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JB Hi-Fi’s sales are still flying, but AI’s obsession with computer chips could make your next laptop cost more than your first car

JB Hi-Fi posts solid sales growth despite retail pressure, but AI-driven chip demand is pushing laptop prices up sharply.

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· Posted on
May 8, 2026

The guilt economy: how Mother's Day became a $1 billion industry

Mother’s Day spending is booming, but meaningful gifts under $50 can matter more than expensive last-minute buys.

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3
min read
· Posted on
May 8, 2026

Is AI really taking jobs…or just the blame?

The demand for AI related skills in job ads have more than tripled. But before you start panicking - this doesn’t automatically mean that AI is taking over

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4
min read
· Posted on
May 7, 2026

Duolingo's green owl is having a bad day… shares slumped 11% despite beating targets

Duolingo beat earnings but warned of slower growth as it invests in AI features, sending shares down 11%.

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3
min read
· Posted on
May 6, 2026

Chemist Warehouse is taking its catchy jingles to the UK… by buying into a pharmacy chain losing millions

Chemist Warehouse is entering the UK by buying into a loss-making chain, using a brand licensing strategy to expand faster.

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3
min read
· Posted on
May 6, 2026

RBA hikes rates to a decade high… and no other economy in the world is doing this right now

The RBA hiked rates to 4.35% for a third straight meeting as inflation forecasts rise, bucking the global pause trend.

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3
min read
· Posted on
May 6, 2026
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