What the Flux

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Bite-sized business news. 5 minute breakdown of the top 3 Australian or global business stories of the day. Tailor made for busy humans. Hosted by Brett Joffe and Justin Joffe, co-founders of Flux.

  1. Qantas cuts routes | Judo Bank falls 40% after bad debts rise | Meta gets into gambling

    1 day ago

    Qantas cuts routes | Judo Bank falls 40% after bad debts rise | Meta gets into gambling

    Qantas and smaller sibling Jetstar are axing flight routes across Australia…and Australians in regional centres are about to feel it Judo Bank's share price has collapsed more than 40% in a single day after three problem business loans blew up simultaneously Meta is betting on prediction markets after secretly launching a new standalone app called "Arena" _ Want to lean how to go from a Saver to Investor in just 7 days - watch our new series here Complete the Budget survey for your chance to win 3 x $100 gift cards - takes only 2 mins 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. ____ Important Information: This material has been created with the co-operation of BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited (BIMAL) ABN 13 006 165 975, AFSL 230 523 on 19 May. Comments made by BIMAL employees here represent BIMAL’s views only. This material provides general advice only and does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation, needs or circumstances. Before making any investment decision, you should obtain financial advice tailored to you having regard to your individual objectives, financial situation, needs and circumstances. Refer to BIMAL’s Financial Services Guide on its website for more information. This material is not a financial product recommendation or an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any financial product in any jurisdiction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    7 min
  2. Cocobella snapped up for $2 billion | Reddit monetises your opinions | WiseTech probe rocks the company

    3 days ago

    Cocobella snapped up for $2 billion | Reddit monetises your opinions | WiseTech probe rocks the company

    The Aussie company behind Cocobella and Rokeby protein shakes has been acquired by Danone for nearly $2 billion. Reddit is turning human opinions into a $625 million ad business…and is introducing new products to capitalise on its community. WiseTech, ASX-listed logistics software, just lost $2 billion from its market value because of a very serious investigation into its founder. _ Want to lean how to go from a Saver to Investor in just 7 days - watch our new series here Complete the Budget survey for your chance to win 3 x $100 gift cards - takes only 2 mins 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. ____ Important Information: This material has been created with the co-operation of BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited (BIMAL) ABN 13 006 165 975, AFSL 230 523 on 19 May. Comments made by BIMAL employees here represent BIMAL’s views only. This material provides general advice only and does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation, needs or circumstances. Before making any investment decision, you should obtain financial advice tailored to you having regard to your individual objectives, financial situation, needs and circumstances. Refer to BIMAL’s Financial Services Guide on its website for more information. This material is not a financial product recommendation or an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any financial product in any jurisdiction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    7 min
  3. Glue Store heads to the glue factory | Insurance premiums set to rise in the double figits | BMW hits the breaks on its profit outlook plus a special guest interview

    5 days ago

    Glue Store heads to the glue factory | Insurance premiums set to rise in the double figits | BMW hits the breaks on its profit outlook plus a special guest interview

    Glue Store just became the latest fashion victim to permanently close its doors after the stores were losing too much money for its owner Australia's biggest insurers have warned home insurance premiums will rise by double digits every year for the foreseeable future BMW has suffered a 6% fall in share price after it hit the brakes on its own profit outlook _ Want to lean how to go from a Saver to Investor in just 7 days - watch our new series here Complete the Budget survey for your chance to win 3 x $100 gift cards - takes only 2 mins 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. ____ Important Information: This material has been created with the co-operation of BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited (BIMAL) ABN 13 006 165 975, AFSL 230 523 on 19 May. Comments made by BIMAL employees here represent BIMAL’s views only. This material provides general advice only and does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation, needs or circumstances. Before making any investment decision, you should obtain financial advice tailored to you having regard to your individual objectives, financial situation, needs and circumstances. Refer to BIMAL’s Financial Services Guide on its website for more information. This material is not a financial product recommendation or an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any financial product in any jurisdiction.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    11 min

  4. 18 Jun

    Labor backflips on tax reform | ARN buys peace with Kyle Sandilands | Snap’s big AR glasses gamble

    The Labor government has done a major backflip on its capital gains tax changes… while also dumping its stealth death tax. ARN Media are forking out $12 million to get Kyle Sandilands off their airwaves… but they’ll pocket some of his future earnings in the process. Snapchat’s stock plunged by around 9%... after releasing a pricey pair of augmented reality glasses - called Specs. _ Complete the Budget survey for your chance to win 3 x $100 gift cards - takes only 2 mins 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 min

  5. 16 Jun

    RBA hits pause on rates | Accent Group receives hostile takeover bid | Grill’d allegedly misleads customers

    The RBA has held the cash rate at 4.35 per cent… pausing to see if the three hikes this year so far has actually made a difference. Australia’s largest sneaker retailer, behind Platypus and Athlete’s Foot has received a hostile takeover bid…without a single cent of premium. Grill'd is being sued by the ACCC for allegedly misleading customers about how much it would donate to an environmental cause in a 3 year promotion. _ Complete the Budget survey for your chance to win 3 x $100 gift cards - takes only 2 mins 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 min

  6. 14 Jun

    Rebel Sport's regional expansion | SpaceX breaks IPO history | Aussies lean into Cadbury choccy

    Super Retail Group has announced a five-year plan for its brands like Rebel Sport to own regional Australia… before competitors get there. SpaceX has just completed the biggest IPO in history - raising $US75 billion and turning Elon Musk into the world's almost-trillionaire. Cadbury has posted double-digit growth in Australia as we turn to chocolate during the cost-of-living crisis. _ 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 min

  7. 12 Jun

    Chemist Warehouse eyes $14 billion acquisition| Kmart takes on IKEA | Bending Spoons cashes in

    Sigma Healthcare, the owner of Chemist Warehouse, is chasing a $14 billion deal to buy UK pharmacy giant Boots. Kmart is opening a massive furniture showroom called K Home to grab a bigger slice of the furniture market. Bending Spoons, the Italian app studio that buys dying internet brands  has just filed for a $20 billion Nasdaq IPO. _ 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 min

  8. 9 Jun

    KPMG's audit scandal | Universal Music rejects a mega offer | The Astronaut Wears Prada

    KPMG's global bosses have frozen partner exits at KPMG Australia to stop an exodus blowing up the entire audit season. Universal Music is sounding out a €1 billion bond sale… after one of its major backers sold his stake in the company. Prada is heading to the moon…by designing garments for NASA astronauts to wear for their next big moon landing. _ 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.

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Bite-sized business news. 5 minute breakdown of the top 3 Australian or global business stories of the day. Tailor made for busy humans. Hosted by Brett Joffe and Justin Joffe, co-founders of Flux.

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  • Years Active
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