Inflation and Investing
Consumer prices rise by more than 6% in October, the biggest increase in inflation in more than 30 years. Johnson & Johnson announces plans to split into two companies. Rivian Automotive records one o...
12 Nov 202139min
Strong Jobs Report, Travel Stocks, Metaverse 101
The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all hit new highs after October’s robust jobs report sent the unemployment rate down to 4.6%. Booking Holdings hits a new high as Airbnb posts record revenue. Peloton take...
5 Nov 202139min
Microsoft’s Ascension, Facebook’s Metamorphosis
Microsoft becomes the world’s most valuable company. Amazon and Apple deal with supply chain issues. Alphabet rises on (what else?) strong ad sales. Visa gets a visit from the U.S. Department of Justi...
29 Okt 202139min
Google’s Pivot, Tesla’s Record, Netflix’s New High
Google lowers service fees in its app store. Snap plummets on 3rd-quarter results and a warning. Tesla reports record profits. Netflix hits a new all-time high. Chipotle serves up strong sales. And Bu...
22 Okt 202139min
September Retail, Big Banks, Consumer Tech Events
What do surprisingly good retail sales in September indicate for holiday shopping? Will Google’s new Pixel phone be a hit? Which major retailer could be the next to drop tobacco products? Are we in fo...
15 Okt 202139min
Big Macro, Earnings Season Previews
What does the disappointing September jobs report mean for investors? Which two stocks need a win this earnings season? What trends should investors be watching? Why are Roku and Zoom Video suddenly l...
8 Okt 202139min
“Generation Gamble” and the Rise of the Machines
September ends up being the worst month of the year for investors. Merck shares pop on encouraging results from its Covid-19 pill study. Alphabet and General Motors move one step closer to getting sel...
1 Okt 202139min
New Stock Highs, Supply Chain Woes, and Big Tech Insights
Costco ends the fiscal year on a strong note. Nike struggles with global supply chain issues. Adobe posts record revenue. FedEx cuts full-year guidance. Stitch Fix surprises with a quarterly profit. S...
24 Sep 202139min
