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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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In Conversation with Grant Hackett, Australian Olympian and CEO of Generation Development Group
5d ago00:29:18Tap to summarizeToday we're kicking off our new 'In Conversation' series where we'll be bringing you insights from some of Australia's best and brightest leaders.In our very first episode, we'll be chatting with Grant Hackett OAM, CEO of Generation Development Group and 3 x Olympic Gold Medallist. You may know Grant Hackett for being unbeaten in the 1500 metre race from 1996 to 2007. What you might not know is that while he was doing all that, he was trading shares, studying commerce & law and quietly planning his second act.That second act? He's now Group CEO of Generation Development Group (ASX: GDG), which he's helped grow from $694 million to $40 billion in funds under management.We sat down with Grant for our latest In Conversation episode. He shared his childhood heroes, strange superstitions, public setbacks and the mindset that carried him from the pool to the boardroom. _ Note: This recording took place in February 2026. All numbers noted were accurate as of this date. Want to lean how to go from a Saver to Investor in just 7 days - watch our new series here 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.
Transcribe →Domain vs Realestate.com.au court battle | Xero goes full AI-mode | StubHub faces World Cup backlash
1w ago00:06:53Tap to summarizeDomain has taken Realestate.com.au’s owner to court over misleading claims… and there’s billions on the line. Xero has gone an an AI-rampage as it signs a new AI deal with Microsoft Co-Pilot… which is its third big AI deal. US Ticket reseller StubHub… is being sued by World Cup fans who paid big money for tickets that never showed up. _ Want to lean how to go from a Saver to Investor in just 7 days - watch our new series here 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.
Transcribe →KFC has a chicken problem | Amazon overcharged 1 million Aussies according to ACCC| Ticketek's backstage bloodbath plus a special guest
2w ago00:11:46Tap to summarizeThe company behind KFC stores in Australia has posted record sales for the last fiscal year but their focus is on preventing bird flu from hitting their supply chain. Amazon Australia is being sued by the ACCC… for allegedly sneaking ads onto its streaming platform and then charging customers to remove them. The owner of Ticketek has started a major restructure and job-cut after it scrambles to win back the events it's been losing left, right and centre. _ 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. ____ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Coles and Woolies face world-first laws | NRL overtakes AFL's broadcast deal | Apple jacks up prices
2w ago00:06:54Tap to summarizeColes and Woolies are in the firing line after Australia has just announced world-first supermarket price gouging laws The NRL has just locked in the biggest broadcast rights deal in Australian sports history… which makes rugby league more valuable than AFL for the first time. Apple has hiked the price of its Macs, iPads and other Apple products because AI is eating the world's memory supply _ 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.
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Qantas cuts routes | Judo Bank falls 40% after bad debts rise | Meta gets into gambling
2w ago00:06:57Tap to summarizeQantas 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.
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Cocobella snapped up for $2 billion | Reddit monetises your opinions | WiseTech probe rocks the company
3w ago00:07:00Tap to summarizeThe 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.
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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
3w ago00:11:29Tap to summarizeGlue 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.
Transcribe →Labor backflips on tax reform | ARN buys peace with Kyle Sandilands | Snap’s big AR glasses gamble
3w ago00:06:56Tap to summarizeThe 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.
Transcribe →RBA hits pause on rates | Accent Group receives hostile takeover bid | Grill’d allegedly misleads customers
4w ago00:06:57Tap to summarizeThe 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.
Transcribe →Rebel Sport's regional expansion | SpaceX breaks IPO history | Aussies lean into Cadbury choccy
4w ago00:06:58Tap to summarizeSuper 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.
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