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SEEK $ays thanks to The Great Resignation | Adore Beauty's boom time is here | Super Bowl ads hit new record
Jobs site SEEK is going to issue its highest dividend in three years - thanks to the Great Resignation. Adore Beauty says cosmetic sales will continue to increase, thanks to upcoming shopping events - as sales increased 18% for the last 6 months. Super Bowl ads were more expensive this year than ever before - with a single ad costing around US$7 million. --- 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.

JB Hi-Fi returns $250M | Crown recommends $8.9B takeover | Binance invests $200M into Forbes after suing it
JB Hi-Fi says it will return $250 million back to shareholders via an off-market buyback - after sales climbed 4.3% in Jan. The Crown Resorts board has recommended that shareholders accept the company’s $8.9 billion takeover offer from US private equity firm Blackstone. Giant crypto exchange Binance has invested US$200 million into business publication Forbes - just two years after suing it for defamation. --- SURVEY: https://fluxsurvey.typeform.com/to/Fb1hJvT9 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.

Officeworks acquires 21% stake in social enterprise | Baby Bunting profits fly 12% | YouTube's tools to make influencers money
Officeworks has acquired a 21% stake in a Brisbane-based social enterprise named World’s Biggest Garage Sale. Baby Bunting, Australia’s largest specialty maternity and baby goods retailer, has seen net profits increase by 12% - and shareholders are excited. To raise the stakes against TikTok and Instagram, YouTube is looking at introducing new set features to help creators make more cash. --- 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.

$3.7M: Sportsbet's record fine | NFT traders making millions from 'wash trading' | Microsoft wants 'universal' app store
Sportsbet is facing a record $3.7m indemnity fine for sending 150,000 spam messages to people who had unsubscribed from their alerts. New research by the crypto firm that is advising CommBank shows that NFT traders are making millions from ‘wash trading’. Microsoft is warming up regulators to their proposed acquisition of gaming giant Activision Blizzard by pledging a future that includes an open, “universal” app store. --- 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.

Temple & Webster hits $235M | Apple to wipe out Block? | Bumbe's new Gen Z baby
Despite high shipping costs, Aussie retailer Temple & Webster has seen revenue hit $235m (up 45%) for the last 6 months. Apple says it will transform iPhones into contactless credit card readers and payment processors later this year. Bumble has made its first acquisition - fast-growing French dating app Fruitz - which Bumble hopes will help it gain traction with a younger, Gen Z audience. --- 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.

Grill'd to lift prices...thanks inflation | Peloton to be eaten by Amazon? | Sex therapy from Selfridges
Grill’d says the price of some items will increase in the coming months due to supply chain issues and inflation. At-home fitness company Peloton has drawn interest from potential buyers including Amazon - as it struggles to maintain pandemic-related growth. UK-based department store Selfridges will offer sex therapy and drug-free “psychedelic trips” in-store, in its latest attempt to tempt shoppers back into stores. --- 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 NFT co unites with GameStop | Facebook to guard against harassment in metaverse | Magellan sinks low
“Memestock” GameStop has partnered with Aussie crypto platform Immutable to build an NFT marketplace for GameStop’s fans to trade digital video game assets. Shares in one of Australia’s largest investors, Magellan, which has over $100B in assets, sunk yesterday after its founder/chair took a leave of absence. Facebook owner Meta is adding tools to guard users against sexual harassment in the metaverse. --- 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 slashes FF points to help you book more accom | $31m: Aussie 'rent-to-own' startup raises big from CBA | Calm app buys health care company
After a rough couple of years, Qantas has slashed the amount of frequent flyer points consumers will need to book accommodation. An Aussie ‘rent-to-own’ startup named OwnHome has raised $31m from big name investors, including CBA, to help Aussies break into the housing market. Meditation app Calm has acquired Ripple Health Group, a health care tech company that connects individuals with health care options. --- 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.

Facebook's own crypto collapses | Aussie Aristocrat ditched in the UK | $23B: Exxon is back (and better than ever?)
Diem, the ambitious crypto project funded by Facebook has collapsed after a more than two-year effort. Aussie gambling software maker Aristocrat Leisure has to abandon its $4B takeover of Playtech after Playtech’s shareholders rejected the deal. After the oil industry hit record lows in 2020, Exxon Mobil’s annual profits have exploded to US$23 billion - its highest levels since 2014. --- 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.

Dolce & Gabbana quits animal fur | US$3.6B: Sony buys Halo-maker | Aus-born packaging giant raises prices due to inflation
Dolce & Gabbana has joined a growing list of fashion houses to ban animal fur, saying it will use a sustainable “eco-fur” in future collections. Sony has announced plans to acquire Bungie, the creator of popular video games Halo and Destiny, for US$3.6b. Amcor, the Australia-born company that has become the world’s largest consumer packaging company, has implemented $650m of price rises due to inflation. --- 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.

$700M for local startups as Airtree hits record | NYT buys Wordle | China launches digital yuan at olympics
Local venture capital fund AirTree Ventures has closed the biggest fund yet in Australia, raising $700 million to back startups in software and Web3. The New York Times has acquired the super popular word puzzle game Wordle for ‘low seven figures’. China is rolling out its digital yuan to athletes and spectators ahead of the Beijing Winter Olympics - the first test of whether China’s virtual currency appeals to foreigners. --- 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.

Airtasker bounces back | Google's $1B to win another market | Trouble coming for share trading apps?
Aussie jobs marketplace Airtasker was hit hard by covid in 2021, but since then has seen a 37.5% increase in Q2 revenue - and growth in wages for its airtaskers. Google is investing another $1 billion in India’s smartphone market - a move it hopes will drive down the cost of smartphones in a huge market. Share trading app Robinhood is forecasting its first quarter revenue to be down 35% compared to last year - in a sign of what may be to come for local players. --- 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.

Atlassian shares fly on 37% improvement | Mattel wins back control of Disney toys | Apple hits record - thanks again, iPhone
Atlassian shares jumped 10% last week after announcing second quarter revenue of $688.5 million (37% better than last year). Toy giant Mattel has won back control of the lucrative licenses for Disney Princess and “Frozen” characters - from arch rival Hasbro. Apple has reported record quarterly revenue and it’s largely due to strong sales of the iPhone 13. --- 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.

Our no.1 brand: Bunnings beats Woolies, Officeworks | Joe Rogan brawl: Spotify to remove Neil Young music | Chinese retail darling to ditch China for IPO
Bunnings has claimed the title of Australia’s strongest brand, with Woolworths and Officeworks rounding out the top three. Spotify will remove Neil Young’s music after the singer demanded Spotify take it down - in response to vaccine misinformation being spread by Joe Rogan (a popular podcaster on Spotify). Chinese fashion giant Shein is planning to IPO in the US, and its founder is considering a citizenship change from China to the US to bypass proposed rules for offshore IPOs in China. --- 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.

Maccas wants you to run a restaurant | Amazon to take on Myer, David Jones | QuadPay founders sue for their Zip shares advice
McDonald’s has announced that it has 100 new Australian restaurants in the pipeline, but now it needs to find the right franchise candidates. Amazon plans to open a department store where technology will recommend what shoppers should try on next. The founders of buy now pay later company QuadPay are suing Merrill Lynch over their advice to sell nearly 13m shares in Zip Co - immediately after being acquired by Zip Co. --- 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 mining giant buys F1 racing partner | Supply chain steal: IGA wins marketshare from big cats | Insta gives creators more money options
Aussie mining giant Fortescue has paid $311m for Williams Advanced Engineering, a battery and engineering company with links to the Williams Formula One motorsport team. IGA has taken market share from its big name rivals because IGA’s more local supply chains have let them to keep shelves better stocked during the omicron wave. Instagram is giving creators more ways to make money with this week’s launch of Instagram Subscriptions. --- 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.

$960M: Aussie startup raises at big valuation thanks to 'bubble' | Peloton cutting jobs as it struggles | EU fighting the good fight against Big Tech
Dovetail, the Aussie customer research start-up, has raised $89 million at a $960 million valuation, as its founders acknowledge a “bubble-like” time for raising capital. Fitness company Peloton plans to cut jobs and production levels, as sales slow down significantly. The EU has passed legislation that could transform how Big Tech operates, requiring them to police content more aggressively and introduce restrictions on ads. --- 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.

Uber buys Aussie startup Car Next Door | Coke unveils new vibe to stand out | Disney's new team to try beat Netflix
Uber has acquired Australian car-sharing service Car Next Door to expand the range of services it offers to customers. Coke is unveiling a new look for flavoured Coke products, as the company strives to stand out at the supermarket. Disney has created a new international content team to build up its pipeline of content in countries around the world, ultimately to boost global subscriber numbers. --- 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 companies introducing Omicron surcharges | $96B: Candy Crush maker bought by Microsoft | Goldman Sachs down 8% for paying talent too much
Aussie freight and logistics companies are being forced to introduce Omicron surcharges in order to cover the costs of staff shortages. Gaming giant Activision Blizzard, the maker of World of Warcraft and Candy Crush, has agreed to be acquired by Microsoft for $96 billion. Shares in Goldman Sachs dropped 8% after it announced its expenses have been rising - due to ‘rewarding top talent in a competitive labour environment’. --- 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.

Beforepay breaks [bad] IPO record | Redbubble's profit pain | Unilever will pay big for health products
Shares in Aussie on-demand wage service Beforepay fell 42% on their IPO day - the worst first-day performance in 2 years on the ASX. Redbubble expects revenue to drop, as the pandemic leads to increased customer acquisition costs and decreased shipping margins. Unilever, the owner of Ben & Jerry’s, is willing to pay big money for the company that makes Advil and Aquafresh toothpaste - as it tries to ramp up its focus on health products. --- 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.

AFLW's world-first $25m crypto deal | UberEats tries new branding via Aus Open | Beyond Meat the most unloved stock
The AFLW has locked in the first major crypto sports sponsorship in Australia - a $25m deal with crypto.com. UberEats is using its sponsorship of the Aus Open to re-position itself as a way to get anything delivered, rather than just food takeaway. Beyond Meat has become the most ‘shorted’ stock on the Russell 1000 Index - with investors betting against the company in a big way. --- 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.

Stan v Foxtel: Stan raises the stakes again | $8B: Crown Resorts to recommend a 'yes' | Virgin Galactic down with $580M of debt
Stan is raising the stakes against rival Foxtel with the launch of Stan Event, a pay-per-view service aimed to increasing Stan’s subscriber numbers. Aussie gaming giant Crown Resorts will recommend its shareholders accept a new takeover bid of at least $8.87 billion by private equity firm Blackstone. Shares in Virgin Galactic dropped more than 16% last week when it announced it would raise around $580 million in debt. --- 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.

Your health insurance up in 2022 | Ex-Disney CEO's grenade at Disney | TikTok rival merges for $5B valuation
Private health insurance premiums will increase next year by an average of 2.7% - the lowest increase in 20 years - thanks to the pandemic and its impact on health insurance profits. The former CEO of Disney says that Disney+ needs ‘more content for more people’ if it wants to hit its lofty 2022 goals. TikTok rival Triller will go public via a ‘reverse merger’ with video-tech company SeaChange - with the combined company valued at around US$5 billion. --- Sign up to the Flux app to be in the $1,000 Giveaway. Promo code: 1grand 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.

Chemist Warehouse accused of inflated Black Friday prices | Marley Spoon eats Chefgood for $21m | Meta (fka FB) shareholders ask the big hairy questions
Chemist Warehouse has been accused of cooking up inflated pricetags for Black Friday sales. Global meal kit company Marley Spoon has eaten up ready-to-heat meal company Chefgood for a delicious $21 million. Shareholders of Meta (fka Facebook) are questioning whether the company is able to oversee public safety on its platforms - and now want an independent evaluation. --- Sign up to the Flux app to be in the $1,000 Giveaway. Promo code: 1grand 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.

NAB's 1 hour mortgage | Plant-based food may have to remove 'beef' word | Chinese giant excludes US investors for monster IPO
NAB plans to approve mortgage applications in one hour, as banks fight it out for the fastest mortgage process. Plant-based food makers in Australia could be forced to remove words like ‘beef’ and ‘sausage’ from their packaging. Chinese AI giant SenseTime has excluded US investors from buying shares in its US$767m IPO. --- Sign up to the Flux app to be in the $1,000 Giveaway. Promo code: 1grand 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.

Mecca creates an Australia-first experience | $500M: Sony buys Springsteen | Disney, YouTube fight over (finally)
Beauty retailer Mecca has created Australia’s first ‘pay-to-dispense’ street vending machines in order to drive gift sales in high traffic locations. Bruce Springsteen has sold the rights to all of his music to Sony for over US$500 million - in the largest music rights deal ever. Disney and YouTube have finally reached a new distribution deal after YouTube TV dropped Disney-owned channels like ESPN and ABC from its platform. --- Sign up to the Flux app to be in the $1,000 Giveaway. Promo code: 1grand 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 record: $458m in VC for Rokt | Spotify acquires Aussie startup | US Fed going hard on inflation battle
Rokt, the e-commerce tech unicorn has smashed the record for the largest single venture capital raising in Aussie history - $458m. Spotify has bought Aussie podcast-tech platform Whooshkaa with big plans to gain a foothold in the broadcast-to-podcast space. The US Federal Reserve has said it will increase interest rates next year as inflation continues to get out of hand. --- Sign up to the Flux app to be in the $1,000 Giveaway. Promo code: 1grand 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.

Westpac hit by Westpac shareholders over exec pay | Kraft's major cream cheese shortage | Zara, H&M dominate with wardrobe updates post lockdown
Westpac’s shareholders have hit Westpac with a ‘protest vote’ over the new pay plans for its executives. Kraft, the brand behind Kraft Singles, is getting crafty with its marketing - due to a major cream cheese shortage. Sales at Zara and H&M are back to pre-pandemic levels (or in some cases are better) thanks to post-lockdown wardrobe updates. --- Sign up to the Flux app for our $1,000 Giveaway. Promo code: 1grand 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.

$16B: Aus's CSL buys Swiss co | Harley Davidson sells e-bike biz to attract Gen Z | Rotten Tomatoes & TikTok unite for movies
Aussie biotech giant CSL has bought Switzerland’s Vifor Pharma for $16.4b - giving CSL exposure to the fast growing market for kidney disease and iron deficiency treatments. Harley Davidson is planning to take its electric motorbike business public in order to attract millennials and Gen Z. Rotten Tomatoes is partnering with TikTok to allow users to link to movies and TV trailers, ratings, reviews and more. --- Sign up to the Flux app to be in the $1,000 Giveaway. Promo code: 1grand 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.

Woolies worried about xmas supply chain issues | CBA, IFM: Australia-first green deal | Nike buys virtual sneaker company for metaverse expansion
Woolies has encouraged shoppers to hit the shops early this xmas, as COVID-related supply chain issues could mean some products might be in short supply. In a first for Australia, investment firm IFM is sinking $200m into CBA through a term deposit that will only be used to fund sustainability-linked loans. Nike bought virtual sneaker company RTFKT, as Nike aims to expand its footprint in the fast-growing “metaverse”. --- Sign up to the Flux app to be in the $1,000 Giveaway. Promo code: 1grand 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.

Booktopia taken to court in Aus | Sex and the City hurts Peloton | Reddit rips from Spotify Wrapped
Booktopia is being taken to court after an ACCC investigation found it had misled consumers about their rights re faulty or damaged goods. A plot line from the Sex and the City reboot has sent shares in exercise company Peloton tumbling. Reddit has followed in Spotify’s footsteps by rolling out its own version of Spotify Wrapped - a personalised end-of-year recap of your stats. --- Sign up to the Flux app to be in the $1,000 Giveaway. Promo code: 1grand 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.

Australia could run out of beer | Coles Local = the next big thing | The suss $275B Apple deal with China
Two of Australia’s largest breweries have warned that we could be facing a beer crunch due to the supply chain crisis. Coles wants its smaller Coles Local stores to make up around 10% of its total supermarket stores across the nation. Apple signed a gigantic US$275 billion deal with China back in 2016, and it could be why Apple has managed to remain so successful in China. --- Sign up to the Flux app to be in the $1,000 Giveaway. Promo code: 1grand 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.

Twitter straight up copies TikTok | Visa launches crypto consultancy | Aussie supermarket supplies (and trucks) in trouble in 2022
Twitter is testing a feature that turns its explore page into a TikTok-style video feed (and it’s even got a ‘For You’ tab like TikTok). Payments company Visa is launching a new consulting service to help clients understand the wacky world of crypto. 'AdBlue', a crucial diesel fluid, could run out by around February - which would hurt Australia’s trucking industry and supermarket supplies. --- Sign up to the Flux app to be in the $1,000 Giveaway. Promo code: 1grand 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.

Apple, Aussie banks could be forced to invest by treasurer | DoorDash bursts into 10 min delivery | Rising NFT platform stealing talent from big tech companies
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg will legislate a new power that could force Apple to join the banks in investing in Australia’s $650 billion-a-day payments system. Delivering purchases within 10-15 minutes is the latest trend in grocery delivery, and as a result, DoorDash has debuted its own ultra-fast delivery service. NFT platform OpenSea is growing so strongly that it has started poaching top talent from older tech giants. --- Sign up to the Flux app to be in the $1,000 Giveaway. Promo code: 1grand 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.

$125M for the pooches at Pet Circle | Buzzfeed sinks 17%, thanks SPAC city | $38M: Aussie startup cashes in on retailers' digital goals
Pet Circle, the Aussie online pet supplies and services marketplace, has just become Australia’s latest unicorn after a juicy $125m capital raise. BuzzFeed shares plunged 17% at their public debut - and it wasn’t an IPO that did the damage... but a ‘SPAC’. Aussie online marketplace developer Marketplacer has just banked $38m in investment, as retailers continue to adopt marketplaces of their own. --- Sign up to the Flux app to be in the $1,000 Giveaway. Promo code: 1grand 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.

IGA, Mitre 10 shines thanks to local shopping boom | BHP's dividend and big petrol, coal exits | Chinese Uber de-lists in US to re-list in Hong Kong
Metcash, the owner of IGA supermarkets, Mitre 10 and Foodland, saw sales and profits grow big time this year, thanks to a shift towards local neighbourhood shopping. BHP has hinted that it might be open to boosting its dividend payout next year after selling off key petrol and coal assets. Didi, a Chinese version of Uber, is going to de-list from the New York Stock Exchange despite only IPO-ing 6 months ago - and it now plans to re-list in Hong Kong. --- Sign up to the Flux app to be in the $1,000 Giveaway. Promo code: 1grand 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's crypto partner to offer Aussies income product | Westpac cuts jobs in $45B business | Hermes reaches the big leagues after 90% jump
Commbank’s New York-based crypto exchange partner, Gemini, is planning to launch an ‘income product’ for everyday Aussie investors. Westpac is slashing jobs in its $45b superannuation arm BT, as it prepares to sell the business over the coming months. Luxury goods maker Hermés will list be added to the Euro Stoxx 50, where Europe’s top stocks are listed, after shares jumped 90% this year. --- Sign up to the Flux app to be in the $1,000 Giveaway. Promo code: 1grand 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.

Woolies, Wesfarmers fighting it out for Priceline owner | Square copies Facebook with big rebranding | $129M: Aussie medical startup raises huge
Woolies has thrown a last-minute bid to acquire the owner of pharmacy chain Priceline - an offer that tops Wesfarmers’ offer from a month ago. Payments platform Square is changing its name to Block from December 10 - possibly after getting FOMO from Meta. Medical tech startup Harrison.ai has raised $129 million in one of the largest funding rounds ever for an Aussie startup. --- Sign up to the Flux app to be in the $1,000 Giveaway. Promo code: 1grand November = Flux Savings Month: https://bit.ly/flux-savings-month 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.

Netflix to finally pay tax on Aussie sub revenue | $10M: Seven invests in Raiz | UK orders Facebook to sell Giphy
Netflix will finally start paying tax on its $1 billion-plus Australian subscriber revenue, as it converts to a local entity structure. Aussie media giant Seven West Media has invested around $10 million into micro-investing platform Raiz. The UK’s antitrust watchdog has ordered Facebook (aka Meta) to sell Giphy. --- Sign up to the Flux app to be in the $1,000 Giveaway. Promo code: 1grand November = Flux Savings Month: https://bit.ly/flux-savings-month 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.

Westpac allegedly charged dead customers | US$65M: Local star Mr Yum goes big | Twitter loses its CEO
The corporate regulator has launched 6 lawsuits against Westpac for allegedly charging dead customers financial advice fees. Mr Yum, the Aussie mobile ordering platform, has raised a whopping US$65 million - after the pandemic and social distancing increased its adoption. Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey has stepped down from his role as CE .and is passing the reins to the company’s chief technology officer. --- Sign up to the Flux app to be in the $1,000 Giveaway. Promo code: 1grand November = Flux Savings Month: https://bit.ly/flux-savings-month 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.

Channels 7 & 9 BOTH claim victory for 2021 | Omicron causes havoc in Australia and beyond | Pokemon Go maker now worth $9B
Channel 7 and Channel 9 have both claimed victory in the 2021 TV ratings battle... and they’re both right depending on which way you look at it. The new covid variant, Omicron, has caused major sell-offs in share markets - in Australia and around the world - as investors panic. The augmented reality platform that developed Pokemon Go, Niantic, is now valued at US$9 billion (and is obviously now a ‘metaverse’ company). --- Sign up to the Flux app to be in the $1,000 Giveaway. Promo code: 1grand November = Flux Savings Month: https://bit.ly/flux-savings-month 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.

QSuper sued by its own members | Nike has created Nikeland | Zoom shares tank 15% despite good numbers
QSuper has been sued by its members in a class action because members believe they were overcharged for life insurance fees. Nike has created its own virtual world named Nikeland inside the online video game platform Roblox. Zoom’s share price tanked 15% last week - even though the company reported better-than-expected earnings. --- November = Flux Savings Month: https://bit.ly/flux-savings-month 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 superfund enters crypto | $80M: Adairs buys Focus on Furniture | Tinder owner gets into physical matchmaking
Homewares retailer Adairs has acquired Focus on Furniture for $80 million in a play to expand into the furniture and bedding industry. Rest Super has become the first super fund to announce it will invest a portion of its funds in crypto assets. Tinder’s owner, Match Group, will expand beyond the digital dating world into the physical world by introducing human matchmakers to its service. --- November = Flux Savings Month: https://bit.ly/flux-savings-month 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.

Vodafone goes head to head with NBN | Tracking app Life360 acquires Tile | Spotify and Netflix is a match made in heaven
Vodafone is trying to compete head on with NBN by cutting prices on its 4G and 5G internet plans. Life360, a family tracking app has acquired key and wallet finder app Tile for nearly $300m. Spotify is partnering with Netflix to create a ‘Netflix Hub’ to help listeners browse soundtracks from Netflix shows. --- November = Flux Savings Month: https://bit.ly/flux-savings-month 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.

Netflix & co are suing Aussie telcos | Twitter dives into livestream e-commerce | Silicon Valley's highest-profile fraud case
Aussie telcos, including Telstra, Optus and TPG are in the firing line after streaming giants and film studios are suing them over piracy concerns. Twitter is getting into the e-commerce game by launching a livestream shopping event, with a US department store. The former CEO of market-darling Theranos has hit the courts, in the highest-profile fraud case to come out of Silicon Valley. --- November = Flux Savings Month: https://bit.ly/flux-savings-month 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.

Superfunds could be insolvent from January | Crown wants to up $8B offer from bidder | Nvidia $9.8B quarter and the 'omniverse'
Several industry superfunds could become insolvent from January, thanks to a new law that stops them from using members’ cash to pay fines. Crown Resorts could open its books to private equity behemoth Blackstone, in the hope it will convince Blackstone to up its latest $8.46 billion bid for the company. Graphics company Nvidia has announced another quarter of record sales ($9.8B) following unparalleled demand for videogaming, data centers and the ‘omniverse’. --- November = Flux Savings Month: https://bit.ly/flux-savings-month 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 wins EPL rights in blind auction | Apple going hard against Tesla | Crypto.com pays BIG for Staples Centre name
Optus has won the rights to be the exclusive broadcaster of English Premier League football for the next six seasons, winning a ‘blind auction’. Apple is ramping up its electric car plans and is refocusing the project around full self-driving capabilities - aiming to become the no.1 player in the industry. Staples Centre, the Iconic Los Angeles sports arena, will rebrand to Crypto.com Arena after the crypto exchange bought naming rights for a rumoured US$700M. --- November = Flux Savings Month: https://bit.ly/flux-savings-month 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's biggest share price drop in yonks | Nestle gets aggressive online | Crypto fans bid for legit US Constitution
CommBank shares had their biggest single-day drop since March 2020 earlier this week, as investors worry about competition in the mortgage space and the record low cash rate. Nestle expects to almost double e-commerce sales to 25% of total company sales by 2025 - by pushing sales to consumers directly via its own online channel. Crypto fans are uniting to spend millions of dollars worth of crypto to bid for an original copy of the US Constitution. --- November = Flux Savings Month: https://bit.ly/flux-savings-month 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.

$500M: Macquarie to shake up Aussie property with 'build to rent' | Dua Lipa's Warner Music revenue up 22% - thanks TikTok | 'Mattress in a box' giant going private just 2 years after splashy IPO
Aussie bank Macquarie wants to shake up Australia’s property market by spending $500m on new ‘build-to-rent’ complexes around Australia. Revenue at Warner Music, the record label of Dua Lipa and Ed Sheeran, has increased by 22% thanks to TikTok and fitness platform Peloton. Casper, the OG ‘mattress in a box’ retailer, is going private again - less than 2 years after they went public via a big splashy IPO. --- November = Flux Savings Month: https://bit.ly/flux-savings-month 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.

Telstra fights energy retailers | $80M for Aussie e-bike startup | Disney's ESPN considering sports betting
Telstra is fighting back against energy retailers that sell internet and telco services, stating it will begin selling energy and gas to Aussies by June 2022. Zoomo, the Aussie startup that builds e-bikes and offers subscriptions to gig workers and couriers, wants to be the next big electric vehicle company after raising US$60 million. Disney, which owns sports network ESPN, is considering entering sports betting to boost its entertainment business as its Disney+ streaming numbers start to slow down. --- November = Flux Savings Month: https://bit.ly/flux-savings-month 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.