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Qantas reckons it’ll return to profitability next financial year - and it’s also snapped up a few Airbuses for new extra extra-long haul flights.   Apple has announced one of its best quarters in its 46-year history, despite supply chain issues and booming inflation.   Robinhood, the US online trading platform, has reported worse-than-expected losses and shrinking revenue for the first quarter.   ---   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.

CommBank says it’ll offer cheaper home loans to customers who build green homes in a big push to appeal to younger Australians.   Renault, the French car maker, is looking to flog its majority stake in Russia’s biggest car maker to the Russian government for 1 teeny tiny rouble.   Twitter is in damage control after advertisers raised concerns that Elon Musk’s focus on free speech could increase toxicity and abuse on the platform.   ---   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.

Coles says consumers can expect prices to keep rising due to inflation, after it reported a sales jump of around 4% for the first 3 months of the year.   Pushpay, a major “Church-technology” company, has reportedly received quite a few acquisition offers - sending its shares soaring 24%.   Heinz has created a new product called Dip & Crunch after receiving some major inspiration from a one specific TikTok trend.   ---   Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Flux 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.

One of Canva’s most recent investors has slashed the value of its investment in Canva by 30% - after a major drop in the share price of other tech companies.   Stake, the Aussie share trading app, brought home $50 million in fresh funding…which it has very promptly added to its war chest.   Google’s parent, Alphabet, has reported weak earnings and revenue, as YouTube showed particularly weak results.   ---   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.

Twitter has officially been sold to Elon Musk for $44 billion USD and the plan is to take the company private.   LVLY, the Aussie flower delivery company, has just been acquired for $35 million.   Meta, FKA Facebook, is opening its first ever physical retail space to show people first-hand how to enter the big juicy metaverse.   ---   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.

Netflix may offer a lower-priced version with ads in order to boost revenue as its subscriber numbers drop.   Global private equity giant KKR has partnered with a few sovereign wealth and superannuation funds in a $20 billion-plus offer for Ramsay Health Care, Australia’s largest private hospital operator.   Tesla’s revenue hit $18.7 billion for the first 3 months of the year, up from last year’s $10 billion - but the company’s still looking at increasing its prices.   ---   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.

Regulators are going to green light Australia’s first bitcoin ETF in the coming weeks, with an official launch party expected as early as April 27.   Zip Co, the Aussie buy now pay later company, has seen its credit losses increase beyond the company’s target range for the first three months of 2022.   Laundry lords Proctor & Gamble has revealed that sales growth is at its strongest in at least 15 years - despite hiking prices.   ---   Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork 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.

NewsCorp is finalising plans to launch a gambling company in partnership with a group of investors in the industry.   Dymocks, the old school bookstore chain, reckons book sales are soaring across the country - and it’s partly thanks to TikTok!   Shares in Netflix tanked around 25% after the 'Flix reported that it had lost 200,000 subscribers in the first 3 months of the year.   ---   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.

Twitter has taken a poison pill to stop Elon Musk from taking over the company after he offered shareholders more than US$40 billion for the company.   AMP could be flogging its real estate operations to property giant Dexus in a massive $25 billion deal.   ANZ, CBA and Westpac’s blockchain startup has copped nearly $13 million in new funding to speed up processing times for bank guarantees.   ---   Boost 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.

AGL Energy has inked a deal to charge and discharge a massive, virtual battery…without building it or even owning it.   Three major Apple suppliers have had to pause production of iPhones, iPads and Mac computers after Shanghai set some pretty strict COVID lockdowns.   Nintendo has combined its two most famous franchises - Wii Sports and the Switch, to make Nintendo Switch Sports. --- Learn more about Flux at Work Sign up to the Flux daily newsletter ---   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.

The parent company of RM Williams has invested in a plant-based textile company… and this may be a sign that it's planning to make its iconic boots vegan.   Warner Media and Discovery have just completed their US$43 billion merger…and they shall forever be known as 'Warner Bros Discovery'.   ASOS, the fast fashion retailer saw its first-half profits down a whopping 87%...and it ain’t looking good for the second-half either. --- Learn more about Flux at Work Sign up to the Flux daily newsletter ---   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.

Afterpay has reported its first results under new owner Block, and it was a whopper loss for the first six months of the financial year - $345.5M.   Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who is also now the largest shareholder in Twitter, has said ‘no’ to a board seat at Twitter.   Aussie ‘hype commerce’ startup EQL (pron: Equal) has raised $25 million to help retailers manage the launch of hyped, in-demand products.   ---   Learn more about 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.

Once again, Foxtel’s IPO has been postponed - this time due to concerns around the economic environment, interest rates and international war zones.   Westpac claims it is is blocking around 1000 scams per week after releasing its latest anti-scam technology.   Levi’s has seen sales climb 22% thanks to its post-covid strategy of going direct-to-consumer via online and new physical stores.   ---   Learn more about 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.

Amazon Australia is launching same-day delivery in Sydney and Melbourne by expanding its logistics network - and finally we’re catching up the US.   Mecca, the giant Aussie beauty retailer, is making a massive play for the Chinese market with a major focus on ‘live-selling’.   Tata Group, the 154 year-old Indian behemoth, is planning to launch a super-app in India that will bring together 12 brands to take on Amazon.   ---   Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play Store): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/win-the-week Get your credit score for free: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscore 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.

Hundreds of Coles-branded products will be sold on the shelves of Singapore’s biggest supermarket chain after a new multimillion-dollar deal.   Telstra has turned on a new scam filter, which is aiming to prevent Aussies from being hit with millions of dodgy text messages and scams.   The first crypto product to be offered by an Aussie bank to consumers is facing regulatory delays, as the corporate regulator puts the microscope on old CommBank.   ---   Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play Store): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/win-the-week Get your credit score for free: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscore 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.

Super funds Australian Ethical and Christian Super are in talks to merge and create the second biggest ethical super fund in Australia.   Fast, a seriously-hyped one-click checkout startup, which raised $130m just last year, has announced it is shutting down after burning through all its money.   Starbucks’ OG CEO Howard Schultz has officially triple-dipped - he’s returning to the CEO position at Starbucks for the third time after internal issues at the company.   ---   Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play Store): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/win-the-week Get your credit score for free: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscore 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.

The CEO of Tesla, Elon Musk, has acquired a 9% stake in Twitter to become its largest shareholder - and as a result the company has seen its share price rocket.   AustralianSuper will jointly buy the telco infrastructure firm Axicom for $3.58B - as it seeks to cash-in on the increase in demand for mobile connectivity.   The owner of David Jones, and the Country Road Group, has denied the wave of speculation that it is planning to exit Australia.   ---   Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play Store): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/win-the-week Get your credit score for free: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscore 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.

Amazon Prime Video’s Aussie division is not ruling out making a play for the next 3 Olympics when the tender rights open up later this year.   Domain, the Aussie real estate listings site, is acquiring a real estate campaign management platform named Realbase for at least $180M.   Regulators are investigating a possible insider trading incident at gaming behemoth Activision, which happened just before Microsoft’s US$69 billion takeover of the company.   ---   Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play Store): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/win-the-week Get your credit score for free: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscore 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.

TabCorp and Tatts, the betting and lotto companies, are finalising the paperwork to BREAK UP after merging just 5 years ago.   Pop star Lizzo has turned from Good-As-Hell music superstar to shape-shifting business-women with her new shapewear brand.   Waymo, the self-driving car company, says fully driverless rides are coming to San Francisco - taking us one step closer to never having to drive again.   ---   Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play Store): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/win-the-week Get your credit score for free: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscore 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.

Westpac employees will be free to talk about their pay packets - to friends, family, colleagues - after Westpac dumped its salary secrecy clause.   Sneaker brand New Balance wants to remind buyers that the shoes are Made In America - and it's part advertising, part necessity.   Qantas shared how it plans to meet its 2050 net-zero emissions target, and it could involve carbon farming in WA.   ---   Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play Store): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/win-the-week Get your credit score for free: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscore 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.

Aussie mining giant Fortescue has inked a new deal with German energy company E.ON to replace Russian gas with Australian green hydrogen.   Australian venture investor Blackbird Ventures is raising $1 billion from investors to find and back the next Canva.   Sony is launching a new PlayStation subscription service, as gaming companies strive to replicate the success of TV and movie streaming.   ---   Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play Store): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/win-the-week Get your credit score for free: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscore 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.

The Treasurer has dropped the mic on the 2022/2023 election budget, and the key theme is the rising cost of living.   Apple TV+ is celebrating its win of Best Picture at the Academy Awards, and in bad news for Netflix, it has become the first streaming service to win the top gong.   Tesla tweeted it will perform another ‘stock split’ - and shortly after the tweet, it added $112 billion to its valuation.   ---   Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play Store): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/win-the-week Get your credit score for free: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscore 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.

The CEO of the Star Entertainment Group has resigned following revelations of widespread misconduct at the casino.   Stripe, the world’s most valuable private 'fintech', is seeking new banking partners in Australia so it can extend its payments services into loans and bank accounts.   Customer management company HubSpot has created a platform to produce podcasts, and creators who participate will get a monthly payment.   ---   Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play Store): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/win-the-week Get your credit score for free: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscore 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.

TikTok has committed to removing damaging political misinformation in lead up to the Australian federal election.   Several parties are said to be interesting in buying the regional TV assets of Southern Cross Austereo, the owner of Hit, Triple M and LiSTNR.   Uber has struck a landmark deal with yellow taxis in New York, as the company strives to integrate itself with every taxi in the world.   ---   Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play Store): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/win-the-week Get your credit score for free: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscore 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.

ANZ Bank has created a ‘stablecoin’ that’s pegged to the Australian dollar, in a milestone for Australia's digital economy.   Telstra says it’ll plant 158,000 trees via drones to rack up carbon credits and offset its greenhouse gas emissions.   YouTube taking another big step into the TV space after announcing it will stream more than 4,000 TV shows for free, beginning in the US.   ---   Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play Store): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/win-the-week Get your credit score for free: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscore 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.

Foxtel has extended its deal to broadcast Formula 1, and the deal is said to be worth between $40 and 45 million a year.   The ACCC is suing Meta, the owner of Facebook, and they’re alleging it knowingly ran ads for crypto scams featuring Australian celebrities.   Yuga Labs, the company behind the Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs, is at it again - they’ve raised $450 million USD for their seed round.   ---   Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play Store): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/win-the-week Get your credit score for free: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscore 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.

Baby formula producer Bubs is launching a ‘supreme’ premium range (for the boujee babies out there), and it sent shares tumbling for rival A2 Milk.   Qantas is going to sell NFTs featuring its historic aircrafts later this year, and it’ll offer frequent-flyer points to buyers.   Dating company Match Group is launching its latest app, designed exclusively for single parents.   ---   Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play Store): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/win-the-week Get your credit score for free: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscore 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.

Burger King says its independent operator in Russia is refusing to close down its restaurants.   Optus is threatening to take its big commercial partnership away from telco tower group Axicom - just as Macquarie plans to sell off Axicom.   Online grocery platform Instacart has teamed up with TikTok so users can buy recipe ingredients from viral videos   ---   Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play Store): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/win-the-week Get your credit score for free: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscore 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.

Telstra is planning to buy a majority stake in subscription video service Fetch TV - despite already owning 35% of Foxtel.   Amazon has completed its US$8.5 billion acquisition of MGM - the company behind the James Bond franchise and many other blockbusters.   Russia is heading towards a default on its foreign debt payments, which threatens to send its economy deeper into crisis.   ---   Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play Store): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/win-the-week Get your credit score for free: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscore 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.

Aussie startup Linktree, famous for creating “Link in bio”, has just raised $152 million - making it the latest Aussie unicorn.   The US Federal Reserve has approved its first interest rate hike in more than three years - and they say there could be 6 more on the horizon.   Netflix has announced it is going to test out charging customers for password sharing in some countries - and it ain’t cheap.   ---   Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play Store): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/win-the-week Get your credit score for free: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscore 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.

F45, the Aussie-founded gym franchisor, has called itself the fastest growing fitness franchisor in the world after record revenues for the fourth quarter of 2021.   Suncorp, the Australian insurer, has received over 34,000 claims as a result of the floods and weather in Queensland and NSW. But they reckon the worst is yet to come.   The global healthcare sector, including ASX-listed Resmed, is on high alert because the war in Ukraine has started to derail production of medical devices.   ---   Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play Store): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/win-the-week Get your credit score for free: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscore 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.

Lululemon is going to take on Nike by  making its own shoes, and will be designing footwear specifically for women.   Rio Tinto has offered to buy out Turquoise Hill Resources for US$2.7 billion in order to gain more control of its giant copper mine in Mongolia.   Yuga Labs, the NFT company behind the Bored Apes Yacht Club has acquired the rights to the CryptoPunks - meaning Yuga now controls NFTs with around US$5.5 billion in market cap.   ---   Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play Store): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/win-the-week Get your credit score for free: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscore 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.

Myer believes shoppers are over indoor clothes like leggings and PJs and are now more focused on fashion, as restaurants and office life returns.   Amazon has announced its first stock split since the dot-com boom, telling investors they’ll receive 20 shares for each share they currently own.   Old-school giant LimeWire is coming back, but this time it won’t be a music piracy service, it’ll be a fully-fledged NFT marketplace.   ---   Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play Store): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/win-the-week Get your credit score for free: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscore 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.

Camp Australia, the after school care business, has sold some of its debt to two investment firms - via a loan-to-own agreement.   TikTok has launched its own music distribution platform, which aims to help artists get their music heard.   Uber Eats is raising the stakes against banks and fintech apps by launching a feature that’ll let you order food as a group and split the bill with your mates.   ---   Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play Store): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/win-the-week Get your credit score for free: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscore 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.

Airlines have warned that airfares could  jump, as oil prices continue to rise - and when costs are higher for airlines, it often becomes more expensive for consumers.   The London Metal Exchange has been forced to halt nickel trading after prices more than doubled - and now they’re calling it an ‘unprecedented event’.   Apple has unveiled a new version of its budget-priced iPhone SE - with a pretty big upgrade - but given the price has gone up, it kinda feels less ‘budget’ than before.   ---   Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play Store): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/win-the-week Get your credit score for free: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscore 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.

Aussie NFT startup Immutable is now valued at $3.5b after a $280m funding round - just 6 months after they raised $82m.   Mike Cannon-Brookes, the co-founder of Atlassian, and investment firm Brookfield, might not actually be finished with their takeover bid for AGL - following two rejections.   Global bank Citigroup has released a report saying that closing the gender gap in women-led businesses could increase GDP by US$2 trillion.   ---   Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play Store): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/win-the-week Get your credit score for free: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscore 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.

Bonds, the iconic undies brand, plans to remove all gendered terms within its product, marketing, packaging and stores by 2025.   Telstra is partnering with a satellite internet company named OneWeb so it can get on the same galactic level as Elon Musk’s Starlink.   The US and Europe are considering a ban on Russian oil exports, which has seen petrol prices surge 10% - and we could be about to see ‘stagflation’.   ---   Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play Store): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/win-the-week Get your credit score for free: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscore 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.

Australia’s biggest construction company, CIMIC, has been accused of underpaying hundreds of workers, subcontractors and banks in its Middle East operations.   The biggest movie cinema chain in the world, AMC, is going to charge more for tickets to the new Batman movie - as part of a new variable pricing experiment.   Ford is going to split its car business into two divisions - one for regular petrol cars, and another for electric cars.   ---   Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play Store): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/win-the-week Get your credit score for free: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscore 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.

Coles is going to start delivering groceries by drone to Aussies in the ACT - thanks to its new partnership with Google’s drone service Wing.   Zeller, an Aussie fintech founded 2 years ago, has raised $100 million - and is now the fastest company to hit unicorn status in Australian history.   Uber has launched a new feature in the US that lets people book dinner reservations and concert tickets in-app.   ---   Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/win-the-week Get your credit score for free: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscore 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.

Optus is claiming Telstra has blocked its 5G push for 2.5 million regional Australians.   Aussie insurance giant IAG is getting even more serious about investing in startups -  and has committed to investing $75 million for its second venture fund.   Nike has turned off the tap by making online sales completely unavailable in Russia.   ---   Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/win-the-week Get your credit score for free: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscore 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.

CommBank is ramping up its exit of Asia after announcing the sale of a 10% stake in Bank of Hangzhou (in eastern China) for $1.8B.   Noumi (FKA Freedom Foods) is embracing its popular barista milk brand Milklab as plant-based products gain more love from consumers.   The EU’s ban on Kremlin-backed media outlets, like Russia Today and Sputnik, is expected to include online platforms and apps.   ---   Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/win-the-week Get your credit score for free: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscore 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.

Aussie BNPL Zip Co has announced its plans to buy US BNPL Sezzle - as the industry continues to see mass consolidation.   BP is preparing for a $35 billion hit as it ditches its 20% stake in oil and gas giant Rosneft over the Ukraine invasion.   Customer support company Zendesk has had to can its US$4.1 billion acquisition of Survey Monkey’s parent company Momentive - after shareholders rejected the deal.   ---   Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/win-the-week Get your credit score for free: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscore 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.

The US, UK and EU have announced a plan to isolate Russia from the international financial system.   To attract a younger audience, The Australian newspaper is preparing to launch a youth-focused, online-only publication named… The Oz.   Super app-wannabe Block, the owner of Afterpay, saw shares skyrocket nearly 40% last week after announcing gross profits were up 62%.   ---   Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/win-the-week Get your credit score for free: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscore 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.

Qantas says Omicron set its recovery back by six months - after reporting a $1.3B underlying loss for the last 6 months.   Major Aussie construction company Probuild has collapsed into administration - with 750 jobs in limbo.   Spotify has launched its first physical product - Car Thing - and this could be a sign of the future for Spotify and its hardware ambitions.   ---   Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/win-the-week Get your credit score for free: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscore 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.

Shares in Aussie underwear company Step One are down around 25% since its IPO, so now it’s bringing in the big (NBA) guns to attract US-based customers.   Domino’s is releasing new ranges of higher-priced premium pizzas to combat an increase in costs due to inflation (cheese and meat).   Volkswagen is considering selling off its profitable Porsche division by spinning it into a separate company with its share market listing.   ---   Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/win-the-week Get your credit score for free: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscore 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.

ASX-listed Mad Paws will pay $20m to buy online pet medication and healthcare products business Pet Chemist.   Share market investors have been bracing for a painful couple of days - for Russian, Ukrainian and global markets - as tensions between Russia and Ukraine continue to heat up.   Legendary investor Carl Icahn is leveraging his reputation to tackle an issue close to his heart: the welfare of pigs - and he has pointed the finger at McDonald’s.   ---   Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/win-the-week Get your credit score for free: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscore 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.

Energy giant AGL has rejected an unsolicited takeover bid by Atlassian founder Mike Cannon-Brookes and investment company Brookfield.   Westpac is bringing out a new, sleek eftpos terminal to compete with Block (fka Square).   Limits on production have hit luxury handbag maker Hermés’ bottom-line - and sent shares tumbling 5% last week.   ---   Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/win-the-week Get your credit score for free: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscore 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.

Aussie HR platform Employment Hero has raised $181 million at a $1.25 billion valuation - with some of the funds going towards its first-ever acquisition.   Demand for computer chips is booming and as a result Nvidia has seen data center sales increase by a whopping 71%.   US private equity giant Silver Lake is buying 8.58% of the organisation behind New Zealand’s All Blacks rugby team for NZ$200m.   ---   Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/win-the-week Get your credit score for free: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscore 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.

To capitalise on its love from fans, Disney is expanding beyond theme parks and entertainment to design residential communities in the US.   Spotify has acquired two more companies, Podsights and Chartable, to solve the podcast measurement and attribution problem - which is still one of the biggest challenges for poddy advertisers.   Telstra’s shares have been yoyo-ing after profits dropped by a third, but somehow its dividend remained consistent.   ---   Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/win-the-week Get your credit score for free: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscore 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.

Australian lithium miner, Liontown Resources, has secured a 5 year deal with Tesla to supply 100,000 tonnes of lithium per year.   Treasury Wine Estates, the owner of Penfolds, has seen net profits drop by 7.5% thanks to Chinese tariffs - so now they’re heading to other Asian countries.   Airbnb’s revenue grew 78% to $2.1 billion in the last 3 months, thanks to the major shift to remote work.   ---   Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/win-the-week Get your credit score for free: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscore 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.