Another Mega Streaming Merger? & The Big Business of Elf on a Shelf
Episode 219: Kyle and Toby discuss the meeting that started the talks for a potential mega merger between Warner Bros. Discovery with Paramount Global. Plus, The guys share their stocks and dogs of the year and break down the economics of your Christmas tree. Finally, what is the business behind Elf on the Shelf and the history of the Poinsettia. 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
22 Joulu 202326min
Sweden Takes On Elon & The IRS Gives Out a $1B Holiday Bonus
Episode 218: Toby and Kyle explain why Sweden Unions are battling with Elon Musk and Tesla. Plus, electric scooter company 'Bird' has filed for bankruptcy and Rite Aid is in trouble for using facial recognition . Next, the IRS canceled $1 billion in tax penalties and US consumer confidence is at its highest since 2021. Finally, the heir to Hermes wants to give billions to his, gardener. 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
21 Joulu 202327min
Bezos Wants Blue Origin to Rocket Past SpaceX & TSA in 30 Seconds?
Episode 217: Neal and Toby explain why Jeff Bezos is ready to go all in on Blue Origin to compete with SpaceX. Plus, the Sony hack that exposed how nervous the company is about Microsoft and could Applesauce have been contaminated on purpose? Neal shares his favorite numbers and TSA could be rolling out a self-screening service that could get you through the line in 30 seconds. And finally, why Mercedes-Benz says blue is for self-driving. 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
20 Joulu 202328min
Adobe Scraps $20B Deal with Figma & Why Apple is Suspending the Next Apple Watch
Episode 216: Neal and Toby discuss why Adobe's $20 billion acquisition of Figma fell through and what it means for major mergers moving forward. Plus, why attacks on oil tankers are disrupting trade routes in the Red Sea and sales of the latest Apple Watch are being stopped due to patent issues. Next, US Steel agrees to sell itself for for $14+ billion to their Japanese rival, and Toby shares his favorite trend. Finally, the hammer has come down on a punishment for Southwest's holiday meltdown. 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
19 Joulu 202327min
Why Ketamine Startups are Struggling & Travis Kelce is King of Game-Day Ads
Episode 215: Neal and Toby discuss what Uber joining the S&P 500 means and how seven tech companies are carrying the stock market right now. Plus, Ketamine startups are struggling in the wake of Matthew Perry's death and how Costco banked almost $100 million off gold bars. Plus, Travis Kelce runs game day advertising and Weight Watchers markets to ozempic users. Finally, Netflix may be getting your favorite show back and here is what we are watching for this week. 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
18 Joulu 202329min
Why Companies Do Layoffs Before the Holidays & Disney's Board Battle
Episode 214: Neal and Toby look at the recent layoffs from Cruise, Hasbro and Etsy and explain why companies announce layoffs just before the holidays. Plus, there's a board battle brewing at Disney and Starbucks doesn't run the coffee show in China anymore. The guys share their stocks of the week and why the rental market in the US may finally be favoring tenants. Finally, what business lessons can we learn from Willy Wonka? Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Get the 2024 Money with Katie Wealth Planner: moneywithkatie.com/wealthplanner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15 Joulu 202327min
The Pro Sports Move Costing DC Billions & 'Nerds' Candy Sweet $500M Business
Episode 213: Neal and Toby explain why Washington DC's pro sports teams are moving to Northern Virginia and the financial implications it will have on both regional economies. Plus, Tesla recalls 2 million vehicles and access to a key abortion drug heads to the Supreme Court. Neal shares his favorite numbers and ChatGPT is paying a mass media company to use it's content. Finally, Nerds Candy has exploded from being worth $50 million to $500 million. 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
14 Joulu 202328min
Your Wages Are Catching Up to Inflation & Why Tesla Could Sue Cyber Truck Owners
Episode 212: Neal and Toby discuss how gas prices and wage rates have impacted the latest inflation report. Plus, Netflix posts viewer data from every show for the first time ever and Tesla says they have the right to sue anyone who attempts to re-sell a Cyber Truck. Next the guys get into Choice Hotels' hostile takeover of Wyndham, and what is the latest with Adam Neumann's latest 'utopian' apartment project. And finally, who is going to their company Holiday party? 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 Joulu 202325min
