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Episode 354: Neal and Toby recap the 1st presidential debate between President Biden and Republican nominee Donald Trump. Then, the Supreme Court rejects the Purdue Pharma settlement that would’ve sent billions to treatment programs affected by the opioid crisis but shielded the Sackler family from any future lawsuits. The right move? Also, Amazon plans to launch its own fast-fashion service similar to Shein to maintain its hold as the top retailer. Next, Al Michaels is the stock of the week and Walgreens is the dog of the week. Meanwhile, a new study suggests that daily multivitamins don’t actually help with longer life. Lastly, the International Space Station has an expiration date and NASA has tasked SpaceX to take out the trash. 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 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 Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk.  Investors must review the Options Disclosure Document (ODD): public.com/ODD. See Fee Schedule and Options Rebate & Referral T&Cs: public.com/disclosures. Brokerage services for US-listed securities and options offered through Public Investing, member FINRA & SIPC.  See terms of the Options Rebate Program. Rebate rates vary from $0.06-$0.18 and may depend on time of enrollment and number of referrals. Rates are subject to change at any time. All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Public Investing., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28 Jun 202427min

Episode 353: Neal and Toby dive into the Supreme Court’s decision to allow the White House to communicate with social media platforms about removing posts they believe is spreading misinformation. Is this a question of protection or violation? Then, an international news roundup where the WSJ journalist held captive in Russia has his day in court, deadly unrest in Kenya over a proposed tax bill, and WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is a free man. Also, consulting firms are winning in the AI boom. Lastly, Neal’s favorite numbers on pedestrians, NY Mets, and July 4th travel.  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. 00:00 - Presidential debate 2:15 - SCOTUS clears White House to remove misinformation 7:15 - International news roundup 14:15 - AI consulting is rising 17:40 - Waymo is cleared in SF 20:15 - Pedestrian deaths are still high 22:50 - The Grimace Effect 24:40 - July 4 travels 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 Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk.  Investors must review the Options Disclosure Document (ODD): public.com/ODD. See Fee Schedule and Options Rebate & Referral T&Cs: public.com/disclosures. Brokerage services for US-listed securities and options offered through Public Investing, member FINRA & SIPC.  See terms of the Options Rebate Program. Rebate rates vary from $0.06-$0.18 and may depend on time of enrollment and number of referrals. Rates are subject to change at any time. All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Public Investing., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 Jun 202429min

Episode 352: Neal and Toby recap the credit card swipe battle between credit card networks, merchants, and customers. The $30B meant to take a step forward in resolving high swipe fees was blocked by a judge. Then, Volkswagen invests $5 billion into Rivian, giving it new life that may pave the way for the top of the EV market. Next, the tragic lithium battery fire in South Korea highlights another problem with the batteries that are found in almost all of our daily devices. Also, Denmark will charge farmers for every cow, making it the first carbon tax in the world. Meanwhile, money-market funds reach all-time highs…and that might not be a good thing. Lastly, it’s been 50 years since the very first product was scanned by barcode. How did a simple design transform the economy? 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. 00:00 - Toys R Us AI commercial 2:50 - Swipe fee battle continues 7:10 - Rivian gets new life 11:45 - Lithium battery hazards 15:15 - World’s first carbon tax 19:00 - Avoid the cash trap 22:15 - 50th anni of the first barcode scan 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 Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk.  Investors must review the Options Disclosure Document (ODD): public.com/ODD. See Fee Schedule and Options Rebate & Referral T&Cs: public.com/disclosures. Brokerage services for US-listed securities and options offered through Public Investing, member FINRA & SIPC.  See terms of the Options Rebate Program. Rebate rates vary from $0.06-$0.18 and may depend on time of enrollment and number of referrals. Rates are subject to change at any time. All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Public Investing., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 Jun 202429min

Episode 351: Neal and Toby discuss a major lawsuit that could shake up the music industry as an alliance among major record labels sue two major AI music generators over copyright infringement. Then, Netflix updates its famous internal culture memo to reflect a new era where streaming is now a hyper-competitive market. Meanwhile, McDonald’s launches their $5 Value Meal to lure back cost-conscious customers trying to navigate high inflation. Plus, a sock debate between Gen Z and millennials that has everyone looking at each other’s feet. Hm. Also, a Florida family is suing NASA for space debris from the ISS that crashed into their home. It opens the question: who should pay for space debris? Lastly, a deep dive into the trendiest baby names dating back to the 1880s. 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. 00:00 - Nvidia’s wipeout 3:00 - Record labels sue AI music makers 7:30 - Netflix updates its culture doc 11:30 - McDonald’s $5 value meal 15:30 - Ankle socks or crew socks? 19:00 - Space debris falling to Earth 22:30 - Trendy baby names 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

25 Jun 202429min

Episode 350: Neal and Toby chat about how Ozempic users are seeking out high-protein, low calorie yogurts as a healthy snack. Then, Meta talks to Apple about possibly integrating its AI with Apple products. Could this be the start of a new friendship? Next, the hackers who’ve crippled car dealerships are demanding millions of dollars and CDK Global is preparing to pay it. Also, further delays for the Boeing Starliner astronauts still stuck in the International Space Station. Meanwhile, the US and other countries are planning to bring their own AC units to the Paris Olympics. Plus, Sha’Carri Richardson and the Iberian Lynx are making strong comebacks. Lastly, the biggest news you need to know this week. 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. 00:00 - Big weekend of selfies 2:40 - Ozempic food winners 7:15 - Apple and Meta as friends? 11:15 - CDK update 13:30 - Boeing return delayed again 15:20 - Olympians tryin’ to keep their cool 19:00 - Weekend winners: Sha’Carri Richardson & Iberian Lynx 23:30 - Week ahead 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

24 Jun 202428min

Episode 349: Neal and Toby discuss ex-OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever starting his own AI company that will prioritize safety vs. profits. Should OpenAI be concerned about a rivalry? Then, climate activists just painted Stonehenge with orange paint in the latest episode of defacing historical landmarks across Europe. Next, US car dealerships are scrambling as a widely used software for transactions has been hacked, not once, but twice. Meanwhile, GenZers and millennials who have money to spend are investing alternative assets vs. traditional assets. Also, Amazon is ditching its plastic air pillows in boxes and replacing them with loads of recyclable paper. Lastly, a harrowing escape from war-torn Ukraine featuring 2 beluga whales traveling by…car? 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. 00:00 - Olive Garden staying strong 2:30 - New AI sheriff in town? 7:20 - Climate activists paint Stonehenge 10:20 - Car dealerships hacked 14:10 - GenZ investors skip traditional assets 18:10 - Amazon replaces plastic pillows with paper 21:10 - Beluga whale rescue 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

21 Jun 202427min

Episode 348: Neal and Toby recap Nvidia’s historic and rapid rise to the top, surpassing Microsoft to become the most valuable company in the world. Then, luxury sneaker brand Golden Goose (Taylor Swift’s fave) pulls back on its IPO at the last minute citing political conditions. Plus, two US agricultural inspectors are attacked in Mexico causing the US to halt all inspections of avocados, which may affect its prices if a solution doesn’t come soon. Next, Neal shares his favorite numbers from the WNBA, credit cards, and time in space. Lastly, is it the Summer of Finance Bros? Chipotle thinks so…and wants to cash-in with their latest “Chipotle Boy Bowl.” 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 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

20 Jun 202428min

Episode 347: Neal and Toby discuss Boeing's CEO testifying before Congress and the latest accusation from a whistleblower saying the company hid faulty parts. Plus, troubled EV company Fisker finally files for bankruptcy and why is the US Government suing Adobe? Hint: it could have to do with their hidden subscription fees. Then the guys reflect on one year since the Titan Submersible implosion and the biggest lessons learned. Next up a look into how much social media influencers actually make. And finally, why one photographer submitted a real photo to an AI photography competition. 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. 00:00 - It’s Juneteenth!  1:50 - Boeing CEO on the hotseat  6:30 - EV Startup Fisker files for bankruptcy 10:30 - Adobe in trouble with the FTC 14:10 - OceanGate submersible 1-year later 18:20 - Creator economy not working for every creator 23:00 - Real photo wins AI photo contest? 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

19 Jun 202429min