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| Xero's profits add up | Amazon bags a Haul | Shopping spree for Shopify shares | 14 Nov 2024 | 00:06:35 | |
Xero, the ASX-listed accounting software, has seen its share price jump to a record-high, despite slowing subscriptions. Amazon has launched a new ultra-low cost platform called “Amazon Haul” to compete head-on against Shein and Temu. Shopify has seen its share price spike more than 26% after its income more-than-doubled in the most recent quarter. _ Head to helia.com.au/LMI to learn more. Helia Insurance Disclaimer: Information is of general information, and does not constitute legal, tax, credit or financial advice, and is not tailored to a home buyer’s specific circumstances. Home buyers should consider their own personal circumstances and seek advice from their professional advisers before making any decisions that may impact their financial position. Lenders mortgage insurance (LMI) is insurance that protects the credit provider, not the home buyer, and cannot be provided to borrowers. Helia Insurance Pty Limited ABN 60 106 974 305 is the issuer of the LMI policy and holds an Australian Credit Licence Number 393269. Helia credit activities are limited to credit activities engaged by it as an assignee in relation to providing lender's mortgage insurance (LMI) products or as a credit provider under the doctrine of subrogation in relation to providing LMI products. The information provided in this article does not refer to a credit contract with any particular credit provider. _ Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Rex Airline's $80m ticket to fly | Aristocrat Leisure's pivot | Vittoria's freshly brewed court win | 12 Nov 2024 | 00:07:00 | |
Rex Airlines is back in business after after receiving $80 million in funding from the federal government. Aristocrat Leisure, the Australian pokies machine maker, has sold its mobile gaming business Plarium Global for up to $820 million USD as it pivots back to poker machines. Aussie coffee-maker Vittoria has won a major court case against Moccona over the use of a glass jar. _ Head to helia.com.au/LMI to learn more. Helia Insurance Disclaimer: Information is of general information, and does not constitute legal, tax, credit or financial advice, and is not tailored to a home buyer’s specific circumstances. Home buyers should consider their own personal circumstances and seek advice from their professional advisers before making any decisions that may impact their financial position. Lenders mortgage insurance (LMI) is insurance that protects the credit provider, not the home buyer, and cannot be provided to borrowers. Helia Insurance Pty Limited ABN 60 106 974 305 is the issuer of the LMI policy and holds an Australian Credit Licence Number 393269. Helia credit activities are limited to credit activities engaged by it as an assignee in relation to providing lender's mortgage insurance (LMI) products or as a credit provider under the doctrine of subrogation in relation to providing LMI products. The information provided in this article does not refer to a credit contract with any particular credit provider. _ Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Wisetech's share plummet | Big Tech goes nuclear | Qantas faces more trouble | 22 Oct 2024 | 00:06:57 | |
Aussie tech giant Wisetech has seen its shares drop more more than 22% over the past few days after its founder and CEO has been hit with major scandals. Amazon, Google and Microsoft have all invested in nuclear power plants as part of their goals to reduce its carbon emissions. Qantas could be forced to shell out hundreds of millions of dollars to 1700 illegally sacked workers. _ Check out the Flux x Raiz Flux Academy this month Download the Raiz App - Investing made easy Read the PDS and TMD on the Raiz Invest website or App to understand the risks and decide if Raiz is suitable for you. AFSL 434776 Visit raizinvest.com.au to learn more and read the PDS and TMD to decide if its right for you. AFSL 434776. Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Chemist Warehouse's 30% profit | Gucci's $10B China problem | Hermes' class action suit | 21 Mar 2024 | 00:06:35 | |
Chemist Warehouse has announced a profit increase of nearly 30% in the lead up to its proposed merger with Sigma Healthcare. Gucci’s got a problem, and its name is China - yup, we’re talkin’ a share price drop costing Gucci’s owner $10.5 billion. Luxury brand Hermes is facing a class action suit for alleged antitrust behaviour over the sale of its Birkin bags. — 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, Macpac-owner not paying rent | Snapchat's best day | Payday lenders, BNPL to offer repayment holidays? | 23 Apr 2020 | 00:05:16 | |
Some retailers, such as Chemist Warehouse and Super Retail Group (owner of Macpac and Rebel stores), are refusing to pay rent despite strong financial performance. Snapchat's share price had its best day in two years after announcing a major rise in revenue, following announcements from Facebook and Twitter that revenue has taken a hit in 2020. Buy now, pay later providers and predatory 'payday lenders' could be forced to adopt loan repayment freezes, like bank customers have, under new government legislation. --- Facebook group: http://bit.ly/whatthefluxgroup Facebook page: http://bit.ly/Fluxfacebook Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Web: https://www.flux.finance/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Netflix's big Tiger King bite | Snoop Dogg says yes to Treasury Wines | Oil prices below zero for first time ever | 22 Apr 2020 | 00:05:15 | |
Due to both social distancing, and hit shows like Tiger King, Netflix has added more than 15 million subscribers between January and March. This week oil prices fell below zero for the first time on record as oil producers run out of space to store the oversupply of oil left by the coronavirus crisis. Treasury Wine Estates, the Australian company that owns Penfolds and Wolf Blass, has signed a partnership with Snoop Dogg to promote its 19 Crimes brand. --- Facebook group: http://bit.ly/whatthefluxgroup Facebook page: http://bit.ly/Fluxfacebook Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Web: 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. | |||
| Special episode: Virgin Australia | A deep dive into the biggest corporate collapse of the pandemic | 21 Apr 2020 | 00:04:59 | |
Virgin Australia has become the biggest corporate casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic with the company falling into voluntary administration. What does this mean for investors, Qantas and us? --- Facebook group: http://bit.ly/whatthefluxgroup Facebook page: http://bit.ly/Fluxfacebook Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Web: 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. | |||
| Amazon is trying to sell FEWER items | Facebook & Google forced to pay Aus companies | Medical cannabis on the rise | 20 Apr 2020 | 00:05:00 | |
In order to keep up with demand, and to sell fewer items, Amazon is changing its website by removing personalised recommendations. Facebook and Google are being forced to pay Australian media companies when publishing their news stories - under a world-first code here in Australia. Prescriptions for medical cannabis are on the rise in Australia, as self isolation and the crumbling economy causes a spike in anxiety. --- Facebook group: http://bit.ly/whatthefluxgroup Facebook page: http://bit.ly/Fluxfacebook Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Web: 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. | |||
| Commbank: house prices will drop soon | Esports soars as sports disappear | Activewear bucks the retail trend | 19 Apr 2020 | 00:04:52 | |
The Commonwealth Bank expects house prices to drop by 10% over the next 6 months because of the coronavirus, with Melbourne and Sydney to experience the biggest drops. As major sporting competitions are paused due to the coronavirus, Esports is soaring in popularity, with Esports investors seeing returns of over 12% in the last year. Despite the significant drop in retail sales across Australia, activewear brands are maintaining strong levels of sales compared to other retailers. --- Facebook group: http://bit.ly/whatthefluxgroup Facebook page: http://bit.ly/Fluxfacebook Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Web: 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. | |||
| Etihad, Singapore Airlines reject Virgin re-investment request | NIB & other insurers set to offer cash rebates to members | Airwallex somehow raises $250m | 16 Apr 2020 | 00:04:59 | |
Virgin Australia's biggest shareholders, including Etihad and Singapore Airlines, have rejected a request to invest more money into the struggling airline. Health insurance company NIB is preparing to offer members cash handouts to compensate for lost benefits following the coronavirus shutdown. A young Australian payments company named Airwallex has managed to raise $250 million despite the pandemic bringing the economy to a halt. --- Facebook group: http://bit.ly/whatthefluxgroup Facebook page: http://bit.ly/Fluxfacebook Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Web: 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. | |||
| Afterpay's 8 million customers | Disney is Hollywood's no.1 COVID victim | Bubs baby formula soars into China | 15 Apr 2020 | 00:04:52 | |
Afterpay shares jumped 29% as the company announced it now has over 8 million customers despite the global shutdown. Disney is becoming one of Hollywood's biggest coronavirus victims after being forced to let go 43,000 employees temporarily. Bubs, the Australian baby formula, has reported its highest revenue for a 3 month period, due to a boom in demand for infant formula in China. --- Facebook group: http://bit.ly/whatthefluxgroup Facebook page: http://bit.ly/Fluxfacebook Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Web: 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. | |||
| Westpac cops $1.4bn for breaking rules | Apple & Google unite for COVID | Pubs closed, online alcohol sales soar | 14 Apr 2020 | 00:04:57 | |
Westpac will incur $1.4bn in one-off costs after it breached bank industry rules like anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing last year. Traditional Big Tech rivals Apple and Google have joined forces to launch a COVID-19 tracking tool. Because pubs and restaurants are closed, online sales for alcohol have jumped around 20%, as people embrace new ways to purchase and consume alcohol. --- Facebook group: http://bit.ly/whatthefluxgroup Facebook page: http://bit.ly/Fluxfacebook Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Web: 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. | |||
| How lockdown impacts energy bills | Play School meets economics | Mesoblast soars 80% with COVID-19 focus | 13 Apr 2020 | 00:05:15 | |
The world's top economists are debating which alphabetical letter will a post-coronavirus economic recovery look like - with 'V', 'U' and 'W' leading the way. Shares in Mesoblast, an Australian bio-tech company, jumped 80% last week after the company secured stem cell treatment trials in the US for COVID-19. With energy bills expected to rise as Australians spend more time at home, consumer groups are lobbying the government and energy companies for financial relief. --- Facebook group: http://bit.ly/whatthefluxgroup Facebook page: http://bit.ly/Fluxfacebook Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Web: 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. | |||
| Chris Hemsworth leads fitness app revolution | H&M closes Aussie stores and takes giant loan | Australia's new tech unicorn | 09 Apr 2020 | 00:05:00 | |
Downloads for at-home fitness apps are soaring, and Chris Hemsworth's Centr is leading the way, as many Australians are forced to exercise from home. H&M, the Swedish department store, has closed its 49 stores in Australia, with 1300 job loses amid the coronavirus pandemic Australia has a new 'unicorn' (private tech company with a valuation of a $1bn), HR company Safety Culture - after raising $60m this week. --- Facebook group: http://bit.ly/whatthefluxgroup Facebook page: http://bit.ly/Fluxfacebook Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Web: 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. | |||
| Uber's $272M settlement | Google in talks with Apple | BHP's 100 job cuts | 19 Mar 2024 | 00:07:01 | |
Uber is paying Aussie taxi drivers $272m in big class action settlement Google is looking to partner up with Apple to licence the Google Gemini AI system for the iPhone BHP is reportedly laying off close to 100 staff members at its mega West Musgrave nickel and copper project in Western Australia. — 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. | |||
| Airbnb raises $1bn | Netflix-rival Quibi launches | Hostplus changes the game | 08 Apr 2020 | 00:05:00 | |
Airbnb has raised $1 billion from investors to give itself financial comfort as the coronavirus outbreak pauses the entire travel industry. Quibi, a new streaming service built for mobile phones only, launched this week and was downloaded over 300,000 times on launch day, sending it to No. 3 on the App Store. Hostplus, the giant superannuation fund, has changed its terms and conditions to delay members from accessing money on short notice. --- Facebook group: http://bit.ly/whatthefluxgroup Facebook page: http://bit.ly/Fluxfacebook Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Web: 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. | |||
| Google tracking data aims to solve COVID-19 | Australia's co-working industry frozen | Spain introduces basic income for all | 07 Apr 2020 | 00:04:51 | |
Australia’s sole proprietors and startups are leaving co-working providers in droves as the coronavirus effectively freezes the co-working industry. To combat the economic impact of the coronavirus, Spain is introducing an economic policy named Universal Basic Income to help its people survive this period. Google has released COVID-19 ‘Community Mobility Reports’ to provide insights from Google Maps into how human behaviours have changed since society went into lockdown. --- Facebook group: http://bit.ly/whatthefluxgroup Facebook page: http://bit.ly/Fluxfacebook Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Web: 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. | |||
| 13cabs is now 13things | Flight Centre raising $700m while closing stores | SEEK's big drop in job ads | 06 Apr 2020 | 00:05:00 | |
The company that owns 13cabs has launched a new delivery service named 13things as the coronavirus hurts the taxi industry. Flight Centre is closing a further 800 stores around the world and is raising $700 million from investors so it can survive post pandemic. SEEK is experiencing a significant fall in job ads as the coronavirus impacts the entire economy. --- Facebook group: http://bit.ly/whatthefluxgroup Facebook: http://bit.ly/Fluxfacebook Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Web: 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. | |||
| Adore Beauty's personal care sales soar | New bank Judo gets $500m from govt | Honda & Holden-owner GM hook up | 05 Apr 2020 | 00:04:51 | |
Even as demand for makeup drops because people are working from home, Adore Beauty is enjoying a 60% jump in sales for personal care products such as handwash, moisturisers and soap. Judo Bank, a new Australian bank focused on businesses, has been given $500 million by the government so it can lend to more Aussie businesses. Honda and General Motors, the owner of the Holden brand in Australia, are teaming up to create a new electric vehicle to rival Tesla. --- Facebook group: http://bit.ly/whatthefluxgroup Facebook: http://bit.ly/Fluxfacebook Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Web: 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. | |||
| Asahi set to buy Carlton Draught owner | Virgin asks govt for $1.4bn | KPMG, MinterEllison ask staff to take pay cuts | 02 Apr 2020 | 00:05:00 | |
Asahi is buying Australia’s CUB, owner of Carlton Draught and Strongbow, for $16bn. But there is one important condition. Virgin Australia has asked the government for $1.4bn as it struggles to survive following the coronavirus pandemic. Professional services firms like KPMG and MinterEllison are asking employees to take pay cuts in response to the coronavirus. --- Facebook group: http://bit.ly/whatthefluxgroup Facebook: http://bit.ly/Fluxfacebook Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Web: 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. | |||
| Uber rival Bolt exits Australia | China's economy is back? | No cars no revenue for Transurban | 01 Apr 2020 | 00:04:59 | |
Bolt, one of Uber’s main rivals, is pulling out of Australia as demand for ridesharing drops from the coronavirus. Following the coronavirus, China's economy is rebounding, with 95% of factories reopening in March. Transurban, the company that owns toll roads and freeways around Australia, has reported a major drop in revenue because there are so few cars on the road due to the coronavirus. --- Facebook group: http://bit.ly/whatthefluxgroup Facebook: http://bit.ly/Fluxfacebook Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Web: 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. | |||
| Bunnings & Kmart owner Wesfarmers sells part of Coles | Hasbro dominating as kids demand toys and games | ASX Ltd doing 'well' in tough times | 31 Mar 2020 | 00:04:59 | |
Wesfarmers, the company that owns Bunnings, Kmart and Officeworks, is selling part of its ownership in Coles to save money ahead of further economic uncertainty. Shares in Hasbro jumped 12% last week, due to an increase in demand for toys and games, following coronavirus lockdowns. ASX Limited, the company that owns the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), is one of only a few companies that hasn't been hurt by the coronavirus pandemic, with trading volumes increasing in recent weeks. --- Facebook group: http://bit.ly/whatthefluxgroup Facebook: http://bit.ly/Fluxfacebook Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Web: 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. | |||
| New record: Australia's $130b stimulus | Twitter user numbers are up but revenue is down | Glove love makes Ansell jump | 30 Mar 2020 | 00:04:51 | |
To save jobs and keep businesses alive, the government has announced a $130 billion economic stimulus package - the biggest in Australia's history. Despite Twitter’s user numbers increasing since the outbreak of the coronavirus, its advertising sales have dropped as companies reduce marketing. The share price of Ansell jumped 16% yesterday as demand for gloves and protective suits rises due to the coronavirus. --- Facebook group: http://bit.ly/whatthefluxgroup Facebook: http://bit.ly/Fluxfacebook Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Web: 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. | |||
| Myer stands down 10,000 staff | Woolworths hiring retail and airline workers | Banks pause mortgage repayments | 29 Mar 2020 | 00:04:58 | |
Myer, Australia’s biggest department store, has closed its stores for four weeks and has stood down 10,000. Woolworths is hiring 20,000 staff to support workers from the retail and airline industries who have lost their jobs during the coronavirus outbreak. Banks are pausing home loan repayments for Aussies impacted by the coronavirus - but it could impact your credit score. --- Web: https://www.flux.finance/ Facebook group: http://bit.ly/whatthefluxgroup Facebook: http://bit.ly/Fluxfacebook 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. | |||
| AFL, NRL fighting for financial life | Deliveroo cleaning up | Big super losses for everyone | 26 Mar 2020 | 00:04:59 | |
Over 1,500 new restaurants have signed up with Deliveroo in the last month, as the coronavirus restricts Australians from eating at restaurants. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Amazon's secret tool to challenge AusPost | Liquid Death's valuation jump... for water | PwC slashes jobs | 17 Mar 2024 | 00:06:51 | |
Amazon is recruiting a fleet of contractors to grow its delivery network in Australia, and take on Australia Post. Liquid Death, the canned-water brand that helps you “murder your thirst” has just doubled its valuation… because people actually pay for branded H20. PwC Australia will make more than 320 staff and 37 partners redundant over the next nine months as they try to recover from the tax scandal. — 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. | |||
| Virgin cuts domestic flights | Swisse Vitamins hot in demand | WeWork left for dead? | 25 Mar 2020 | 00:04:42 | |
Virgin Australia is cutting domestic flights by 90% and is standing down 8,000 employees because of the coronavirus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Netflix, Stan asked to reduce data | Farmers, pharmacies thriving | Houseparty's time to shine | 24 Mar 2020 | 00:04:57 | |
The Australian government has asked Netflix and Stan to reduce data to avoid a broadband overload, as Australians work from home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Aussie dollar hits rock bottom | Beer companies push for 'essential' status | Louis Vuitton owner donates 40 million masks | 23 Mar 2020 | 00:04:57 | |
The Australian dollar dropped to its lowest point since 2003, which is below its value during the global financial crisis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Australia's $66bn stimulus | Air New Zealand bailed out | Meditation apps offering free mindfulness | 22 Mar 2020 | 00:04:59 | |
The Australian government is investing $66bn into the Australian economy to save jobs during the coronavirus crisis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Afterpay's recession fears | WhatsApp introduces coronavirus info hub | NBN provides free bandwidth to telcos | 19 Mar 2020 | 00:04:59 | |
Afterpay shares dropped 33% on Wednesday because investors are concerned the company will struggle in a recession. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Welcome to What the Flux | 18 Mar 2020 | 00:00:35 | |
Bite-sized business news. 5 minute breakdown of the top 3 Australian or global business news stories of the day. Tailor made for busy humans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Virgin cuts all international flights | McDonald's, Starbucks enforce social distancing | Google's Verily screens coronavirus online | 18 Mar 2020 | 00:04:42 | |
Virgin is suspending all international flights and half of its domestic flights for more than 2 months because of the coronavirus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Airbnb offers refunds for everyone | Coke struggling on-the-go | Coles, Amazon need more staff due to coronavirus demand | 17 Mar 2020 | 00:04:58 | |
Airbnb is letting its customers cancel their reservations, and get a full refund, as the coronavirus continues to ruin travel plans globally. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Channel 7 to get Olympics refund? | Crown Casinos enforces social distancing | RBA to print more money? | 16 Mar 2020 | 00:04:57 | |
For the first time, the Reserve Bank of Australia is preparing to introduce 'quantitative easing' (printing money to boost the economy) as a result of the coronavirus.
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| Coronavirus stimulus package | Telstra forces employees to WFH | Slack & Zoom surge from outbreak | 15 Mar 2020 | 00:04:59 | |
The federal government has announced a $17.6 billion coronavirus stimulus package to help boost Australia’s economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Optus is for sale | Myer's new loyalty strategy | TikTok's big ban in the US | 14 Mar 2024 | 00:07:05 | |
Optus’ owner, Singtel, is looking like to sell the Aussie telco in a multi-multi billion dollar deal. Myer has seen its share pop more than 5% after it managed to stabilise its results… and bring in a new Exec to lead it into the future. TikTok is facing an existential threat as the US House of Representatives has passed a bill to ban app stores from the app. — 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. | |||
| Webjet's cancellation woes | Ramsay Health & Aus Unity team up | Petrol prices drop big time | 12 Mar 2020 | 00:04:54 | |
Webjet, the online travel agency, has reported a major rise in near-term cancellations because of the coronavirus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Kikki.K collapses | COVID-19 & the share market | Amazon's big new product | 11 Mar 2020 | 00:05:28 | |
Kikki.K, the upmarket stationery company, has collapsed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Facebook sued by Australia | Qantas CEO foregoes salary | Coles can't keep up with online orders | 10 Mar 2020 | 00:05:40 | |
Facebook is being sued by Australia's privacy watchdog over the Cambridge Analytica data scandal where over 300,000 Australians had their data breached. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Grindr sold for $600m | ANZ cuts jobs | A bank runs out of money? | 09 Mar 2020 | 00:05:15 | |
A “neobank” named Xinja has had to stop accepting new customers who want to set up savings accounts due to financial constraints. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Myer ditched by women | Flight Centre v Fyre Festival | Google's Waymo and its $2.2b raise | 05 Mar 2020 | 00:05:49 | |
Myer has had a 36% drop in profit, following a significant reduction in sales in its key womenswear product range. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Spotlight set to buy Harris Scarfe | Lindt growing... for now | WeWork investor SoftBank trying to avoid disasters | 04 Mar 2020 | 00:05:45 | |
Spotlight, the company known for selling everything from quilts to string, is likely to buy failed Aussie department store Harris Scarfe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| RBA cuts rates (to boost toilet paper spending) | Apple throttling iPhones | Twitter CEO to go? | 03 Mar 2020 | 00:05:55 | |
The Reserve Bank of Australia has cut interest rates to a new low of 0.5% to deal with the impact of the coronavirus on the Australian economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Bega Cheese's fattening court cases | Beyond Meat's growing pains | Apple bans scary tech company | 02 Mar 2020 | 00:05:47 | |
Bega Cheese’s profit has fallen 21% following expensive legal costs from back-to-back court cases against other dairy companies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Corona beer infected by virus | DoorDash needs money | NRL may change format to attract bigger audience | 01 Mar 2020 | 00:05:58 | |
Shares in the owner of Corona beer, Constellation Brands, fell 8% last week, as the beer brand struggles to escape the association with the coronavirus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Vodafone lives in loss city | Disney CEO shock resignation | Crust, Donut King owner's first profit in years | 27 Feb 2020 | 00:05:49 | |
Vodafone Australia lost 275,000 mobile customers last year and almost $280m, which is more than double last year’s financial loss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Google splits away from Meta in Australia | Musk to open up Grok to the world | Pfizer focuses on curing cancer | 12 Mar 2024 | 00:06:02 | |
Google Australia is going to split away from Meta as it looks to renegotiate its media deals under the Media Bargaining Code. Elon Musk has announced that xAI, his ChatGPT rival, will make its chatbot, Grok, open source. Pfizer, the biotech that boomed off the back of COVID, has shifted gears and is now focusing on cures for cancer to grow its revenue. — 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. | |||
| Channel 9 cutting costs | Amazon supermarkets Go checkout-less | Aussie funeral company flying | 26 Feb 2020 | 00:05:50 | |
Nine Entertainment, the owner of Channel 9, is planning to cut costs by $100m over the next 3 years as the TV industry battles to attract audiences and advertisers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Blackmores' paw-fect solution | Jeanswest is back | Juul stops sales altogether to avoid minors | 25 Feb 2020 | 00:05:49 | |
Blackmores, the Australian vitamin company, thinks it has found the 'paw-fect' way to lift profits. --- See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||