Meta Launching Twitter Rival Threads & US and China’s Semiconductor War

Episode 585: Neal and Toby dive into the latest report from Moody’s that downgraded the US credit rating due to increasing debt and budget deficits. Then, a wave of attacks on the crypto-wealthy is sweeping Europe and parts of the US that has forced individuals to hire bodyguards. Also, New Jersey has seen an increasing share of transit fiascos in land, sea, and air recently, but seems like some headway is made with the locomotive engineers’ union agreeing to end the strike. Meanwhile, big cities got bigger in 2024 and the WNBA season is back with a bang. Finally, what you need to know in the week ahead.  Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow 00:00 - Joe Biden Cancer Diagnosis 02:40 - Moody’s Downgrades US Credit Rating  06:40 - Crypto Criminals  10:20 - NJ Transit Issues  15:20- Winners of the Weekend  21:10 - Week Ahead  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19 Maj 27min

Episode 584: Neal and Toby recap Walmart’s Q1 earnings and how tariffs will likely cause price hikes. Then, Dick’s Sporting Goods acquires Foot Locker for a massive $2.4B that may open the door into international markets. Meanwhile, the Dog of the Week is UnitedHealth Group and the Stock of the Week is Coinbase. Also, Harvard has been unknowingly sitting on top of an original Magna Carta when it thought it was a copy…this whole time!  Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Visit endthecampaign.com for more Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow 00:00 - Apple Vision Pro on Price is Right  03:15 - Walmart Price Hikes  07:40 - Dick’s Purchases Foot Locker  11:00 - SOW: Coinbase  15:45 - DOW: UnitedHealth Group  19:00 - Magna Carta at Harvard  22:00 - Headlines  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16 Maj 28min

Episode 583: Neal and Toby recap the massive deal between Boeing and Qatar Airways during President Trump’s Gulf trip. Then, students are finding out their professors are starting to use ChatGPT for their coursework. Is it hypocrisy? Plus, HBO is bringing back the ‘HBO’ to its ‘Max’, and the Internet is having a field day. Meanwhile, Neal shares his favorite numbers on international travel to the US, Mt. Everest climbers, and Pope Leo’s trading card.  Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Visit endthecampaign.com for more Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note 00:00 - Lead into Gold  02:30 - Boeing’s Biggest Deal  06:45 - College and AI 11:15 - Max is HBO Max... Again 16:30 - Neal’s Numbers 24:00 - Headlines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15 Maj 29min

Episode 582: Neal and Toby talk about the latest inflation report that shows the CPI rate slowing down despite tariff worries. Then, ESPN revealed some details about its standalone streaming service. Also, tech companies may have a spy problem as they think they’re hiring remote workers but actually North Korean operatives. Plus, Airbnb is luring back customers from hotels by offering bougie services such as personal chefs and personal trainers.  Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Visit endthecampaign.com for more Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14 Maj 28min

Episode 581: Neal and Toby recap the aftermath of the US-China trade deal that essentially de-escalates the tariff volley between each superpower. Then, Trump vows to slash drug prices for Americans, which has Pharma companies worried about their bottomline. Also, the President takes his first foreign trip of the second term to the Gulf states to close some deals…hopefully. Meanwhile, Toby dives into the trend of remote workers getting their ish done but maybe at a cost to mental health? Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Visit endthecampaign.com for more Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow 00:00 - AMC 50% off on Wednesdays  03:10 - Markets React to China-US Deal  07:10 - American Drug Prices Drop? 12:10 - Trump Visit into the Gulf   17:45 - Remote Employees Are Stressed  21:00 - Headlines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

13 Maj 27min

Episode 580: Neal and Toby discuss the latest trade news where the US and China agreed to a tariff deal for the next 90 days while talks are still ongoing. Then, another flight fiasco in Newark Airport prompts the Federal government to propose an overhaul of air traffic control. Next, Elizabeth Holmes’ husband is reportedly raising millions for a blood-testing startup…sound familiar? Also, companies are facing increased scrutiny for ‘bait and switch’ pricing tactics. Meanwhile, trade talks with China continue to cool tensions and Olivia and Liam continue to be popular baby names. Finally, what you need to know in the week ahead.  Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Visit ⁠endthecampaign.com ⁠for more Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 Maj 26min

Episode 579: Neal and Toby dive into the first deal made in Trump’s tariff-era with the UK, seen by many as a win for both Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Then, Bill Gates is hanging it up soon and plans to distribute all of his wealth and end the Gates Foundation. Also, AI is making its way through everyday life…including the afterlife. Meanwhile, SharkNinja is our Stock of the Week and Krispy Kreme is our Dog of the Week.  Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Visit https://planetoat.com/ to learn more! Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow 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, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative and involves a high degree of risk. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC. APY as of 3/18/25,  subject to change. *Terms and Conditions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Maj 26min

Episode 578: Neal and Toby discuss the Fed making the decision to hold rates steady amidst an uncertain economy. Then Apple reportedly says goodbye to google to move AI to search and Disney announces a new theme park in Abu Dhabi. Then Neal shares his favorite numbers and headlines you need to know to start your day. Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: ⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note ⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ 00:00 - Happy 5/8 Day 03:00 - Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady  06:35 - Apple Dropping Google in Safari  10:45 - Disney Heads to Abu Dhabi 16:20 - Neal’s Numbers  20:50 - Headlines 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, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative and involves a high degree of risk. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC. APY as of 3/18/25,  subject to change. *Terms and Conditions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8 Maj 29min