The last seven days has been quite incredible in asset markets. We have Wall Street and the ASX200 trading near a record level, gold and Bitcoin and even Pokemon cards hitting an all-time high.

But is it a bubble or not? Sean Aylmer and Adam Lang talk through the consequences of what's going on in the world of assets at the moment.

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Equities are on a tear. The local market is trading near record highs. So too Wall Street. 

But is there too much froth in the market? Will the market take a breather some time this year? And which sectors are likely to outperform and underperform?

To answer those questions, Sean speaks with Lochlan Halloway, equity market strategist at Morningstar.

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Coles is doing pretty well in the battle of the grocery giants - but that doesn't tell the whole story. Behind the scenes, there's an enormous amount of work being done on sustainability.

So how does a supermarket giant balance the need for sustainability with smart business decisions? Sean is joined by Brooke Donnelly, General Manager, Sustainability for Coles Group.

Coles was the sponsor of the Innovation Zone at this year's Regen Expo, a great supporter of this podcast. It’s happening again next year, and if you’d like to be involved, head to RegenExpo.com.au to get in touch.

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House prices are on the rise with government incentives, lower interest rates, rising real incomes and a pick up in consumer sentiment all helping the market across all capital cities and regions.

But how far will they run? And what about the perennial issue around the lack of supply for the market?

Sean is joined Tim Lawless, Head of Research for Cotality.

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Accountants and financial advisers are are struggling with the demand for their services, and being challenged by the lack of supply coming through.

Adam Lang speaks with Jason Entwistle and Evan Morrison from HUB24, and Nick Perrett, CEO of Yarra Lane about how artificial intelligence can free up day-to-day work and give more time back for clients.

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This week:
- The RBA indicates the worst of the cost-of-living crisis is over.
- Business investment and productivity.
- RBA governor Michelle Bullock appears at the Economics Legislation Committee.

Sean Aylmer is joined by EY Chief Economist for Oceania Cherelle Murphy.

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There are big changes happening in radio right now:

• Seven West Media is merging with Southern Cross Media - owner of the Triple M and Hit networks
• ARN - owner of KIIS and Pure Gold networks - is changing CEOs.
• Nine has flagged the potential sale of its talk radio network, including 2GB and 3AW
• ABC radio is struggling in various markets, trying to regain the audience it once had

Michael Thompson, Sean Aylmer and Adam Lang discuss what's going to happen to radio, as the pace of change and dealmaking heats up.

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Small businesses in Australia are changing. For one thing, there’s 2.6 million of them, employing 5.4 million people and contributing $590 billion to our GDP.

But the reasons for starting a business are evolving, with more people looking for the autonomy and financial independence it gives them. Success looks different to every founder, but surprisingly, almost a third of all entrepreneurs don’t have an endgame in mind.

Sean Aylmer speaks to Angad Soin, Managing Director Australia & New Zealand, and Global Chief Strategy Officer at Xero about why it seems so few founders are thinking about their future, the risks of operating without a long-term strategy, and tactics for entrepreneurs to create an endgame that will turn their vision for success into a reality.

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The standoff between China and BHP over iron ore is an extreme reminder of how reliant we are on our relationship with China, our biggest trading partner.

Sean Aylmer speaks to Jun Bei Liu, co-founder and lead portfolio manager at investment firm Ten Cap, about BHP and other Australian stocks that have exposure to China.

This is general information only. Seek advice before making investment decisions.

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We’ve heard a lot lately about Australia’s productivity crisis, and why reform is needed to boost our economic growth. But the solution doesn't just fall on the shoulders of government - it's up to business as well.

Innes Willox, Chief Executive of the Australian Industry Group, speaks to Sean Aylmer about the role of business in improving productivity. They also look at why the Optus crisis shows the importance of having a social licence to operate.

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