Why Apple's Stock Just Tanked & Workers Are Unhappier Than Ever

Episode 321: Neal and Toby examine the recent trend of tech companies announcing stock buybacks to their shareholders and how it may (or may not) be better for them in the long run. Then, Bumble Founder Whitney Wolfe Herd thinks AI could be the future matchmaker for love-looking daters. Next, the weekend winners far, far away: the Northern Lights and a portal to Dublin, Ireland. Also, the Wall Street legend Jim Simons, who used pure mathematics to win the financial game, passed away at 86. Lastly, a huge week ahead to get your Monday started. Let’s gooooooo! Visit https://www.wendys.com/morningbrew for more!  Get your Morning Brew Daily Mug HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-daily-mug?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=mbd&utm_campaign=mug 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

13 Touko 202428min

Episode 320: Neal and Toby dive into the potential media tug-of-war for the NBA as the league looks to shop around for a new contract. Then, a phantom debt coming from the surge of ‘Buy now, pay later’ during the holidays could be catastrophic for borrowers. Next, Reddit is our stock of the week while pandemic-era winners are the dog(s) of the week. Also, the resignation of both Miss USA and Miss Teen USA places the beauty pageant under suspicion of a toxic environment. Meanwhile, the Chevy Malibu will end production marking the end of the sedans. Lastly, Baidu deals with a PR nightmare as a PR exec that threatens to fire employees if they don’t work harder and longer. 00:00 - Apple apologizes 2:50 - NBA media rights up for grabs 7:15 - Impending phantom debt? 11:00 - Stock: Reddit, Dog: Pandemic stocks 16:30 - Miss USA drama 19:15 - End of the sedan era 22:30 - PR crisis at Baidu Visit https://www.wendys.com/morningbrew for more! Per My Last Email: Spotify, Apple, YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts Get your Morning Brew Daily Mug HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-daily-mug?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=mbd&utm_campaign=mug 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

10 Touko 202428min

Episode 319: Neal and Toby discuss the big discovery from Google’s DeepMind using AI to potentially produce new drugs not possible by mere humans. Then, the biggest ‘pump and brag scheme’ that shook Wall Street goes to trial. Next, a new report shows renewable energy sources making progress towards a big clean energy goal. Also, Neal shares his favorite numbers covering FTX refunds, job satisfaction, and Taylor Swift. Lastly, an upheaval is bubbling in Germany over a food staple: doner kebabs Visit https://www.wendys.com/morningbrew for more! 00:00 - Apple ad controversy 3:00 - AI takes on drug industry 7:45 - Archegos goes to trial 11:30 - Renewable energy milestone 15:00 - FTX refund 17:30 - American workers happy-ish 19:15 - Taylor Swift takes over Europe 21:30 - Kebab-flation in Germany Per My Last Email: Spotify, Apple, YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts Get your Morning Brew Daily Mug HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-daily-mug?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=mbd&utm_campaign=mug 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

9 Touko 202428min

Episode 318: Neal and Toby chat about TikTok’s fight to stay alive by suing the US government for its attempt to ban or force sale the popular social media app. Then, Apple launches its newest iPad, something that hasn’t been done since 2022. Next, a shake-up in the food delivery world with Instacart and Uber Eats teaming up to challenge DoorDash. Also, Nintendo announces its target release date for the successor of its highly successful Nintendo Switch. Meanwhile, an AI startup company hopes to change the narrative of autonomous cars with the backing of $1 billion. Lastly, a study ranks which city has the most millionaires and it's…no surprise – New York City. Visit https://www.wendys.com/morningbrew for more! Per My Last Email: Spotify, Apple, YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts Get your Morning Brew Daily Mug HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-daily-mug?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=mbd&utm_campaign=mug 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 Touko 202428min

Episode 317: Neal and Toby dive into the latest fraud scandal where 777 Partners is alleged to use customers’ money to buy sports teams. Then, is it possible that the U.S. Social Security could run out of money? How it got so big and how it could be dwindling. Next, Starbucks has been struggling to reclaim its throne as the coffee chain king due to its futile attempts to take off in the Chinese market. Then, Toby shares his trend of a sweet candy that’s taking over TikTok. Also, Equinox promises longer life…that’ll cost you $40,000 a year. Finally, recapping the Met Gala that came with a gown-length of controversies. Visit https://www.wendys.com/morningbrew for more! Per My Last Email: Spotify, Apple, YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts Get your Morning Brew Daily Mug HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-daily-mug?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=mbd&utm_campaign=mug 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

7 Touko 202428min

Episode 316: Neal and Toby recap Berkshire Hathaway’s post-Munger shareholder meeting that had another selling of Apple stock and adds to its cash pile. Then, Boeing prepares a highly anticipated, highly scrutinized space test that will send its first astronaut team in orbit. Next, the Google antitrust case hears its closing arguments and prepares for a ruling that could change the landscape of the internet. Also, diss tracks and sleep tracks are this weekend’s winners. Meanwhile, everyone is into retro gaming and why Apple is letting it be the top downloaded app on its app store. Lastly, what’s ahead for this coming week. Visit https://www.wendys.com/morningbrew for more! 00:00 - Intro 2:30 - Berkshire offloads Apple 7:00 - Boeing enters space race 11:00 - Google on trial 14:15 - Winners of the weekend 19:30 - Emulator app on Apple 22:00 - Week ahead Per My Last Email: Spotify, Apple, YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts Get your Morning Brew Daily Mug HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-daily-mug?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=mbd&utm_campaign=mug 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 Touko 202430min

Episode 315: Neal and Toby recap Apple’s earnings which have calmed investors for now despite its struggling iPhone sales. Then, Gov. Ron DeSantis signs a bill to have lab-grown meat manufacturing and distribution banned in Florida. Also, how Ozempic literally changed the economy and livelihood of Denmark. Next, Carvana wins stock of the week while Peloton is the dog of the week. Meanwhile, a startup wants to take poop deep underground to save the planet. Lastly, the real reason why there hasn’t been record-breaking performances in the Kentucky Derby in over 60 years. Visit https://www.wendys.com/morningbrew for more! 00:00 - Intro 03:00 - Apple Earnings 07:15 - Fake meat in Florida 11:45 - Ozempic in Denmark 16:30 - Stock/Dog of the week 19:00 - Carbon startup 24:00 - Kentucky Derby Horses Per My Last Email: Spotify, Apple, YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts Get your Morning Brew Daily Mug HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-daily-mug?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=mbd&utm_campaign=mug 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

3 Touko 202429min

Episode 314: Neal and Toby unpack the Fed’s meeting to keep interest rates steady where rich Americans could be a key reason. Then, fast food brands are feeling the hurt across the board with weakening demand… Except for… Wingstop? Next, Elon Musk makes a baffling decision to fire Tesla’s entire Supercharging team. Also, Neal’s favorite numbers include Binance, digital cameras, nearsightedness, and a bonus number on movie run times. Lastly, LinkedIn is taking a page out of the New York Times by introducing games on its platforms that can be shared with your network.  Visit https://www.wendys.com/morningbrew for more! Get your Morning Brew Daily Mug HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-daily-mug?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=mbd&utm_campaign=mug 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

2 Touko 202430min