First Half of 2025: Biggest Story, Biggest Flop, Best Meme and More
Episode 618: Neal and Toby reflect on the first half of the year in business news. What was the biggest news story? What was the biggest flop? The meme of the year? The guys recap all of that and more and then Toby quizzes Neal on was a headline from 2024... or 2025? Head to https://www.tacobell.com/morning-brew to learn more about Taco Bell’s new Refrescas! 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. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3 Heinä 34min
Senate Passes Trump's Megabill & The AI Band Blowing Up On Spotify
Episode 617: Neal and Toby have the latest on the Senate passing Trump's megabill and what it means for your taxes. Then, California repeals an environmental law that impacted suburban growth. Next up the guys chat about the AI band taking over Spotify and why AMC is adding more ads before movies. Then finally, the headlines you need to know. Head to https://www.tacobell.com/morning-brew to learn more about Taco Bell’s new Refrescas! 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. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2 Heinä 29min
Starbucks Competitor Opens First US Stores & The Dollar Keeps Sliding
Episode 616: Neal and Toby explain what the Chinese brand 'Luckin Coffee' opening in the US means for Starbucks. Next, why the US dollar value is falling. Then the WNBA announces another expansion with three new teams. Then, are men not reading novels anymore? And the headlines you need to know to start your day. Head to https://www.tacobell.com/morning-brew to learn more about Taco Bell’s new Refrescas! 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. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow 00:00 - Happy Bobby Bonilla Day 03:45 - Luckin Coffee Opens 09:00 - US Dollar Dwindles 13:20 - WNBA Expands 18:40 - Men Aren’t Reading Novels 22:50 - Headlines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 Heinä 30min
Stock Market Hits Record High & Gen Z Loves Saving For Retirement
Episode 615: Neal and Toby explain what's behind the stock market's recent record performance. Then, what is the latest on Trump's Big Beautiful Bill and what it contains. And why Meta is willing to pay top dollar for the best in the AI biz. Then the winners of the weekend are the seafood industry and Gen Z... because they are in the housing market and retirement! And finally a look at the 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. Visit endthecampaign.com for more Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow 00:00 - End of the first half of the year 03:00 - Stock Market Ripping 08:00 - Big Beautiful Bill 12:30 - AI Race War Heats Up 18:40 - Gen Z in on Finances 22:00 - Lab-Grown Salmon 23:40 - Week Ahead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
30 Kesä 28min
‘Shadow Fed Chair’ Lurking Over Powell? & Apple’s Huge Gamble on ‘F1’
Episode 614: Neal and Toby talk about Apple’s much-anticipated release of ‘F1’ as it hopes the Brad Pitt-led movie can bring box office riches. Then, Trump is considering naming Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s replacement, much sooner than expected. Also, Nvidia breaks another record, making it the Stock of the Week. And Zohran Mamdani’s Democratic primary win has NYC real estate companies scared, making them the Dog of the Week. Meanwhile, Japan continues to be the destination of choice for many Americans looking to take advantage of the weakening Yen. Check out https://domainmoney.com/mbdaily and start building your financial plan today We are current clients of Domain Money Advisors, LLC (Domain). Through Domain's sponsorship of Morning Brew Daily, we receive compensation that included a free plan and thus have an incentive to promote Domain Money. 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. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27 Kesä 29min
New Balance’s Big Basketball Ambitions & The Rich Are Ditching The UK
Episode 613: Neal and Toby discuss the rumors of Shell acquiring oil company BP that would create a massive conglomerate to compete with Exxon Mobile. Then, New Balance bets its basketball dreams on NBA No.1 Pick Cooper Flagg. Also, a mass exodus of millionaires leaving the UK for the UAE and the US. Meanwhile, Neal shares his favorite numbers on ChatGPT, manufacturing jobs, and Pixar’s ‘Elio.’ 00:00 - ‘The Social Network’ sequel in the works 3:45 - Oil rumors spilled 8:15 - New Balance planting the Flagg 12:00 - Rich Wexit 17:00 - Sounding more like ChatGPT 19:30 - Empty manufacturing jobs 22:00 - ‘Elio’ flop 24:20 - Sprint Finish! Check out https://domainmoney.com/mbdaily and start building your financial plan today We are current clients of Domain Money Advisors, LLC (Domain). Through Domain's sponsorship of Morning Brew Daily, we receive compensation that included a free plan and thus have an incentive to promote Domain Money. 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. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
26 Kesä 29min
The Fed’s Rift Over Rate Cuts & Mamdani Wins NYC’s Mayoral Primary
Episode 612: Neal and Toby recap Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s address to Congress, throwing cold water on any hope for a rate cut, but some officials are beginning to break rank. Then, Zohran Mamdani wins over Andrew Cuomo for NYC’s Democratic mayoral primary. Meanwhile, conflict in the Middle East and Eastern Europe has forced flights to fly around those regions, causing a spike in costs and danger. Also, the wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez has caused quite a stir for the people of Venice who are trying to rain on his special day. 00:00 - It’s very hot in the East Coast 3:20 - Zohran Mamdani wins NYC’s mayoral primary 8:00 - Dissension within the Fed 11:30 - Planes fly around war zones 16:45 - Bezos’ wedding woes 21:00 - Sprint Finish! Check out https://domainmoney.com/mbdaily and start building your financial plan today We are current clients of Domain Money Advisors, LLC (Domain). Through Domain's sponsorship of Morning Brew Daily, we receive compensation that included a free plan and thus have an incentive to promote Domain Money. 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. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
25 Kesä 27min
Buy Now, Pay Later Impacts Credit Score? & Novo Nordisk Breaks Up w/ Hims & Hers
Episode 611: Neal and Toby dive into the FICO taking into account consumers Buy Now, Pay Later loans into their credit scores. Also, Novo Nordisk cuts ties with telehealth company Hims & Hers, accusing the mass sale and promotion of Wegovy copycats. Then, job seekers have been using AI to build their resumes for jobs at a rapid pace that is starting to overwhelm job screeners. Meanwhile, Toby examines the trend of SPACs becoming bitcoin treasuries. Finally, a rundown of the latest market reactions from the conflict in Iran. 00:00 - Images of the universe 3:30 - Market update from Middle East conflict 5:00 - Buy now, pay later impacts FICO score 8:30 - Novo Nordisk breaks up with Hims & Hers 12:00 - AI resumes flood the job market 17:00 - Toby’s Trends: SPAC Bitcoin treasuries 21:30 - Sprint Finish! Check out https://domainmoney.com/mbdaily and start building your financial plan today We are current clients of Domain Money Advisors, LLC (Domain). Through Domain's sponsorship of Morning Brew Daily, we receive compensation that included a free plan and thus have an incentive to promote Domain Money. 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. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
24 Kesä 27min
