Episodes

  • Trump Doubles Down on Tariffs & Robinhood Cashes In On Crypto

    Trump Doubles Down on Tariffs & Robinhood Cashes In On Crypto
    Feb 14 2025
    Episode 519: Neal and Toby discuss the major announcement from President Trump imposing reciprocal tariffs on many of America’s trading partners that could shake up global trade. Then, RFK Jr. is confirmed as the new Head of Health and Human Services as he tries to upend and overhaul the food industry which he blames as the majority of America’s health problems. Next, Robinhood gains ground in the crypto trading game, setting up fierce competition among crypto heavyweights. Meanwhile, DoorDash is the Stock of the Week and Reddit is the Dog of the Week. Lastly, a roundup of the biggest headlines for the weekend! 00:00 - 6-sec kiss can extend your life? 3:15 - Reciprocal tariffs coming? 9:20 - RFK Jr. confirmed to lead Health and Human Services 14:00 - Robinhood boosted by crypto 18:00 - Stock of the Week: DoorDash 21:15 - Dog of the Week: Reddit 24:00 - Sprint Finish! Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Check out https://wise.com/business for more! Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • Anduril Scores $22B US Army Contract & Inflation Sours Rate Cut Hopes

    Anduril Scores $22B US Army Contract & Inflation Sours Rate Cut Hopes
    Feb 13 2025
    Episode 518: Neal and Toby talk about the latest inflation report that came in hotter than expected, tossing high hopes of more Fed rate cuts. Then, Palmer Luckey’s defense-tech startup scores a big contract with the US Army, courtesy of Microsoft. Also, Olipop is leading the pack in the prebiotic soda category as it raises $50M in its latest funding round. Meanwhile, Neal shares his favorite numbers on YouTube, GoFundMe, and Valentine’s Day flowers. Finally, a recap of the biggest headlines from the day. 00:00 - Denmark wants to buy California? 2:40 - Inflation gets hotter 8:00 - Anduril scores US Army contract 12:00 - The prebiotic soda wars 18:00 - More YouTube on TV than on mobile 20:00 - GoFundMe raises record funds for LA fires 22:00 - Miami Flower Gateway 24:50 - Sprint Finish Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Check out https://wise.com/business for more! Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • Musk v. Altman Gets Fiery & Coca-Cola’s Cash Cow is…Milk?

    Musk v. Altman Gets Fiery & Coca-Cola’s Cash Cow is…Milk?
    Feb 12 2025
    Episode 517: Neal and Toby cover the feud between Elon Musk and Sam Altman after Musk makes a bid to take control of OpenAI, starting a war of words between the two billionaires. Then, Coca-Cola impresses Wall Street with their earnings, but leaves them thirsting for more of the soda company’s success with milk. Also, Kanye West’s controversial ad and website is pulled down by Shopify. Next, a book publisher ends the practice of blurbs which has opened up a fierce debate in the literary world. Finally, a rundown of the latest headlines from the day. 00:00 - Monty wins the Westminster Dog Show 3:15 - Musk-Altman gets personal 8:20 - Coke’s milk is rich 12:00 - Shopify pulls down Yeezy site 18:00 - Book blurb battle 22:30 - Sprint Finish Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Check out https://wise.com/business for more! Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • Meta Trims its Workforce for AI? & Trump Stamps 25% Tariffs on Steel

    Meta Trims its Workforce for AI? & Trump Stamps 25% Tariffs on Steel
    Feb 11 2025
    Episode 516: Neal and Toby discuss Meta’s continuation of its ‘Year of Efficiency’ as it begins another round of layoffs amid its investment into its AI strategy. Then, President Trump imposes 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum that will likely hurt Germany, Canada, Mexico, and Asian countries. Next, another push to abolish the US penny. Meanwhile, Apple Watch wearers are moving their trackers down to the ankles. Lastly, a roundup of the biggest headlines from the day. 00:00 - It’s official, Gulf of America 3:00 - Meta layoffs 8:15 - Tariffs on US Steel 12:30 - Penny waste? 19:10 - Toby’s Trends: Ankle Watch 22:40 - Sprint Finish! Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Check out https://wise.com/business for more! Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC. APY as of 1/16/25, offered by Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Rate subject to change. *Terms and Conditions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • Americans Have Bad Vibes on Economy & UK Demands Apple’s Encrypted Data

    Americans Have Bad Vibes on Economy & UK Demands Apple’s Encrypted Data
    Feb 10 2025
    Episode 515: Neal and Toby dive into the latest report that shows American consumer sentiment being at a low-point with the news of tariffs. Then, the British government orders Apple to let it spy on users’ encrypted data. Also, the National Institutes of Health cuts billions of dollars for indirect costs and universities say it could jeopardize their research. Meanwhile, the winners of the weekend. Finally, what you need to know for the week ahead. 00:00 - Why is the Super Bowl on a Sunday? 3:00 - Consumer sentiment is down on the economy 7:30 - UK wants Apple’s encrypted data 11:30 - NIH cuts billions of dollars 18:00 - The best Super Bowl commercials 24:30 - Week Ahead Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Check out https://wise.com/business for more! Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • Amazon Dethroning Walmart? & DOGE Hits Snag in Treasury Overhaul

    Amazon Dethroning Walmart? & DOGE Hits Snag in Treasury Overhaul
    Feb 7 2025
    Episode 514: Neal and Toby discuss Amazon’s slowly catching up to Walmart, set to bring in more revenue than the King of Retailers. Then, a judge temporarily blocks Trump’s buyout offer to hear arguments in the courts. DOGE is forced to take a step back as lawyers give it only limited access to the Treasury payments system. Meanwhile, Panama’s President dispels some claims that the US gets a free pass through the Canal. Workday is the Stock of the Week and Billabong is the Dog of the Week. Finally, a roundup of the biggest Super Bowl news heading into the Big Game. Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Check out https://wise.com/business for more! Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC. APY as of 1/16/25, offered by Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Rate subject to change. *Terms and Conditions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • Fed Workers Weigh Trump’s Buyout Offer & Tesla Sales Struggle in Europe

    Fed Workers Weigh Trump’s Buyout Offer & Tesla Sales Struggle in Europe
    Feb 6 2025
    Episode 513: Neal and Toby chat about the deadline of Trump’s resignation offer to federal workers and whether the legality of the deadline will hold up or not. Then, banks are able to sell off $5.5B in debt backed by X, thanks to rejuvenated investor interests for the Musk social media company. Meanwhile, Tesla continues to struggle in European markets as sales drop double-digits in Germany, France, and the UK. Also, Neal shares his favorite numbers on US wealth, women talking more than men, and a very expensive violin. Lastly, a roundup of headlines from the day. Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Check out https://wise.com/business for more! Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC. APY as of 1/16/25, offered by Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Rate subject to change. *Terms and Conditions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • Americans Won’t Quit... Their Jobs & Spotify Has First Profitable Year, Ever

    Americans Won’t Quit... Their Jobs & Spotify Has First Profitable Year, Ever
    Feb 5 2025
    Episode 512: Neal and Toby talk about why a strong job market is encouraging but also highlights the fact that Americans aren’t switching jobs as they did in previous years. Then, China reacts to Trump’s tariffs by imposing tariffs of their own. Also, a recap of some standout earnings performances from Palantir, Meta, and Spotify. Meanwhile, rising egg prices have forced some to dial back on their egg purchases, some are taking matters into their own hands by becoming amateur chicken farmers. Cluck on. Finally, a recap of the biggest headlines from the day. Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Check out https://wise.com/business for more! Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC. APY as of 1/16/25, offered by Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Rate subject to change. *Terms and Conditions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 mins