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Why JB Hi-Fi is one of the world's best retailers

JB Hi-Fi's share price has been defying gravity over the last couple of years. So can it continue? Ben Gilbert, Head of Australian Research at Jarden, talks to Sean Aylmer about why JB is one of the best-run electronics retailers in the world.

This is Fear & Greed's summer investing series. All information is general in nature - you should seek independent professional advice before making investment decisions.

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Fast Five | 17 Jan 2025

Friday 17 January 2025

The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.

  1. Jobs surge pushes back rate cut

  2. Market rallies

  3. PM welcomes Israel-Hamas deal

  4. Biden’s farewell

  5. Starbucks bans loiterers

Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - back to school on a budget. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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Fear and Greed Afternoon Report | 16 Jan 2025

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - the top five things you need to know today, in just five minutes.

  1. ASX jumps 1.4pc
  2. Strong jobs market
  3. US inflation slows

  4. Rio briefing

  5. Rich productivity

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Fast Five | 16 Jan 2025

Thursday 16 January 2025

The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.

  1. RBA under pressure on rates

  2. Canberra-Moscow relations fall

  3. Macquarie’s data centre push

  4. SEC sues Elon Musk

  5. Too many people diagnosed obese

Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - back to school on a budget. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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Fear and Greed Afternoon Report | 15 Jan 2025

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - the top five things you need to know today, in just five minutes.

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Ozempic & Wegovy have arrived. Here's what it means for investors.

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are some of the biggest developments in global health in years.

Steve Wheen, Managing Director, Equity Research at Jarden, talks to Sean Aylmer about the investment opportunities associated with these drugs, and the potential risk to other companies in the healthcare sector.

This is Fear & Greed's summer investing series. All information is general in nature - you should seek independent professional advice before making investment decisions.

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Fast Five | 14 Jan 2025

Wednesday 15 January 2025

The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.

  1. Rent relief, finally

  2. Consumer confidence falls

  3. Qantas delays flights for SpaceX debris

  4. Middle East ceasefire close

  5. Burger giant opens in Aust

Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - back to school on a budget. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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Is cheap jewellery a good investment?

Lovisa stores are a common sight in any big shopping centre across the country. But how should investors think about Lovisa as a company?

Gaurav Sodhi, Deputy Head of Research at Intelligent Investor, talks to Sean Aylmer about Lovisa's place in the market, and the economics of cheap jewellery.

This is Fear & Greed's summer investing series. All information is general in nature - you should seek independent professional advice before making investment decisions.

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Six overseas stocks you may not have considered

All investors are familiar with Apple, Tesla, Nvidia and the rest. So we've gone in search of some other international stocks that might be worth a look.

William Liu, Senior Investment Analyst at WAM Global, takes Sean Aylmer through six companies you may not have considered.

This is Fear & Greed's summer investing series. All information is general in nature - you should seek independent professional advice before making investment decisions.

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Fast Five | 13 Jan 2025

Monday 13 January 2025

The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.

  1. Aussie dollar lowest since pandemic

  2. Rate cut tipped next month

  3. Peter Dutton enters full campaign mode

  4. Sharemarket makes solid gains

  5. Meta ends fact checking operations

Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - dealing with a financial hangover. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

 

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