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Afterpay is preparing to IPO for a second time - this time in the US - as it strives to raise its profile amongst global investors.   Facebook has announced a range of new audio products - a sign that it’s taking the threat from Clubhouse and others seriously.   Europe’s wealthiest soccer clubs want a better way to monetise their global popularity, so 12 clubs have unveiled a breakaway competition.   ---   Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://bit.ly/Wintheweek 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 Weekly 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.

Google illegally misled Australian phone users when it continued to collect location data even after users thought they had turned off location tracking.   Apple Music has revealed how much it pays when you stream a song - and they’re paying up to three times as much as Spotify.   Citibank is leaving the Australian market after 36 years and will sell its consumer banking division.   ---   Weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://bit.ly/Wintheweek 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 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.

Zip is planning a big move into cryptocurrency and stock trading - as it expands beyond just buy now pay later.   Telstra held talks with a Hong-Kong based private equity firm about merging its international division.   As part of the Adidas’ sustainability focus, the company has announced new shoes that will be made from mushroom leather.   ---   Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://bit.ly/Wintheweek 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 Weekly 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.

Coinbase’s valuation reached above $145 billion on day 1 of its IPO - in a landmark moment for the crypto world.   ASX-listed jewellery company Michael Hill is likely to achieve profit growth this year - despite many of its stores still being closed due to lockdowns.   Grab, the Singapore based ‘super-app’ that blends Uber, Menulog, Kogan and Beem It in one app, is going public in  world’s largest ever SPAC deal.   ---   Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://bit.ly/Wintheweek 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 Weekly 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 will become the naming rights sponsor of Australia’s women’s soccer team, the Matildas, and will inject millions into women’s soccer over the next few years.   New Zealand is considering new legislation that would require banks, insurers and investors to disclose the impacts of climate change on their businesses.   Payments company Square is launching business loans in Australia as our COVID recovery attracts overseas competition for the big banks.   ---   Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://bit.ly/Wintheweek 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 Weekly 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.

Menulog has broken away from UberEats and Deliveroo and is testing a program to classify workers as full time employees.   Aussie loyalty program Flybuys is partnering with Klarna as the buy now pay later service strives to differentiate itself from Afterpay and Zip.   Microsoft is buying the speech recognition company behind Siri for $26 billion.   ---   Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://bit.ly/Wintheweek 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 Weekly 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.

A record $125 million fine for Volkswagen has been upheld in Australia - after the company falsely represented the emissions standards of its cars.   After spending $14.5 billion to buy the Aussie operations of Anheuser-Busch InBev, Asahi wants to reduce its debt by 50%.   China has fined Alibaba, the Amazon of China, $4.9 billion for anti-competitive behaviour.   ---   Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://bit.ly/Wintheweek 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 Weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance   ---   The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coles has relaunched its famous/infamous Down Down marketing campaign as it strives to win market share back from Woolies.   News Corp, the owner of news.com.au and The Australian newspaper, is raising $1 billion of debt for a potential acquisition frenzy.   Netflix has locked in an exclusive streaming deal with Sony Pictures - the owner of the Spiderman and Jumanji franchises.   ---   Weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://bit.ly/Wintheweek 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 Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance   ---   The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian retail giant Cotton On is said to be preparing for its long-awaited IPO.   The company that arranged Deliveroo’s disaster IPO, Goldman Sachs, bought £75 million of Deliveroo shares just to keep Deliveroo’s IPO price up.   A big investor has made a $26 billion offer to buy Japanese conglomerate Toshiba - just 4 years after it almost went bankrupt.   ---   Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://bit.ly/Wintheweek 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 Weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance   ---   The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Sydney Opera House has launched its own streaming service to compete with Netflix.   Canva, the Australian graphic design company, has been valued at $19.6 billion after a new investment round of $US71 million.   Over 7 million Australians are understood to be included in a leak of Facebook user data, including phone numbers and email addresses.   ---   Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://bit.ly/Wintheweek 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 Weekly 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.

Virgin Australia’s loyalty program, Velocity, is likely to partner with 7-Eleven in order to get ahead of Qantas and its frequent flyer program.   ANZ Bank has declined to sign a letter that condemns recent violence in Myanmar, despite many other global companies doing so.   Electronics company LG has become the first major smartphone brand to withdraw from the global smartphone market.   ---   Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://bit.ly/Wintheweek 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 Weekly 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.

Deliveroo had its long awaited IPO last week - and shares in the company fell by 30% on day 1.   Volkswagen could end up in hot water with regulators over its ‘Voltswagen’ name change marketing stunt.   Coke Australia and Coke USA are breaking up -  The Coca-Cola Company is selling its 30.8% ownership to Coke Europe.   ---   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://bit.ly/Wintheweek 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 Weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta   ---   The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian insurer Suncorp reckons the costs it will incur for the recent major floods across eastern Australia could be up to $250 million.   PayPal is going to start allowing customers to convert their cryptocurrency into regular currencies when they make payments and checkout.   Cameo, the app that lets fans pay for personalised videos from celebrities, is now worth over $1 billion.   ---   Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://bit.ly/Wintheweek 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 Weekly 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.

REA Group, the owner of realestate.com.au, wants 10% of the Australian mortgage broking market after buying Mortgage Choice for $244M.   Tabcorp has rejected offers of $3 billion for its betting division because it reckons the price isn’t a fair.   WeWork will finally list on the share market - two years after its first attempt to go public failed spectacularly.   ---   Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://bit.ly/Wintheweek 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 Weekly 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 ‘Link in bio’ startup Linktree has raised $59 million from big investors, including the founder of Afterpay.   Nine Entertainment, the owner of Channel 9, The Age and The SMH, has asked for help from the government after a major cyber attack.   China has locked in another five years of tariffs on the Australian wine industry.   ---   Weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://bit.ly/Wintheweek 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 Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance   ---   The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The founder of TPG Telecom has abruptly quit the company just 8 months after TPG’s giant merger with Vodafone.   The Suez Canal, a waterway in Egypt, has been blocked for almost a week, which has massive implications for businesses and consumers.   Intel has released a new $26 billion strategy to get back to being the number one chipmaker in the world again.   ---   Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://bit.ly/Wintheweek 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 Weekly 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.

Premier Investments, the owner of Just Jeans and Peter Alexander, is expecting record results this year, but still refuses to return JobKeeper benefits.   GameStop has actually announced some earnings - and as it turns out, they have fallen short of low expectations.   Streaming music revenue has hit an all-time high - and makes up 62% of all music sales - largely thanks to Spotify and Apple Music. --- Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://bit.ly/Wintheweek 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 Weekly 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, the online Aussie jobs marketplace, had a stellar debut as a public company - ending day two up almost 170%.   Zoom is going to license its technology to other companies, so they can use a non-branded version of Zoom inside their own apps.   Microsoft is in talks to buy Discord, the wildly popular online video game community, for more than $13 billion.   ---   Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://bit.ly/Wintheweek 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 Weekly 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.

Aldi Australia has hit the $10 billion mark for supermarket sales - up 10% from last year - as it closes in on 600 stores in Aus.   Telstra is splitting itself into four seperate divisions as it prepares for a potentially huge acquisition of the NBN.   Clubhouse, the wildly popular audio app that launched in 2019, is still months away from having an Android app.   ---   Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://bit.ly/Wintheweek 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 Weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance   ---   The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia’s Crown Resorts, the company behind casinos around the country, has received an $8 billion takeover offer.   A TikTok star is auctioning an NFT (ie. non fungible token) of his viral TikTok video - and the bidding starts at around $650,000.   Sales at Nike dropped over the last 3 months due to major shipment delays, with products  being stuck at ports.   ---   Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://bit.ly/Wintheweek 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 Weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance   ---   The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The battle between Afterpay and Commbank is escalating as Afterpay accelerates plans to launch a banking app.   Amazon has gained some exclusive rights to one of the most lucrative live sports in the world, in a scary sign of things to come for traditional and Pay TV.   Squarespace, the company that helps you build your own website, has hit a whopping $12.9B valuation.   ---   Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://bit.ly/Wintheweek 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 Weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance   ---   The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Commonwealth Bank will launch its own buy now pay later product despite denouncing Afterpay and co for years.Volkswagen is getting ready to take on Tesla in the electric car space, but with a big partnership strategy.Snap has acquired a company that helps you find clothes which will fit you perfectly - to go all in on fashion and social commerce.---Download the free app (Google Play Store): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlayDownload the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStoreSave money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://bit.ly/WintheweekGet your credit score for free: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscoreWeekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletterInstagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinstaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance---The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coles, Nestle and others are planning to build a new soft plastics recycling plant - where chocolate wrappers can be remade into new food wrapping.PepsiCo, the owner of Pepsi, Smith’s Chips and Red Rock Deli, is exploring a potential sale of its Australian snacks business.eToro, the share trading app, is set to go public via SPAC - the latest trend in the finance world - at a valuation of $13.4 billion.---Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/Get your credit score for free: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscoreDownload the free app: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/flux/id1526084838Weekly newsletter: https://www.flux.finance/newsletterInstagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinstaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance---The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia’s plant-based meat industry blossomed in 2020, but consumers aren’t adopting it as much as you’d think (due to prices).Openpay, another Aussie buy now pay later company, will be the first company to let patients split the cost of private hospital procedures.China has asked Alibaba (aka the Amazon of China) to drop its media assets over fears that it is becoming too influential.---Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/Get your credit score for free: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscoreDownload the free app: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/flux/id1526084838Weekly newsletter: https://www.flux.finance/newsletterInstagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinstaTikTok: 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.

Vice, the youth focused media brand, is giving Australia a second crack - this time through a big partnership with Pedestrian.Netflix is finally cracking down on users who share their password with people outside their household.This year, China is expected to be the first country where more sales are made online than in person.---Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/Get your credit score for free: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscoreDownload the free app: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/flux/id1526084838Weekly newsletter: https://www.flux.finance/newsletterInstagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinstaTikTok: 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.

Menulog has seen a rise in orders of over 100% this year, and now Menulog wants to take its success to rural Australia.Treasury Wines, the owner of wine brands like Penfolds and Wolf Blass, has sold four of its US brands for $100 million.Uber and its overseas rival Lyft have agreed to share info on drivers that have been banned from their platforms, so that the two companies can improve customer safety.---Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/Get your credit score for free: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscoreDownload the free app: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/flux/id1526084838Weekly newsletter: https://www.flux.finance/newsletterInstagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinstaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance---The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian government is cutting the price of domestic airfares to get more Aussies to holiday locally.Instagram is targeting developing countries with the launch of ‘Instagram Lite’.Peloton, the American fitness tech company, is coming to Australia and will open retail stores here this year.---Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/Get your credit score for free: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscoreDownload the free app: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/flux/id1526084838Weekly newsletter: https://www.flux.finance/newsletterInstagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinstaTikTok: 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.

JobKeeper ends in 3 weeks and over 100,000 Australians are expected to lose their jobs when it ends.Australia’s streaming market is getting another big name in the mix. This time, Paramount+ is prepping for its big Aussie launch.PayPal will soon launch a buy now, pay later service in Australia to compete with Afterpay, Zip and Klarna.---Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/Get your credit score for free: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscoreDownload the free app: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/flux/id1526084838Weekly newsletter: https://www.flux.finance/newsletterInstagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinstaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance---The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian businesses will be given over $1 billion in wage subsidies to create 70,000 new apprenticeships.Australian news publishers are worried that Facebook is trying to slow down negotiations on a deal to pay publishers.Deliveroo has announced it will IPO soon - and it is promising some of its best performing riders $18,000 as a bonus.---Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/Get your credit score for free: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscoreDownload the free app: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/flux/id1526084838Weekly newsletter: https://www.flux.finance/newsletterInstagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinstaTikTok: 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.

Italy has blocked a shipment of COVID-19 vaccines heading for Australia.Square, the mobile payments service, is acquiring a majority stake in Jay-Z’s music streaming service Tidal.Google is going to stop using your personal browsing history to sell targeted ads.---Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/Get your credit score for free: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscoreDownload the free app: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/flux/id1526084838Weekly newsletter: https://www.flux.finance/newsletterInstagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinstaTikTok: 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.

Accounting platform Xero has made its biggest acquisition ever, spending $240 million on a European workforce management company.Netflix has launched a TikTok-like feed of funny videos to better compete with social media.Four female Olympic gold medalists are launching Togethxr, a media platform aimed at celebrating millennial and Gen Z female athletes.---Get your credit score for free: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscoreSave money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/Download the free app: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/flux/id1526084838Weekly newsletter: https://www.flux.finance/newsletterInstagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinstaTikTok: 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.

Greensill, an Australian-born, global lending company is fighting for its life after one of its biggest funders blocked access to its cash.Musician 3LAU has released the world’s first crypto album… and it made $15 million in 24 hours.Berkshire Hathaway, the investment company run by investment legend Warren Buffett, is now investing over $30 billion into itself.---Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/Get your credit score for free: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscoreDownload the free app: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/flux/id1526084838Weekly newsletter: https://www.flux.finance/newsletterInstagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinstaTikTok: 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.

Property prices in Australia are increasing in value at their quickest rate in 17 years.Klarna, the Swedish buy now pay later giant, has raised $1.3 billion to continue fighting it out with Afterpay.David Jones is cutting down its costs by over $20 million by cutting down its in-store gourmet food business.---Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/Get your credit score for free: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscoreDownload the free app: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/flux/id1526084838Weekly newsletter: https://www.flux.finance/newsletterInstagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinstaTikTok: 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.

Woolworths is getting into Australia’s $10 billion pet industry and will offer pet food, vet services and insurance online.Airbnb has announced results as a public company for the first time - a $5 billion loss for Oct to Dec.Wildly popular stock trading app Robinhood is planning an IPO filing for as soon as this month.---Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/Get your credit score for free: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscoreDownload the free app: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/flux/id1526084838Weekly newsletter: https://www.flux.finance/newsletterInstagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinstaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance---The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian news has made its return to Facebook, after the updated media bargaining code passed in the Senate last week.Afterpay is buying out its US investors ahead of a potential US-based IPO later in 2021.To double its revenue by 2023, Twitter has launched a subscription product where users can get paid for extra tweets.---Download the free app: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/flux/id1526084838Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/Get your credit score for free: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscoreWeekly newsletter: https://www.flux.finance/newsletterInstagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinstaTikTok: 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.

Woolworths revenue has hit $35.8 billion, an increase of over 10%, as it strives to distance itself from Coles even further.Qantas has recorded a $1.1 billion loss as COVID continues to squash demand for travel.The owner of Westfield in Australia has achieved a $3.7 billion loss as malls experience drops in value.---TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.financeSave money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/Get your credit score for free: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscoreDownload the free app: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/flux/id1526084838Weekly newsletter: https://www.flux.finance/newsletterInstagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta---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 design/tech company Canva is buying European design startups to drive the next phase of its growth.Jay-Z has sold 50% of his Armand de Brignac (aka Ace of Spaces) champagne to LVMH, the owner of Dom Perignon.LinkedIn is building a marketplace for white collar gig workers to find jobs.---Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/---The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TikTok Australia is teaming up with Shopify - with plans to turn TikTok users into a big marketing opportunity for the e-commerce industry.SEEK is breaking up with itself and will split into two divisions, one for the OG business and the other for investing in new companies.Spotify is launching in 85 new countries as it aims to reach more than a billion new listeners.---Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/Get your credit score for free: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscoreDownload the free app: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/flux/id1526084838Weekly newsletter: https://www.flux.finance/newsletterInstagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinstaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance---The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian Open’s TV ratings fell 30% this year as lockdowns throw live sport and TV productions and into chaos.Uber has lost a long-running legal case in the UK with ramifications for Australia, as a court decides drivers are entitled to worker rights.Foreign exchange company TransferWise is growing up and is changing its name to... Wise - as it enters the banking space in Australia.---Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/Get your credit score for free: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscoreDownload the free app: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/flux/id1526084838Weekly newsletter: https://www.flux.finance/newsletterInstagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinstaTikTok: 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 broad ban on news impacted essential services like health departments and the Bureau of Meteorology.The Bank of Queensland is getting ready to buy rival bank ME Bank for $1.3 billion.Global debt levels have risen to 356% of GDP, which is significantly greater than where debt levels were during the 2008 global financial crisis.---Weekly newsletter: https://www.flux.finance/newsletter---The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Facebook has restricted news publishers, and everyday Aussies, from sharing or viewing Australian and international news content.Rio Tinto has given in to pressure from investors and will finally make plans to reduce the carbon emissions of its customers.One of Australia’s biggest companies, blood products giant CSL, has seen profits boom 45% thanks to major demand for flu vaccines.---Weekly newsletter: https://www.flux.finance/newsletterLearn more about today's stories: www.flux.finance/learn---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.

Profit at Domino’s hit the $100 million mark for the first time, as Aussies embrace their pizza-loving selves.Adidas is selling Reebok to focus on its own brand 15 years after buying it for almost $5 billion.Universal Music will be spun out as its own company, and will IPO, to take advantage of rapid growth in music streaming.---Weekly newsletter: https://www.flux.finance/newsletterSave money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/Get your credit score for free: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscoreDownload the free app: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/flux/id1526084838Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinstaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance---The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian media giant News Corp has its eyes on the lucrative (and controversial) Australian sports betting market.The brand that owns Corona beer is suing another beer maker for using the Corona brand name in a hard seltzer.Luxury car brands Jaguar and Land Rover will go all in on electric cars by 2025.---Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/Get your credit score for free: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscoreDownload the free app: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/flux/id1526084838Weekly newsletter: https://www.flux.finance/newsletterInstagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinstaTikTok: 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.

Seven West Media has locked in a deal with Google to be paid for news featured in Google’s new News Showcase.Snapchat and the Australian Open have done a deal to give Aussies a behind the scenes look at the Aus Open (considering no one can actually go right now).Taylor Swift is fighting for her (music) rights by re-releasing new versions of old hits after her music was sold to a large investor.---Download the free app: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/flux/id1526084838Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/Get your credit score for free: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscoreWeekly newsletter: https://www.flux.finance/newsletterInstagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinstaTikTok: 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.

Dating app Bumble’s first date with the share market was successful after a 77% IPO day price pop.The ACCC is investigating whether to allow NAB’s $220 million takeover of Aussie neobank 86 400 as it may be anti-competitive.Telstra is maintaining its dividend even though its profits fell 20% - but wtf is a dividend?---Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/Get your credit score for free: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscoreDownload the free app: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/flux/id1526084838Weekly newsletter: https://www.flux.finance/newsletterInstagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinstaTikTok: 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.

Hollywood has come to Australia, with around $1.5 billion in movie industry spending going on around the country currently.The forced sale of TikTok by the Trump administration has been ‘shelved indefinitely’ by... the Biden administration.Spotlight will launch 150 new stores over the next five years - even though physical retail is supposedly dying.---Weekly newsletter: https://www.flux.finance/newsletterSave money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/Get your credit score for free: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscoreDownload the free app: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/flux/id1526084838Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinstaTikTok: 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.

Reddit has raised $320 million at valuation of almost $8 billion as it cashes in on its WallStreetBets phenomenon.Coca Cola is introducing its first bottle made from 100% recycled plastic.Australian casino company Crown Resorts has been declared not suitable to operate its new, expensive Sydney casino.---Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/Get your credit score for free: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscoreDownload the free app: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/flux/id1526084838Weekly newsletter: https://www.flux.finance/newsletterInstagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinstaTikTok: 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.

Furniture retailer Nick Scali will repay the JobKeeper payments it received following a healthy dose of political pressure.Electric car company Tesla has bought $1.95 billion of bitcoin and will accept it as payment in the near future.New social media sensation Clubhouse, the app for audio-only chatrooms, has been blocked in China.---Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/Get your credit score for free: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscoreDownload the free app: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/flux/id1526084838Weekly newsletter: https://www.flux.finance/newsletterInstagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinstaTikTok: 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’s division that invests in early stage tech companies is set to receive a $300M payday thanks to Coinbase's IPO.China is looking into taking its digital currency global as it aims to replace the US dollar as the world’s number one currency.Green bonds, ie corporate loans that support climate-related projects, are expected to reach a record $850 billion in 2021.---Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/Get your credit score for free: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscoreDownload the free app: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/flux/id1526084838Weekly newsletter: https://www.flux.finance/newsletterInstagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinstaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance---The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reserve Bank of Australia will pin interest rates to record low rates, which could set the share market and housing market alight for years.Dogecoin, a cryptocurrency that started as a joke, is now worth billions, as meme culture intersects with finance.Aussie energy giant AGL will incur a $2.7 billion hit as part of industry wide headwinds.---Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/Get your credit score for free: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscoreDownload the free app: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/flux/id1526084838Weekly newsletter: https://www.flux.finance/newsletterInstagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinstaTikTok: 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.