What the Flux

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. 1d ago

    David Jones and the death of the department store?

    Welcome to What the Flux Unpacked, where we go deeper into the juiciest business story of the week. Today, we’re unpacking David Jones, the department store giant fighting to stay afloat as insolvency rumours swirl. We dive into why it’s had to squeeze $10 million out of lenders just to stock up for Christmas... and what its struggles tell us about the future of the department store. _ 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. ____ More information This document is issued by Schroder Investment Management Australia Limited (ABN 22 000 443 274, AFSL 226473) (Schroders). This document does not contain and should not be taken as containing any financial product advice or financial product recommendations. This document does not take into consideration any recipient’s objectives, financial situation or needs. Before making any decision relating to a Schroders fund, you should obtain and read a copy of the product disclosure statement available at www.schroders.com.au or other relevant disclosure document for that fund and consider the appropriateness of the fund to your objectives, financial situation and needs. You should also refer to the target market determination for the fund at www.schroders.com.au. All investments carry risk, and the repayment of capital and performance in any of the funds named in this document are not guaranteed by Schroders or any company in the Schroders Group. The material contained in this document is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for accounting, legal or tax advice. Schroders does not give any warranty as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of information which is contained in this document. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Schroders, every company in the Schroders plc group, and their respective directors, officers, employees, consultants and agents exclude all liability (however arising) for any direct or indirect loss or damage that may be suffered by the recipient or any other person in connection with this document. Opinions, estimates and projections contained in this document reflect the opinions of the authors as at the date of this document and are subject to change without notice. “Forward-looking” information, such as forecasts or projections, are not guarantees of any future performance and there is no assurance that any forecast or projection will be realised. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. All references to securities, sectors, regions and/or countries are made for illustrative purposes only and are not to be construed as recommendations to buy, sell or hold. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    David Jones and the death of the department store?
  2. 3d ago

    Anthropic’s record-breaking IPO | Myer says goodbye to WFH | Yo-Chi wants plastic gone

    Anthropic has filed to list on the US stock exchange… while warning of AI’s “catastrophic risk” to humanity. Myer is ordering staff in Victoria back to the office five days a week… as new laws giving people the right to work from home stall. Yo-Chi is handing out anti-plastic postcards to customers… and asking them to send them to politicians. _ 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. ____ More information This document is issued by Schroder Investment Management Australia Limited (ABN 22 000 443 274, AFSL 226473) (Schroders). This document does not contain and should not be taken as containing any financial product advice or financial product recommendations. This document does not take into consideration any recipient’s objectives, financial situation or needs. Before making any decision relating to a Schroders fund, you should obtain and read a copy of the product disclosure statement available at www.schroders.com.au or other relevant disclosure document for that fund and consider the appropriateness of the fund to your objectives, financial situation and needs. You should also refer to the target market determination for the fund at www.schroders.com.au. All investments carry risk, and the repayment of capital and performance in any of the funds named in this document are not guaranteed by Schroders or any company in the Schroders Group. The material contained in this document is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for accounting, legal or tax advice. Schroders does not give any warranty as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of information which is contained in this document. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Schroders, every company in the Schroders plc group, and their respective directors, officers, employees, consultants and agents exclude all liability (however arising) for any direct or indirect loss or damage that may be suffered by the recipient or any other person in connection with this document. Opinions, estimates and projections contained in this document reflect the opinions of the authors as at the date of this document and are subject to change without notice. “Forward-looking” information, such as forecasts or projections, are not guarantees of any future performance and there is no assurance that any forecast or projection will be realised. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. All references to securities, sectors, regions and/or countries are made for illustrative purposes only and are not to be construed as recommendations to buy, sell or hold. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Anthropic’s record-breaking IPO | Myer says goodbye to WFH | Yo-Chi wants plastic gone
  3. Oct 22

    NextDC’s share plunge: a pinhole in the AI bubble?

    Welcome to What the Flux Unpacked! Where we go deeper into the juiciest business story of the week. Today, we’re unpacking NextDC, the data centre giant whose shares plunged 40% in a single day. We dive into how angry locals, blocked power poles, and a delayed Melbourne project sent investors into a panic, and why the biggest challenge in the AI boom might not be building data centres, but getting communities to let you. _ 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 16 October 2026. This material provides general advice only and does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation, needs or circumstances. Read the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Target Market Determination (TMD) at blackrock.com/au to see if the products referenced are appropriate for you. 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 at blackrock.com/au 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.

    NextDC’s share plunge: a pinhole in the AI bubble?
  4. Oct 20

    NAB plans major job cuts | KFC swaps PepsiCo for Coca-Cola | Cadbury’s Rugby World Cup play

    NAB bank is slashing 2,500 jobs over the next nine months… cutting its workforce by 6 percent. After many many years working closely together, PepsiCo has been dropped by KFC in the US… and it’s being swapped out for Coca-Cola. Cadbury is launching limited edition Rugby World Cup products and fan experiences… ahead of the 2027 tournament. _ 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 16 October 2026. This material provides general advice only and does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation, needs or circumstances. Read the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Target Market Determination (TMD) at blackrock.com/au to see if the products referenced are appropriate for you. 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 at blackrock.com/au 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.

    NAB plans major job cuts | KFC swaps PepsiCo for Coca-Cola | Cadbury’s Rugby World Cup play
  5. Oct 15

    Lush’s big breakup with Westfield

    Welcome to What the Flux Unpacked! Where we go deeper into the juiciest business story of the week. Today, we’re unpacking Lush Cosmetics - the bath bomb maker cutting ties with Australia’s largest shopping landlord.  We delve into why a brand that relies so much on in-person presence... is pulling itself from sme of the biggest shopping centres in Australia.  ____ 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 16 October 2026. This material provides general advice only and does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation, needs or circumstances. Read the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Target Market Determination (TMD) at blackrock.com/au to see if the products referenced are appropriate for you. 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 at blackrock.com/au 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.

    Lush’s big breakup with Westfield
  6. Oct 8

    Coles brings in the robots | Adidas takes White Fox to court | SpaceX's $40B chip deal

    Coles is reportedly in talks to bring robots into one of its supermarkets… to turning part of the store into a mini warehouse. Adidas is taking Aussie fashion label White Fox to court, claiming its four-stripe trackies are a little too close to the famous three. SpaceX is reportedly lining up a $40 billion loan to buy Nvidia chips… and the chips themselves could be the collateral. _ 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. ____ ____ This is issued for information purposes only and does not constitute investment or financial product advice. It expresses no views as to the suitability of the services or other matters described in this document as to the individual circumstances, objectives, financial situation, or needs of any recipient. You should assess whether the information is appropriate for you and consider obtaining independent taxation, legal, financial or other professional advice before making an investment decision. Neither Franklin Templeton Australia, nor any other company within the Franklin Templeton group guarantees the performance of any Fund, nor do they provide any guarantee in respect of the repayment of your capital.  Please read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement (PDSs) and any associated reference documents before making an investment decision. In accordance with the Design and Distribution Obligations requirements we maintain Target Market Determinations (TMD) for each of our Funds. All documents can be found via www.franklintempleton.com.au or by calling 1800 673 776.  Issued by Franklin Templeton Australia Limited (ABN 76 004 835 849, AFSL 240827).  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Coles brings in the robots | Adidas takes White Fox to court | SpaceX's $40B chip deal
  7. Oct 6

    Firmus goes big with IPO | Marley Spoon’s Ozempic turnaround | Barbie's hefty price tag plus a special guest interview with Andrew Canobi

    Firmus, the Aussie AI factory builder, has put a near $44 billion price tag on its IPO…which would make it the second-largest IPO in Australian history. Marley Spoon, the meal kit company, has seen a major turnaround in sales after selling new meal kits for people on Ozempic. Mattel, the toy maker of Barbie and Hot Wheels, has received takeover interest from a buyer…which could value the biz at $6 billion USD. _ 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. ____ This is issued for information purposes only and does not constitute investment or financial product advice. It expresses no views as to the suitability of the services or other matters described in this document as to the individual circumstances, objectives, financial situation, or needs of any recipient. You should assess whether the information is appropriate for you and consider obtaining independent taxation, legal, financial or other professional advice before making an investment decision. Neither Franklin Templeton Australia, nor any other company within the Franklin Templeton group guarantees the performance of any Fund, nor do they provide any guarantee in respect of the repayment of your capital.  Please read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement (PDSs) and any associated reference documents before making an investment decision. In accordance with the Design and Distribution Obligations requirements we maintain Target Market Determinations (TMD) for each of our Funds. All documents can be found via www.franklintempleton.com.au or by calling 1800 673 776.  Issued by Franklin Templeton Australia Limited (ABN 76 004 835 849, AFSL 240827).  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Firmus goes big with IPO | Marley Spoon’s Ozempic turnaround | Barbie's hefty price tag plus a special guest interview with Andrew Canobi
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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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