Best Blass Podcasts (2024)

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Steve Blass on World Series Glory, Clemente's Legacy, and Postseason Triumphs 50:19

3h ago50:19

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Steve Blass, the celebrated Pirate Hall of Famer, takes us back to his unforgettable journey during the 1971 World Series in this episode. He shares the exhilarating experience of pitching two complete games, turning the series in favor of the Pirates, and overcoming the immense pressure despite earlier struggles in the National League Championship…

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Wolf Blass on the chopping block | Google guilty of monopoly | Mars x Kellanova 6:50

10d ago6:50

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Treasury Wine Estates, the owner of Penfolds, will sell off some of its cheaper wine brands after budget drinkers tighten their purse strings. A US court has found that Google spent billions of dollars to illegally monopolise the online search market. Mars Incorporated is considering a takeover of Kellanova, the makers of Pringles and Coco Pops. — …

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NAB's credit dilemma | Origin's shares dip 10% | Paramount has a new billion-dollar buyer 6:56

1h ago6:56

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NAB has announced a $1.75 billion cash profit for the past three months, but it’s facing a pesky problem from its customers. Origin Energy has announced a record annual profit… but its shares had a bit of a blackout, with a 10% dip after some red flags for the upcoming year. Paramount Global’s shares have jumped 7% as a surprise new entrant prepare…

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CommBank's $9.8b profit | Telstra's writing it down | Meta's music collab 6:56

3h ago6:56

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CommBank has announced a whopping $9.8 billion cash profit for the past 12 months after growing its customer base even further. Telstra has seen its annual net profit take a double-digit drop after its mobile price rises weren’t enough to offset some major expenses. Universal Music Group and Meta are expanding their music-licensing deal, which will…

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JB Hi-Fi's beats expectations | Temple & Webster skyrockets 26% | Economic slowdown impacts Seek 6:59

2h ago6:59

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JB Hi Fi has seen its full-year profits fall over 16% and investors piled on… in a good way.. Sending its shares up more than 10%. Temple & Webster nearly hit $500m in annual sales and its share price skyrocketed 26%. Seek’s shares dropped over 7% after it announced that earnings for the 2024 financial year fell by 13%. — Build the financial wellbe…

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Foxtel up for sale | Mosaic Brands' financial tightrope | Life360 cracks a new milestone 6:58

1d ago6:58

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News Corp, the publishing behemoth, has officially put up Foxtel and its streaming services up for sale! The parent company of clothing brands Millers, Katies and Noni B saw its shares drop more than 40% last week as it struggles to stay afloat. Life360’s share price has hit an all-time high as it crosses 70 million users. — Build the financial wel…

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Nine's share buyback doesn't go to plan | Airbnb shares drop 13% | Warner Brothers' pay-TV battle 6:37

7d ago6:37

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Nine Entertainment is expected to wrap up its $220m, two-year share buyback - after a whack in profits and business performance. Airbnb has had its largest share price drop since going public in 2020. Warner Brothers Discovery has written down the value of its TV assets by $9.1 billion USD, leading to a $10 billion USD net loss for the quarter. — B…

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Reviving Johnstown: Chad Gonkiewicz on Service, Community, and Baseball 1:13:55

8d ago1:13:55

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What drives a war hero to become a baseball team owner? Join us as we light up a Rocky Patel 25th anniversary cigar with Chad Gonkiewicz, the proud owner of the Johnstown Millrats, at Lee Com Ballpark in Bradenton, Florida. Discover how Chad, an Air Force Major and combat systems officer, along with his wife Jill and childhood friend Bart, navigate…

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Atlassian's shares plummet | Apple iPhones are back in favour | Intel slashes 15,000 jobs 6:48

9d ago6:48

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Atlassian saw its share price plummet after it warned that revenue is expected to slow down over the next year. Apple is back on the winners list after it saw growth in its revenue over the past 3 months… but not all is rosy in Apple-land. Intel is cutting 15,000 jobs and suspending its dividend as its stock fell 20% in one day last week. — Build t…

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Bottom's up for big brewery | Microsoft's AI challenge | Procter & Gamble's sales hit 6:45

12d ago6:45

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An Aussie vodka maker, Billson’s Brewery, that makes a popular ready-to-drink vodka, has gone into voluntary administration. Microsoft saw its shares drop 7% in its worst day since October 2022 after its AI revenue juuuuuust missed its forecast. Procter & Gamble suffered its slowest sales growth in six years as consumers start cutting back on brand…

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Canva's major AI acquisition | Rex Airlines hits turbulence | Maccas hurt by its expensive burgers 6:58

14d ago6:58

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Canva has announced that it will acquire AI startup Leonardo.Ai in a big deal for Australia’s start-up ecosystem. Rex Airlines shares are in a trading halt as it tries to find a way to stay out of administration. McDonald’s sales have fallen for the first time in 13 quarters after Maccas’ Big Macs are pricing people out of the fast-food market. — G…

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Nostalgia, Baseball Legends, and Laughter with Steve Blass 47:26

14d ago47:26

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Pirate Hall of Famer Steve Blass takes us on a nostalgic and humorous journey through his illustrious baseball career in this episode. From his major league debut at the tender age of 22 to unforgettable encounters with legends like Henry Aaron and Willie Mays, Steve shares stories that will make you feel like you're right there on the field with h…

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Aldi Australia grows market share | OpenAI launches the Google-killer | Hermes' sales up 13% 7:00

16d ago7:00

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Aldi Australia has announced that it’s abandoning its plan to offer online shopping because it’s doing fine without it. ChatGPT’s creator, OpenAI, is officially coming after Google Search after launching its new search feature “SearchGPT”. Hermes, the luxury clothing brand, has bucked the trend of other luxury brands by reporting a 13% rise in seco…

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Deloitte's disappointing day | Tesla's business is changing | Country Road's culture problem 6:47

19d ago6:47

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Deloitte Australia has seen its revenue drop by more than $70 million in the last financial year after its consulting division was hit haaard by a slowdown in spending. Tesla has seen its share price drop 12% after it saw an enormous quarterly drop in profit thanks to more and more electric vehicle competition. Country Road Group is expected to res…

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The Inspired Unemployed's beer-deal fizzles | Mattel may have a buyer | Dolce & Gabbana opens up to respectful investors 6:59

21d ago6:59

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The merger between Mighty Craft beverages and The Inspired Unemployed’s Better Beer has fizzled out after Mighty Craft fell into administration. Mattel, the toymaker behind Barbie and Hot Wheels, has seen its share price skyrocket 20% after reports that a private equity firm is looking to acquire it. Dolce&Gabbana is flirting with the idea of bring…

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Rob King on Authenticity, Baseball Passion, and Broadcasting Legends 47:32

21d ago47:32

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What if you could discover the essence of authenticity in sports broadcasting from a seasoned expert? Join us as we sit down with Rob King at Burn by Rocky Patel, near PNC Park, and light up a Rocky Patel Special Edition cigar. With candid discussions about Rob's career, influences from legends like Mike Lang and Dick Enberg, and his time as an adj…

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Fortescue greened out | Microsoft's Canva-dupe | EssilorLuxotica goes Supreme 6:53

23d ago6:53

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Fortescue Metals Group, one of Australia’s largest companies, has cut 700 jobs across its global workforce after its green ambitions haven’t quite met investor expectations. Microsoft has announced a new AI-powered designer app late last week, to help newbies with their basic design skills. The maker of Ray Ban sunnies, EssilorLuxotica, has acquire…

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Coco & Eve's $100m payday | Google's historic $23b acquisition | Nvidia vs Trump 6:49

26d ago6:49

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An Australian viral beauty brand Coco & Eve has raised $100 million from a US private equity business, which will now take a majority stake in the business. Google is looking to make its biggest acquisition ever after it announced late-stage talks to acquire a cybersecurity company for $23 billion USD. Nvidia and other AI chipmakers have seen their…

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$105 million capital raise for construction-tech | Sequioa buys its own stock | Budget mobile wins against telco giants 6:51

28d ago6:51

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A construction tech company in Australia called Hammertech has raised $105 million as it looks to expand into the US and Europe. One of the major investors in Stripe, Sequoia Capital, is offering to buy shares from its earliest investors at a $70 billion USD valuation. Budget mobile brands have seen double digit growth in subscribers after the late…

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Memories and Melodies: Steven Brault's Dual Passions 52:13

29d ago52:13

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Ever wondered what it's like to make your Major League debut and realize you've forgotten your glove? Former Pirates pitcher Steven Brault shares the chaotic and hilarious story of his first game on July 5th, 2016, where he had to borrow teammate Jeff Locke's glove, humorously inscribed with "Lockness." Join us as Michael McHenry adds his own memor…

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Crown Resorts sells its Nobu shares | Shein cleans up ahead of IPO | BHP big nickel cuts 6:56

1M ago6:56

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Crown Resorts has sold its 20% stake in the Nobu restaurant chain and this sale values the chain at $1.3 billion. Shein is investing $270 million USD into fund to support sustainable fashion, as it looks to put its best foot forward ahead of a potential IPO in London. BHP has announced plans to let go thousands of employees after facing intense nic…

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The ACCC turns The Good Guys bad | Spotify takes on Meta | Samsung's new secret to longevity 6:56

1M ago6:56

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Aussie retailer, The Good Guys, has been alleged to have failed to provide store credits to thousands of eligible consumers…and now the ACCC wants to have their way with them! Spotify has launched a number of new features that steer it closer and closer to a full-blown social networking experience. Samsung has announced brand new tech devices at it…

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Telstra jacks up prices | Saks 5th Avenue x Amazon acquisition | Paramount's mega-merger 6:52

1M ago6:52

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Telstra will be jacking up the prices of its mobile phone plans by more than the inflation rate as part of its plans to grow faster. Saks Fifth Avenue's parent company has acquired luxury retail Neiman Marcus for $2.65 billion USD… and Amazon and Salesforce are taking a slice too. Paramount Global, one of Hollywood’s oldest studios and Skydance Med…

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The Fort McKenry: Triumphs, Drama, and the Magic of Baseball 56:58

1M ago56:58

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Michael McKenry recounts his exhilarating first home run at PNC Park on July 8, 2011, against Carlos Marmol. Experience the tension of his 10-pitch showdown, the strategies employed, and the euphoric crowd reaction that followed. We also share heartfelt stories that highlight the camaraderie among the Pittsburgh Pirates and their devoted fans, incl…

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New laws mean Netflix could get Grand Final rights | Airtasker's $5 million swapsies | Threads celebrates year one 6:28

1M ago6:28

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Amazon, Netflix and Kayo could now outbid free-to-air networks for Australia’s biggest sporting events after a new law was passed late last week. Airtasker has announced a $5 million deal with ARN Media, swapping equity for marketing support. Meta has announced its Threads app has hit 175 million monthly active users after celebrating its 1 year an…

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Booktopia's final chapter | Domino's cheesy challenge | Tesla shares up by 10%, but... 6:45

2M ago6:45

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Booktopia has gone into voluntary administration after it struggled to cope with its financial struggles. Domino’s Pizza is expecting its 2024 profit estimates to be seriously hut - thanks to the inflation of one of its most valuable ingredients - cheese. Tesla’s investors shot up its shares by 10% after its sales fell by less than expected last qu…

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TPG's content-play to take on Telstra | YouTube's worried about AI-generated content | Nike's fails to 'do it' for investors 6:41

2M ago6:41

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TPG is setting up a new battlefield against Telstra after partnership with Foxtel’s new streaming aggregation platform Hubbl. YouTube has rolled out a new policy that will allow people to request the takedown of AI-generated content that simulates their face or voice. Nike’s share price has dropped close to 20% after it announced that it expects qu…

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Lanny Frattare on Passion, Broadcasting, and Baseball Memories 1:01:38

1M ago1:01:38

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Ever wondered what it takes to become a legendary sports broadcaster? Lanny Frattare joins us for an intimate conversation at Burn by Rocky Patel, sharing the highs and lows of his illustrious career. From his early days bonding over cigars with colleagues to his candid stories about battling alcoholism and his emotional departure from broadcasting…

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ANZ gets approval for Suncorp merger | Nine cuts 200 jobs | Fujifilm's retro reboot 6:57

2M ago6:57

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ANZ has been given the green light to take over Suncorp’s banking arm for $4.9 billion after nearly two years of battling and appealing - but now there’s a catch. Nine Entertainment, the owner of Channel 9 and major Australian newspapers will make up to 200 jobs redundant after struggling with weak advertising. Fujifilm is struggling to keep up wit…

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Qatar Airways' bid for Virgin | TikTok's new Instagram-competitor | New owners for Women's Basketball 7:00

2M ago7:00

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Qatar Airways is looking to acquire a 20% stake in Virgin Airlines, which acould really shake up the aviation industry. TikTok’s owner has quietly released a new social app called Whee as a competitor to Instagram where you can take photos with filters and messages. The chairwoman of Tesla and the owner of the NBL are the new majority owners of the…

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Cettire's share price plummets 50% | Myer's major expansion | Prezzee gifted a $79m loss 6:43

2M ago6:43

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Cettire, the luxury fashion retailer’s share price plummeted by 50% after it announced a 20% drop in its earnings forecast. Myer has announced new plans to acquire other retail brands like Just Jeans and Jay Jay’s from Premier Investments - and investors like what they hear. Prezee, the Australia gift card company, has reported a $79 million loss o…

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Tales of Baseball and Regattas with Mike Fetchko 1:44:47

2M ago1:44:47

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What happens when Pittsburgh icon Mike Fetchko relocates the famed Pittsburgh Regatta to sunny Bradenton, Florida? Join us on "Hold My Cutter" as we light up some fine cigars at Lee Com Park and embark on a journey through Mike's fascinating story. From the complexities of closing a state bridge to drawing 100,000 attendees, Mike shares the intrica…

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Penfold's new Chinese strategy | Revolut's pre-IPO raise | Kathmandu's freezing cold performance 6:29

2M ago6:29

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Penfolds is planning to re-enter the Chinese market with a bang after the monster tariffs have been removed from winemakers. Revolut, the UK-based neobank, is looking to sell $500 million of shares as it prepares for one of the biggest IPOs of the year. Kathmandu’s owner, KMD Brands, has seen half-year sales drop 8.4% and its winter sales are going…

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GYG's spicy entry onto the ASX | Netflix launches "Netflix Houses" | City Chic's 30% sales drop 6:49

2M ago6:49

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Guzman y Gomez publicly listed yesterday in the ASX’s biggest float in over three years. Netflix is ramping up its physical world presence with two new Netflix Houses that lets shoppers feel like they're inside the world of their favourite shows. City Chic has warned that it’s expecting to see its sales fall by 30% this year and is desperate for so…

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From Padres Fan to Pirates Pitcher: Steven Brault Unplugged 55:36

2M ago55:36

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What happens when a talented pitcher balances his love for baseball and music? Join us as we uncover the fascinating journey of Steven Brault, a former Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher and current Sportsnet Pittsburgh analyst, at Burn by Rocky Patel near PNC Park. With co-host Michael McKenry, we explore Steven’s unique personality, his gratitude for Mic…

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Telstra quits "carbon neutral" goal | Wrigley's new angle for chewing gum | Stake.com's major lure 6:50

2M ago6:50

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Telstra has scrapped its commitment to a carbon offset scheme created by the government as well as its plans to become “carbon neutral”. Mars Wrigley, the snack behemoth, is spending millions of dollars to try and restore its chewing gum brands to their former glory. Stake.com, the online casino, is desperate to lure in tech talent from Australia’s…

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AGL's $150 million tech investment | BeReal sold for €500M | Jake Paul big 'W' 6:54

2M ago6:54

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AGL Energy has invested $150 million into a new energy-tech platform to compete with Origin Energy. BeReal, the biggest social media app of 2022, has been sold for €500 million, after struggling to turn its initial hype into sustained growth. Jake Paul, the YouTube influencer and part-time boxer is launching a new personal skincare line for men. — …

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Chemist Warehouse’s merger faces mega-roadlock | Apple + ANZ's BNPL collab | Qantas acquires TripADeal 6:57

2M ago6:57

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Chemist Warehouse’s IPO listing has hit a roadblock after the ACCC has warned that its merger would “substantially lessen competition”. Apple is introducing buy now, pay later-style loans to Australian customers through a new partnership with ANZ. Qantas has wholly acquired online travel business TripADeal in a $211 million deal with the hopes to r…

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Apple unveils Siri-GPT | Toyota $15 billion crash to its reputation | Bapcor's takeover bid 6:58

2M ago6:58

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Apple has announced a partnership with ChatGPT’s creator to bring generative AI tools to iPhones - as part of their new age of AI… or ‘Apple Intelligence’. Toyota’s reputation just took a $15 billion USD hit after it was found to have falsified car safety tests. The company behind car parts retailers Autobarn and Burson have received a takeover bid…

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Tim Murtaugh's Baseball Tales, Redemption, and Political Battles 47:16

2M ago47:16

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What could be more captivating than intertwining the worlds of baseball and cigars? On this episode of "Hold My Cutter," recorded live at Burn by Rocky Patel, we welcome Tim Murtaugh, the grandson of the legendary Pirates manager Danny Murtaugh. Tim regales us with intimate stories of his grandfather's illustrious career, from his induction into th…

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Virtual Gaming World's cash splash | Robinhood's crypto acquisition | Lululemon stretches its profit 6:35

2M ago6:35

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Virtual Gaming worlds, the Australian social gaming giant, has delivered a massive $360 million dividend to investors in its third payout for the financial year Robinhood, the stock trading app has announced a $200 million USD acquisition of cryptocurrency exchanges, Bitstamp Lululemon saw a big jump in its share price after it raised its profit fo…

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SPC cuts down peaches | Champion's $1.2 billion sale | Zoom dabbles with AI Clones 6:59

2M ago6:59

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SPC is cutting back its canned fruit production as cost-of-living sees consumers opting for cheaper options. The owner of Champion, the sportswear brand, will sell the Champion business for nearly $1.8 billion USD to narrow its focus on “innerwear”. Zoom wants to create a ‘digital twin’ to attend meetings for you so you can go to the beach instead …

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Life360 's double life | Instagram tests unskippable ads | Booktopia's in a world of pain 6:50

3M ago6:50

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Life360, the kids tracking software, has launched its Nasdaq IPO, which means it will now be dual-listed on the ASX and Nasdaq. Meta is testing a new feature on Instagram which will force users to watch ads on videos that you can’t scroll past - like YouTube. Booktopia is cutting 50 staff members and losing its short-lived CEO as the company strugg…

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Guzman's billion dollar listing | Take me home, Country Road | Salesforce's biggest drop in 20 years 6:56

3M ago6:56

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Guzman y Gomez, the Mexican fast food chain, has announced plans to list on the ASX in June at a multi-billion dollar valuation. The owner of Country Road Group has warned that it expects its earnings to be more than 20% lower in comparison to last year. Salesforce has seen its shares tumble more than 20% in its worst day of trading since 2004 afte…

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Catapult Sport's tracking upwards | 1 billion reasons Sony loves Queen | BHP gives up on its $72 billion bid 6:58

3M ago6:58

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Catapult Sport, the ASX-listed sports tech company, has hit $100 million USD in revenue for the first time after doubling down on growing its subscription services. Sony Music is in talks to buy Queen’s music catalogue for over $1 billion USD and this would be the largest music catalogue purchase of all time. BHP has abandoned its $74 billion takeo…

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Cettire’s controversy | Petstock's new competitor | TPG’s calls out tech giants 6:49

3M ago6:49

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Cettire, the Australian luxury goods marketplace, has seen its share price jump more than 10% after it denied allegations that it has fake products on its platform. PetStock, the pet food retailer backed by Woolworths has been forced to sell over 40 of its stores - and has created a new major competitor in the process. TPG has come out and said tha…

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News Corp's deal with the devil | Ticketmaster's monopoly battle | Dion Lee goes into administration 7:00

3M ago7:00

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NewsCorp has signed a deal with Open AI that will help train its ChatGPT’s engine on the back of major publications. The owner of Ticketmaster has been sued by the US Justice Department for creating a monopoly in the live events industry and “suffocating competition”. Dion Lee, the Australian luxury fashion brand, has gone into voluntary administra…

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Xero's revenue numbers add up | Webjet explores demerger | Nvidia's in an AI gold rush 6:42

3M ago6:42

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Xero, the accounting software platform, has seen its revenue spike more than 22% but AI is not going to revolutionise the business. Webjet, the online travel bookings company, has announced a record net profit after tax - and now it’s thinking about breaking up with itself. Nvidia’s released its first quarter results, with an astronomical jump in p…

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Telstra cuts 2,800 jobs | Star Entertainment's new sparkle | Microsoft's revolutionary PC 6:59

3M ago6:59

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Telstra will cut over 9% of its workforce, or 2.800 jobs, by the end of 2024 in order to stay competitive in the market. Casino giant, Star Entertainment has revealed that it’s received interest from potential buyers, but Hard Rock Cafe definitely isn’t one of them. Microsoft has released a new line of laptops, using AI chips to run the software.. …

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Behind the Scenes with Joe Block 48:17

3M ago48:17

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Every wanderer has a tale, and Joe Block's is a testament to the unpredictable beauty of chasing a dream. From humble beginnings in minor league baseball to the lively commentary box of the Pittsburgh Pirates, our latest episode offers an intimate glimpse of Joe's incredible journey through the world of sports broadcasting. As we light up a convers…

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