In 2021 shares in GameStop, a struggling chain of video game shops in the US, soared from around $US18 to almost $US500 - a result of online hype, largely on social media platform Reddit. And now it's happening again, after the reemergence of 'RoaringKitty', one of the main drivers of the surge.

Chris Brycki, founder and CEO of online investment adviser Stockspot, talks to Sean Aylmer about meme stocks, and why they're just the latest iteration of 'pump and dump' schemes.

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Guest: Dr Kathleen Adams
Original publication date: May 21, 2021
Original description: Sean Aylmer speaks to Dr Kathleen Adams, marketing lecturer at RMIT, about Walmart - retail icon and the largest private employer in the world.  They talk about the history of this incredible company, why it's been so successful, and why you won't find one in Australia. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sunday feature: Why you won't find Walmart in Australia

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.

The Weekend Edition | 1-2 June 2024

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 closes higher


Trump guilty on 34 counts


Trump can still run for President


Guzman to list


Giles under pressure

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Afternoon Report | Donald Trump found guilty

Friday 31 May 2024
The Australian super sector closes in on $4 trillion just as workers get set to up their contributions.  
And more, including:

China lifts its ban on five Australian beef exporters
Gina Rinehart tops the list of the richest Aussies
And the Queen music catalogue is up for sale and is expected to fetch around $1.5 billion

Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - all about mindful spending. 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.

Aust super heads to $4 trillion, Rinehart tops rich list, Queen music catalogue $1.5b price tag

The cost of living crisis is still here - and the spending habits of seven million Commonwealth Bank customers show just how hard it's hitting households and businesses.

Wade Tubman is Head of Innovation and Analytics at CommBank iQ - a joint venture between Commonwealth Bank and data company Quantium. Wade talks to Sean Aylmer about the CommBank iQ Cost of Living report, how spending has changed over the last year, where consumers are cutting back, and whether there's any good news on the way. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Interview: Confused about meme stocks? Here's what you need to know.

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