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BP’s getting in on the US’ booming EV market by partnering with Hertz to add to their growing network of charging stations across the US. This adds to their dominance in the UK with their subscription charging model. Has dumping Russian oil helped their bottom line?

Seems all the King’s horses and all the King’s men can’t put the Great British pound back together again. But closer to home, as the US hits a technical recession, the US dollar remains strong. What does it mean Down Under?

Costco’s landed in Aotearoa and they say it’s just the start of their Down Under adventure. So what can Kiwis expect to find under this year’s Xmas tree? And will our spending splash the cash on Costco’s bottom line?

Apple’s making a play for satellite SOS messaging, who else is in the race? Could solar energy really be winning the supply chain battle? And what’s Amazon doing in the fight against bad reviews… and are people posting elsewhere?

They peddled SPACs, then cashed in their crypto, now the rich and famous are eyeing up private equity, with Kim Kardashian leading the charge. Who else is lighting up Tinseltown with their hopes to seed a brighter future?

Since we replaced lockdown life for watercooler chat, looks like Zoom ain’t zooming, but they still have one cheerleader. Meanwhile Microsoft Teams has been pulling more people into their huddle, with big players like Walmart leaning in.

From Gangnam Style to a K-pop ETF, a lot can happen in 10 years, especially in the world of exchange traded funds. But could this latest K-pop merch reach number one? And could fans of smashed avo on crusty sourdough be tempted by the new breakfast ETF on the menu?

Things are about to get saucy… or are they? Californian farmers have warned of imminent climate change-related tomato shortages. Are salsas, pasta sauces, ketchup, and pizza toppings under threat? And what could that mean for the big companies that need big supplies, like Heinz and McDonalds?

Deal too good to be true? It might be triangulation fraud. This is when thirsty bargain hunters spot a deal, buy it and receive the goods from the legit retailer. The problem? Everyone’s getting scammed in this US$6.4 billion fraudulent industry.

As people swap consoles and gadgets for freedom and fresh air, gaming’s got a new nemesis: real life. And gaming’s biggest names haven’t been levelling up. Not good news for Playstation fans either, as the price tag for consoles is set to soar, inflation to blame.

As he turns 92 years young, GOAT investor Warren Buffett has learned a few painful billion dollar lessons along the way. But the man famous for enjoying McDonald’s for brekkie and Dairy Queen on Sunday is still not afraid to back a startup.

Grocery retailers are dangling the streaming carrot as Amazon and Walmart go head-to-head in a food fight to gain (and keep) customers. Who’d a thunk the way to people’s stomachs was through their eyes ‘n’ ears? Walmart ‘n’ chill?