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FEAR & GREED | Business News

Business news you can use. A daily business news podcast with journalists Sean AylmerandMichael Thompson.Find out more athttps://fearandgreed.com.au

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6:07

Dividend investing: How to pick quality income stocks

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2026/01/16

Australian investors love dividends, and franking credits only add to the appeal. But picking dividend stocks isn’t as simple as buying whatever yielded the most last year. Sean Aylmer talks to Morningstar strategist Lachlan Halloway about what actually makes a dividend sustainable, why ASX yields are lower than the long-run average, and how Morningstar goes about identifying higher-yield opportunities. This is Fear & Greed's summer series - all-new short episodes every day, with regular

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15:37

Hate legislation on shaky ground; air traffic chaos;...

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2026/01/15

Friday 16 January 2026 The federal Opposition and Greens indicate they won’t support the government hate speech legislation next week. A shortage of air traffic controllers causes chaos across the country Households up their spending NASA performs its first ever medical evacuation Hollywood star Zoe Saldana becomes the highest grossing actor of all time Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, your money bounceback

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5:54

Our $9 billion export that nobody talks about

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2026/01/15

Global markets have faced renewed volatility following the election of Donald Trump, but how much does it really matter for Australia? Sean Aylmer is joined by Westpac Chief Economist Luci Ellis to discuss the US, China and the forces shaping the global outlook in 2026. Luci also highlights a fast-growing but under-appreciated success story. This episode is brought to you by Westpac. Fear & Greed's summer series - all-new short episodes every day, with regular news back from January 12.Find out

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16:08

Alphabet hits $US4 trillion; Coalition baulks at hate...

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2026/01/14

Thursday 15 January 2026 Alphabet, the parent company of Google, hits a $US4 trillion valuation, making it the second largest stock on Wall Street. The federal opposition baulks at supporting Labor’s anti-vilification laws A record year for ETFs in Australia House and unit rents are set to stabilise after years of growth China’s trade surplus hits a record $US1.2 trillion, as Donald Trump’s tariffs re-order trade flows Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the

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6:18

Kmart's Anko and Bunnings: Wesfarmers' secret sauce

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2026/01/14

Wesfarmers is one of the most remarkable success stories on the ASX - a diversified conglomerate thriving in a world where many have failed. Sean Aylmer speaks with Gaurav Sodhi, Deputy Head of Research at Intelligent Investor, about what makes Wesfarmers different. From the extraordinary rise of Kmart’s Anko brand, to Bunnings’ near-monopoly power, and the company’s unique approach to capital allocation and management culture, Gaurav explains why Wesfarmers has delivered such

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14:50

Aussie housing hits $12.3 tr; Woolies AI for...

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2026/01/13

Wednesday 14 January 2026 The value of the Australian housing market hits $12.3 trillion, but the pace of price rises are expected to slow this year. Kevin Rudd steps down as Australia’s ambassador to the US. The new boss of Endeavour has good news for drinkers - the group’s bottle shops and pubs will compete on price. Woolworths to introduce AI to help you do your groceries. The remarkable story behind one of the fastest growing apps in the world. Join our free daily newsletter here

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5:40

Are we in an AI bubble?

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2026/01/13

AI has powered markets higher - but is the boom already close to its peak? Sean Aylmer speaks with Roger Montgomery, founder and chief investment officer of Montgomery Investment Management, about whether the world is nearing the end of an AI bubble. Roger explains how past technology booms have played out, and what investors should be thinking about now, including whether it’s time to rebalance portfolios after the strong run in AI-linked stocks. For more information, visitwww.montinvest.com

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16:56

Parliament recalled for hate speech laws; Meta cans...

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2026/01/12

Tuesday 13 January 2026 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese recalls parliament to debate hate speech laws and ban hate groups. Black Friday sales spur a surge in household spending. Meta says it has removed 540,000 users from its Instagram, Facebook and Threads platforms, as a result of the social media ban for under 16-year-olds. The Trump administration readies to sue the head of the Federal Reserve Jerome Powell. A 1938 Superman comic book sells for $22 million. Join our free daily newsletter here

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5:20

What inflation (and interest rates) will do this year

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2026/01/12

At one point in 2025, it looked like inflation had been beaten. Sean Aylmer speaks with Westpac Chief Economist Luci Ellis about what surprised economists late in the year, how much of the rise in inflation is “noise” versus something more persistent, and what this means for the Reserve Bank and Westpac's predictions for interest rates. This episode is brought to you by Westpac. Fear & Greed's summer series - all-new short episodes every day, with regular news back from January

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14:11

Fire, floods disasters; BHP closes on CBA as top...

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2026/01/11

Monday 12 January 2026 Fires in Victoria and floods in Queensland threaten lives and property, as federal and state governments step in to offer financial assistance. BHP closes in on Commonwealth Bank in the race to be the country’s largest company. Investors and economists are split on whether the Reserve Bank will hike rates in 2026. Rio Tinto and Glencore in discussions to create the world’s biggest ming company. Investors take a punt that a $13 billion bid for BlueScope Steel will

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5:32

The best family holidays in 2026

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2026/01/10

Travelling with kids can be magical - if you pick the right trip. Michael Thompson speaks with Luke Humphries from Luxury Escapes about the best family holiday ideas for 2026 - from local theme parks, to international destinations. This episode is brought to you by Luxury Escapes. Fear & Greed's summer series - all-new short episodes every day, with regular news back from January 12.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:22

K-pop: the hit factory investors want in on

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2026/01/09

Thanks to a record-breaking Netflix film, K-pop has had a breakout year, and it’s creating some unusual investing opportunities. Michael Thompson speaks with Stefan von Imhof, co-founder of alternative investing community fund Alts.co, about how K-pop is manufactured for global success - from government-backed cultural strategy to “idol incubators” that scout and train teenagers for years. Stefan explains just how big the business has become, why even a fictional K-pop group can

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7:29

Why podcasting has gone mainstream

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2026/01/09

Podcasting has grown from a niche format into a mass medium. Michael Thompson speaks with Tim Burrowes from Mumbrella and Unmade about why podcasts succeeded where other digital formats stalled, how advertisers are using them, the shift toward video, and whether AI poses a threat. This is Fear & Greed's summer series - all-new short episodes every day, with regular news back from January 12.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:11

Small caps are back. Can they keep going?

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2026/01/08

After years in the shadows, Australian small caps staged a comeback in 2025. But can it continue? Sean Aylmer speaks with Roger Montgomery from Montgomery Investment Management about why small caps began outperforming, and why not all small caps are created equal. Roger explains what to look for, and runs through several small-cap names that highlight the themes driving the sector. For more information, visit www.montinvest.com or call 02 8046 5000.Follow Roger’s insights at

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6:58

Hollywood investing: it's not all red carpets and...

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2026/01/08

Film investing sounds glamorous, but it can be brutally risky. Michael Thompson talks with Stefan von Imhof from Alts.co about why taking equity stakes in movies can disappoint, even when the film feels like a hit, thanks to “Hollywood accounting” and unpredictable box office outcomes. Stefan explains why horror can be a more profitable genre (cheap to make, strong upside), and explores an alternative way to invest in films. This is Fear & Greed's summer series - all-new short

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6:33

Why we're wrong about our productivity problem

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2026/01/07

Business investment shapes the future of productivity, from machines and software to buildings and infrastructure. Sean Aylmer speaks with Westpac Chief Economist Luci Ellis about how business investment has tracked over the past year and what’s driving the next phase. Luci explains why confidence and demand matter so much, what’s happening beyond the volatile mining sector, and why data centres and cloud computing are about efficiency as much as AI. This episode is brought to you by

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5:56

WiseTech’s governance test

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2026/01/07

WiseTech Global is one of Australia’s most successful tech companies, and one of its most controversial. Gaurav Sodhi, Deputy Head of Research at Intelligent Investor, joins Sean Aylmer to unpack why governance issues at WiseTech have become impossible for investors to ignore. From allegations surrounding founder Richard White, to aggressive accounting practices, Gaurav explains why a world-class product isn’t enough on its own. This is Fear & Greed's summer series - all-new short

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5:59

We have a skills shortage, and AI can't save us

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2026/01/06

Australia’s skills shortage isn’t a short-term problem - it’s driven by demographics. Sean Aylmer speaks with Simon Kuestenmacher, co-founder and director of The Demographics Group, about baby boomers leaving the workforce, smaller generations coming through, and why demand for workers is still rising. This is Fear & Greed's summer series - all-new short episodes every day, with regular news back from January 12.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See

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7:38

Gadgets to watch in 2026

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2026/01/06

What will be the must-have tech of 2026? Michael Thompson is joined by Stephen Fenech, editor of techguide.com.au, to preview the gadgets shaping the year ahead (spoiler alert - smart glasses are going to be big in 2026). This is Fear & Greed's summer series - all-new short episodes every day, with regular news back from January 12. All information is general in nature. If you want to invest, we recommend you visit a financial advisor who can tailor investments to your needs.Find out more:

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5:52

Inside the remarkable world of high-frequency trading

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2026/01/05

High-frequency trading and arbitrage sound mysterious, and largely inaccessible. Sean Aylmer talks to Roger Montgomery from Montgomery Investment Management about how high-frequency trading really works, why legendary investor Jim Simons built one of history’s greatest fortunes this way, and why most investors can't access these strategies. Roger explains how arbitrage works, and how one Australian fund has opened a small window into this otherwise closed world. For more information, visit

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