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Microsoft has come out swinging at Google, saying that Bing is ready to fill the gap if Google pulls out of Australia.Telstra is cutting around 1400 jobs as part of its monstrous staff retrenchment plan.Spotify has tripled the number of podcasts on its platform from 700K in 2019 to 2.2M today.---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.

Chemist Warehouse will sell low-dose cannabis products (ie CBD) to Aussies thanks to a new supply deal with a medicinal cannabis company.Amazon’s founder Jeff Bezos is stepping down as CEO as the company reports its third consecutive record profit.Aussie banks are worried that buy now, pay later companies like Afterpay have increased compliance risks for banks.---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/id1526084838Newsletter: 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 GameStop saga has reached Australia as traders threaten to boycott one of Australia’s biggest brokers after it suspended trading for two companies.Robinhood, the wildly popular US share trading app, has raised $3.1B in emergency funding following a user boycott.Some of Hyundai’s top executives are worried about a partnership with Apple to make its new electric cars.---Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/Free credit score: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscoreNewsletter: 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.

Microsoft has told ScoMo it is keen to expand its Google rival Bing into the Australian market if Google pulls out of Aus.NAB is set to buy Aussie neobank 86 400 for up to $220 million.Coinbase, the massive cryptocurrency exchange, is planning to IPO through a “direct listing” - bypassing investment bankers and lawyers.---Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/Free credit score: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscoreNewsletter: 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 version of the Reddit forum at the heart of GameStop-gate has said NO to local attempts to organise a similar “market play”.Uber Eats is making major changes to its business model after backlash over the workers’ status of its delivery drivers.Apple has achieved its biggest quarter ever with $145B in sales 9 (that’s almost 3X Facebook and Tesla’s sales combined).---Save money and win prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/Free credit score: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscoreNewsletter: 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 new Aussie owner of RM Williams will spend “whatever it takes” to get production of RM Williams boots back to being 100% Australia-based.Facebook enjoyed strong financial performance between Oct and Dec 2020, but the company faces 3 major headwinds in 2021.Johnson & Johnson expects the final test results for its COVID vaccine by next week.---Save money and win prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/Free credit score: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscoreNewsletter: 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 CEO and founder of online wine retailer Vinomofo is stepping down as the company makes moves towards a potential IPO.Investors in video game retailer GameStop lost over $2B in a day thanks to Reddit traders rebelling against professional ‘short-seller’ investors.Clubhouse, a new audio-based social network, has raised $130M to take social media to what it thinks is the next level.---Save money and win prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/Free credit score: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscoreNewsletter: 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.

Although Australian Open major sponsors Kia, UberEats and ANZ are reducing their investment this year, they are optimistic TV audiences will be huge.Yoghurt giant Chobani is expanding into a totally new (and random) category - ready-to-drink coffee.Google parent Alphabet has shut down Loon, its attempt to bring wifi to the world’s most remote areas.---Save money and win prizes up to $250k weekly: https://bit.ly/WintheweekFree credit score: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscoreStart your money journey: https://www.flux.finance/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.

Airtasker, the Australian online marketplace for odd jobs, is aiming for a valuation of over $250M for its upcoming IPO.Former Dick Smith shareholders that sued the company over its collapse will share around $5.6M under a settlement proposal.The owner of TikTok has launched a payments service in China as it pushes into financial services and e-commerce.---Save money and win money this week (up to $250k): https://bit.ly/WintheweekFree credit score: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscoreNewsletter: 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 US government has told the Australian government to cut their proposed laws that would force Google and Facebook to pay for news.Data from Woolworths’ Everyday Rewards program has helped trace COVID-19 contacts.The sister of Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg has been appointed to the board of ASX-listed tech company Life360.---Save money to WIN money every week (up to $250k): https://bit.ly/Wintheweek---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.

Online retailer Kogan has been whacked with a $310,000 fine for spamming customers with promotional emails.Netflix added 8.5 million global subscribers last quarter, bringing its total subscribers to more than 200 million.Australian waste management company Bingo Bins is considering a $2.3 billion takeover by an Australian private equity group.---Save money and win money this week (up to $250k): https://bit.ly/WintheweekFree credit score: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscoreStart your money journey: https://www.flux.finance/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.

JB Hi-Fi achieved record sales between July and December - thanks to Aussie households saving around $100 billion during the pandemic.Fiat Chrysler and PSA Group, the owner of Peugeot and Citroen, have finally completed their merger (after first announcing it in Oct 2019).With its 42 million users, Bumble has announced it will IPO in 2021.---Win the Week [up to $250k this week]: https://bit.ly/WintheweekFree credit score: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscoreStart your money journey: https://www.flux.finance/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.

Pizza Hut has set its sights on the number 1 spot in the Aussie pizza wars... and wants to leapfrog Domino’s.WhatsApp is delaying its new privacy policy after it caused mass confusion about whether WhatsApp shares data with its owner Facebook.Deliveroo, which is backed by Amazon, is now worth over $9 billion after a pre-IPO funding round.---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 Australia has been burying links to traditional Aussie media outlets as an “experiment”.One of Australia’s largest payment companies has encountered 10,000 of its payment terminals going down for over a week.Affirm, the US-based buy now pay later company, went public last week - and its shares increased by 98% on its first day.---Save money, win money: https://bit.ly/WintheweekFree credit score: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscoreStart your money journey: https://www.flux.finance/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.

We said we'd be offline until the 18th of January - buuuut we just couldn't resist!So we're releasing a BONUS EDITION every day this week.Today, we're recapping the best stories from the tech industry in 2020.---Win $250,000 with Flux's Win the Week game: https://bit.ly/Wintheweek---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.

We said we'd be offline until the 18th of January - buuuut we just couldn't resist!So we're releasing a BONUS EDITION every day this week.Today, we're recapping the best stories from the tech industry in 2020.---Win $250,000 with Flux's Win the Week game: https://bit.ly/Wintheweek---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.

We said we'd be offline until the 18th of January - buuuut we just couldn't resist!So we're releasing a BONUS EDITION every day this week.Today, we're recapping the best stories from the tech industry in 2020.---Win $250,000 with Flux's Win the Week game: https://bit.ly/Wintheweek---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.

We said we'd be offline until the 18th of January - buuuut we just couldn't resist!So we're releasing a BONUS EDITION every day this week.Today, we're recapping stories about the buy now pay later (BNPL) space in 2020.---Win $250,000 with Flux's Win the Week game: https://bit.ly/Wintheweek---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.

We said we'd be offline until the 18th January - buuuut we just couldn't resist!So we're releasing a BONUS EDITION every day this week.Today, we're recapping stories about streaming services in 2020.---Win $250,000 with Flux's Win the Week game: https://bit.ly/Wintheweek---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.

Tennis Australia has received a loan from the Victorian government to help cover the cost of this summer’s Australian Open.The owner of Strike Bowling, Sky Zone and Holey Moley mini-golf is set to be acquired for $250M.Apple is getting into self-driving car technology and is aiming to release its first car in 2024.---Win $250,000 with Flux's Win the Week savings game: https://bit.ly/Wintheweek---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.

Lorna Jane is being taken to court for trying to sell clothes that the company said could protect against coronavirus.Large Australian investor Magellan has invested $87M into Guzman y Gomez.Sales at Nike will be better than expected this quarter after another big rise in online sales thanks to COVID-wary shoppers.---Win $250,000 with Flux's Win the Week game: https://bit.ly/Wintheweek---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.

A2 Milk has emerged from a ‘trading halt’ after the company revealed a major drop in expected ‘daigou’ sales.OnlyFans, the content subscription site, made $525M in revenue this year and attracted major celebrities to its platform.Coinbase, the cryptocurrency exchange, has filed for its IPO and is looking likely to be one of the first big IPOs of 2021.---Win the Week: https://bit.ly/Wintheweek---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.

Arnott’s, the owner of TimTams and Shapes, is buying the cereal and snacks business of Freedom Foods for $20M.Zip Money has raised $150M for its international expansion, with its eyes on the US, Europe and the Middle East.StockX, the share market of sneakers, has walked into a new valuation of $3.7B.---Win the Week: https://bit.ly/Wintheweek---The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Energy buy now pay later company Brighte has raised $100 million to get into selling solar power.Luxury puffer jacket brand Moncler is making bold bets on its new target market of ‘twentysomethings’ and Chinese shoppers.Citibank has begged lenders to return a $1.1 billion mistaken Revlon payment - in one of the biggest banking errors in history.---Win $250k with Flux's Win the Week: https://bit.ly/Wintheweek---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 neobank Xinja is giving up its banking licence less than 18 months after launching.The ACCC is suing the owner of Gloria Jean’s and Donut King for allegedly lying to and ripping off franchisees.Global oil and gas company Exxon Mobil has finally pledged to cut greenhouse-gas emissions by up to 20%.---Win up to $250k with Flux's Win the Week: https://bit.ly/Wintheweek---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.

Eftpos, BPay and the New Payments Platform are merging to help Aussie banks take on Visa and Mastercard.Reddit has acquired Dubsmash - the short-form video app that is TikTok’s number one rival.Adidas is considering selling Reebok - 15 years after it bought the brand to take on Nike.---Free credit score: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscoreStart your money journey: https://www.flux.finance/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.

Disney is expanding its focus on Australia by launching a new streaming brand early next year.Uber and Deliveroo will likely be brought before a Senate inquiry that explores the impacts of insecure employment in Australia.Lululemon has lifted its predictions for its end of year sales as the world experiences a boom in workout gear.---Free credit score: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscoreStart your money journey: https://www.flux.finance/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.

Airbnb’s share price rocketed 115% in its IPO debut with its valuation hitting over $130 billion.Australia’s largest super fund, AustralianSuper, plans to become a $300 billion fund,PepsiCo Australia will spend $150 million on automation and sustainability following a big year of sales.---Free credit score: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscoreStart your money journey: https://www.flux.finance/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.

Sephora Australia made a surprise financial loss last year, but still generated more sales than Adore Beauty.Food delivery giant DoorDash saw its share price skyrocket 85% in its IPO debut.US lawmakers want Facebook to sell off Instagram and WhatsApp.---Free credit score: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscoreStart your money journey: https://www.flux.finance/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.

Google and Facebook will be forced to pay for news content from media companies under world-first laws in Australia.Airbnb has boosted its IPO ‘price range’ as it looks to raise over $4 billion.It has been revealed that a “no deal” Brexit could destroy 300,000 jobs.---Free credit score: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscoreStart your money journey: https://www.flux.finance/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.

Village Roadshow, the owner of Warner Bros Movie World, Sea World, and movie cinemas, has been acquired for $586 million.Uber is selling its self-driving car business for over $5 billion.Rockstar Bob Dylan is selling his entire catalog of songs to Universal Music.---Free credit score: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscoreStart your money journey: https://www.flux.finance/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.

Virgin Australia is raising the stakes in its Frequent Flyer Program war against Qantas.Both Victoria and NSW have had their credit ratings downgraded.Amazon is considering buying podcasting company Wondery for over $400 million.---Free credit score: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscoreStart your money journey: https://www.flux.finance/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.

Online Aussie book seller Booktopia has finally had its IPO - four years in the making.Afterpay’s US sales exceeded its Australian sales for the first time after Black Friday and Cyber Monday.Warner Bros. will release all of its 2021 movies on streaming service HBO Max - at the same time as in cinemas.---Start your money journey: https://www.flux.finance/Get your credit score: https://www.flux.finance/creditscoreNewsletter: 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.

Online retailer Kogan has paid $122 million for one of New Zealand’s biggest online retailers.Korean car company Hyundai is set to launch a major push into the electric car market.Australian cashback company Cashrewards has IPO’d and is now focused on growing customers (rather than profits).---Start your money journey: https://www.flux.finance/Get your credit score: https://www.flux.finance/creditscoreNewsletter: 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.

Uber competitor Ola has cut most of its Australian staff and operations.The owner of KFC and Taco Bell in Australia is pivoting its focus from dine-in to click-and-collect and online delivery.Under Armour and NBA superstar Steph Curry have launched Curry Brand, a new line of clothes, shoes and basketball products.---Start your money journey: https://www.flux.finance/Get your credit score: https://www.flux.finance/creditscoreNewsletter: https://www.flux.finance/newsletterInstagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinstaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.financeFacebook group: http://bit.ly/whatthefluxgroup---The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To win back Aussie drinkers, Foster’s Lager is ramping up production and is launching a brand new slab.Freedom Foods, the Australian snacks, milk and cereal company, has revealed the $590 million cost of its accounting scandal.The global owner of the Topshop and Topman fashion brands has fallen into administration.---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.

China has whacked Australian wine makers with tariffs up to 212% on Australian wine imports.For the second year in a row, the Nine Network has won the Australian TV ratings.Global payments giant Stripe in talks to receive new investment at a valuation of at least $95 billion.---Start your money journey: https://www.flux.finance/Get insights on your credit score: https://www.flux.finance/creditscoreNewsletter: https://www.flux.finance/newsletterInstagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinstaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.financeFacebook group: http://bit.ly/whatthefluxgroup---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.

Bega Cheese is buying Lion Dairy and Drinks - the owner of Pura Milk, Dare Iced Coffee and Yoplait Yoghurt.Book publishing company Simon & Schuster is being sold to Penguin Random House - resulting in one major book publishing company.The owner of M&M’s and Snickers is buying the owner of Kind bars to jump on the healthy snacks bandwagon.---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.

Uber is considering letting its drivers in Australia bid for rides and set their own prices.A report from Oxfam has whacked several major retailers in Australia for their buying practices and low wages for factory workers.Global software company Salesforce is in talks to acquire workplace messaging app Slack.---Start your money journey: https://www.flux.finance/Get insights on your credit score: https://www.flux.finance/creditscoreNewsletter: https://www.flux.finance/newsletterInstagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinstaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.financeFacebook group: http://bit.ly/whatthefluxgroup---The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amazon has launched Amazon Pharmacy in the US - 10 months after filing a trademark for Amazon Pharmacy in Australia.Qantas will require passengers to be vaccinated before taking an international flight.Australian logistics company GetSwift wants to relocate to Canada - but the move may be blocked by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg.---Start your money journey: https://www.flux.finance/Get insights on your credit score: https://www.flux.finance/creditscoreNewsletter: https://www.flux.finance/newsletterInstagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinstaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.financeFacebook group: http://bit.ly/whatthefluxgroupFlux Wellness Month: http://bit.ly/fluxwellnessmonth---The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Telstra will start selling energy plans to consumers as it chases new revenue opportunities.The BBC and the UK’s biggest TV broadcaster ITV have launched their streaming service BritBox in Australia.An Australian investment company has collapsed after a cyber attack resulted in the transfer of $8.7 million into a random bank account.---Start your money journey: 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.

A delay in the Australian Open in 2021 would hurt the event’s TV broadcaster Nine.Google Pay is getting a massive redesign - and it has a brand new focus on personal finance.In order to better compete with TikTok, Snap has acquired a company that overlays your own vocals over music.---Start your money journey: https://www.flux.finance/Get insights on your credit score: https://www.flux.finance/creditscoreNewsletter: https://www.flux.finance/newsletterInstagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinstaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.financeFacebook group: http://bit.ly/whatthefluxgroup---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.

BuzzFeed is buying news website HuffPost - and the two will remain separate news brands.Insurance claims relating to COVID ‘business interruptions’ could be valid in Australia - meaning hundreds of millions could be paid out.WeWork is expanding its new 'WeWork on Demand' service internationally.---Start your money journey: https://www.flux.finance/Get insights on your credit score: https://www.flux.finance/creditscoreNewsletter: https://www.flux.finance/newsletterInstagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinstaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.financeFacebook group: http://bit.ly/whatthefluxgroupFlux Wellness Month: http://bit.ly/fluxwellnessmonth---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.

News Corp has come out swinging at its annual general meeting saying it does not deny climate change.Twitter is launching a new stories-like feature that disappears after 24 hours.Duolingo has raised $48 million to expand its lead in the language education market.---Start your money journey: https://www.flux.finance/Get insights on your credit score: https://www.flux.finance/creditscoreNewsletter: https://www.flux.finance/newsletterInstagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinstaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.financeFacebook group: http://bit.ly/whatthefluxgroupFlux Wellness Month: http://bit.ly/fluxwellnessmonth---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.

Toys R Us stores are likely to reopen next year as the company’s owner merges with toy brand Funtastic.The owner of one of the most profitable video games in history, Fortnite, has brought its legal fight against Apple to Australia.Finally Airbnb has filed for its long-awaited IPO after contemplating the idea for several years.---Start your money journey: https://www.flux.finance/Get insights on your credit score: https://www.flux.finance/creditscoreNewsletter: https://www.flux.finance/newsletterInstagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinstaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.financeFacebook group: http://bit.ly/whatthefluxgroupFlux Wellness Month: http://bit.ly/fluxwellnessmonth---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 investors were unable to trade on the Australian share market for most of the day on Monday when the entire system went down.Afterpay and other buy now pay later platforms will be required to limit the types of customers they target under new regulations.Fitness tracking app Strava has raised $136 million after gloating about its 2020 growth rate of 2 million new users per month.---Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinstaStart your money journey: https://www.flux.finance/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.

The Australian government has signed a new partnership with several other countries in the world’s largest trade deal.Instagram Australia has embraced the online shopping boom by releasing a new Shop tab.Zoom competitor Hopin has raised $170 million to become the home of virtual events and conferences.---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.

Accounting software giant Xero has told investors to take a chill pill with regard to the company’s sudden rise in profitability.It’s understood that Foxtel has received a discount from Cricket Australia for this year’s broadcast rights.Apple is transitioning away from using Intel’s computer chips for its computers.---Start your money journey: https://www.flux.finance/Get insights on your credit score: https://www.flux.finance/creditscoreNewsletter: https://www.flux.finance/newsletterInstagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinstaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.financeFacebook group: http://bit.ly/whatthefluxgroupFlux Wellness Month: http://bit.ly/fluxwellnessmonth---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.

Universal Store will raise almost $150 million in its long-awaited IPO this week.Kogan will have its annual general meeting this week following a profit jump of 56% during the 2020 e-commerce boom.The owner of Victoria’s Secret and Bath & Body Works will announce its latest results this week after a surprise profit last quarter.---Start your money journey: https://www.flux.finance/Get insights on your credit score: https://www.flux.finance/creditscoreNewsletter: https://www.flux.finance/newsletterInstagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinstaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.financeFacebook group: http://bit.ly/whatthefluxgroupFlux Wellness Month: http://bit.ly/fluxwellnessmonth---The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Telstra has announced a major company restructure that will see the company split itself into three separate entities.McDonald’s has announced a brand new plant-based meat range - named the ‘McPlant’ range.Airline alliances Oneworld, Star Alliance and SkyTeam are pushing governments to replace quarantine restrictions with digital travel passes that would verify who is safe to fly.---Flux Wellness Month: http://bit.ly/fluxwellnessmonthStart your money journey: https://www.flux.finance/Get insights on your credit score: https://www.flux.finance/creditscoreNewsletter: https://www.flux.finance/newsletterInstagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinstaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.financeFacebook group: http://bit.ly/whatthefluxgroup---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.