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Coles goes global | Telstra's scam filter | Commbank's crypto hurdle

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.

Apr 7, 20225 min

Giant ethical superfund coming our way? | $130M: Fast startup fails after big 2021 investments | Starbucks OG CEO returns for third time

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.

Apr 6, 20225 min

Elon Musk buys chunk of Twitter as share price rockets | Aus Super's $3.6B telco buy | David Jones owner denies Aussie exit

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.

Apr 5, 20225 min

Amazon Australia open to bidding for Olympics | Domain buys for $180M | Microsoft and Activision's insider trading blow up

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.

Apr 4, 20225 min

TabCorp & Tatts divorce after just 5 years | Lizzo's Good As Hell new brand | Self-driving cars getting closer and closer

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.

Apr 3, 20225 min

Westpac dumps salary secrecy rules | New Balance is bringing de-globalisation back | Qantas has a plan for net-zero emissions

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.

Mar 31, 20225 min

Aussie mining giant replaces Russian gas with Aussie green hydrogen | Local VC tries to find the next Canva with $1B | Sony's new PlayStation subscription

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.

Mar 30, 20225 min

Winners & losers of the federal budget | AppleTV+ beats Netflix at Oscars | Tesla, Tweets & $112 billion

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.

Mar 29, 20225 min

Star casino loses CEO | Stripe lands and expands in Aus | HubSpot = a podcaster now

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.

Mar 28, 20225 min

TikTok to save Aussie federal election | Triple M-owner to sell assets | Uber's big taxi deal

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.

Mar 27, 20225 min

ANZ Bank = our first 'stablecoin' | Telstra to plant 158,000 trees for carbon credits | YouTube = pretty much a TV channel now

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.

Mar 24, 20225 min

Foxtel & F1 in love again | Facebook sued by ACCC for Aussie scam | $450M for a Bored Ape 'seed' round

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.

Mar 23, 20225 min

Bubs' boujee babies hurt A2 Milk | Qantas gets into NFTs | Match Group's new app for single parents

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.

Mar 22, 20225 min

Burger King won't shut down in Russia | Optus could ditch its Macquarie tower partner | TikTok to sell cooking ingredients from viral vids

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.

Mar 21, 20225 min

Telstra wants to buy slice of Fetch TV | Amazon completes $8.5B acquisition of James Bond owner | Russia heading for debt default

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.

Mar 20, 20225 min

'Link in bio' Linktree = Australia's new unicorn | US Fed Reserve drops interest bomb | Netflix to start charging for password sharing

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.

Mar 17, 20225 min

F45 appoints itself no.1 | Suncorp expecting pain galore | Health sector bracing for production problems

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.

Mar 16, 20225 min

Lululemon takes on Nike for women | $2.7B: Rio Tinto wants Mongolian mine | NFT merger creates $5.5B behemoth

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.

Mar 15, 20225 min

Myer: shoppers out for PJs, in for fashion | Amazon's bonanza stock split | Limewire. Is. Back.

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.

Mar 14, 20226 min

Camp Australia sells its debt | TikTok launches music platform | Uber Eats is after your wallet

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.

Mar 10, 20225 min

Expensive oil = expensive airfares for you | Apple's budget phone now less budget-y | London Metal - stop right now TYVM

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.

Mar 9, 20225 min

Aussie NFT startup now worth $3.5B | Atlassian-founder & co not done with AGL bid | Citigroup says close gender gap to increase GDP by US$2T

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.

Mar 8, 20225 min

Bonds to remove gendered items from 2025 | Telstra takes on Elon Musk | Petrol prices v Russia v US & Europe

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.

Mar 7, 20225 min

Construction giant accused of underpaying workers | The Batman's price surcharge | Ford's electric split from petrol

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.

Mar 6, 20225 min

Coles deliveries by drone | Fastest Aussie unicorn ever | Uber's new concert feature

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.

Mar 3, 20225 min

Optus: Telstra is blocking our 5G progress | IAG all in on startup investing | Nike turns off Russian tap

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.

Mar 2, 20225 min

$1.8B: CommBank's China exit | Milklab = Freedom Foods' new boo | EU ban on Russian media to include online platforms & apps

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.

Mar 1, 20225 min

Zip Co snapping up rival | BP ditches Russia | Zendesk's $4B Survey Monkey fail

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.

Feb 28, 20225 min

Russia banned from financial system | The Australian launching youth site | Afterpay-owner wants to be the 'super app'

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.

Feb 27, 20225 min

Qantas blames Omicron for $1.3B loss | 750 jobs on the line - Probuild on its knees | Spotify launches physical product

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.

Feb 24, 20225 min

Down 25% since IPO: Step One brings on NBA star to lift sales | Domino's new range to offset inflation cheese pain | Volkswagen may sell Porsche

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.

Feb 23, 20225 min

Share market volatility! Thanks Russia | $20M: Mad Paws buys pet meds biz | Legend investor fights for pigs against Maccas

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.

Feb 22, 20225 min

AGL rejects Atlassian founder's takeover bid | Westpac releases Square rival | Hermes belted by production caps

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.

Feb 21, 20225 min

$181M for Aussie star Employment Hero | NZ Rugby's All Blacks up for sale | Nvidia arrives in boom town

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.

Feb 20, 20225 min

Disney expands into residential property | Telstra shares = a yo-yo | Spotify eats 2 more companies

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.

Feb 17, 20225 min

Aussie miner's big Tesla deal | Penfolds owner smashed by China tariffs | Airbnb loving remote work

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.

Feb 16, 20225 min

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.

Feb 15, 20225 min

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.

Feb 14, 20225 min

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.

Feb 13, 20225 min

$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.

Feb 10, 20225 min

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.

Feb 9, 20225 min

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.

Feb 8, 20225 min

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.

Feb 7, 20225 min

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.

Feb 6, 20225 min

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.

Feb 3, 20225 min

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.

Feb 2, 20225 min

$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.

Feb 1, 20225 min

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.

Jan 31, 20225 min

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.

Jan 30, 20225 min

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.

Jan 27, 20226 min