Target Slashes Targets, TweetDeck is X’d, & Covid Has a New Strain 8/16/23
Target slashed its sales and profit expectations in its latest quarterly report. CNBC’s Courtney Reagan and Forrester Research’s Sucharita Kodali explain the retailer’s troubles, from inflation-consci...
16 Aug 202332min
No Landing is Not Ok; Zombie Office Buildings and Climate Change on Trial on Montana 8/15/23
While the Fed hopes for a soft landing for the economy, “no landing” may not be acceptable and could require additional rate hikes. CNBC’s Steve Liesman reports on the latest economic data and what it...
15 Aug 202337min
September Showdown, Avoiding a Recession and Longevity Investing 8/14/23
Lawmakers face a ticking clock when they return from recess after Labor Day. They have until September 30th to pass an appropriations bill to keep the government running and avoid a shutdown. Presiden...
14 Aug 202331min
The ‘X’ Factor with Alexis Ohanian & Pop Ups, Popping Off 8/11/23
Alexis Ohanian, 766 founder and internet venture capitalist, discusses the rebrand of X Corp. (formerly known as Twitter) as it makes a big push to win back advertisers. The Reddit cofounder examines ...
11 Aug 202331min
Robux, CPI, & US Capital Flows to China 8/10/23
The latest Consumer Price Index shows inflation may have lost a bit of its hold on the U.S. economy. Bank of America’s Liz Everett Krisberg shares results of Bank of America Institute's August Consume...
10 Aug 202331min
X Marks the Spot for Advertisers, Taking Stock with a Bidenomics Alum, and Sorkin’s News You Can Use 8/09/23
President Joe Biden’s economic approval numbers have risen modestly in the wake of efforts by the White House to promote what it calls “Bidenomics.” Still, a substantial majority of respondents to the...
9 Aug 202339min
What to Follow: Work Trends & U.S. Capital Abroad 8/08/23
The Biden administration is set to look more closely at U.S. investments going abroad; Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-New Jersey) explains why some American businesses and investors are starting to view China...
8 Aug 202323min
American Industry, Tech Titans, & a Gloomy Day for Yellow 8/07/23
A week into Twitter’s rebranding as X, Semafor business and finance editor Liz Hoffman discusses Elon Musk’s vision for the company, including his hopes of a superapp with financial integrations. Pres...
7 Aug 202330min
