S01 E12 10/24/23

In this podcast episode, George Howell and Chris Carbonara discuss various financial and stock market topics:

1. Economic Update: U.S. jobless claims have dropped to a nine-month low, signaling a resilient labor market. However, signs of a cooling labor market, with slower hiring and wage growth, are emerging.

2. Stock News:

- Netflix is raising prices for its Basic and Premium plans in the US and other countries.

- Disney disclosed ESPN's financial details, showing revenue growth but reduced operating income.

- Costco's CEO, Craig Jelinek, will step down and be succeeded by Ron Vachris.

- Chevron is set to acquire Hess in a $53 billion all-stock deal, diversifying its portfolio.

- Several American companies are facing bankruptcy due to rising borrowing expenses, inflation, and high interest rates.

- Some underperforming stocks may be poised for a "mean reversion" trade.

- The S&P 500 index has dropped below its 200-day moving average, indicating potential future market direction.

- Microsoft reported strong profits, driven by Azure cloud business growth.

- Bitcoin's price surged amid optimism about a potential Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF).

- Chinese stocks have declined, and the Chinese yuan weakened against the U.S. dollar.

3. Moron of the Week: An off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot was arrested for attempting to disable aircraft engines during a flight.

4. Expert Picks:

- Motley Fool recommends investing in Coupang, a South Korean e-commerce giant competing with Amazon.

- Barron's suggests considering BMW stock due to its growing electric vehicle sales.

5. Carbo's Picks:

- Microsoft, following its acquisition of Activision.

- Marathon Oil for its historical performance and growth potential.

6. George's Previous Picks: Costco's unique pricing strategy and success with items like the $1.50 hot dog.

The episode also includes discussions on regulation changes, a stock game, and a Patreon segment.

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