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Bed time for Snooze sale | 5m: YouTube TV thriving | Uber caught red handed

The owners of Snooze, formerly known as Capt’n Snooze, has announced their potential sale will go into nap mode because they haven’t found a buyer. YouTube TV, YouTube’s live cable streaming bundle, just hit a cool 5 million subscribers and YouTube reckons it's just getting started. Uber’s been caught red handed engaging in some questionable practices from its wild years - thanks to a huge document leak. --- Build the financial wellbeing of your team at work with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay --- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 13, 20225 min

Icy crypto winter for Aus | Virgin's Galactic Boeing deal | Activist v Miner down under

Aussie crypto app downloads have taken a massive dive as Aussies brace for an icy crypto winter. Virgin Galactic, the world’s first commercial space line, has inked a deal with Boeing to build more ‘motherships’ to take more of us to space! J Capital Research, the activist short seller, has fired shots at a Lake Resources’ new lithium miner - calling the project is a bit of a joke. --- Build the financial wellbeing of your team at work with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay --- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 12, 20225 min

Hungry Jack's takes on McCafe with $20m | Musk pulls out of Twitter deal | Laser Clinics Aus owner buys out its franchisees

Hungry Jack's has announced it is ploughing $20 million in a new cafe arm to take on Maccas in the cafe game. Twitter is going to take Elon Musk to court after he announced plans to walk away from his offer to buy Twitter. The private equity giant behind Laser Clinics Australia, the massive cosmetic clinic chain, has bought out dozens of its franchisees after facing a heap of franchisee unrest. --- Build the financial wellbeing of your team at work with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork --- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 11, 20225 min

Zip Co(de) red | Stranger Things franchise is here | Coke's secret coal royalties

Zip Co’s shares have taken another dive after investment experts announced that their customer bad debt levels are expected to rise. Netflix has given the green light to a Stranger Things spin-off series to help it build its first big entertainment franchise. Coca-Cola has been keeping some verrrry lucrative secret coal royalties on the books, but now it looks like it wants to flog ‘em. --- Build the financial health of your team at work with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay --- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 10, 20225 min

Australia's first Islamic bank | $400M for green commodities | Spooky: Oil price drops

Islamic Bank Australia has become Australia’s first Sharia-law-compliant bank after the banking regulators granted the company a restricted banking licence. Xpansiv - a half-Aussie global environmental commodities exchange - just received $400 million USD from one of the largest private equity firms in the world. Oil prices have dropped below US$100 a barrel for the first time in nearly two months - as investors get a ‘lil spooked about the possibility of a recession. --- Build the financial health of your team at work with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance --- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 7, 20225 min

Sneakerboy's demise | Tesla loses its crown | Minions TikTok mayhem

Sneakerboy, the boujee sneaker company, has sunk deep into administration. BYD - a Chinese company backed by Warren Buffett - has officially snatched Tesla’s crown after it sold more EVs than Tesla in the first half of this year. The new Minions movie has broken box office records in Australia and the US, and its largely thanks to a hilarious TikTok trend. --- Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Build the financial health of your team at work with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork --- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 6, 20225 min

RBA lifts rates by 0.5% | ACCC fights scammers | Employees cheat ethics exam

The RBA has raised the cash rate by another 0.5% to 1.35% - and the RBA has warned that even more rate hikes are on the horizon. The ACCC, Australia’s competition watchdog, is urging the big banks to adopt new measures to protect customers against scammers. EY, the global accounting and consulting firm, has admitted that some of its audit employees cheated on the ethics portion of a key accounting exam. --- Build the financial health of your team members at work with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay --- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 5, 20225 min

Aussie TikTok data under scrutiny | Aussie debt collector goes bust | Meta cuts its own wallet

TikTok Australia’s user data is under some serious scrutiny after a Liberal senator asked to see just how secure our data really is. Collection House, one of Australia’s biggest debt collection agencies, has just tumbled into administration. Meta, formerly known as Facebook, is shutting down the pilot for its digital wallet, Novi, and its asking users to withdraw their funds ASAP. --- Build the financial health of your team members at work with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay --- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 4, 20225 min

$450m deal: Seven sues Cricket Aus | Apple & petrol from your car | AusSuper's $1 trillion goal

Seven West Media is looking to can its $450 million mega-deal with Cricket Australia over a contract breach. Apple is looking at new ways to reinvent the car experience - starting with potentially buying petrol from your car dashboard. AustralianSuper says the total of its members’ funds could reach $1 trillion in less than 20 years - which would make it one of the world’s biggest pension funds. --- Build the financial health of your team members at work with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork --- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 3, 20225 min

Apple, Google sued by Aus app users | Liontown's monster Ford deal | Nike impresses the pros

Apple and Google Android users in Australia are suing the tech companies in a class action, claiming their app store practices led to higher prices for consumers. Liontown Resources, Aussie lithium miner, has announced a whopping deal to supply Ford with a crucial electric vehicle battery material. Nike has announced results that were better than expected by pro investors, which just goes to show its big strategy shift is working. --- Build the financial health of your team members at work with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance --- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 30, 20225 min

RIP: Aussie bank Volt | ASX-listed cancer treatment co up 46% | Pinterest replaces founder/CEO

Aussie neobank Volt, which had raised tens of millions of dollars, is shutting up shop and returning deposits to customers after failing to raise funds to continue operating. Shares in ASX-listed biotech company Imugene rocketed 45% earlier this week, after it announced trial results for a new cancer treatment. The CEO and Founder of Pinterest has stepped down, handing over the reins to a Google commerce executive - and the Pinterest share price has boomed. --- Build the financial health of your team members at work with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay --- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 29, 20225 min

Netflix = all in on Asia | Robinhood could be bought by FTX | $23m in equity to pay debt at BWX

Crypto exchange FTX is reportedly exploring a deal to acquire share trading behemoth Robinhood. BWX, the Aussie beauty and wellness company, has raised $23 million in equity to pay down its debts - and its share price has been whacked 38% for doing so. Netflix is planning to increase its investment in Asia after a shock first-quarter slowdown in subscriber growth. --- Build the financial health of your team members at work with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay --- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 28, 20225 min

Suncorp might sell bank | Carsales wants $1.2b for US rival | Zendesk takes $10b rather than $17b

Suncorp Group is reportedly looking to bid farewell to its banking unit so that it can focus more on its insurance arm. Zendesk has agreed to sell itself for $10.2 billion in cash - only months after it declined a $17 billion offer. Carsales is looking to raise $1.2 billion from shareholders so it can buy 100% of an American commercial truck listing business. --- Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay --- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 27, 20225 min

Woolies' Milkrun-rival | Juul banned | NT's Sun Cable 'investment ready'

The Sun Cable solar project in Northern Territory - aka the world’s largest renewable energy system - has officially been deemed “investment ready." Juul, the e-cigarette maker, has been banned from selling its products in the US. Woolies aims to show new grocery delivery startups who is boss after launching a new app that promises groceries delivered within an hour. --- Build the financial health of your team members at work with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork --- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 26, 20225 min

Voly cuts staff, shuts warehouses | Kellogg's splits in 3 | IKEA's new smartphone experience

Voly, the Aussie grocery delivery startup, has had to cut staff, shut warehouses and can its 15-minute delivery promise - as the industry takes a bit of a turn. Kellogg’s is going to split itself into three publicly listed companies: snacks, cereal and plant-based meat. IKEA is rolling out a new AI-driven interactive design experience where customers can design and visualise their own living spaces - from their smartphones. --- Build the financial health of your team at work with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance --- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 23, 20225 min

Humm's board falling apart | Naomi Osaka's new startup | Microsoft facial tech ahead of the law

Humm, the consumer loans slash buy now pay later company, has seen 5 of its directors step down from the board after a deal to sell the biz to Latitude Financial fell through. Naomi Osaka, the four-time Grand Slam champion, is launching a new media company with the aim of crossing cultural barriers. Microsoft is going to stop selling technology that guesses someone’s emotions based on their facial image… to get ahead of lawmakers. --- Build the financial health of your team at work with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance --- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 22, 20225 min

'Get on the beers' breaks record | QLD covid app fails final test | Crypto at war with itself

Aussie t-shirt maker Threadheads has broken equity crowdfunding history, so now they can print more “Get on the beers” tshirts. An Australian app that aims to diagnose covid by listening to the sound of a cough has failed its final test before its potential takeover by Pfizer. Crypto lending platform Solend has seen its community vote against enabling the platform to take over a major user's account. --- Build the financial health of your team at work with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork --- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 21, 20225 min

Qantas, Airbus' $300m green move | Telegram finally makes money | Amazon slams financial breaks

Qantas and Airbus have announced they will invest nearly $300m in Australia’s sustainable aviation fuel industry to speed up their goal of lowering carbon emissions. Telegram, the instant messaging app, has topped 700 million active users, and is rolling out a premium version so it can finally start monetising. Amazon is slamming the brakes on its expansion plans after facing the most difficult financial period it has ever faced. --- Build the financial health of your team at work with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay --- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 20, 20225 min

Lego invests $1B | Aussie grocery items shrinking | 0.75%: The Fed "out-raises" RBA

Lego is investing US$1 billion in a new factory to keep up with growing demand - and these days, it ain’t just from kids.   Australian grocery products have decreased in size without changing their price tag, according to a new report.   The US Federal Reserve has hiked interest rates over there by 0.75% - the biggest increase since 1994.   ---   Build the financial health of your team at work with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play Store): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance   ---   The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 19, 20225 min

First time ever: AEMO suspends Aussie energy market | Facebook desperately clones TikTok | Apple buys MLS rights

We’ve just experienced a historic moment in Australia’s National Electricity Market with the the Aussie energy regulator suspending the National Electricity Market for the first time in history to stabilise the grid.   A sneaky leaked memo has revealed Meta wants to change Facebook’s algorithm to look a little more like TikTok’s.   Apple has bought the exclusive rights to broadcast Major League Soccer in a monstrous deal rumoured to be worth $250 mill a year for 10 years!   ---   Build the financial health of your team at work with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play Store): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay   ---   The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 16, 20225 min

ANZ Bank could swallow MYOB | VW may sell more EVs than Tesla | Crypto firm pauses withdrawals

ANZ Bank is considering acquiring accounting software company MYOB to boost its offering to existing and new small business customers - and this could really spice things up.   Volkswagen could sell more electric cars than Tesla in 2024, according to a new report, as the battle to be the EV leader heats up.   Celsius Network, one of the biggest crypto lenders, has paused withdrawals, swaps and transfers between accounts - as crypto tanks and the company becomes concerned that they could run out of funds.   ---   Build the financial wellbeing of your team at work with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play Store): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance   ---   The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 15, 20225 min

News Corp's $220M+ offer rejected by PointsBet | Bitcoin's 18 month low | ASX loses $116B in a day

PointsBet, the Aussie-born online betting company, has rejected a $220 million+ takeover offer from News Corp, which wants to enter the gaming industry in Australia.   Bitcoin prices have have hit an 18-month low, dipping under US$25,000 for the first time since December 2020.   The ASX200 saw $116 billion of value wiped off the index yesterday - and it has officially entered 'correction territory'.   ---   Build the financial wellbeing of your team at work with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play Store): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance   ---   The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 14, 20225 min

Virgin Australia: back in black | Microsoft, Samsung in lover's paradise | Campbell's Soup cooks up a sales storm

After a rocky few years, Virgin Australia has announced its return to profitability… and is now considering listing on the ASX as early as next year.   Microsoft is partnering with Samsung to launch Xbox on Samsung Smart TVs without an Xbox console.   Campbell’s Soup has posted its latest earnings, and it has cooked up a 7% sales growth in the last 3 months.   ---   Build the financial wellbeing of your team at work with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play Store): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance   ---   The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 13, 20225 min

Spotify's $100B revenue dream | BuzzFeed sheds 1/3 value | Revlon Australia up for sale?

Spotify reckons it’ll crack $100 billion in revenue annually in the next 10 years.   BuzzFeed’s stock has lost more than a third of its value - after the company’s pre-IPO lockup agreement expired.   Revlon might put its Aussie subsidiary up for sale as it tries to find ways to pay down its debts and stay alive.   ---   Build the financial wellbeing of your team at work with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play Store): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance   ---   The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 9, 20225 min

Superhero, Swyftx's surprise merger | Uber's $26m for green drivers | EU's new law to hurt Apple

Aussie crypto exchange Swyftx and share trading platform Superhero have announced a surprise merger.   The EU just approved a law that requires phone manufacturers to use the same charging port in all devices.   Uber is going green by spending $26 million over the next three years cutting fees for drivers that use electric vehicles, in an attempt to increase uptake.   ---   Build the financial wellbeing of your team at work with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play Store): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance   ---   The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 8, 20225 min

0.5%: Why RBA, why? | Aussie drone startup rejects $100m offer | Apple's sexy new [car] features

The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced its second rate rise in 2 months, raising the interest rate by 0.5% - in an attempt to slow down inflation.   Swoop Aero, an Aussie drone-powered logistics startup, has turned down a $100 million takeover offer - and instead, has raised $18 million of private cash.   Apple has hit 'show-off' mode at the its Worldwide Developers Conference, unveiling a tonne of new features and products.   ---   Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play Store): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay   ---   The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 7, 20225 min

Twitter Aus' $2m loss | Apple, Block turns phones into payment terminals | ACCC stares down airports, airlines

Twitter Australia reported losses of $2 million in 2021 thanks to rising sales and marketing expenses (and it led to a pretty low tax bill).   Apple has partnered with payments rival Block on its ’s Tap To Pay feature, which turns iPhones into payment terminals, and will let Apple’s payment terminal become available to Square sellers.   The ACCC has warned airports and airlines to play nice with commercial negotiations, and is planning to keep a close eye on airport profit margins.   ---   Build the financial wellbeing of your team at work with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play Store): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance   ---   The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 6, 20225 min

realestate.com.au owner wants in on property insurance | Deutsche Bank greenwashing allegations | EU bans insurance on Russian oil ships

Realestate.com.au’s parent company REA Group has said it wants to own ALL elements of the property experience, and reckons there are more acquisitions on the horizon.   Deutsche Bank, Germany’s biggest bank, is under investigation over allegations that one of its divisions engaged in greenwashing.   The EU has banned Russian oil and now it’s also planning to ban insuring Russian oil ships.   ---   Build the financial wellbeing of your team at work with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play Store): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance   ---   The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 5, 20225 min

Lithium v ASX | NFT employee's insider trading | Canva investor cuts value again

Lithium shares have been through a massive sell-off on the ASX, after a report came out saying road transport ain’t on track for carbon neutrality by 2050.   An ex-employee of NFT platform OpenSea has been arrested and charged with insider trading of NFTs - and this is the very first charge of insider trading for NFTs.   Canva investor Franklin Templeton has once again cut the value of its investment in the Aussie tech unicorn, bringing the value of its shareholding in Canva down 58.5% in the last 6 months.   ---   Build the financial wellbeing of your team at work with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play Store): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance   ---   The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 2, 20225 min

Energy prices: Aussie regulator caps gas markets | TikTok goes 'distraction free' | Missguided collapses

Australia’s energy regulator has been forced to cap gas markets in some major Aussie cities after the wholesale price of gas soared 80 times the normal level.   TikTok is testing a new feature that’ll allow for a “distraction-free” scrolling experience on the app.   Missguided, the fast fashion brand, has collapsed into administration after failing to repay suppliers filed to shut it down over unpaid debts to its suppliers.   ---   Build the financial wellbeing of your team at work with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork   ---   The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 1, 20225 min

EY looks at audit spinoff | Humm says let us sell out | 30m: Samsung cuts production

EY is looking at spinning off its audit business into a completely different company.   Humm, the buy now pay later company, has told its shareholders that its consumer finance arm ain’t profitable…as it tries to get shareholders to approve its sale to Latitude Financial.   Samsung is reportedly cutting its smartphone production by 30 million - and Apple is too by 20 million - as the smartphone industry takes a turn.   ---   Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork   ---   The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 31, 20225 min

NAB = very late to BNPL party | Metricon rescued | Roblox tackles ADHD

NAB is launching a BNPL product this July, with a view to engage customers rather than bring home the bacon.   The NSW Government is reportedly looking at rescue packages for one of Australia’s biggest building companies - Metricon - as well as the construction industry as a whole.   Online gaming platform Roblox has partnered with a video game that functions as a treatment for ADHD to dish out in-game rewards.   ---   Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter   ---   The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 29, 20225 min

NBN fears extinction | Glossier's hella rocky year | Glencore's 11 years of bribery

NBN Co, the company behind the NBN, reckons it is at risk of being an unsustainable business - thanks to competition from new players… including Elon Musk’s Starlink.   Glencore, the world’s biggest mining company, has admitted to bribery and market manipulation (over 11 years), and will pay $2.1 billion to settle the case.   Skincare brand Glossier is waving goodbye to its founder, who is stepping down after one hell of a rocky year.   ---   PLAY QUICK STICKS TODAY (FOR THE FINAL TIME) FOR A CHANCE TO WIN $$$: Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play Store): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay   ---   The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 26, 20225 min

Australia's first carbon ETF | Zoom's rollercoaster share price | Instant grocery delivery startup cuts jobs

Australia’s first carbon credits ETF is set to hit the ASX… and it could have a major effect on carbon credit prices.   Zoom, the WFH sensation, has delivered better-than-expected first quarter earnings… and its shares spiked 16% - because growth in a post covid world ain’t easy for old Zoomy.   The company that pioneered the instant grocery delivery space, Gorillas, Berlin’s instant grocery delivery startup, Gorillas, is laying off around 300 employees and exiting 4 markets… despite raising US$1 billion just 7 months ago.   ---   PLAY QUICK STICKS AND WIN $$$: Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play Store): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay   ---   The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 25, 20225 min

Qantas buys chunk of TripADeal | Snap's internal leak | Meta Aus' cheap tax bill

Qantas’ Loyalty business has made its biggest acquisition EVER by acquiring a majority stake in TripADeal, an online travel booking company.   Snap Inc, the owner of Snapchat, has had an internal memo leaked which said it will miss its revenue goals for this quarter… and its share price has been smashed.   Meta Australia, the owner of Facebook, paid just $24 million in tax for last financial year, despite earning over $1bn in revenue.   ---   PLAY QUICK STICKS TO WIN $$$: Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play Store): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay   ---   The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 24, 20225 min

Corporate winners/losers from election | WhatsApp's money-making plans | Klarna needs cash

Anthony Albo Albanese and his Labour Party won the 2022 Federal election on Saturday night - and there are plenty of companies who look set to become winners under his policies... and there are some losers too.   WhatsApp, the messaging platform owned by Meta, has launched a new service that will give businesses a new way to use WhatsApp - with a plan to open up a new revenue stream.   Klarna, the pink-coloured buy now pay later behemoth, is back at it again, aiming to raise $1 billion from new and existing investors - but this time it’s a little bit different.   ---   PLAY QUICK STICKS FOR A CHANCE TO WIN $$$ Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play Store): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay   ---   The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 23, 20225 min

Woolies pays $243m for MyDeal stake | Tesla dumped, ESG-style | US Soccer reaches equality

Woolworths has offered to buy 80% of e-commerce company MyDeal.com.au for a huge $243 million as they plan to ramp up their marketplace offering.   Tesla has been dumped from the US sustainability index, the S&P 500 ESG, because of claims of racial discrimination and crashes with its autopilot vehicles.   The US Soccer Federation has become the first governing body in soccer to pay its mens and womens soccer teams equally.    ---   PLAY QUICK STICKS: Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play Store): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay   ---   The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 22, 20225 min

Penfolds maker to sidestep China tariffs | Warren Buffett's spending spree | AFL club's $85M sale

Treasury Wine Estates, the Aussie winemaker, is planning to side-step China’s expensive wine tariffs by making its famous Penfolds within China itself.   Berkshire Hathaway, the US conglomerate headed up by investing legend Warren Buffett, is on a spending spree while everyone else is panicking.   A massive Melbourne pub has been sold for $85 million - but interestingly, one of the biggest beneficiaries of the sale will be AFL club Hawthorn.   ---   Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play Store): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay   ---   The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 19, 20225 min

Kmart, Officeworks, Bunnings = all-in-one subscription | CommBank's 10 minute home loan | Afterpay slides into Block's hairdressers

Wesfarmers, the owner of Kmart, Bunnings and Officeworks, has relaunched its customer membership program - with a new twist.   CommBank is trying to compete with other banks and fintechs by launching a digital-only home loan that aims to approve home loans in 10 minutes.   Block, the company formerly known as Square, is rolling out Afterpay to its in-store customers - that’s everyone from fruit shops to nail salons - and even humble cafes.   ---   Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play Store): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay   ---   The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 18, 20225 min

StepOne crashes 60% | Maccas' Russian McExit | Elon's spammy Twitter on hold

StepOne, the Aussie underwear brand, has seen its shares crash by almost 60% after the company downgraded its sales targets.   McDonald’s has officially pulled every Ronald McDonald, Hamburgler and Grimace from Russia and is selling off its 850 restaurants.   Elon Musk has put his plans to buy Twitter on a “temporary hold” while he investigates the platform’s spam accounts.   ---   Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play Store): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay   ---   The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 17, 20225 min

The Inspired Unemployed's record breaking beer | Apple joins downward spiral | The Libs' big promise

Better beer, a zero-carb beer brand backed by influencers/comedians The Inspired Unemployed has become one of the fastest growing beer brands Australia’s ever seen!   Apple’s stock has taken an 8% hit, wiping out hundreds of billions in value as the tech industry continues its downward spiral.   First home buyers have been promised access to a ‘responsible amount’ of their super for housing in a last minute promise - if the Liberal government gets elected.   ---   Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play Store): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay   ---   The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 16, 20225 min

Woolies, Coles top 'most trusted' list | Airbnb's big changes | Xero hits $1B

Woolies and Coles are clinking glasses after they topped the list of the most-trustworthy Aussie brands, as retail sales experience a significant boom. And, cop that big 4 banks.   Airbnb has introduced a tonne of new changes to its platforms to keep up with changing consumer behaviours.   Xero, the cloud accounting firm, has seen its revenue grow 29% to hit NZ$1 billion… which sounds good, but its shares tanked 12% on the news. Um, why?   ---   Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play Store): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay   ---   The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 15, 20225 min

Swisse saved by supermarkets | EA Games switches to smartphones | Disney+ catching Netflix

Swisse vitamins has seen its sales surge by 29% in Australia, thanks to a renewed focus on selling through supermarket chains and community pharmacies.   Electronic Arts - ie the crew behind EA Games - is planning on launching three blockbuster mobile games later this year… and it’s clearly all about mobile and NOT PS20 or Xbox.   Disney+ has kept up its subscriber growth momentum, gaining nearly 8 million paid customers in the first three months of 2022.   ---   Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play Store): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay   ---   The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 12, 20225 min

Woolies fights Visa, Mastercard with QR codes | Insta testing NFTs | Major stablecoin loses stability

Woolies is going to let customers pay with QR codes, as it tries to turn up the heat against card giants like Mastercard and Visa.   Instagram will begin testing NFTs user profiles this week, so that you can now have your Bored Ape in your profile picture (but not everyone in the decentralised world of Web3 is happy about Zuck coming in).   UST, one of the largest crypto stablecoins, has just sank below 70 cents in value - which is very interesting... since it’s meant to remain at its intended $1 peg.   ---   Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play Store): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork   ---   The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 11, 20225 min

28 by Sam Wood sold for US$50M | Woolworths (SA) progresses David Jones sale | Grindr plans to go public

28 by Sam Wood, the fitness app, has been acquired by Aussie genomics company myDNA in a $50 million USD deal.   Woolworths, the South African one (not to be mistaken for the Woolies we know and love) is reportedly looking to flog David Jones… and is getting serious about it with investors.   Grindr, the LGBTQ dating app, is planning to go public, making it the third dating giant to go public in the last three years.   ---   Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork   ---   The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 10, 20225 min

TPG Telecom's $1b sale | Gucci accepts crypto in-store | Shell reports record $9b profit

TPG Telecom, the third largest telco in Australia, has sold its entire footprint of mobile towers and rooftop infrastructure for nearly $1 billion.   Gucci, the luxury brand, will start accepting payments in cryptocurrencies in some of its stores in the US to drive sales.. and be in with the cool crowd?   Shell, Europe’s largest energy company, has reported a record US$9.1 billion in profit thanks to rising energy prices and major cost cuts.   ---   Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play Store): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance   ---   The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 9, 20225 min

Aussie grocery startup collapses | Facebook, Cameo freeze hiring | France supermarket giant's "price shield"

One of Australia’s hottest on-demand grocery players Send has collapsed after burning serious cash to keep up with competitors.   Tech companies like Facebook and Cameo are calling hiring freezes and layoffs as the tech industry starts to experiences a bit of a downturn.   France’s largest supermarket chain is putting popular products under a “price shield” as inflation ramps up… and it looks like others across the EU might follow suit.   ---   Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork   ---   The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 8, 20225 min

Qantas pays $641m to go regional | NAB returns to GFC glory | US's biggest rate hike since 2000

Qantas is opening its coffers to buy a company named Alliance Aviation for around $614m, and it’s all part of Quanny’s plan to bolster its regional link offerings.   NAB is popping the champagne after announcing its earnings are up more than 4%, with the fastest growth in business lending since the 2008 GFC!   The US Federal Reserve, which is the American version of our RBA, has increased interest rates by half a percent. That’s the biggest interest rate increase since 2000!   ---   New month, new [credit score] you... Check your credit score for free (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Check your credit score for free (Google Play Store): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay   And why not? Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork   ---   The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 5, 20225 min

Mr Yum's big buy | Temple & Webster takes on Bunnings | Wordle! acquired, but not Wordle

Mr Yum, the digital menu and payments company, has acquired Aussie marketing software platform MyGuestList for ‘tens of millions’.   Online furniture store Temple & Webster is taking on Bunnings with a new DIY-focused online shop where it will be selling home improvement products.   Wordle! - but not the one we all know and love - has been bought by a mobile marketing firm after experiencing some second-hand success.   ---   Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play Store): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance   ---   The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 4, 20225 min

How the cash rate increase impacts you | Atlassian founder buys AGL chunk | Woolies sales up 10%, thanks inflation

The Reserve Bank of Australia has increased the official cash rate by 0.25% to 0.35%.   The co-founder of Atlassian, Mike Cannon-Brookes, ain’t finished with AGL. In fact, he’s just bought an 11.3% stake in the company with the plan to vote against its upcoming demerger.   Woolworths has recorded an almost 10% jump in sales, and in a big move, the Woolies boss has called for an increase in retail workers’ wages to keep up with rising inflation rates.   ---   Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play Store): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance   ---   The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 3, 20225 min