
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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- Cettire's luxury price crash | Tesla's got a Musk-brand-issue | OpenAI's plans to acquire Chrome
What the Flux
Cettire, the luxury fashion marketplace has suffered its first loss in 3 years after it geot squeezed left, right and centre Tesla has seen its profits plummet 71%... but its share price still jumped more than 5% OpenAI, the owner of ChatGPT wants to buy Google’s Chrome… if Google is forced by the courts to sell it _ Learn more about iShares by BlackRock here Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStorel 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. ___ Issued by BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited ABN 13 006 165 975, AFSL 230 523. Refer to FSG available on our website. Before making any investment decisions, you should assess whether the product or service is appropriate for you and read the PDS and TMD available at blackrock.com.au.
27 Apr 2025 | 6 mins
- Shein Australia overtakes local retailers | Google could be split up | ARN Media's new AI host
What the Flux
Shein, the fast-fashion retailer has seen its revenue jump to over $1.2 billion in Australia as it speeds past Accent Group. A US Judge has found that Google illegally maintained a monopoly in online adtech— and the consequences could shake up the entire ad industry. ARN Media is facing another scandal after it admits to using an AI-generated personality as one of its daytime radio hosts. _ Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStorel 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.
22 Apr 2025 | 6 mins
Bunnings expands into auto parts as it looks to tap into the $1.5 billion car market… after stepping out of the car market over 2 decades ago. Prada has made the big acquisition of its Italian luxury competitor Versace for $1.38 billion USD. Apple has dodged the tariff-bullet as Donald Trump announces a tariff exemption on consumer electronic goods made in China. _ Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStorel 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.
15 Apr 2025 | 6 mins
- Virgin Australia overcharges 61,000 customers | Trump's tariff trauma | Canva takes on Microsoft head-first
What the Flux
Virgin Australia has admitted to overcharging 61,000 customers… just as it prepares for an ASX comeback Donald Trump has put a 90 day pause on his mega-tariffs and it’s largely because the bond market threw a tantrum Canva has dropped one of its biggest product updates ever to compete head on with Microsoft’s Office Suite _ Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStorel 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.
13 Apr 2025 | 6 mins
- Storage King's billion dollar play | Rugby Australia scores with Nine | Warren Buffett's done it again
What the Flux
Storage King, the ASX listed self-storage operator, is fielding a multi-billion takeover offer because its majority owner isn’t happy with its progress. Rugby Australia has locked in a new major broadcast deal with Nine — and if they pull off some wins, it could mean even more cash for the Wallabies. Warren Buffett was hoarding cash in 2024 while everyone else was riding the bull market… but now he’s having the last laugh with the latest tariffs. _ Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStorel 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.
10 Apr 2025 | 6 mins
- Major Aussie superfunds hacked | Star Entertainment's $300 million lifeline | TikTok's got a lot of buyers
What the Flux
Australia’s largest superfunds were hit in a co-ordinated cyberattack with thousands of accounts hacked into… and now the regulators want answers! Star Entertainment lives to gamble another day after receiving $300 million in survival funds… but it will lose control of the company’s management in exchange Donald Trump has extended TikTok’s deadline (again) for finding a new US owner as negotiations with major US investors heat up. _ Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStorel 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.
08 Apr 2025 | 6 mins
The owner of KFC Stores in Australia, Collins Foods, has seen its shares drop nearly 3% as Trump’s tariff might result in more beef-eaters in Australia. Nike has seen its share price plummet after Donald Trump’s new tariff on Vietnamese imports. Apple has become one of the biggest losers of the global tariffs with its largest one-day valuation wipeout on record. _ Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStorel 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.
06 Apr 2025 | 6 mins
- Zip's brand gets zapped | Googles gaming partnership | Class action against Estée Lauder
What the Flux
The share price of Zip Co has fallen more than 6% after it lost a court case over its own name Google has teamed up with Roblox to launch new video ads to give traditional marketers a new way to reach Gen Z Estee Lauder faces a lawsuit from investors for allegedly hiding their reliance on ‘gray market’ sales in China _ Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStorel 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.
03 Apr 2025 | 6 mins
- RBA's pause for concern | Woolworths slashes prices | OpenAI's biggest capital raise... ever
What the Flux
The Reserve Bank of Australia has paused the cash rate at 4.10% because it doesn’t want to make any moves before Trump’s tariffs. Woolworths slashed the price of its groceries last month to close the gap on Aldi and deflect attention from ASIC and the election campaign. OpenAI has announced it closed the largest round of capital ever raised by a private tech company - pocketing a tasty $40 billion USD. _ Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStorel 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.
01 Apr 2025 | 7 mins
- Domain's improved acquisition offer | Musk's xAI acquires Musk's X | Virgin Australia hits the ground running
What the Flux
Domain has received a "best and final" acquisition offer from digital property giant CoStar.. And now the decision is in the hands of its major shareholder Elon Musk’s AI firm, xAI, has acquired his own social media platform X in a $33 billion USD deal Virgin Australia is kicking off its IPO roadshow this week as it looks likely to list on the ASX in 2025 _ Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStorel 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.
30 Mar 2025 | 6 mins
The Reject Shop has seen its share price skyrocket 110% after an acquisition offer from Canadian retail giant Dollarama. Jeanswest, the Australian clothing retailer, has entered administration with 90 stores to close and hundreds of jobs lost. AustralianSuper has sold its entire stake in tech giant WiseTech Global after serious concerns over the founder and Board’s conduct. _ Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStorel 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.
27 Mar 2025 | 6 mins
- Federal Budget winners + losers | 23andMe to sell confidential data | James Hardie's botched acquisition
What the Flux
The Labor government dropped their 2025 budget last night…with some big investments and even bigger deficits… if they get re-elected 23andMe, the genetic testing company, has filed for bankruptcy in the US as it tries to sell its assets.. Including its highly confidential customer gene data James Hardie, the ASX-listed global building materials company, has seen its share price plummet after its $14 billion acquisition of a rival _ Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStorel 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.
25 Mar 2025 | 6 mins
- ACCC explores Coles & Woolies breakup | Nike tripping over its own laces | AppleTV+'s $1 billion burn
What the Flux
The ACCC has warned that Coles and Woolworths will not be broken up… But they will face a whole lot more scrutiny. Nike has seen its revenue fall by 9% in the last quarter and warned investors that there’s more pain to come. Apple TV+ is reportedly losing over $1 billion a year even after cutting back on its content spending and winning big at awards shows. _ Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStorel 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.
23 Mar 2025 | 6 mins
Myer has seen its profit tank by 40% in its most recent half as the new CEO focuses on resetting the business. Google has announced its largest acquisition in history - acquiring cybersecurity startup Wiz for $32 billion USD. KFC and Pizza Hut’s parent company, Yum Brands, is teaming up with tech giant, Nvidia, to implement AI ordering in drive-thru lanes. _ 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.
20 Mar 2025 | 6 mins
- HBO's Max & Nine's new partnership | Bunnings' elderly opportunity | Guess shares skyrocket 30%
What the Flux
Warner Bros Discovery is launching its streaming platform Max in Australia this month and will use Nine Entertainment to sell the ads on its cheapest tier. Bunnings is launching a new assisted-living range to tap into Australia’s ageing population and the NDIS. Shares in retailer Guess have skyrocketed more than 30% after a plan to take the company private… But not everyone gets to cash out. _ 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.
18 Mar 2025 | 6 mins
- Disney+ in a new battle with Foxtel | Pokemon Go's $3.5 billion fortune | Zara feeling the pain in the US
What the Flux
Disney is making a big play for a new demographic of customers in Australia as it adds ESPN to Disney+. The owner of Pokemon Go will sell its gaming division for $3.5 billion USD to video game developer Scopely. Zara’s owner has seen its revenue jump to over $12 billion USD for the last quarter… but it’s warned of a very uncertain future because of tariffs and US demand. _ 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.
16 Mar 2025 | 6 mins
- AustralianSuper is in hot water | Spotify's billion dollar payout | Meta's plan to take on Nvidia
What the Flux
AustralianSuper has been sued by ASIC for knowingly delaying the payment of death benefit claims for over 5 years. Spotify paid $10 billion USD to the music industry in 2024, which was the largest payout eveeeer. Meta has begun testing its own AI chip as it tries to swoop in on Nvidia’s market. _ 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.
13 Mar 2025 | 6 mins
- Suncorp's secret cyclone saviour | Unilever's plan to rebuild trust | Trump causes global markets to shake
What the Flux
The worst of Cyclone Alfred is officially over and now its time for insurers like Suncorp to count the costs of the insurance claims. Unilever, the consumer goods company behind Dove and Magnum, is completely shifting its marketing strategy to rebuild consumer trust. Global share markets, including the ASX have taken a major hit after Donald Trump warns that the US may go into recession. _ 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.
11 Mar 2025 | 6 mins
Country Road Group has seen its earnings fall by more than 70% in the second half of 2025 after too many promotions and discounts Prada Group just strutted past its competitors with full-year revenue jump of 17%...and now it’s taking a look at a juicy acquisition target Gap has seen its share price pop more than 17% after it beat profit estimates… but tariffs are still a major concern _ 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.
09 Mar 2025 | 7 mins
- Freedom Furniture is ready for sale | Trump's latest crypto piggybank | Anthropic's $61 billion capital raise
What the Flux
Freedom Furniture is officially up for sale after its parent company looks to find a new owner after its big turnaround. Donald Trump has announced plans to build a strategic reserve of five cryptocurrencies - and no surprises here - cryptocurrencies saw a $300 billion USD rally. Anthropic, the AI competitor of ChatGPT, has raised a new round of capital that values the company at more than $61 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.
06 Mar 2025 | 6 mins