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Australian Coke to be acquired by European Coke | Netflix turns to A-PAC for growth | Goldman Sachs cops $4b fine in Malaysia
Coca-Cola Amatil, the owner of the local rights to sell Coke, has received a takeover proposal worth over $9 billion.As Netflix’s subscriber growth slows down significantly, the company is turning to Asia-Pacific countries for future growth.Global bank Goldman Sachs will pay over $4 billion in fines after pleading guilty to its role in bribing Malaysian officials.---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.

Australia Post's $20k Cartier=gate | Coca-Cola cuts 200 brands | PayPal embraces crypto
Australia Post’s CEO is standing aside after it was revealed that employees were given watches worth $20k as a “thank you”.Coca-Cola is saying goodbye to 200 of its brands (ie. half of its portfolio).PayPal customers will soon be able to buy, sell and spend with cryptocurrencies when using their PayPal accounts.---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.

Crown casino's money laundering inquiry | Google hit with anti-monopoly lawsuit | Quibi already shutting down
Australian casino and gambling company Crown Resorts is facing an inquiry into money laundering breaches.Google has been hit with the biggest tech anti-monopoly lawsuit since Microsoft back in the 1990s.After raising $2.5 billion, streaming service Quibi is shutting down just months following its launch.---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.

v2food going global | NAB cops $15m fine | Amazon to pay you for data
Australian plant-based meat company v2food has locked in $77 million in new funding to go global.NAB is facing a $15 million fine after a court found the bank guilty of accepting unlicensed loan referrals.Amazon will pay consumers for information about what they’re buying outside of Amazon.---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.

Afterpay launching savings accounts | Starbucks aligning diversity to exec pay | Twitter, FB losing consumer trust at Election time
Afterpay will start offering savings accounts in 2021 as it makes its move towards banking.To boost diversity in its workforce, Starbucks is aligning diversity goals to the pay of its executives.Twitter and Facebook’s moves to moderate news in the lead up to the US Election is impacting revenue and consumer trust.---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.

RM Williams back in Aussie hands | Chemist Warehouse's crazy COVID numbers | Stripe buys Stripe (of Africa)
Australian mining magnate Andrew Forrest has bought RM Williams for $190 million.Chemist Warehouse has doubled its online sales during COVID as customers get used to ordering healthcare products online.Payments giant Stripe is acquiring a Nigerian startup known as “the Stripe of Africa”.---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.

Virgin's CEO replaced by former Jetstar boss | H&M and Zara under attack | Nine cuts Car Advice brand
Virgin Australia’s CEO has suddenly resigned and will be replaced by the former CEO of Jetstar.Fast-fashion leaders H&M and Zara are under attack from China’s fast-growing giant Shein.To gain more market share, Nine Entertainment is relaunching its Drive brand and is retiring its Car Advice brand.---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.

Coles to cash in at Xmas | Zoom launching App Store-like ecosystem | Kahoot raises $300m from WeWork investor SoftBank
Coles is preparing for record Christmas sales as international travel bans force millions of Australians to holiday at home.Zoom is launching a new events marketplace and an App Store-like ecosystem of apps.Kahoot has picked up $300 million from WeWork investor SoftBank for its gamified learning platform.---Newsletter Giveaway: https://www.flux.finance/newsletterStart your money journey: https://www.flux.finance/Get insights on your credit score: https://www.flux.finance/creditscoreInstagram: 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.

Afterpay off the hook | Apple's 5G flop | Twilio the Harry Potter of texts
Austrac has completed an audit into Afterpay’s compliance and “will not be taking any further action”.Apple’s company valuation dropped by $113 billion after it unveiled its first 5G iPhones.Twilio, the company that sends text messages for Uber and Airbnb, has make a $4.5 billion acquisition.---Get insights on your credit score: https://www.flux.finance/creditscoreNewsletter Giveaway: 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.

Disney: Streaming the new no.1 | Bank Australia bans gambling | Tourism Australia launches $7m domestic campaign
Disney is totally reorganising its company, with its media and entertainment business to play second fiddle to its new streaming business.Bank Australia has banned its customers from gambling with its credit cards.Tourism Australia has launched a major domestic marketing campaign with a $7 million, 60-second commercial.---Newsletter Giveaway: https://www.flux.finance/newsletterStart your money journey: https://www.flux.finance/Get insights on your credit score: https://www.flux.finance/creditscoreInstagram: 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.

Commbank's brand new logo | Toll taking on Aus Post | Coles shuts supermarkets
Commonwealth Bank’s logo is getting its first makeover in 30 years as the bank strives to reflect Australia’s “measured optimism”.Australian logistics giant Toll is investing in e-commerce delivery services and “dark stores” to compete against Australia Post.Last week over 800 Coles supermarkets had to turn away customers after an unidentified technical issue.---Newsletter Giveaway: https://www.flux.finance/newsletterStart your money journey: https://www.flux.finance/Get insights on your credit score: https://www.flux.finance/creditscoreInstagram: 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.

Dick Smith caught up in scam | IBM spins off | Square leans in to bitcoin
Australian entrepreneur Dick Smith has been caught up in an online scam that promotes a fake cryptocurrency.IBM is spinning off a $26 billion part of its business to focus on a new opportunity in ‘the cloud’.Payments company Square has bought over 4,000 bitcoins for $70 million, believing it will be a ‘ubiquitous currency’.---Newsletter Giveaway: https://www.flux.finance/newsletterStart your money journey: https://www.flux.finance/Get insights on your credit score: https://www.flux.finance/creditscoreInstagram: 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.

Big pay day for Adore Beauty | Apple breaks up with Sonos | Ikea opens stores as world locks down
Adore Beauty is raising almost $270 million through its upcoming IPO, delivering a $92 million payday for the company’s founders.Apple is ending its relationship with Sonos and other audio retailers as the company enters the ‘out of ear’ headphone space.Ikea is opening 50 new stores even as shoppers move online.---Newsletter Giveaway: https://www.flux.finance/newsletterStart your money journey: https://www.flux.finance/Get insights on your credit score: https://www.flux.finance/creditscoreInstagram: 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.

Maccas all in on celeb menus | News Corp backs away from criticisms | Aldi to cut plastics...by 2025
Following its successful collaboration with rapper Travis Scott, McDonald’s is partnering with music artist J Balvin for another celebrity meal deal.News Corp has backed away from its criticism of Big Tech, as Google and Facebook open their wallets to news companies.Aldi will cut its use of plastics by 2025, as customers demand the company does better by the environment---Newsletter Giveaway: https://www.flux.finance/newsletterStart your money journey: https://www.flux.finance/Get insights on your credit score: https://www.flux.finance/creditscoreInstagram: 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.

The federal budget: made simple | Levi's gets into the shared economy | AirAsia launching physical restaurants worldwide
Personal tax cuts, infrastructure spending, and first homebuyer incentives are all part of this year’s federal budget.Levi’s is getting into the $45 billion re-sale market with a marketplace for worn jeans and jackets.AirAsia is launching restaurants around the world that serve its in-flight food.---Newsletter giveaway: https://www.flux.finance/newsletterStart your money journey: https://www.flux.finance/Get insights on your credit score: https://www.flux.finance/creditscoreInstagram: 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.

Viagogo cops $7m fine | SPC is (finally) expanding | Uber sells Uber Freight stake
Ticketing website Viagogo has received a $7 million fine for misleading Australian customers.Australia's SPC is expanding into the frozen food and prepared-meals category.Uber is selling a $700 million ownership stake in its freight business, Uber Freight, to preserve cash.---Flux Newsletter Giveaway: 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.

Google to pay for news | Pepsi, Corona beer owners celebrating | Caesers, William Hill's $5b marriage
Google will pay news publishers $1.4 billion over the next three years to licence their content.Both PepsiCo and the owner of Corona beer are celebrating after their surprisingly successful last 3 months.Casino company Caesars Entertainment is embracing sports betting by acquiring William Hill for $5.2 billion.---Flux Newsletter Giveaway: 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.

HelloFresh expands with EveryPlate | Disney theme parks struggling | Telstra drops lock-in contracts
HelloFresh is expanding after a massive rise in demand for its budget-priced brand, EveryPlate.Disney is laying off 28,000 employees as the coronavirus slams its theme park business.Telstra is dropping lock-in contracts for business customers as competition rises thanks to the NBN.---Flux Newsletter Giveaway: http://bit.ly/flux-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.

Allbirds and its Aussie investor | Huawei opens stores in Aus despite politics | Aussie startup expanding into Africa, Middle East
Allbirds has been valued at $2.4 billion and a small Aussie investor has taken an ownership stake.Huawei has opted to open new stores in Australia despite the political tension surrounding the company.Aussie payments company Airwallex has raised $56 million as it prepares to expand into the US, Africa and Middle East.---Start your money journey: https://www.flux.finance/Get insights on your credit score: https://www.flux.finance/creditscoreInstagram: 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.

A2 Milk's collapsing market | Dettol to clean up with Cricket Australia | Uber allowed back in London
A2 Milk has slashed expected sales for 2021 following a collapse in the ‘daigou’ market.Cricket Australia has locked in a new major sponsorship with Dettol.Uber has won a court battle in London that has given it the right to operate in the city again.---TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.financeStart your money journey: https://www.flux.finance/Get insights on your credit score: https://www.flux.finance/creditscoreInstagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinstaFacebook 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.

Rex to take on Jetstar | Spotify, Epic and Match vs App Store | Amazon's quest to connect everything
Rex is negotiating a major investment to launch flights into Australian capital cities and compete with Jetstar and Virgin.Spotify, Epic Games, and Match Group have united to take on Apple and its supposedly unfair App Store policies.Amazon’s quest to connect everything in your home was on show as it announced updates for Echo, Alexa and Fire TV.---Start your money journey: https://www.flux.finance/Get insights on your credit score: https://www.flux.finance/creditscoreInstagram: 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.

Govt axes 'responsible lending' laws | Catch.com.au invests in robots | Playboy set to IPO
‘Responsible lending’ laws will be axed by the government, making it easier for Aussies to access credit.Catch.com.au is installing mobile robots at its distribution centre to keep up with competition.Playboy is nearing a deal to go public, which would value the company at around $600 million.---Start your money journey: https://www.flux.finance/Get insights on your credit score: https://www.flux.finance/creditscoreInstagram: 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.

NBN already needs $3.5b upgrade | Nike beats sales with latest strategy | Quibi suddenly exploring potential sale
NBN Co will spend $3.5 billion upgrading its network to achieve ‘blazing fast' internet for Australians.Nike beat sales expectations by more than $1.4 billion thanks to its latest e-commerce strategy.After launching in April, streaming startup Quibi is already exploring a potential sale after failing to take off during the pandemic.---Get credit score insights: https://www.flux.finance/creditscoreInstagram: 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.

Guzman y Gomez sales hit $1b | Harvey Norman earnings triple | Microsoft in biggest game acquisition ever
Guzman y Gomez is progressing towards an IPO as sales hit $1 billion.Harvey Norman’s earnings have tripled in two months as furniture and appliance sales surge.Microsoft is buying the maker of video games Doom and Fallout for $10.4 billion in the biggest gaming acquisition ever.---Start your money journey: https://www.flux.finance/Get credit score insights: https://www.flux.finance/creditscoreInstagram: 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.

Huawei ditching Australia | Snapchat, Jaden Smith launch show | Aussie banks caught up in global leak
The Australian division of Huawei is cutting staff and reducing investment in Australia.Snapchat has launched a social justice-focused show starring Jaden Smith, son of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith.Australian banks have been named as moving potentially dirty money around the world.---Start your money journey: https://www.flux.finance/Get credit score insights: https://www.flux.finance/creditscoreInstagram: 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.

T2 Tea reviewing store strategy | Ray-Ban's of the future with Facebook | Uber goes green
T2 is reviewing its retail store strategy as customers move online.Facebook is teaming up with Italian sunglasses giant Luxottica on Ray-Ban 'smart glasses'.Uber says all of its vehicles will be electric by 2040, and will spend over $1 billion to help drivers switch to electric.---Mindful spending: https://www.flux.finance/Get credit score insights: https://www.flux.finance/creditscoreInstagram: 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.

David Jones denies it's for sale | Stan to broadcast rugby? | Mulan, Tenet struggle for Disney, Warner Bros
David Jones has denied it is for sale despite reporting a $33 million loss.Channel Nine and Stan could become the broadcasters of rugby in Australia from 2021.Disney’s Mulan and Warner Bros’ Tenet struggled at the box office after their cinema releases last week.---Start your money journey: https://www.flux.finance/Get credit score insights: https://www.flux.finance/creditscoreInstagram: 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.

Kim Kardashian freezes Instagram account | YouTube announces TikTok rival | Australia on the way up (jobs wise)
Australia’s unemployment rate has improved to just 6.8% after the economy gained 111,000 new jobs.YouTube has announced its own TikTok competitor - Shorts.Kim Kardashian West has frozen her Instagram and Facebook accounts in protest against allowing ‘the spread of hate’.---Start your money journey: https://www.flux.finance/Instagram giveaway: 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.

Apple's big annual product reveal | Qantas looking for a new home | Pop star Akon building a new city
Apple has revealed two new watches, two new iPads and a subscription bundle.Qantas is searching for a new Australian headquarters as it prepares for a smaller workforce post COVID.Pop star Akon is building an $8 billion ‘smart city’ in Senegal - named Akon City.---Flux videos: https://www.flux.finance/Instagram giveaway: 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.

RM Williams to be acquired | Pepsi launches new stress-relief drink | DocuSign now cool thanks to rona
Investment company TPG Capital is set to acquire Aussie boots maker RM Williams.PepsiCo, the owner of Pepsi, is launching a new drink to grab a piece of the $1.4 billion sleep aid industry.COVID is transforming the formerly boring company DocuSign into a $50 billion tech darling.---Instagram giveaway: http://bit.ly/fluxinstaStart your money journey: https://www.flux.finance/TikTok: 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.

Rio Tinto execs resign following major blunder | TikTok rejects Microsoft | Suncorp cuts 550 jobs
Bosses at mining company Rio Tinto have been forced to resign after the company blew up an ancient Aboriginal heritage site.TikTok's owner ByteDance has rejected Microsoft’s offer to buy the company.Suncorp is cutting 550 jobs and is closing 20 branches.---Instagram giveaway: http://bit.ly/fluxinstaStart 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.

Tigerair shuts down for good | NAB and CBA trying to compete with Afterpay and co | Slack investors are not happy
Both NAB and Commbank have launched almost identical interest-free credit cards to fight off buy now, pay later competitors like AfterpayTigerair has officially folded under the pressure of COVID after new owners take control.Shares in work communication tool Slack plummeted last week because the investment world just ain’t happy with the rate of its growth.---Instagram and Giveaway competition: http://bit.ly/fluxinstaStart your money journey: https://www.flux.finance/TikTok: 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.

Louis Vuitton owner ditches Tiffany takeover | Lululemon transforms into ecommerce darling | Former Myer CEO's big investment in Colette
LVMH, owner of Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior and Moet, is backing out of its $22 billion takeover of Tiffany & Co.With online sales growing by over 150%, Lululemon is transforming from retailer to ecommerce star.The former CEO of Myer has purchased 90% of struggling retail brand Colette.---Start your money journey: https://www.flux.finance/Instagram: 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.

Salesforce to save Victoria | Tesla's worst day ever | SoftBank's $13b loss
Global technology giant Salesforce has been asked to improve Victoria’s COVID-19 contact tracing system.Shares in electric car company Tesla have suffered their worst trading day ever.SoftBank’s shares took a $13 billion hit after being unmasked as the ‘whale’ investor in Amazon and Netflix.---Start your money journey: https://www.flux.finance/Instagram: 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.

ANZ Bank threatens clients on climate change | JB Hi-Fi launches B2B service | Samsung building world's biggest drug plant
ANZ will cut carbon-heavy business customers if they refuse to deal with climate change.JB Hi-Fi has launched a business-focused subscription service known as “device as a service”.Samsung, known for its electronics, is building the world’s largest drug manufacturing plant.---Start your money journey: https://www.flux.finance/Instagram: 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.

David Jones, Country Road underpay staff | Australia's CSL joins vaccine race | Amazon launching drone program
Australia’s biggest health company CSL will manufacture two COVID-19 vaccines in Australia - expected early 2021.Retailers David Jones and Country Road are the latest to admit to underpaying staff.Amazon has been approved to launch its new Delivery Drone Program.---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.

Zoom's record profits | Nestle pivots to health products | Woolies enters new industry
Zoom’s profit skyrocketed by over 3000% between April and June.Nestle is paying $3.5b for a peanut allergy company as it pivots to health products.Woolworths’ $300m investment in PFD Food Services means it will become a food distributor as well as a supermarket.---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.

Australia's first recession in decades | Bumble's big IPO plans | Spotify's $100m man debuts
COVID has pushed Australia into its first recession in nearly three decades.Dating app Bumble is said to be preparing for an IPO worth around $8 billion.Spotify’s $100 million investment in Joe Rogan’s podcast made its debut this week,---Start your money journey: https://www.flux.finance/Instagram: 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.

Facebook v Australia Round 1 | Netflix launches free version | PayPal takes on Afterpay, Zip
Facebook has threatened to prevent Aussies from sharing news if proposed government regulations are implemented.PayPal is launching a new buy now, pay later service to compete with Afterpay and Zip.Netflix has launched a new global website, that is free, to attract new customers,---Start your money journey: https://www.flux.finance/Instagram: 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.

Uber Eats unveils ads | NAB offloads wealth business | Amaysim sells Click Energy to AGL
Uber Eats has unveiled its new advertising format with sponsored restaurant listings in-app.NAB’s superannuation and financial advice business, MLC Wealth, is being sold to IOOF for $1.4 billion.Mobile phone retailer Amaysim is selling its energy business, Click Energy, to AGL for $115 million.---Start your money journey: https://www.flux.finance/Instagram: 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.

Movie World owner loses $117m | Lockdown very kind to Arnott's | Amazon enters the wearables world
The owner of Warner Bros Movie World and Wet ‘n’ Wild lost $117 million last financial year.Lockdown has resulted in a major jump in sales for Arnott’s, the owner of Timtams and Shapes.Amazon has officially entered the wearables market with its new Halo wristband.---Start your money journey: https://www.flux.finance/Instagram: 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.

Spotify's virtual music events | Tiktok being chased by Walmart-Microsoft combo | PointsBet gets investment from NBCUniversal
Spotify is developing a new feature for virtual music events.Global retail giant Walmart has partnered with Microsoft in an attempt to buy TikTok.US media giant NBCUniversal has make a major investment in Australian online betting company PointsBet.---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.

Naughty Napster sold for $70m | Flexigroup becomes 'humm' | Biggest IPO ever?
Napster, the formerly notorious music sharing website, has been sold for $70m to a virtual reality concert company.FlexiGroup is rebranding to ‘humm’ and is pivoting from lending to buy now, pay later.The upcoming IPO of China’s Ant Group could be the biggest IPO in history.---Start your money journey: https://www.flux.finance/Instagram: 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.

Facebook to cut Aus in news launch | Xero acquires Aussie company | Aus govt kills Lion Dairy deal
Accounting software giant Xero has acquired Australian lending company Waddle for an upfront amount of $31 million.Facebook will soon launch its new News feature globally, but Australia is unlikely to be included.The Australian government has killed off the $600 million sale of Lion Dairy to a Chinese company as political tensions escalate.---Start your money journey: https://www.flux.finance/Instagram: 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.

AFL grand final to be snatched by QLD | Shaver Shop cashes in on DYI demand | Asana follows Spotify and Slack
Queensland is set to snatch Melbourne’s AFL grand final - in a deal that could cost Victoria’s economy over $50 million.Shaver Shop’s online sales have doubled in 2020 as demand for DYI products accelerates.Silicon Valley tech darling Asana will follow Spotify and Slack with a ‘direct listing’ IPO.---Start your money journey: https://www.flux.finance/Instagram: 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.

Stan embraces Aussie shows | Vodafone loses student revenue | Suncorp cuts oil and gas
Streaming service Stan is doubling down on original content, launching 30 of its own Australia-made productions.A lack of international students in Australia has contributed to Vodafone’s revenue plunge.Suncorp has announced it will stop investing in oil and gas projects.---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.

Qantas wants to break down borders | Vinomofo to IPO | Sharemarket booming on US tech
Qantas wants government support to break down borders and encourage intra-state travel.Vinomofo is looking to make the most of recent interest in online retailers by going public.US tech stocks are leading the way for the share market bull market - and it's affecting us down under.---Start your money journey: https://www.flux.finance/Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinstaFacebook group: http://bit.ly/whatthefluxgroupTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance---The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apple hits US $2 trillion | Afterpay doubles profit expectations | Germany trialing universal basic income
Apple’s value has doubled in two years, becoming the first US company to be worth $US2 trillion.Afterpay has almost doubled its profit expectations for 2020 after better than expected loan repayments.Germany has become the latest country to trial ‘universal basic income’.---Start your money journey: https://www.flux.finance/Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinstaFacebook group: http://bit.ly/whatthefluxgroupTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance---The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mecca expands to China | Oracle chasing TikTok | Nissan and Honda to merge?
Australian cosmetics giant Mecca has expanded into China.Oracle, the world’s second largest software maker, has joined the race to buy TikTok.It has been revealed that Japanese officials tried to push car giants Nissan and Honda to merge.---Start your money journey: https://www.flux.finance/Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinstaFacebook group: http://bit.ly/whatthefluxgroupTikTok: 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.

Ryan Reynolds sells gin brand | Google Australia fights back | JB Hi-Fi, Kogan dominating in COVID
Google has attacked the ACCC’s plans to force it to pay news publishers for content.JB Hi-Fi and Kogan have reported major rises in sales, as shoppers move online to make purchases during COVID.Diageo, the maker of Johnnie Walker and Smirnoff, is buying Ryan Reynolds’ gin company.---Start your money journey: https://www.flux.finance/Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinstaFacebook group: http://bit.ly/whatthefluxgroupTikTok: 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.