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The 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.

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Glue 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

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The 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.

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The 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.

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Super 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.

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Sigma Healthcare, the owner of Chemist Warehouse, is chasing a $14 billion deal to buy UK pharmacy giant Boots.

Kmart is opening a massive furniture showroom called K Home to grab a bigger slice of the furniture market.

Bending Spoons, the Italian app studio that buys dying internet brands  has just filed for a $20 billion Nasdaq IPO.

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KPMG'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.

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David 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.

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Foxtel 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.

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The 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.

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