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– Don’t we already have a sovereign wealth fund? – Give the RBA another lever? – Should I keep adding to Super? – Are LICs on the way back?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

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Today we talk market volatility and inflation, the struggling dollar store industry, and a new AI initial public offering. Also, Asit and Matt have thoughts on some recent earnings reports, writer Ben Wallace joins us to talk about the history and future of Bitcoin, and, as alwa ...  Show more

In this week’s Talking Wealth podcast, Janine discusses her view on the top ASX bank investments and whether now is the time to buy or should you sell? The big four Aussie banks have run hard this year, so should you sell or wait for a pullback in price to buy more?  

Inflation rocked markets last week... again. When do we stop pretending it's transitory? The Perth Mint is in trouble, and it's more than just fridge magnets. Goldman Sachs foray into credit cards isn't going all that great, and e-truck manufacturer Nikola's founder has gone on t ...  Show more

Tariffs and tech bubbles and uncertainty, oh my! (00:21) Asit Sharma and Mary Long discuss: - Companies that could be celebrating on April 2. - What’s to blame for last week’s market “freakout” - 23andme’s bankruptcy filing Then, (17:50), Fool contributor Travis Hoium joins Ric ...  Show more