Telstra will acquire Boost Mobile for just under $140 million as it looks to get its hands on 1 million new customers. Nissan, the global car manufacturer, is on the brink of collapse with just 12 months to survive, unless it gets new sources of funding. The largest operator of KFC stores in Australia has seen its net profit plummet over the past 6 months. _ Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily ne...
Dec 03, 2024•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Australian government has approved new legislation that will force multinational companies, like Netflix, Apple and Micrsoft, to pay a minimum of 15% tax - finally. Virgin Australia is one step closer to finalising its partnership with Qatar Airways after the ACCC gave it the all-clear to start selling flights. Uber is under investigation in the US for making its subscription service, Uber One, too hard to cancel. _ Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the f...
Dec 01, 2024•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Airtasker has raised more than $26 million to grow its brand in the US and UK… but it hasn’t raised cash. Webjet is in the firing line after the ACCC alleges it has advertised flights… and the requested additional payments after the booking has been confirmed. Donald Trump has threatened a huge trade war with Mexico, Canada and China after threatening them with whopping tariffs. _ Head to helia.com.au/LMI to learn more. Helia Insurance Disclaimer: Information is of general information, and does ...
Nov 28, 2024•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Australian car dealers have been forced to sell luxury electric vehicles for a loss after Aussie consumers look for other options. Amazon has doubled its investment in an AU company - investing another $4 billion in Anthropic – as it looks to join forces in the AI race. Berkshire Hathaway has provided a pretty ominous update in its earnings - after it hoarded more than $325 billion USD in cash - not in investments. _ Head to helia.com.au/LMI to learn more. Helia Insurance Disclaimer: Information...
Nov 26, 2024•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Lovisa, the fast fashion jewellery chain, has seen its revenue growth slow down to less than half of investor expectations HarperCollins has become the first major book publisher to allow an AI model to train off its books Amcor, the Aussie packaging giant, has announced a mega-acquisition of Berry Group, which will create the largest consumer packaging business in the world _ Head to helia.com.au/LMI to learn more. Helia Insurance Disclaimer: Information is of general information, and does not ...
Nov 24, 2024•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Me&U, the QR code ordering start up, will lay off around 10% of its workforce – a year after merging with its arch-rival Mr Yum. Nvidia’s share price dropped after releasing its quarterly results - but its CEO reckons that the AI gold rush is still going full steam ahead! Jaguar, the British carmaker, has rolled out a brand new logo as part of its plans to transform into an electric-only brand. _ Head to helia.com.au/LMI to learn more. Helia Insurance Disclaimer: Information is of general in...
Nov 21, 2024•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast CSL, one of Australia's largest companies, has suffered a 4% drop in its share price after a new leader of the U.S. Health Department was announced. BlueSky, the social media platform competing with X, has seen more than 2 million new users, after the US presidential election. Google may be forced to sell off Google Chrome after the US Justice Department pushes for Google to be splt up. _ Head to helia.com.au/LMI to learn more. Helia Insurance Disclaimer: Information is of general information, a...
Nov 19, 2024•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Life360, ASX-listed tracking tech, plans to continue its subscription momentum by expanding its offering to include pets and elderly relatives Cettire, the luxury goods marketplace, saw its shares drop more than 8% after struggling with a drop in demand for luxury goods CommBank’s CEO says Apple is free-riding on investments made by Australian banks and needs more regulation _ Head to helia.com.au/LMI to learn more. Helia Insurance Disclaimer: Information is of general information, and does not ...
Nov 17, 2024•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Xero, the ASX-listed accounting software, has seen its share price jump to a record-high, despite slowing subscriptions. Amazon has launched a new ultra-low cost platform called “Amazon Haul” to compete head-on against Shein and Temu. Shopify has seen its share price spike more than 26% after its income more-than-doubled in the most recent quarter. _ Head to helia.com.au/LMI to learn more. Helia Insurance Disclaimer: Information is of general information, and does not constitute legal, tax, cred...
Nov 14, 2024•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Rex Airlines is back in business after after receiving $80 million in funding from the federal government. Aristocrat Leisure, the Australian pokies machine maker, has sold its mobile gaming business Plarium Global for up to $820 million USD as it pivots back to poker machines. Aussie coffee-maker Vittoria has won a major court case against Moccona over the use of a glass jar. _ Head to helia.com.au/LMI to learn more. Helia Insurance Disclaimer: Information is of general information, and does no...
Nov 12, 2024•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Australians under the age of 16 will banned from using TikTok, Facebook and Instagram under new government legislation Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest oil producer, has seen its third quarter profits plummet 15% after lower oil prices ate into its margins Coopers Brewery, the Australian owned brewery, has seen its profit jump following a pretty unique alcoholic offering _ Head to helia.com.au/LMI to learn more. Helia Insurance Disclaimer: Information is of general information, and does not con...
Nov 10, 2024•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast The governor of the Reserve Bank, Michele Bullock, has said that Australia’s economy could face serious implications after Trump’s promise to increase tariffs. The price of bitcoin has hit a new record, jumping more than 10% after Trump's election win. Big Tech CEOs are now cozying up to Donald Trump after his win to become the next president of the US - ahead of some likely big change. _ Head to helia.com.au/LMI to learn more. Helia Insurance Disclaimer: Information is of general information, a...
Nov 07, 2024•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Westpac has announced an annual profit of $7 billion, which is actually a 3% drop from last year as mortgage competition ramps up. Google has been fined 2 undecillion roubles, or $20 decillion USD by a Russian court after blocking Russian state media channels on YouTube. Peloton, the connected-fitness company, has seen its shares speed up 22% after its first quarter results smashed expectations… thanks to a key pivot. _ Head to helia.com.au/LMI to learn more. Helia Insurance Disclaimer: Informat...
Nov 05, 2024•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Woolworths has warned investors that its earnings for the 6 months to December are looking likely to be 5% below last year’s results. Apple has seen its quarterly sales jump 5% after investors got their first peak on how its iPhone 16 sales are faring. Meta’s shares dropped 4% after its quarterly update warned that AI investments were expected to ramp up. _ Head to helia.com.au/LMI to learn more. Helia Insurance Disclaimer: Information is of general information, and does not constitute legal, ta...
Nov 05, 2024•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Australia’s quarterly inflation is below 3% for the first time since 2021 but the Reserve Bank is still unlikely to make a rate cut next week. Dropbox has announced it will lay off 20% of its workforce after it struggles through a “transitional period”. Reddit’s share price has skyrocketed over 40% following its first-ever profitable quarter. _ Head to helia.com.au/LMI to learn more. Helia Insurance Disclaimer: Information is of general information, and does not constitute legal, tax, credit or ...
Oct 31, 2024•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Myer is the new owner of Just Jeans, Jay Jays and Dotti clothing brands after agreeing to merge with parts of Premier Investment Group. Zip Co has seen its share price jump more than 10% after announcing its focus on profitability pays off. Volkswagen is looking to cut thousands of jobs as part of a major cost-cutting overhaul. _ Head to helia.com.au/LMI to learn more. Helia Insurance Disclaimer: Information is of general information, and does not constitute legal, tax, credit or financial advic...
Oct 29, 2024•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Meta is planning to roll out new facial-recognition technology to stop celebrity impersonations that are scamming Aussies out of billions per year McDonalds is in damage control after more than 75 people suffered from food poisoning from its burgers over the last week..and its share price dropped 7% The owner of Coach and Kate Spade, named Tapestry, has been blocked from acquiring Capri, the owner of Michael Kors by US authorities _ Head to helia.com.au/LMI to learn more. Helia Insurance Disclai...
Oct 27, 2024•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Canva has cracked over 200 million active users as it starts to prepare for a future public listing Grill’d, the Aussie burger chain, is under scrutiny for finding a loophole to pay thousands of workers below minimum industry rates Tesla’s shares jumped 12% after it reported its third-quarter earnings and announced plans to launch a ride-hailing service _ Check out the Flux x Raiz Flux Academy this month Download the Raiz App - Investing made easy Read the PDS and TMD on the Raiz Invest website ...
Oct 24, 2024•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Aussie tech giant Wisetech has seen its shares drop more more than 22% over the past few days after its founder and CEO has been hit with major scandals. Amazon, Google and Microsoft have all invested in nuclear power plants as part of their goals to reduce its carbon emissions. Qantas could be forced to shell out hundreds of millions of dollars to 1700 illegally sacked workers. _ Check out the Flux x Raiz Flux Academy this month Download the Raiz App - Investing made easy Read the PDS and TMD o...
Oct 22, 2024•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Foxtel has announced it will start is set to offer sports content and Sky News Australia on its streaming service Binge Flight Centre has seen its share price drop more than 15% after it warned the market that airfare prices were deflating PepsiCo has announced it will put more chips back into its Dorito bags after consumers were furious with its shrinkflation Check out the Flux x Raiz Flux Academy this month Download the Raiz App - Investing made easy Read the PDS and TMD on the Raiz Invest web...
Oct 20, 2024•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast CommBank has been whacked with a $7.5 million fine for sending more than 170 million emails to customers that did not include the option to unsubscribe. Boeing, the aeroplane manufacturer, is looking to raise $25 billion USD to stabilise its finances after a staff strike and issues with its operations. AustralianSuper, Australia’s biggest super fund, is making a $2.2b bet on US data centres and AI. Check out the Flux x Raiz Flux Academy this month Download the Raiz App - Investing made easy Read...
Oct 17, 2024•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Virgin Australia has seen its earnings jump by 18% after it recorded its second profit in a row. IKEA has dropped prices globally to attract more shoppers after its first revenue drop in 4 years. Adobe has joined the AI race after launching an AI video generator that will see it compete with the tech giants. — Check out the Flux x Raiz Flux Academy this month Download the Raiz App - Investing made easy Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Pl...
Oct 15, 2024•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Chemist Warehouse is taking on Visa and Mastercard by rolling out a new way to pay for your products - QR codes. Tesla has unveiled a new self-driving car prototype called the “Cybercab” with plans to go into production by 2026. The New York Times is teaming up with Yahoo Sports to launch a new hub for women's sports coverage. — Check out the Flux x Raiz Flux Academy this month Download the Raiz App - Investing made easy Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the ...
Oct 13, 2024•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Rio Tinto has swum against the lithium-tide by acquiring Arcadium Lithium for $9.9 billion. Stan, the streaming service owned by Nine Entertainment, is considering bringing advertising onto its platform to boost revenue. Guzman y Gomez, the now-ASX-listed Mexican food chain, announced quarterly sales growth above its already ambitious expectations. — Check out the Flux x Raiz Flux Academy this month Download the Raiz App - Investing made easy Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/Flux...
Oct 10, 2024•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Wesfarmers is expected to generate around $6 billion in revenue this year via its health division because Aussies are getting… sicker. Google will be required to open up its app store to rivals so that its users can have more choice when downloading and using apps. The creator of popular video game Assassin’s Creed, Ubisoft Entertainment, is considering going private after it lost close to half its market value this year. — Check out the Flux x Raiz Flux Academy this month Download the Raiz App ...
Oct 08, 2024•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Virgin Australia announced last week that Qatar Airways officially plans to buy a 25pc stake in the Aussie airline but there’s still one little, big hold up. LVMH has signed a monster 10-year sponsorship deal with Formula One to put their brands all over the racing circuit. Youtube is bringing big changes to Youtube Shorts to try and compete with TikTok. — Check out the Flux x Raiz Flux Academy this month Download the Raiz App - Investing made easy Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.l...
Oct 06, 2024•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast SPC, the Aussie canned fruit and vegetable producer, has finalised a three-way merger with Original Juice Company and Nature One Dairy - creating a $400 million company. Character.ai, one of the leaders in AI, is ditching its plans to make AI models itself after its founders were poached by Google in a $2.7 billion USD deal. Origin Energy has seen its share price drop after it revealed it would abandon its plans to develop hydrogen energy. — Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxA...
Oct 03, 2024•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Chemist Warehouse has seen its profit jump almost 80% as it gets closer to finalising its merger with Sigma Healthcare. Australia’s airline industry has a new player in town, and its name is Koala Airlines. OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, has seen a number of execs quit after it announces plans to become a fully for-profit business. — 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...
Oct 01, 2024•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast The share price of Australia’s biggest mining companies jumped more than 13% last week after a major stimulus announcement from China VIsa is being sued by the US Justice Department for allegedly monopolising the debit card market illegally Chocolate may become a whooooole lot more expensive in 2025 as the price of cocoa have jumped rapidly this year — Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newslett...
Sep 29, 2024•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Warner Bros Discovery has confirmed plans to launch its Max streaming platform in Australia in the first half of 2025. Google Australia is about to roll out the most significant change to its Search engine in over a decade…because it’s welcoming AI. Meta has debuted augmented reality glasses called Orion, with holographic displays. — Download the moomoo app here to get 3 free stocks when you sign up. Conditions apply Moomoo disclaimer: *Pass-through fees and FX costs not included. *T&C's app...
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