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Soph is back from The Podcast Show 2024 (think Comic Con but for audio nerds), and she’s got stories galore including a major fangirl moment with the incredible Elizabeth Day. Spoiler: Soph got super emotional, then pitched Elizabeth via email. Guess what? She got a reply right away (but was it really from Elizabeth?). In stock market news, the software company, Nvidia is absolutely slaying in the AI game, with their revenue skyrocketing 300% in just three months. All hail Jensen Huang, their genius founder who's now worth a cool $90 billion. And we spill the tea on the latest Live Nation and Ticketmaster drama. Taylor Swift’s Eras tour ticket sales broke the site, causing a huge fuss. Now, the U.S. government is stepping in and forcing Live Nation and Ticketmaster to split up for being too anti-competitive. Bye-bye, monopoly! This episode was made possible wonderful team at Neon NZ. There's a whole lot of new TV shows and movies being added to Neon for you to start watching this Autumn. To sign up, head to neontv.co.nz. Watch this episode on YouTube. For more from The Curve:InstagramYouTubeWebsiteTikTokNewsletter Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Growing up on a commune in the weed capital of Australia, you could say that today's guest, Julia Strelou experienced a slightly different childhood compared to most kids. It wasn't until her early teens that she started to realise just how different her living situation was in contrast to others at school. When the penny dropped and comparison started to creep in, she decided to leave her family and venture outside of the commune. She left with nothing, found herself in 3 financially abusive relationships and got herself into $30,000 worth of debt. Now life looks completely different. She is 'successful' in every sense of the word - both personally and financially, but it certainly was not all smooth sailing. Strap on in you lot, this episode is absolute gold. Click here to learn more about Peter Howe coaching. Watch this episode on YouTube. For more from The Curve:InstagramYouTubeWebsiteTikTokNewsletter Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Tuesday everybody! Coming to you a day later than usual, we're discussing the recent success of Duolingo, the return of meme stocks, and most importantly; Soph's transition into a Karen after spending the night listening to pesky kids partying. Keith Gill AKA the legendary Roaring Kitty has bought about the return of meme stocks - which in short, is people clubbing together on Reddit to buy stocks in the companies that aren't doing great, because they've been shorted (betted against) by hedge funds. Basically, it's a way of saying F you to the big dogs and giving power to the people, amen! To get straight to the finance chat, skip to 10 minutes. Watch this episode on YouTube. This episode was made possible wonderful team at Neon NZ. There's a whole lot of new TV shows and movies being added to Neon for you to start watching this Autumn. To sign up, head to neontv.co.nz. For more from The Curve:InstagramYouTubeWebsiteTikTokNewsletter Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joining us in this extra special, extra lengthy Curve Weekly episode is the amazing Ella, who you may recognise from way back when Soph was scraping the financial barrel and Ella came to the rescue (as told in RTC69).  A few weeks ago you might remember we spoke about the rivalry between America and China all about banning TikTok in the US? Well, the plot has thickened!! The US is claiming national security, and China’s calling bullshit, suing the US government for forbidding freedom of speech. It's all go. In other news, Soph’s fan-girling over the icon that is Whitney Wolfe Herd AKA founder of Bumble. Meanwhile, Vic’s fan-girling over…. actually you’ll have to listen to that part, it's too outrageous to write down. Ella, the research queen, has helped us compile an in-depth survey to help us understand more about your wants and needs from The Curve and an Investing Club currently under construction. We'd love love love if you could fill in! You can check it out here.  Watch this episode on YouTube. This episode was made possible wonderful team at Neon NZ. There's a whole lot of new TV shows and movies being added to Neon for you to start watching this Autumn. To sign up, head to neontv.co.nz. For more from The Curve:InstagramYouTubeWebsiteTikTokNewsletter Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Full transparency, The Curve Weekly got a little financially off track this week. The mention of Snapchat’s sky rocketing share price meant that there were a few minds in the gutter... and by a few, it was only Soph's. The conversation went a little like this... "Surely the only reason Snapchat share price went up 30% in a day was because a celebrity's nudes were leaked right...?" As you can imagine, this thought process completely derailed our very high brow investing conversation, and gave us a peek into Soph’s extra curricular activities that quite frankly, no one needed to know about. AirBnb is up 30% year to date but will they be able to keep growing? Apple did their biggest share buyback on record of $110 BILLION AKA the biggest green flag ever, and somehow we learnt that Vic thinks of herself as a Giraffe.... Go figure.  This episode was made possible wonderful team at Neon NZ. There's a whole lot of new TV shows and movies being added to Neon for you to start watching this Autumn. To sign up, head to neontv.co.nz. Watch this episode on YouTube. For more from The Curve:InstagramYouTubeWebsiteTikTokNewsletter Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Linda Jenkinson (the absolute icon that we interviewed last week) would say; a business' success boils down to three things; entrepreneur, entrepreneur, entrepreneur. And this week we're looking at how Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg continue to kill the game. In other newwwws (sorry Vic), the New York stock exchange might be opening 24/7 and Google have declared their first ever dividend (which is where they return cash to their shareholders). Go on Google! This episode was made possible wonderful team at Neon NZ. There's a whole lot of new TV shows and movies being added to Neon for you to start watching this Autumn. To sign up, head to neontv.co.nz. Watch this episode on YouTube. For more from The Curve:InstagramYouTubeWebsiteTikTokNewsletter Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mixing things up this week, we're talking currencies! Currencies are a bit like stocks; they fluctuate depending on demand, and can actually be a creative way of saving money. Hint: take a holiday to a destination where the currency is weak - you'll be living it up for less!  Testing that theory is Vic who has has decided to fly to Spain to surprise flower man (AKA her boyfriend), meanwhile Soph is on a fly hunt (literally - please excuse any blow fly sounds that enter this recording). Big updates from the Doc Martin stock, Samsonite and a few other goodies! Important note for those only here for the finance news - and not our lives - please skip to the 6 minute mark! This episode was made possible wonderful team at Neon NZ. There's a whole lot of new TV shows and movies being added to Neon for you to start watching this Autumn. To sign up, head to neontv.co.nz. Watch this episode on YouTube. For more from The Curve:InstagramYouTubeWebsiteTikTokNewsletter Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been another wild week in the stock market, but before we get into that - do you remember those emotional charts therapists use to help decipher how you're feeling? No? Just imagine Vic pointing to overwhelm and Soph at the excitement section with a hard launch we are all here for. And although the stock market's been pointing at depressed lately, there is one company you might consider investing in. It's share price has risen 40% this year alone! A small hint...they make arguably the most comfortable, and least subtle shoes in the world.  This episode was made possible wonderful team at Neon NZ. There's a whole lot of new TV shows and movies being added to Neon for you to start watching this Autumn. To sign up, head to neontv.co.nz. Watch this episode on YouTube. For more from The Curve:InstagramYouTubeWebsiteTikTokNewsletter Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WARNING: To avoid the world's biggest spoiler dropped by Vic at 7:40 about the series 'One Day', skip to 8:30. Following a significant tumble in Tesla's share price, the car giant finds itself ranked as the second-worst performing company among the top 500 listed on the U.S. stock market. Taylor Swift is one of the newest additions to list of global billionaires list! And despite their being more people holding billions than ever before, the rest of us according to Calvin Kleins falling share price, are holding on to our holey underwear.  Watch this episode on YouTube. For more from The Curve:InstagramYouTubeWebsiteTikTokNewsletter Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After last week's announcement, we were delighted to receive so many positive messages and words of wisdom but there was one message in particular telling us to cut to the chase so this week, we're getting straight to it (just after Soph shares a moustache story that has no financial relevance). Sorry Nance. Okay, okay, Reddit shares take a turn after the IPO last week (where the company goes public so you can buy shares) as the dreaded short-sellers arrive, McDonald’s makes a sweet deal with the bakery company that’s had decade-long growth, and WeWork’s Adam Neumann makes a comeback. Oh, and If you recently received an easter egg that looked slightly smaller than usual, you may be experiencing first-hand shrinkflation due to the cocoa shortage… eek! Watch this episode on YouTube. For more from The Curve:InstagramYouTubeWebsiteTikTokNewsletter Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today is not a normal Curve Weekly, it's more of a quick life + business update! There is lots of exciting things in the pipeline behind the scenes at The Curve (and although admittedly a little biased), we think this is one of the most exciting investing opportunities we have ever talked about. Back to regular programming next Monday! For more from The Curve:InstagramYouTubeWebsiteTikTokNewsletter Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Soph’s finally back in London, but she’s arrived with some pretty painful baggage (shoutout to Freya, Curve fan / world’s best air hostess on hand with antiseptic and ice). And while one iconic duo is now back together, the relationship between China and the U.S. seems to be deteriorating further. The U.S. are trying to pass a bill that could mean 170 million American users will be banned from using the Chinese platform TikTok... ouch. In other Curve Weekly news, Adidas posts it’s first ever net loss after 30 years and dating apps might be getting the AI makeover we didn't know it needed. Watch episode on YouTube For more from The Curve:InstagramYouTubeWebsiteTikTokNewsletter Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crypto is flying high, up 150% in the last six months (and Soph and Vic invested!). To celebrate, Soph’s enjoying a Corona in bed while Vic sips on her lemon water. Bliss. And the good news doesn’t end there. The price of gold is also hitting record highs, parental leave in Australia is getting 12% sweeter, and while Oprah’s reasons for leaving the board may be questionable, it seems that Weight Watchers is getting a taste of its own low-carb, low-fat and highly outdated medicine. Oh, and Vic’s into circumcision now. Buckle up, people. Watch this episode on YouTube. For more from The Curve:InstagramYouTubeWebsiteTikTokNewsletter Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Vic’s flying out, Soph’s dancing like Derulo and Wendy’s thrown a big cheesy spanner in the works. We look at the burger surge, the backlash and if the fast-food icon is being wildly arrogant or weirdly clever. And with so many big names selling stocks and hoarding cash (we’re looking at you Buffett, Bezos and Zuckerberg), there’s an air of uncertainty rippling through the finance world – so should we be fearful and careful, or is it time to get greedy? Plus, we’ve got hot tips, epic songs and a couple of shit finance quotes. Big week, people! Watch this episode on Youtube. For more from The Curve:InstagramYouTubeWebsiteTikTokNewsletter Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a wholesome old weekend, filled with nudity, ice baths and open-fire cooking, we’re back in the real world and ready to get stuck into some finance. While Goldman Sachs is dealing with some women-in-power issues (shock horror), Taylor Swift is proving that females can do anything … like bring entire countries out of recession. And while Bitcoin’s embarking on a halving event, Japan’s stock market has been doubling (and doubling again). Oh, and we’re on YouTube! Tune in to see Soph’s dramatic expressions and Vic’s rich face. Enjoy! Watch this episode on YouTube. For more from The Curve:InstagramYouTubeWebsiteTikTokNewsletter Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we race through this speedy little episode, the race is also on for a couple of transportation big dogs. With Uber finally in the green and Lyft firmly in the red (with red faces all round), it seems we have a clear-cut winner … for now. And while Jeff Bezos is getting even richer and Vic’s flower supply has been shockingly cut off, Maggie Marilyn is keeping it chic: out there, on the streets of London, quite literally saving lives. This one’s for you, Meg! Watch the episode on YouTube. For more from The Curve:InstagramYouTubeWebsiteTikTokNewsletter Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we’re coming to you live (not actually live) from Vic’s sister’s house (feat. an adorable dog) and Soph’s family kitchen (feat. Michael Hallwright’s cereal noises). You’re welcome! For today’s accidental American-themed episode, we’re talking family-favourite Disney and its latest three-way scandal, Facebook’s big birthday and even bigger Wall Street moves, WeWork’s possible return to relevance and Superbowl Sunday’s out of this WORLD ticket prices. Watch this episode on YouTube. For more from The Curve:InstagramYouTubeWebsiteTikTokNewsletter Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s baaaaaack! Reporting season is here, which means we’re peeking through the curtains of some seriously powerful companies. We talk about who’s soaring, who’s stalling and who’s nosediving from the sky (with parts falling off as they go). We also look at the people-friendly reason behind Walmart’s latest stock split, jumping on the bandwagon of AI investing, the perils of adult acne and our own personal ‘loud budgets’. Who’s cutting Uber Eats? Who’s ditching takeaway coffees? Who forgot all about the segment? Listen to find out more. Watch this episode on YouTube. For more from The Curve:InstagramWebsiteTikTokNewsletter Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all know that size doesn’t (or shouldn’t) matter – but when it comes to Stanley, the world is suddenly going wild for his big old jumbo cups. We talk about incredible rebrands, the perks of going viral, and whether a surge in demand equals a solid investment opportunity. We also look at China’s downward spiral, the power of the Magnificent Seven (the seven biggest companies in the world) and the joys of being loudly and proudly frugal. Plus, Vic has never looked hotter and Soph is suddenly into diggers. Go figure. Watch the episode on YouTube. For more from The Curve:InstagramWebsiteTikTokNewsletter Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the NZ summer’s getting hotter and hotter (Soph’s sweating, Vic’s doused in perfume) Google’s going ice-cold, announcing even more employee cuts to come this year. We look at the reason behind the layoffs and how this could have a positive effect on inflation (although we really don’t want you to be fired). And while Google has too many people, China’s facing the opposite problem. While a rapidly shrinking population may sound like a good thing (hello, happier environment) it could also come at a cost. Oh, and our favourite man in all the land, His Majesty Warren Buffett, is out there making big sexy finance moves, and Sheryl Sandberg has decided to gracefully lean out. Not bad for a hot Monday morning! For more from The Curve:InstagramWebsiteTikTokNewsletter Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.