BUSINESS

monday 21 october 2024

it’s just two weeks until the us election and it’s a toss up who will win – donald trump or kamala harris. 

and more, including:

• a massive week of house sales ends with clearance rates solid, but not spectacular

• bhp and fellow iron ore major, vale, offer $45 billion to end ongoing legal fights over the 2015 samarco dam disaster

• and wisetech founder, richard white’s messy personal life

plus don’t miss the new episode of the property pendulum, brought to you by domain and fear & greed. this week’s episode: the lengths people will go to to win the keys to their next home. get it from apple, spotify, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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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).

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etfs (exchange traded funds) are booming - and while they've given investors easier access to many different markets, the principles of investing still apply: diversification, time in the market, and understand what you're investing in.

investsmart's etf scorecard tells us the best and worst performing etfs, and gives everything in between a star rating out of five. ron hodge, group ceo of investsmart, talks to sean aylmer.

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

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guest: eric peck, ceo and co-founder of swoop aero.

original publication date: 17 march 2023.

original description: this is a company using drones to their full potential. swoop aero has delivered hundreds of thousands of vaccine doses, medications, medical tests and more, helping to bring aid to remote parts of the world. and it can all be done from an office in melbourne. eric peck, ceo and co-founder of swoop aero, talks to sean aylmer about the extraordinary work being done by his company.update: swoop aero was placed in voluntary administration this week, citing a shortage of cash after a 'turbulent' 2023.

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sean aylmer and michael thompson go head to head to decide on the top business stories of the week.

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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. 

1. asx up for week

2. chalmers 1m jobs

3. regal in spotlight.

4. israel kills hamas leader

5. gold hits record

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listener brian asks: sean, does the rise in etf-based investments contribute to greater market sensitivity? if we were to imagine a market entirely owned by etfs, there would be no direct price-setting by individual investors. is there a risk of moving toward such a scenario? 

join sean aylmer & michael thompson as they answer listener questions.

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friday 18 october 2024

any hopes of a christmas rate cut have been dashed after figures show a surge in jobs last month. 

and more, including:

• star entertainment will be allowed to keep operating casinos 

• a damning report into culture at nine entertainments reveals “a systemic issue with abuse of power and authority”

• uber considers buying expedia 

plus don’t miss the new episode of the property pendulum, brought to you by domain and fear & greed. this week’s episode: the lengths people will go to to win the keys to their next home. get it from apple, spotify, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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ai trading tools, such as those featured on the moomoo platform, can provide unique market insight, from tracking stock-price patterns to revealing market mood, and alerting you to potential risks.

michael mccarthy, chief commercial officer at moomoo, talks to sean aylmer about the ai tools that are transforming trading.

learn more about moomoo's ai trading tools by clicking the link below:
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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.

1. no rate cut any time soon

2. asx hits new high

3. aus donates tanks

4. nine under fire

5. harris takes on fox

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