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Episode 453: Neal and Kyle discuss the selling of food delivery app Grubhub for a massive $6.5B loss and why former Walmart exec Marc Lore may be interested in acquiring it. Then, as some users delete their X accounts and move to other platforms, some brands are flirting to get back with X. Also, NYC approves a bill that will end broker fees that have been a burden for many renters. Meanwhile, Neal shares his favorite numbers including, Amazon’s discount store, NFL bettors beating DraftKings, and a 1 million flier points sweepstakes. Lastly, headlines to close out your day!  Visit https://www.sage.com/morningbrew for more! 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. Get your Morning Brew Book of Crosswords HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/ Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow 00:00 - Celebrity Lookalike Contests 02:45 - Grubhub acquired  09:00 - ‘X’ Advertisers 12:45 - NYC Broker Fees  18:00 - Neal’s Numbers  23:30 - Headlines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14 Marras 202428min

Episode 452: Neal and Toby chat about the return of Wall Street’s big bonus-time after its 2 year drought of shrinking payouts. Then, Activist investor Elliott Management has taken a massive stake in Honeywell and is calling the company to break itself apart. Plus, the CEO of Saudi Arabia’s Neom has suddenly left, which marks another setback for the anticipated ‘city of the future’. Meanwhile, Amazon is also getting into the smart glasses game, this time looking to supply its delivery drivers to maximize drop-off efficiency. Lastly, the biggest headlines to close out your day.  Visit https://www.sage.com/morningbrew for more! 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. Get your Morning Brew Book of Crosswords HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/ Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow 00:00 - Morning Brew Crossword 03:20 - Wall Street Bonuses  09:00 - Honeywell Breakup 13:20 - Neom CEO Steps Down 17:00 - Amazon smart glasses 21:45 - Headlines  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

13 Marras 202429min

Episode 451: Neal and Toby discuss Trump’s plan to mass deport millions of immigrants, which has economists concerned such an exodus may hurt the economy. Then, the COP29 climate summit kicks off and nations question the US commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Next, Mattel is doing damage-control after it mistakenly printed a link to a porn site onto its dolls for the upcoming film ‘Wicked’. Meanwhile, Chegg, the once popular online education site, is hoping it’s business doesn’t become a fatal victim to ChatGPT. Lastly, notable headlines to end your day. 00:00 - 50 days left in the year! 3:00 - Immigration and the Economy 9:00 - COP29 financing 13:10 - Mattel’s big ‘Wicked’ debacle 18:00 - Toby’s Trends: Chegg 21:30 - Final headlines Visit https://www.sage.com/morningbrew for more! 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. Get your Morning Brew Daily T-Shirt HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-radio-t-shirt?_pos=1&_sid=6b0bc409d&_ss=r&variant=45353879044316  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

12 Marras 202431min

Episode 450: Neal and Toby explain why the Crypto world is soaring off of Donald Trump's presidential election win. Plus, what the incoming administration means for the business of sports. Next up, Barnes and Noble is opening 60 stores across the country. Then the winners of the weekend which include grammy nominations and NYC congestion pricing. Finally a look at the week ahead. 00:00 - Veterans Day   02:50 - Bitcoin Policy  07:50 - Sports World under Trump 11:50 - Barnes & Noble Opening 60 Stores  17:15 - Winners of the Weekend  23:20 - Week ahead  Visit https://www.sage.com/ for more! 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. Get your Morning Brew Daily T-Shirt HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-radio-t-shirt?_pos=1&_sid=6b0bc409d&_ss=r&variant=45353879044316  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

11 Marras 202428min

Episode 449: Neal and Toby recap the Fed meeting through the lens of an incoming Trump presidency and whether Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s goal remains the same. Then, while the inflation rate has gone down, mortgage and borrowing rates continue to climb…what’s the deal?? Next, a recap of how the world economies are reacting to the election and Trump’s proposed plan of broad-based tariffs. Meanwhile, the Stock of the Week is the private prison business and Dog of the Week are US retailers. Lastly, a rundown of the biggest headlines heading into the weekend.  00:00 - Encumbered incumbents? 2:45 - The Fed cuts rates again 7:00 - Mortgage rates rising 10:20 - Global economies react to Trump’s win 16:45 - Stock of the Week: Prison business 19:10 - Dog of the Week: Retailers 23:00 - Other headlines 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. Download the Yahoo! Finance App (on the Play and App store) for real-time alerts on news and insights tailored to your portfolio and stock watchlists. Get your Morning Brew Daily T-Shirt HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-radio-t-shirt?_pos=1&_sid=6b0bc409d&_ss=r&variant=45353879044316  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

8 Marras 202428min

Episode 448: Neal and Toby continue discussing the aftermath of Trump’s return trip to the White House, starting with Elon Musk, who just got a generous wealth bump after Tesla stocks jumped. Then, Harris calls Trump to concede, more stock market reactions, the latest on the House, and how polls got it wrong. Next, M&As may be getting a resurgence after Trump vowed to remove regulatory red tape under his administration. Plus, it’s Neal’s Numbers on economy as the No. 1 issue, Polymarket payout, and TGI Friday’s potential gift card bomb. Lastly, more headlines you should know about 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. Download the Yahoo! Finance App (on the Play and App store) for real-time alerts on news and insights tailored to your portfolio and stock watchlists. Get your Morning Brew Daily T-Shirt HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-radio-t-shirt?_pos=1&_sid=6b0bc409d&_ss=r&variant=45353879044316  Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow 00:00 - Presidential Transition  02:50 - Elon Musk $$$ Gains 08:30 - CEOs Praise Trump Win 09:40 - State of the Stock Market 11:00 - M&A Regulation  17:00 - Neal’s Numbers  24:00 - Headlines  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Marras 202428min

Episode 447: Neal and Toby recap market reactions from Trump’s 2024 presidential victory, including Trump Trades soaring, Tesla and bank stocks surging from a boost of potential deregulations. Also, is the clean energy business in jeopardy? Meanwhile, the global wellness industry reaches a record high of $6.3T thanks to its very broad definition of “wellness”. Next, Walmart rolls out new tech that can unlock security cases for items using the cellphone. Lastly, other headlines including Palantir crushing its Q3 earnings, Oregon remains No. 1, Home Depot founder passes at 95, and move over, Moo Deng, it’s Baby Haggis time.  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. Download the Yahoo! Finance App (on the Play and App store) for real-time alerts on news and insights tailored to your portfolio and stock watchlists. Get your Morning Brew Daily T-Shirt HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-radio-t-shirt?_pos=1&_sid=6b0bc409d&_ss=r&variant=45353879044316  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

6 Marras 202428min

Episode 446: Neal and Toby break down what election night will look like on the biggest cable news networks and why the New York Times tech workers are going on strike ahead of election day. Plus, an explanation of why Florida is fighting the legalization of cannabis and why the average US homebuyer is getting older. Next up, TVs keep getting bigger and cheaper. Finally other headlines that include the end of the Boeing strike, Elon Musk is allowed to give away $1 million, and Meta's Nuclear AI plans thwarted by... Bees? 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. Download the Yahoo! Finance App (on the Play and App store) for real-time alerts on news and insights tailored to your portfolio and stock watchlists. Get your Morning Brew Daily T-Shirt HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-radio-t-shirt?_pos=1&_sid=6b0bc409d&_ss=r&variant=45353879044316  Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow 00:00 - Election Day History  03:30 - Election Day Coverage  11:00 - Florida and Recreational Marijuana  15:40 - Average US Home buying Age  19:50 - Bigger TVs 23:00 - Headlines  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 Marras 202427min