax return quickly, doesn’t mean you’ll get a fast refund
 * The biopic film Michael, about pop star Michael Jackson, leads a Hollywood revival

 

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ASX ends year with a whimper; ACCC sues Amazon; Michael leads Hollywood revival

Most Australians first heard about RNA during the COVID pandemic. But scientists believe that was only the beginning.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Paul McDonald, CEO of RNA Australia, about the technology that's already transforming medicine and could soon play a major role in treating cancer, rare diseases, respiratory illnesses and biosecurity threats. McDonald explains how RNA therapies work, why Australia has traditionally struggled to commercialise world-class research, and how a new end-to-end RNA manufacturing facility aims to keep Australian discoveries in Australia.

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Q+A: The next medical breakthrough Australia wants to own

This is the Fear & 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 down for day, up for year

 2. Businesses report jump in expenses

 3. Corporate wrap: Collins Foods, Atlas Arteria, Neuren

 4. AGL worker ordered to attend office

 5. Trump’s big day in US Supreme Court

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Afternoon Report | ASX down for day, up for year

Tuesday 30 June 2026

The new financial year is set to introduce income tax cuts and business tax deductions, alongside higher wages and changes to superannuation. 

 * The Aussie dollar falls below 69 US cents as Bitcoin tumbles
 * Australia finally signs a deal with Vanuatu, and rugby league players look for a better deal
 * Nine and Foxtel get set to sign a $5 billion broadcast rights agreement. 
 * Volkswagen announces the biggest job layoff plan in corporate history

 

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New year, new taxes; Aussie dollar, Bitcoin tumble; rugby league $5b broadcast deal

Technology stocks have powered global markets higher, fuelled by massive investment in artificial intelligence. But cracks are beginning to emerge.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Damien Boey, Portfolio Strategist at Wilson Asset Management, about the recent sell-off in technology stocks and why AI infrastructure spending, crowded trades and uncertainty around interest rates are weighing on markets. They also discuss why Australia is feeling the effects despite its relatively small technology sector, and what Damien believes are the best investment opportunities right now.

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

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Q+A: Is the AI investment boom starting to crack?

This is the Fear & 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 climbs as Iran hostilities ease

 2. Pauline Hanson support drops

 3. Lowy family targeted in antisemitic abuse

 4. Fourth case of bird flu

 5. 1300 killed in heatwave

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Afternoon Report | ASX climbs as Iran hostilities ease

Monday 29 June 2026

Tech stocks get sold off around the globe as investors fear that the AI boom won’t prove profitable for years to come. 

 * Renewed hostilities in the Middle East triggers fears about the current ceasefire
 * The Guinness Book of Records names a Canberra town crier, the loudest person in the world
 * New fines for social media companies that break the under-16s ban
 * MrBeast named the most successful social media influencer, earning three times as much as his nearest rival

 

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Tech stocks tumble; new fines for social media companies; MrBeast’s growing influence

This week:

 * Building approvals
 * International trade 
 * House prices for June

Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas [https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.marketeconomics.com.au/stephen-koukoulas&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1783077196772906&usg=AOvVaw3PNKt3qoNkmyJ6fPG5LaPW] to look at what to expect, and what to make of last week's inflation, household spending and employment numbers.

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Q+A: The Week Ahead | 29 June 2026

Fear & Greed is proud to share an episode of our sister podcast - How Do They Afford That? - out every Wednesday, wherever you get your podcasts.

You earn decent money. You’re doing okay. But somehow you don’t feel ahead. You’re not struggling — but you’re not building real freedom either. What’s going on? Join Canna Campbell [https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/sugarmammatv/&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1782911135579415&usg=AOvVaw13Cst98hpxrm3GUjjsIMSe] - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed [https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1782911135579415&usg=AOvVaw2sV6GdEh4Bjh5SKgIqKmK4]'s Michael Thompson [https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/michaelthompsonauthor/&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1782911135579415&usg=AOvVaw3IIdnJ4mPchVoKCfYBvO-y] as they explore the middle-class money trap.

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The middle-class money trap

Inflation, jobs, household spending, house prices, oil, and two particularly alarming pieces of news.

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.

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The Saturday Edition | 27 June 2026

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.

 