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Behind every story is Fear & Greed. What distinguishes volatility and opportunity. Prosperity or peril. We take you to the heart of the story because when you know why, you know what’s next.

Insignia sold for $3.3b; RBA explains rate call; Fed parliament kicks off

Wednesday 23 July 2025

One of the country’s biggest financial planning groups set to be sold in a $3.3 billion deal. 

And more, including:

  • The Reserve Bank explains why it didn’t cut interest rates. 
  • Federal parliament kicks off. 
  • Chinese-made cars forecast to make up almost half of all sales in a decade’s time.
  • Donald Trump’s approval rating takes a tumble. 

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Interview: From hairdresser to merchandise mogul

Dorry Kordahi has had an incredible career. He started out as a hairdresser, before founding DKM Blue - a hugely successful merchandise and uniforms company. He's also been the co-owner of basketball teams the Sydney Kings and the Illawarra Hawks, bought a yacht, and featured in a campaign for Chivas Regal. And now he's putting all of his expertise into growing the Swanky Socks brand.

Dorry joins Sean Aylmer in the studio to share the secrets of his success.

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Afternoon Report | ASX closes flat

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. Banks dumped

  2. Gaza statement

  3. Radio ratings

  4. Wisetech jobs

  5. Perpetual boost

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Ask Fear & Greed: What's the policy outlook in parliament?

What's does the new parliament mean for policy?

Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more.

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Banks to miners switch accelerates; Albanese and Leys shape up; Costco success

Tuesday 22 July 2025

The big switch between banks and miners continues as the local share market has its worst day in three months. 

  • The gloves are off as the leaders of federal Labor and the Coalition take pot shots ahead of parliament starting today. 
  • Costco emerges as a serious player in the local grocery market. 
  • Plus eight years on, AMP finally turns around the leakage of funds under management. 
  • The London Stock Exchange contemplates 24 hour trading. 

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Interview: Three mid-cap stocks this fundie is watching

The research portfolio manager Jack Briggs does into a mid-cap company before investing is very comprehensive - from meeting leadership, to speaking to suppliers and clients, and everything in between.

He talks to Sean Aylmer about the approach taken by the Ellerston Mid Cap Opportunities Fund, and explains what he likes about three companies in particular.

The Ellerston Mid Cap Opportunities Fund is working with Sodor Capital, a supporter of this podcast. This podcast is general information only, and you should seek professional advice before making investment decisions.

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Afternoon Report | Banks tumbled

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 down 1pc

  2. Lib slump

  3. Seek battle

  4. Block surge

  5. Morgan Chase is king

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The Week Ahead | 21 July 2025

This week: the release of the RBA minutes from the shock on-hold meeting two weeks ago, and what to listen for in a speech from Governor Michele Bullock later. Plus, what to make of last week's unemployment numbers, and why the ABS's announcement of more complete monthly inflation numbers coming later this year is good news.

Sean Aylmer and Stephen Koukoulas discuss the major events, reports and releases that provide insight into the economy this week.

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Total control for ALP as parliament resumes, BHP’s potash problem; auction  records

Monday 21 July 2025

Federal parliament resumes this week with legislation on HECS debt, superannuation and child care high on the Labor Party’s agenda. 

And more, including:

  • Potash and nickel dampen the excitement around BHP’s record iron ore and copper production. 
  • Crown Resorts might be coming to Brisbane. 
  • A ripper weekend in the housing market.
  • The UK set to drop the voting age to 16.

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Interview: Patience & imagination key to deep tech investing

Investing in startups and early stage investing takes a certain amount of courage and capability. When the asset you're buying is in deep tech, then you really have to understand what you're talking about. 

Elaine Stead, principal of Main Sequence - Australia's largest deep tech venture fund - talks to Sean Aylmer about the difference between 'regular' tech and deep tech, and why patience and imagination really matter.

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