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Tuesday 21 May 2024

Bidders come looking for Star Entertainment. 

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The local sharemarket comes close to a record high. 
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on high alert over the unrest in New Caledonia.
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi killed in helicopter crash

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If the US election was held today, Donald Trump would be heading back to the White House. So why is Joe Biden losing support, even among Democrats?Bruce Wolpe, Senior Fellow (non-resident) at the United States Studies Centre, talks to Sean Aylmer about the current challenge for Biden, the impact of Trump's legal woes, who he thinks will win, and what it all means for Australia.
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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.



Miners lead the way



Elders profit tumbles



Nuix shares’ surge



Michael Hill slump



Iranian President dies


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Monday 20 May 2024

Super funds are set for a bumper year, despite a slight hiccup last month. 

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ASIC puts banks on notice for making it too hard for struggling customers to get help. 
Soft weekend for auctions, with the equal lowest clearance rate so far this year
And the world’s super-rich club has set a new record - with 15 members now with fortunes over $100 billion

Plus don’t miss this week’s episode of How Do They Afford That? - a guide to reverse mortgages and other options for the asset rich and cash poor. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.
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Last year, lithium prices fell around 80%. But the critical mineral is still set to play a major role in the shift to a cleaner economy.Gaurav Sodhi, Deputy Head of Research at Intelligent Investor, talks to Sean Aylmer about the lithium bubble, and the companies he likes within the sector.This is general information only. You should seek professional advice before making investment decisions.
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This is Fear and Greed - The Week Ahead, where Sean Aylmer and Stephen Koukoulas discuss the major events, reports and releases that provide insight into the economy this week (with a look back at the events of last week too).
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