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Amazon has crossed $3 billion in sales in Australia as it snatches customers from its competitors. Apple has been whacked with a $2B euro fine in Europe for suppressing competition in the music-streaming industry. Tigerlily, one of Australia’s biggest swimwear brands, has fallen into administration for the second time.. In just four years. — Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on 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.

Private health premiums in Australia are going to rise by the biggest amount in five years on April 1st. Reddit, the social media platform, is planning to IPO this month on the New York Stock Exchange in the first major tech IPO of 2024. Bitcoin’s value has crossed $100,000 Australian dollars, a new all-time high since it peaked in late 2021. — Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on 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.

Meta has warned that it won’t renegotiate new Australian media deals as it plans to pull the News tab from its app in Australia. Life360, the ASX-listed family tracking app, has seen its shares skyrocket over 30% as it starts to push ads in the app. Bumble’s love affair with profits has hit a standstill after reporting a $32 million USD net loss in its fourth quarter…and making major cuts to staff. — Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on 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.

Harvey Norman has seen its pre-tax profit drop by more than 45% because Aussies are feeling the pinch of living. Apple has decided to pull the electric-plug on its self-driving electric car project after 10 years in the making. Disney is teaming up with the largest company in India in a major $8.5 billion USD deal. — Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on 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.

Kogan.com has seen its net profit triple over the past six months even as it saw its sales decrease. Adore Beauty has seen its revenue increase to over $100 million for the first half of the financial year, after giving its returning customers more love. Formula 1 has signed its first ever beauty brand partnership - with a luxury cosmetics brand. — Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on 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.

Medibank’s share price has been whacked after it failed to achieve its forecasts thanks to slow member growth. Vice Media is laying off hundreds of jobs and is even shutting down its own website vice.com. Nintendo’s shares have dropped almost 9% after the company delayed the release of the next Switch console. — Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance —- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Qantas has announced a 13% drop in half-year profits, but some are seeing this as a positive sign. Nine Entertainment has seen its profit drop by more than 40% for the first half of FY24 after a “markedly weaker ad market”. Nvidia, the hottest chipmaker in the world, has smashed its lofty expectations in the January quarter and its share price has gone berserk. — Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on 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.

ANZ is one step closer to acquiring Suncorp for $4.9 billion, after a court overturned the ACCC’s decision to reject the acquisition. Star Entertainment’s shares have dropped 22% after a second inquiry into the Sydney Star Casino. The company behind Rip Curl and Kathmandu has seen its shares hit an all-time low after warm weather has hurts their sales. — Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on 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.

Taylor Swift performed her first set of shows in Melbourne over the weekend and not only is she entertaining crowds, but giving a major boost to the economy. Kmart has announced record earnings for the last six months after an increase in earnings of 26% thanks to beauty and apparel. OpenAI is rolling out a new feature that gives ChatGPT the ability to recall details about their users indefinitely.. So you don’t have to repeat yourself. — Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance —- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Temple & Webster has smashed market expectations after announcing a 23% rise in sales for the past 6 months. Breville, the home appliances giant, has seen its sales take a big hit after it stopped discounting its products. BYD, the Chinese electric car maker - and arch rival to Tesla - expects to almost double sales in Australia this year… and bring an electric ute to the market. — Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance —- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JB Hi-Fi has seen its net profit drop by more than 20% but it still excited investors enough to see its share price bounce over 5%. CSL, the blood products giant, saw its market value drop by more than $7 billion after one of its most exciting trials didn’t quite have the results they were looking for. Seek has seen its share price take a beating after paid ads on the platform dropped 20% in the first half of the year. — Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on 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.

Myer has announced its annual sales hit its highest level since 2005… and more than doubled its profits from pre-COVID. NewsCorp Australia has seen its revenues drop 6% across the past quarter after its advertising revenue copped a big hit. Uber has announced its first ever annual profit, which has pushed its share price to an all-time high. — Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on 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.

AGL Energy has seen its core net profit quadruple in the past 6 months after jacking up energy prices. Cettire, the ASX-listed luxury goods marketplace, has seen its share price jump nearly 35% after its sales exploded like demand for a Hermes handbag. Disney is investing $1.5 billion USD in Epic Games to build a whole new digital Disney world in the hopes of rebuilding its profitability. — Compete in our Valentine's Day Competition "Love at First Spend" by following us on TikTok or Instagram. Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on 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.

PwC Australia has launched a new virtual assistant, called ChatPwC, which is meant to help boost the quality of client work. LVMH, the luxury giant, is making a big push to grow its market share in the luxury watch market with a focus on targeting millennials and Gen Z. Fishbowl, the Australian fast-food chain, has launched its first US store and has plans to hit $100 million in revenue this year. — Compete in our Valentine's Day Competition "Love at First Spend" by following us on TikTok or Instagram. Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance —- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Atlassian, the Australian software behemoth, saw $5 billion USD wiped from its market value despite hitting major milestones. Tinder and Hinge’s parent company has seen its quarterly revenue grow 10% as more and more people are looking to find love. F1 champion Lewis Hamilton has made a major sporting move, announcing that he’ll be leaving Mercedes and joining Ferrari in 2025. — Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on 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.

Afterpay's owner Block is reportedly cutting more than 1,000 jobs as it looks to streamline its operations across Australia and around the world TikTok will no longer have music from Taylor Swift, BIllie Eilish and Ariana Grande on their platform after a break down with their record label. Elon Musk is looking like he might become $51 billion USD poorer after a judge has voided his enormous pay package. — Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on 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.

Sara Lee, the famous frozen dessert brand, has been saved from administration by the former owners of Darrell Lea The top 20 pharma companies in the world are at risk of losing $180 billion in sales by 2028, according to a new EY report Godfreys, the iconic Aussie vacuum cleaner retailer, has collapsed into administration after nearly 100 years ___ Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinstaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister has announced changes to the ‘Stage 3’ tax cuts that will mean thousands of extra bucks for some low and middle income Aussies Domino’s Pizza has seen its share price plummet nearly 30% after its first half net profit is expected to drop Netflix has struck its biggest deal ever for a live sport with its $5 billion USD deal with the WWE — Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on 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.

Canva is getting close to finalising a secondary share sale with a plan to sell off more than $2 billion in shares. Appen, the ASX-listed AI company, has seen its share price tumble by nearly 40% after it lost its major contract with Google. Zip Co. shares jumped 15% on the ASX after announcing it would be returning to profitability for the first time in three years. — Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on 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.

Kmart is hoping to sell its Anko branded products into major US retail stores as it turns its private label-brand into a real, standalone brand. Reddit, the social media platform, has finalised its long-awaited plans to IPO with a plan to go public in March. Uniqlo is suing Shein for allegedly selling dupes of their viral bag. — Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on 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.

It's our final podcast for the year. Thank you so much for being with us this year as we shared our thoughts on some of the biggest and juicy business news stories in 2023. We'll be back and better than ever on January 22nd, 2024. Have a great break! _ Zoe Foster Blake has bought back a majority stake in her skincare brand for less than a quarter of the price she sold it for… just two years ago. The proposed marriage between design companies Adobe and Figma has been broken off after pressure from competition regulators. Toshiba is delisting from the Tokyo stock exchange after 74 years after a major buyout from a private equity investor. — Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on 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.

General Pants, Surfstitch and Ginger & Smart are all in survival mode right now as its parent company loses millions of dollars. Zoom has dropped out of the Nasdaq 100 after battling to maintain its relevance and strong performance in 2023. Sportsbet has suffered a double-digit drop in revenue for the third-quarter compared to last year. — Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on 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 new owner of 7-Eleven Australia expects growth to come NOT from petrol but from merchandising - as it aggressively expands its number of stores here. China's consumer prices fell the fastest in three years in November thanks to a major decline in meat sales Tesla has recalled more than more than 2 million cars after its self-driving car features software still isn't working as planned. — Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on 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 ACCC is trying to push a merger between Suncorp Bank and Bendigo Bank to take on the Big 4 in banking. The US Federal Reserve has kept the interest rate on pause for a third straight time and hinted of rate cuts next year. Amazon is launching a new competitor to its own book tracking website. — Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on 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.

McDonald’s Australia is facing a Big-Mac sized class action for allegedly forcing staff to work additional hours for free. Hasbro, the toy and gaming maker, has announced 1,100 layoffs after it saw overall revenue decline. Google has lost a major antitrust case against Epic Games that could change the app stores forever. — Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on 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 two largest oil and gas companies are looking to merge in an $80 billion merger. Afterpay has suffered more than $475 million in bad debts in the last 18 months as the buy- now-pay-later industry becomes more challenging. Google has launched its latest AI model Gemini, which apparently outperforms ChatGPT according to Google. — Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance —- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chemist Warehouse is looking likely to list on the ASX before the end of the year in a reverse listing via one of its suppliers. Australia Post has got the all-clear from the government to end daily letter deliveries - in order to keep it financially viable. Twitch is shutting down its operations in South Korea because of ‘prohibitively expensive’ network fees. — Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on 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.

Amazon Prime Video has shaken up the broadcasting landscape after locking in the rights to the Cricket World Cup for Australia. Spotify has just announced its third round of cuts of 2023 as it lays off 1,500 employees to reduce costs. Mastercard has launched a new AI shopping tool to help its customers find the best outfit for a wedding.. Or the beach. — Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on 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.

7-Eleven Australia has been sold for more than $1.7 billion to the owners of the 7-Eleven parent group in Japan. Aristocrat Leisure, the Aussie gambling machine manufacturer, is hosting a day for its biggest investors to address concerns over its social impact. Dr Martens’ share price dropped over 27% after issuing its fourth profit warning in 12 months. — Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance —- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Temple & Webster, the online furniture retailer, has bucked the cost of living trend with a big jump in sales over the past 5 months. Australia’s inflation rate for October dropped below 5% for the first time in over 20 months. Amazon has entered the AI race with their new chatbot, Amazon Q, that’s designed specifically for businesses. — Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on 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.

Adore Beauty has knocked back a takeover bid, but whispers of this offer have seen its share price jump 20%. Edrolo, the Australian education startup, has cut a large chunk of its team because AI has disrupted the sector. ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, is scaling back its gaming operations, which could leave 3,000 employees without jobs. — Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on 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.

Songtradr, the Aussie-founded music licensing platform, has raised over $100 million in one of the largest capital raises of 2023. Disney, Apple and IBM have all warned that they will stop advertising on X after their ads appeared next to anti-semitic posts. Australian banks are coming together by introducing new name-checking technology to stop scammers. — Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on 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.

Kayla Itsines and her ex-partner have made a power move by buying back their global fitness app Sweat. Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, has pleaded guilty to criminal charges and will pay $4.3 billion USD in penalties. Kim Kardashian’s private equity firm, SKKY, has made its very first investment into a condiments brand Truff. — Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on 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.

Akubra, the 147 year old Australian hatmaking company, has been acquired by Andrew Forrest’s investment group Tattarang in another big Aussie acquisition. Open AI staff have threatened to quit after the Board fired its CEO and Founder Sam Altman over the weekend. Culture Kings has been shelling out massive discounts to clear stock after facing low consumer spending. — Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on 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.

Accent Group, the company behind Hype and Platypus shoes, has seen its shares tumble 10%. OpenAI has released a brand new feature at its annual DevDay that could be just as transformational as ChatGPT was last year. Marvel Studio’s latest film, The Marvels, has tanked at the box office with the worst opening weekend ever for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. — Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on 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.

McDonalds Australia has lost its three year legal battle with Hungry Jack’s over the Big Mac lookalike burger, the Big Jack. Red Bull has seen a huge jump in energy drink sales after the success of its F1 racing team. Amazon Australia is planning to ditch boxes for more of its deliveries because Australian customers don’t really want them. — Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on 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 has prioritised its margin over its growth in the past quarter as it announces a profit of $2.5 billion for the past 3 months. Crocs has released a collaboration with McDonald’s for a new shoe line, with socks and jibbitz as well. Natura&Co, the global cosmetics company, has signed a deal to sell The Body Shop to Aurelius in a monster deal. — Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on 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 Coca-Cola Company is in a fizzy situation as it battles a $170 million in tax case with the Australian Tax Office. ExxonMobil, one of the largest oil and gas companies in the world, has announced plans to become a “leading producer” of lithium for electric vehicles. Pfizer is creating a new weight-loss drug to try and steal a chunk of the rapidly growing weight-loss drug market. — Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on 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.

Seven West Media has entered the chat for ARN Media by acquiring nearly 20% of the company out of nowhere. ANZ has achieved a record profit for the last financial year of more than $7 billion, but its firing up quite the competition with the other big banks. DP World, the biggest port operator in Australia, has been hit with a cyber attack that brought their Australian operations to a halt. — Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on 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.

CoinSpot, one of Australia’s largest crypto exchanges, has seen more than $2 million stolen from accounts on their platform. Shein, the fast-fashion retailer, is targeting a $90 billion valuation as it prepares for its public listing in the US. Amazon and Meta are joining forces on a new in-app shopping feature for Facebook and Instagram. — Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on 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.

Xero, the accounting software, has seen its shares dive 10%, despite a 90% earnings boost. PwC has been dumped by Westpac as their external auditor after a 20 year relationship. Scentre Group, the company behind Westfield shopping centres in Australia and NZ, has seen its income grow in the double digits. — Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance —- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Optus has suffered a major outage across the country yesterday that not only impacted millions of customers, but also, public transport and hospitals. Klarna, the Swedish based buy now pay later, has announced its first profitable quarter since 2019. Elon Musk has entered the AI chat with his newest toy, Grok, is an AI chatbot with a ‘rebellious streak’. — Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on 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.

Block's shares jumped 25% late last week after its CEO listed its forecast for the next two years and announced a major share buyback. Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway is sitting on a record $157 billion USD in cash because he just can’t find any good deals. Airwallex has launched a new product to challenge the banks on business savings accounts — Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance —- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Atlassian’s share price has taken a major hit after its customer growth slowed down, and a general fear Atlassian could lose even more customers in the future. Apple is suffering through its longest sales slump in more than a decade, but investors are still pretty happy with the news. Live Nation has had its strongest quarter ever, after a year of soaring demand for live entertainment. — Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on 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.

Major Australian companies are looking to tie employee bonuses to office attendance as they try to ramp up getting teams in the office. ASX-listed Treasury Wine Estates will acquire a high-end wine group Daou Vineyards for nearly $1.6 billion. Origin Energy’s biggest shareholder AustralianSuper has voted against a takeover offer by North American companies Brookfield and EIG. — Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on 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.

Cotton On has hit the major milestone of more than $2 billion in revenue for the 2023 financial year.. And has no plans of slowing down. WeWork is planning to file for bankruptcy as early as next week after it’s still struggling with massive debts and big losses. Anheuser Busch InBev, parent company of Bud Light beer, is looking at live entertainment to lift its dwindling sales. — Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on 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.

Adore Beauty is defying the odds in the retail world with a growth in customers and a profit margin for the first three months of this financial year. McDonald’s quarterly revenue has jumped 14% thanks to new promotions and of course Spicy Chicken McNuggets. Fast fashion giant, Shein is expanding its product range by acquiring British competitor, Missguided. — Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance —- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Qantas has denied that its “ghost flight” ticket sales broke the law and now it’s planning to prove it in court. Coca Cola has just released its quarterly results, and has come out on top against rival Pepsi. Endeavour Group, the owner of Dan Murphy’s and BWS, has seen consumers shift away from fancy beers and back to the mainstream as the cost of living bites — Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on 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.

Harvey Norman is looking to buy back 10% of its shares after its first quarter profits halved. Tinder has released a new Matchmaker tool that allows friends and family members to scrutinise your possible matches. Altria, the owner of Marlboro cigarettes, has seen its share price SMOKED after a disappointing forecast of the future. — Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance —- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Uber Eats Australia has copped a major fine after it sent out more than two million emails that broke Australia's spam rules Meta has celebrated its strongest quarterly growth in over two years but it’s cautious of celebrating too early because there may be some dark clouds coming in 2024 Coles achieved a 3.4% growth in sales for the most recent quarter.. but private label products were the real winners. — Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on 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.