Qantas' $105 million class action McDonald's viral burger boost Bumble pops despite falling user numbers

Qantas will pay $105 million to settle a class action over delayed COVID flight refunds… as it tries to move on from the major reputational hit. McDonald's CEO went viral for awkwardly eating a burger… and somehow it boosted sales of the burger he was eating. Bumble's share price has surged more than 30% after its latest results beat expectations… even though revenue and users are still sliding. _ Download the free app (App Store): Download the free app (Google Play): Daily newsletter: Flux on Instagram: Flux on TikTok: —- 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. —- Schroder Investment Management Australia Limited (ABN 22 000 443 274, AFSL 226473) (Schroders) is the product issuer for Schroders Global Equity Alpha Fund (ARSN 678 278 370). This document does not contain and should not be taken as containing any financial product advice or financial product recommendations. This document does not take into consideration any recipient's objectives, financial situation or needs. Before making any decision relating to a Schroders fund, you should obtain and read a copy of the product disclosure statement available at or other relevant disclosure document for that fund and consider the appropriateness of the fund to your objectives, financial situation and needs. You should also refer to the target market determination for the fund at All investments carry risk, and the repayment of capital and performance in any of the funds named in this document are not guaranteed by Schroders or any company in the Schroders Group. The material contained in this document is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for accounting, legal or tax advice. Schroders does not give any warranty as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of information which is contained in this document. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Schroders, every company in the Schroders plc group, and their respective directors, officers, employees, consultants and agents exclude all liability (however arising) for any direct or indirect loss or damage that may be suffered by the recipient or any other person in connection with this document. Opinions, estimates and projections contained in this document reflect the opinions of the authors as at the date of this document and are subject to change without notice. "Forward-looking" information, such as forecasts or projections, are not guarantees of any future performance and there is no assurance that any forecast or projection will be realised. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. All references to securities, sectors, regions and/or countries are made for illustrative purposes only and are not to be construed as recommendations to buy, sell or hold. Telephone calls and other electronic communications with Schroders representatives may be recorded.__

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