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What the Flux
Hosted by Flux · EN
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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KPMG's audit scandal | Universal Music rejects a mega offer | The Astronaut Wears Prada
1w ago00:06:58Tap to summarizeKPMG'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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David Jones faces ASIC fine | Hasbro sells its characters' voices | Victoria’s Secret's angelic results
2w ago00:06:47Tap to summarizeDavid Jones lost more than $95 million in 2025… and is being investigated for being six months late to report it. Hasbro, the mega toy company has launched a new unit to allow businesses to rent the AI voices of Optimus Prime, Mr. Monopoly and Peppa Pig. Victoria’s Secret’s shares have soared 50%... after it bumped its revenue forecast by $180 million. _ 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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Foxtel battling Nine for NRL takeover | Anthropic's $1.3 trillion IPO ambition | WiseTech cuts staff... then blocks them
2w ago00:06:58Tap to summarizeFoxtel is making a $4 billion power play to kick Nine off the NRL.. and it's shopping for a free-to-air mate to make it happen. Anthropic has confidentially filed for an IPO at a $965 billion valuation USD. WiseTech told the world it’s replacing 2,000 employees with AI… then prevented some of its employees it fired from working for its rivals. _ 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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ACCC investigates Uber Eats | Enhanced Games fails the hype test | Temu hit with €200 million fine
2w ago00:06:58Tap to summarizeThe ACCC has opened a preliminary investigation into Uber Eats after claims of anti-competitive deals. The Enhanced Games has suffered 70% fall in its share price in the past three weeks…after promised to break world records and failing dismally. Temu has been hit with a €200 million fine by EU regulators for failing to stop illegal products being sold on its platform… and the bill could still get bigger. _ 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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Endeavour’s exits wineries after a big hangover | FIFA’s ticketing scandal | Oreo teams up with BTS
3w ago00:06:52Tap to summarizeEndeavour Group, the owner of Dan Murphy, is selling off its wineries and axing 80% of its grape production. FIFA is being investigated for selling crazy-expensive World Cup tickets… and apparently creating fake demand to do it. Oreo is collabing with K-pop supergroup BTS… in the biggest partnership ever for the cookie maker. _ 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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NAB shifts jobs offshore | Aussie investors to join SpaceX | Ferrari's awkward EV launch
3w ago00:06:57Tap to summarizeNAB is cutting jobs in Australia… while hiring up to 1000 new staff in India and Vietnam. SpaceX has added an Australian retail investment platform to its IPO plans.. in what could be the biggest IPO in history. Ferrari has unveiled its first fully electric car and its own marketing chief is telling its loyal petrol heads to please, please not buy it. _ 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.____ Information on current super contribution caps, limits and tax sourced from the Australian Tax Office website. Netwealth Disclaimer: Netwealth Superannuation Services Pty Ltd issues Netwealth Super Accelerator. Netwealth Investments Limited issues the Netwealth Wealth Accelerator Multi-Asset Portfolio Service. Information contained within this post is of general nature only. Consider whether the products are appropriate for you and seek advice where required. To help you decide, read the PDS or IDPS Guide and TMD available at netwealth - Super & Investment Solutions - Investors & Wealth Professionals. The Information contained in this article is general information. It does not constitute legal, tax, credit or financial advice and is not tailored to an individual’s circumstances. You should consider your own personal circumstances and seek advice from your professional advisers before making any decisions that may impact your financial situation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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GYG's US burrito unravels | Optus = For sale | Oura rings the IPO bell
3w ago00:07:00Tap to summarizeGuzman y Gomez has shut its eight Chicago stores and abandoned its US expansion…and its share price skyrocketed on the news. Singtel has not-so-quietly put a "For Sale" sign on part of Optus… Australia's second-biggest telco. Oura Ring has confidentially filed for an IPO, as the smart ring maker is eyeing a $2 billion USD revenue year. _ 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. ____ Information on current super contribution caps, limits and tax sourced from the Australian Tax Office website. Netwealth Disclaimer: Netwealth Superannuation Services Pty Ltd issues Netwealth Super Accelerator. Netwealth Investments Limited issues the Netwealth Wealth Accelerator Multi-Asset Portfolio Service. Information contained within this post is of general nature only. Consider whether the products are appropriate for you and seek advice where required. To help you decide, read the PDS or IDPS Guide and TMD available at netwealth - Super & Investment Solutions - Investors & Wealth Professionals. The Information contained in this article is general information. It does not constitute legal, tax, credit or financial advice and is not tailored to an individual’s circumstances. You should consider your own personal circumstances and seek advice from your professional advisers before making any decisions that may impact your financial situation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Webjet hits a new low | The Big 4 banks' double standards | Murdoch acquires Vox Media
4w ago00:06:57Tap to summarizeWebjet’s shares have nosedived to record lows ... .after its travel bookings have ground to a halt. Australia's major banks are hiking home loans after every RBA rate hike… but the interest rate on savings accounts isn’t following. James Murdoch’s company, Lupa Systems has just bought Vox Media for over $300 million USD… and it could be just the beginning for his very own media empire. _ 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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ASX200 telco falls 63% on merger news | Birkenstock's luxury slip | Ethical Everlane joins Shein
4w ago00:06:57Tap to summarizeASX-listed Tuas has seen its shares fall 63% after Singapore's regulator warned that its $1.5 billion merger is on the ropes. Birkenstocks are falling… falling more than 14%.... and hitting record lows…as its luxury status is being called into question. Everlane, the brand that built its whole identity on radical sustainability, has just been acquired by Shein. _ 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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Zip Co forced to change its name | Temple & Webster pulls back discounts | On x Zendaya
May 1700:06:57Tap to summarizeZip Co has lost a decade-long High Court battle over its own name and will be forced to rebrand its entire Australian business. Temple & Webster has raised its prices and pulled back on promotions after warning that its earnings will be 30% below market expectations. Swiss sneaker brand On has raised its profit forecast after clocking a 26% sales surge…but its US growth might be starting to untie itself. _ 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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