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Is Afterpay headed for a US listing?

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5 years ago

April 20, 2021

Ahron Young

Afterpay tells the market it will move for a US listing.

Popular buy now pay later platform Afterpay is looking at the potential of a US.

The company says the move comes “given the US market is now the largest contributor to our business and is expected to continue to grow strongly.”

But the company says it wants to keep its headquarters in Australia and has set no timeline for a board decision on the listing.

Afterpay $APT is considering a US market listing now that North America is its largest sales region. It will still be headquartered in Australia #ausbiz
— CommSec (@CommSec) April 19, 2021

Afterpay has also provided a quarterly update: underlying sales were up 104 per cent in the third quarter of FY21 against the prior comparable period.

Underlying sales in the United States and United Kingdom were up 211 per cent and 277 per cent respectively on Q3 FY20 on a local currency basis.

Afterpay also revealed rapid growth in the United Kingdom, where underlying sales were $500 million, up 246 per cent compared with the same quarter last year. It also launched in Spain, France and Italy during the quarter.

Additionally, the company said March 2021 exceeded December 2020 in sales to deliver “the second highest monthly underlying sales ever recorded,” with the US division becoming the first region to record more than $1b in underlying sales in a single month.

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U.S. dollar weakens while Australian dollar rises amid global market shifts

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1 day ago

January 30, 2026

Harvey Vargas

US dollar weakens as Trump comments; Australian dollar gains from commodity prices and RBA rate hike expectations

The US dollar is coming under pressure as the economy remains strong and President Trump comments on its decline. We explore how this is impacting major currencies around the world and what it means for investors.

Meanwhile, the Australian dollar is benefiting from rising commodity prices and growing expectations of an RBA rate hike. Global investors are increasingly drawn to Australia’s bond market as economic conditions shift.

Currency trading strategies are adapting to this changing landscape, with potential implications for interest rates and international markets. Steve Gopalan from SkandaFX breaks down the trends.

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Wall Street slides as AI spending raises investor concerns

Wall Street dips as AI spending scrutiny rises; Microsoft struggles while Meta thrives. Tune in for insights!

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1 day ago

January 30, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Wall Street dips as AI spending scrutiny rises; Microsoft struggles while Meta thrives.

Wall Street closed lower on Thursday, with the Nasdaq leading losses as investors questioned whether Big Tech’s massive AI spending will pay off. Microsoft shares tumbled after revealing record AI infrastructure costs, while Meta rallied on strong earnings and a bullish outlook.

Kyle Rodda from Capital.com joins us to explain what spooked markets, which tech names are holding up, and whether AI budgets are getting too big.

We also discuss rate expectations, macro risks, and what to watch in the upcoming earnings season.

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Tesla brand value plummets amid Elon Musk’s political focus

Tesla’s brand value plummeted to $27.61 billion in 2025 amid Musk’s political shift, sparking investor concern.

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3 days ago

January 28, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Tesla’s brand value plummeted to $27.61 billion in 2025 amid Musk’s political shift, sparking investor concern.

Tesla’s brand value plummeted by $15.4 billion in 2025, falling to $27.61 billion from $66.2 billion in early 2023. Analysts say Elon Musk’s political focus and a slowdown in new models have distracted the company’s core business.

In the U.S., Tesla’s recommendation score sank to just 4 out of 10, down from 8.2 in 2023. Despite this, loyalty among existing owners remains high at 92 per cent, showing a strong but shrinking fan base.

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