Friday 21 November 2025

Corporate governance at ASX listed companies is again in the headlines, after DroneShield says its CEO and chair sold shares after the release of incorrect information. 

• The ASX surges on the back of a strong result from Wall Street tech leader Nvidia. 
• The IMF tells the federal government to reform the economy if it wants to boost living standards. 
• Australia dumps its bid to host COP31 next year, but gets a consolation prize.
• Only one local winery named in the world’s top 50 vineyards. 

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In its annual report on the Australian economy, the International Monetary Fund has identified a bunch of options for reform, from increasing the GST to getting rid of tax breaks. But is it all a little too removed from reality?

Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson discuss the potential for reform, and why a shopping list of changes from a US-based organisation can be problematic.

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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. Market jumps on Nvidia results

2. Turkey to win COP31

3. RBA surprised by housing market

4. Darwin braces for Cyclone Fina

5. Epstein files to be released

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Thursday 20 November 2025

The big banks claim they are looking after small businesses and competition in the sector is hotter than ever. 

• The local share market falls to a new, near six-month low. 
• Scientists provide upgraded warnings about ultra-processed foods.
• Wages growth stabilises, but that doesn’t mean we can expect rate cuts. 
• Donald Trump calls a female reporter “Piggy.”

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David Booth helped create one of the world’s first index funds in the 1970s, before launching Dimensional Fund Advisors in the early 80s. Since then, Dimensional has become a global giant, with $US915 billion (around $1.4 trillion AUD) in assets under management - including on behalf of Australia’s two biggest super funds.

David Booth, Founder and Chairman of Dimensional Fund Advisers, speaks to Sean Aylmer from Austin, Texas, after the launch of Tune Out The Noise - a film telling David's incredible story.

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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 0.3pc lower

2. Helloworld lobs $353m bid

3. Australia won’t veto COP31 in Turkey

4. John Laws farewelled

5. Trump defends Saudi reception

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Wednesday 19 November 2025

Commonwealth Bank boss Matt Comyn hits out at big tech companies and regulators, saying the playing field needs to be levelled out. 

• The Reserve Bank makes it clear that interest rates are on hold. 
• The ASX has its second worst day of the year.
• A user of an old Samsung model phone dies after not being able to reach Triple Zero
• Personal insolvencies rise for the third year running.

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Yesterday the S&P/ASX 200 tumbled two per cent, led by a sell-off in tech stocks. It's now down about seven per cent over the past month. Concerns about the end of the interest rate cycle in Australia, a lack of information on Wall Street and the forever present geopolitical fears seem to be weighing on investors.

Roger Montgomery, founder and Chief Investment Officer at Montgomery Investment Management, talks to Sean Aylmer about the reasons for the sell-off, and what comes next.


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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 down 1.9pc

2. Technology One slumps 17.2pc 

3. Westpac boss on housing crisis

4. State politics leadership changes

5. Trump refuses to rule out troops in Venezuela

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Tuesday 18 November 2025

Tech stocks, bitcoin and some very big local companies are sold off, as investors fear higher interest rates. 

• Australia’s big energy companies come out in support of net zero by 2050. 
• Amazon, Temu and Shein are forecast to dominate the local online retail space within 12 months.
• Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australia won't co-host next year’s COP summit with Turkey.
• Westpac sends bankers to the bush.

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