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. 1D AGO

    Aussie startup exits for $1.6 billion | Guzman y Gomez slows down US plans | eBay acquires Depop for Gen Z

    Aussie health-tech startup Eucalyptus has been snapped up for $1.6 billion by Hims & Hers, its US-equivalent… in one of the biggest health-tech exits for a while Guzman y Gomez shares fall 10% after it warns investors to be patient with its US losses eBay has dropped $1.2 billion USD to acquire sustainable fashion company Depop as a way into Gen Z hearts (and wallets) _ 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
  2. Bunnings to the rescue | Zip shares plunge 33% | Telstra rings in the revenue

    4D AGO

    Bunnings to the rescue | Zip shares plunge 33% | Telstra rings in the revenue

    Wesfarmers posts a $1.6 billion profit jump as Bunnings and lithium carry the load… but Officeworks runs low on black ink. Zip Co, the buy now pay later, saw its shares crash more than 33% yesterday in one of the biggest selloffs this reporting season. Telstra has seen its profits jump 8% as it hikes prices on its mobile plans…and sees the financial benefits of its major staff cutting. _ 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
  3. Coles accused of 'utterly misleading' customers | SEEK exits Employment Hero | Sushi Sushi has a new owner

    6D AGO

    Coles accused of 'utterly misleading' customers | SEEK exits Employment Hero | Sushi Sushi has a new owner

    Coles has been taken to court by the ACCC for ‘utterly misleading’ consumers on grocery prices. SEEK is putting its stake in Employment Hero up for sale… ending an eight year startup partnership right after their courtroom drama. Sushi Sushi has been snapped up by Japan’s Genki for $160 million, taking the humble Aussie hand roll global. _ 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
  4. Barbeques Galore burns out | Breville brews $1.1 billion in revenue | Kraft Heinz cancels breakup plan

    FEB 15

    Barbeques Galore burns out | Breville brews $1.1 billion in revenue | Kraft Heinz cancels breakup plan

    Barbeques Galore has entered receivership, putting 500 jobs on the line as liquidity issues leave Australia’s biggest BBQ retailer fighting for survival. Breville’s premium coffee boom has seen revenue pass  $1.1 billion, even as US tariffs keep profits flat. Kraft Heinz has scrapped its planned breakup and is betting $600 million that a turnaround tastes better than a split. _ 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. FEB 12

    ANZ's profit spikes after job cuts | Temple & Webster gets punished for discounts | Hasbro & Mattel - same forecast, different fate

    ANZ’s profit jumps 6% to $1.94 billion after 3,500 job cuts under its new ANZ 2030 strategy. Temple & Webster’s share price plummeted 30% but it’s promising to double down on discounts to chase Ikea and Harvey Norman. Hasbro and Mattel have both warned of a slowdown in the toy market, but their share prices have moved in opposite directions _ 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. FEB 10

    Seek's $365 million write-down | Jeep owner cops multi-billion dollar EV hit | Ozempic upends The Man Shake

    Seek has written down its investment in Chinese jobs portal Zhaopin by $365 million after the company’s poor performance. Stellantis, the owner of Jeep and Chrysler, saw its shares plummet 30% after its mega-investment in electric vehicles failed to pay off. The private equity owners of The Man Shake are looking to offload the company after the weight loss market has been totally re-shaped by Ozempic and oc. _ 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. FEB 8

    Investors brace for Capital Gains Tax changes | Atlassian’s AI problem | KPMG ships jobs offshore

    The government is eyeing a major shake-up of the capital gains tax discount, and investors might be about to feel the pain. Atlassian’s share price fell 5% despite a double-digit growth in revenue as investors get worried that AI will eat its entire business up…for breakfast! KPMG is planning to outsource three quarters of its executive assistant positions to the Philippines. _ 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. FEB 3

    RBA hikes the cash rate...with more to potentially come | Musk's SpaceX acquires Musk's xAI | Hollywood's sequel strategy is failing

    The RBA has hiked the cash rate by 0.25% after the latest inflation numbers keep growin and growin and growin. Elon Musk’s SpaceX has acquired Elon Musk’s xAI as he looks to unify his AI and space ambitions. Hollywood’s betting the house on sequels and superheroes… but even franchises might not save the box office in 2026. _ 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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    Nova Podcasts
  • Creator
    Flux
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    1.2K
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