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Qantas auction sparks multi-million point spending ‘frenzy’
Qantas’ first-ever points auction has blown expectations out of the sky
Loyalty members have splashed up to 12.3 million Qantas points in a bid to nab some exclusive items.
Among the unique launch offerings, were a rare set of Qantas lie-flat business Skybeds and a lavish Dash-8 private charter flight for up to 30 mates.
Two Qantas A380 sky beds used for crew training since 2008 have “sold” for two million frequent flyer points and that equates to around $40,000.
With little flying going on, Qantas came up with the concept of a “points auction” to engage frequent flyers who have continued to amass points from activities like credit card use and grocery shopping.
Five items or experiences have gone up for auction since Monday, with the sky beds attracting the second-highest bid to date.
Other items to go under the hammer in the daylong auctions included a Boeing 787 simulator experience with a Qantas captain which went for 1.2 million points.
A soccer clinic for 20 children with Socceroos coach Graham Arnold attracted a winning bid of 501,000 points and a holiday for four to Queenstown flying in business class “sold” for 3.76 million points.
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Australian Dollar surges: What $0.70 means for markets
Australian dollar surges 5% to $0.70, impacting importers, exporters, and big miners amid rising interest rates.
Australian dollar surges 5% to $0.70, impacting importers, exporters, and big miners amid rising interest rates.
The Australian dollar has jumped more than 5 percent against the U.S. dollar this year, now trading around $0.70. This rapid rise has sparked mixed reactions for importers and exporters as Australia’s materials sector shows signs of bouncing back, despite concerns over rising interest rates.
Dale Gilham from Wealth Within breaks down the factors behind the AUD surge, the implications for commodities, and what it means for big miners like BHP. From profits to strategy, we explore how the market is reacting to this currency shift.
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S&P 500 rises as financial stocks lead and tech slips
S&P 500 rises 0.4% thanks to financial stocks; software struggles amidst AI concerns. Subscribe for updates!
S&P 500 rises 0.4% thanks to financial stocks; software struggles amidst AI concerns. Subscribe for updates!
The S&P 500 climbed 0.4% on Tuesday, boosted by strong gains in financial stocks. Citigroup and JPMorgan led the rally, showing investors are rotating money into the sector as tech stocks faltered.
Meanwhile, software shares struggled, with ServiceNow, Autodesk, and Palo Alto Networks all seeing notable declines. Concerns around AI disruption continue to affect the software and financial sectors alike.
Market watchers are now turning their attention to upcoming inflation reports later this week, looking for signals that could shape the next moves in the market.
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Australia’s GST debate heats up amid tax reform push
Australia debates GST expansion amid aging population pressures and personal income tax concerns; expert insights from Dr. Steven Enticott.
Australia debates GST expansion amid aging population pressures and personal income tax concerns; expert insights from Dr. Steven Enticott.
Australia is facing a fierce debate over tax reform, with fresh calls to broaden the Goods and Services Tax as the government searches for more stable revenue streams. With an ageing population putting pressure on health, pensions and long-term spending, economists argue the current reliance on personal income tax may not be sustainable.
Dr Steven Enticott from CIA Tax joins Ticker to break down the real impact of expanding the GST, including how it could affect lower-income households, whether taxing unrealised gains would change investor behaviour, and what compensation mechanisms could soften the blow on essential goods. The political risks are high, but so are the fiscal stakes.
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