Musk Wins His $1 Trillion Pay Package & October Layoffs Hit 22-Yr High
Episode 709: Neal and Toby discuss a report that showed October was the worst month for layoffs in over 20 years. Then, Elon Musk prevails in the battle over this $1 trillion pay package. Meanwhile, ESPN drops Penn Entertainment as its sports betting partner and brings in DraftKings. Plus, Snap announces a partnership with Perplexity AI to AI-ify its search engine, sending shares up 8%. And, Duolingo, Celsius, and E.l.f. Beauty join the 20% club…with each of its shares falling by at least 20%. Finally, an update on the FAA’s plans to cut flights and how it may affect you.
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FAA Slashes 10% of US Flights & Data Centers in Space?
Episode 708: Neal and Toby dive into the ripple effects of the now longest US government shutdown in history. Then, Whole Foods is experimenting with some new store concepts that include robot power and offering products not normally available on shelves. Plus, Google thinks there’s a way to solve the AI data center problem of limited space…put 'em up in space! Next, Neal shares his favorite numbers on double major’d students, bright headlights, and indoor plants. Finally, this past World Series may have been the most exciting in recent years.
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What Mamdani's Win Means for Wall Street & Tariffs Head to the Supreme Court
Episode 707: Neal and Toby recap Zohran Mamdani’s victory to become the next mayor of NYC and how Wall Street is reacting. Then, the Supreme Court hears arguments to decide whether Trump’s sweeping tariffs are valid or not. Also, Michael Burry, the famous ‘Big Short’ investor who predicted the housing bubble is calling his next shot: the AI bubble. Meanwhile, Pizza Hut has been struggling for years and its parent company is considering selling it away. Finally, the government shutdown is now the longest in US history.
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Tylenol Maker Bought for $40B & Coke Doubles Down on AI Ads
Episode 706: Neal and Toby discuss the acquisition of Kenvue, the maker of Tylenol, by Kimberly Clark. Then, Palantir reports a strong Q3 as their government sales surges. Also, Shein bans the sale of “child-like” sex dolls on its platform after a French watchdog gives them a final warning. Meanwhile, Toby dives into the trend of AI marketing as Coca-Cola doubles down on an AI-generated commercial, disregarding the backlash they received from the first go-around. Finally, OpenAI signs a massive $38B cloud deal with Amazon.
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Disney and YouTube Are Beefin’ & What’s Behind the ‘K-Shaped’ Economy?
Episode 705: Neal and Toby discuss the ‘k-shaped’ economy where wealthy Americans are spending like nothing’s wrong, while lower-income earnings are pulling back their spending. Then, Disney pulls its content off of YouTube TV as content negotiations go south. Also, CEOs from Nvidia, Samsung, and Hyundai were spotted eating fried chicken in Seoul, which sent fried chicken stocks flying. Also, Egypt unveils its $1 billion Grand Egyptian Museum, aiming to be the best museum in the world. Finally, what you need to know in the week ahead.
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Morning Brew Daily, a daily talk show that covers the latest news on business, the economy, and everything else, with Neal Freyman and Toby Howell. Witty, informative and everything you need to start your day. Available on all podcasting platforms and Youtube.