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Recently Qantas announced a major overhaul of its Frequent Flyer program, introducing Classic Plus to add about 20 million reward seats. Steve Hui, aka The Points Whisperer, is the founder of iFlyFlat. He talks Sean Aylmer through the Qantas changes - and how to get the most out of your points to fly business class. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and 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 ends higher NAB’s mixed profit result Clubs data stolen Trade surplus shrinks US rates good news Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 2 May 2024 Telstra, Woolworths and Woodside among the worst performing stocks over the past year. And more, including: Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s all about buying property with a friend or family member. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Private credit is a hot topic for investors right now. With more people considering the asset class, it's a perfect time to bust a few myths around private credit. Roger Montgomery, founder and CIO of Montgomery Investment Management, takes Sean Aylmer through his top five myths about private credit, and explains where he sees the opportunities. For more information, visit www.montinvest.com, call Montgomery on 02 8046 5000, or sign up for Roger’s insights at www.rogermontgomery.com This is general information only. You should seek professional advice before making investment decisions. Montgomery Investment Management is a supporter of Fear & Greed. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and 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 tumbles Aussie dollar falls Foreign investor rules change Telco prices to rise NYC police storm uni Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 1 May 2024 Bonza airline goes into administration, stranding thousands of passengers. Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s all about buying property with a friend or family member. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yesterday, Australia's newest airline Bonza went into voluntary administration. Went the airline first announced its plans to launch, international aviation consultant Neil Hansford said it had -at best - a 5% chance of making it. Neil talks to Sean Aylmer about the flawed business model behind Bonza. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and 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 ends higher BHP, Vale deal Coles sales growth slows Feds to fund quantum computer Xi heads to Europe Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 30 April 2024 The board of Star Entertainment dumps the gaming group’s chairman. And more, including: Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s the five steps to organise a frugal life. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yesterday Star Entertainment Group lost its Executive Chair, as the company continues to face its second gaming inquiry in NSW. Compare that to Crown Resorts, which has now received its full licence to operate in both Victoria and NSW. Both companies had been hammered by inquiries over money laundering and organised crime. So how did Star get its response so wrong, and Crown get it so right? Sean Aylmer talks to Peter Deans, a former chief risk officer, and founder of Not Without Risk Consulting, and independent Expert Adviser to the Victorian and WA Royal Commissions into Crown Casino. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and 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 ends higher Optus-TPG deal Crown to cut 1,000 jobs KKR looks at Perpetual Astra admits COVID side effects Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 29 April 2024 The threat of higher interest rates fails to dull the housing market. And more, including: Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s the five steps to organise a frugal life. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Commercial real estate is much broader than just office towers, which have had an ordinary run post-COVID. Julian Biggins, joint CEO at global alternative asset manager MA Financial Group, talks to Sean Aylmer about investing in other types of commercial real estate, from pubs and hotels to marinas. This is general information only. You should seek professional advice before making investment decisions. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is Fear and Greed - The Week Ahead, where Sean Aylmer and Stephen Koukoulas discuss the major events, reports and releases that provide insight into the economy this week (with a look back at the events of last week too). Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Anthony Eisen, co-founder and co-CEO of Afterpay Original air date: August 16, 2021 Sean Aylmer speaks to Anthony Eisen, co-founder and co-CEO of Afterpay, about the proposed sale of the company to US giant Square for $39-billion. They also discuss the spectacular growth of Afterpay over the last seven years, and the future of the buy now pay later sector. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear and Greed colleague Adam Lang adjudicating. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and 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. Newmont surges Judo Bank: three rate hikes Atlassian co-founder quits Super Cheap Auto claims US economy slows Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 26 April 2024 BHP makes a $60 billion bid for UK miner, Anglo-American. And more, including: Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s the five steps to organise a frugal life. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does a lap of Australia in an EV tell us about the challenges facing the industry? Trent Nikolic, Managing Editor of Drive.com.au, is doing the lap right now - and he takes Sean Aylmer through the problems with charging, and the changing outlook for electric vehicles in Australia. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 25 April 2024 An acceleration in inflation pushes rate cuts further away. Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s the five steps to organise a frugal life. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.