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ASX tumbles



News Corp restructure



Direction 99 to change



Lendlease sale



IAG lawsuit


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Wednesday 29 May 2024

Retail sales per capita have fallen to the lowest level in two years. 


The government floats the idea of a lower corporate tax rate
High profile companies caught up in sexual harassment scandals
And convenience stores are winning over customers from the big supermarkets

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This week BHP's pursuit of global rival Anglo American comes to a head - at the same time as another Aussie company, Lendlease, winds back its international expansion. So why are some Australian companies booming overseas, while others fail to find their feet?Todd Hoare, Head of Public Markets at LGT Crestone, talks to Sean Aylmer about BHP, Lendlease, CSL, Wisetech, the banks and more - and explains that when it comes to international expansion, you fail spectacularly, but you win very, very gradually.This is general information only. You should seek professional advice before making investment decisions.
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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.



ASX closes lower



Corporate shorts



NYSE speeds trades



Visa furore in parliament



Optus lifts prices


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Tuesday 28 May 2024

Property giant Lendlease abandons its international strategy in an attempt to resurrect the one-time bluechip. 

And more, including:


Australia would be among the biggest losers if a trade war erupts between China and the US
Australia to provide assistance to PNG after landslide tragedy
And women are abandoning dating apps, causing a headache for the owners of the apps

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In October 2020, Domino's Pizza CEO Don Meij recorded this interview with Sean Aylmer from hotel quarantine. It's a fascinating insight into a company that surged during the pandemic, and had huge goals for its global expansion.Since then, the share price has dropped back a long way, and the global growth has hit a few hurdles - but this interview is terrific listening both for the story behind the Domino's brand, and the vision required to take it beyond our shores to other markets.
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