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Episode 559: Neal and Toby look into a promising inflation report but see if the trade wars could spoil everything. Then, while Trump pulls back most reciprocal tariffs from most of the world, he remains staunch against China, which could mean many goods, including Christmas trees and movies, are diminishing. Also, Prada pays a pretty penny for its rival, Versace. Meanwhile, the Stock of the Week is Ring Pop, and the Dog of the Week is Pharma stocks. Let the weekend begin!  00:00 - ‘Twilight’ concert goes on tour 3:30 - US-China trade war escalates 9:30 - Inflation cools…for now 13:00 - Prada strikes deal for Versace 16:45 - Dog of the Week: Pharma stocks 19:00 - Stock of the Week: Ring Pop 21:00 - Sprint Finish! 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. Checkout TaxAct for more! Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD 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

11 Apr 27min

Episode 558: Neal and Toby recap the markets’ reactions to Trump’s pause on sweeping tariffs for most countries…except for China. Then, Treasury yields are usually a safe haven when the economy is in the dumps…maybe that isn’t the case anymore. Also, this drone startup wants to beat Amazon to your doorstep. Meanwhile, Neal shares his favorite numbers from Japan’s train feat, microplastics, and The Great Gatsby. Finally, what makes the Masters golf tournament quite unique.  00:00 - Uber’s 2025 Lost & Found Index 3:00 - Trump pauses on tariffs 8:00 - Bond market not looking good 12:00 - Look to the sky for drone packages! 18:00 - Japan’s 3D train station 20:00 - Plastics in our brain!? 22:00 - ‘The Great Gatsby’ turns 100 24:30 - The Masters is here 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. Checkout TaxAct for more! 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

10 Apr 29min

Episode 557: Neal and Toby do another round of trade war updates with President Trump committing to impose another 50% tariff on Chinese goods, bringing the total to 104%. Then, in the midst of the trade war, shoppers are rushing to Apple stores to get their iPhones fearing prices are about to skyrocket. Also, the IRS has been the target of cuts by the federal government, which may bring low audit rates even lower. Meanwhile, retail chains are slowly coming back to SF’s downtown, breathing new life and hope for the once-sprawling district.  00:00 - Worst baseball game ever? 2:40 - Tariffs reach new heights 8:00 - Panic-buying iPhones 12:15 - IRS audits hit new low 15:45 - SF back? 19:30 - Sprint Finish! 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. Checkout TaxAct for more! 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

9 Apr 29min

Episode 556: Neal and Toby dive into how a single post on X about a tariff pause set the markets ablaze while the White House denies the credibility of the post. Then, Jamie Dimon, Bill Ackman, and other Wall St. big heads are publicly expressing their concerns about the tariff-induced market wipeout. Plus, a pivotal NCAA settlement case out in California could fundamentally change how athletes are paid by their schools for NIL. Meanwhile, Toby looks at the trend of metal braces making a comeback.  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. Checkout TaxAct for more! Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow 00:00 - Nintendo President named… Bowser? 2:15 - One post = market madness 7:00 - CEOs have a warning 10:30 - NCAA game changing case 17:30 - Toby Trends: Braces 20:00 - Sprint Finish! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8 Apr 27min

Episode 555: Neal and Toby continue to breakdown the fallout from Trump’s major tariff announcement last week and how businesses all over are managing. Then, oil prices take a plunge and what it means for consumers. Also, Billionaires suffer massive losses from the market rout. Meanwhile, the Minecraft movie provides a much-needed sigh of relief for Hollywood. Plus, Mega Millions is increasing its ticket prices even more in hopes to balloon its jackpot. Finally, what to expect 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. Checkout TaxAct for more! Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow 00:00 - What is a circuit breaker? 2:30 - Markets Have Historic Two Days 7:00 - Businesses Feel Tariff Impacts 10:45 - Oil Prices Plunge 12:30 - Billionaires Lose Their Bag 15:30 - Minecraft Movie Wows 18:40 - Mega Million change-up 20:00 - Week Ahead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Apr 26min

Episode 554: Neal and Toby recap the big effects from Trump’s latest baseline tariffs on countries all over the world, mainly with everyday goods likely to see price increases. Then, Apple’s manufacturing hubs throughout Asia are hurt the most while tech stocks are suffering one of their worst selloffs resembling the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus, how countries are responding to the US tariffs. Meanwhile, Amazon throws its bid to buy TikTok as the list keeps growing. Also, Microsoft turns 50 and the ‘Minecraft’ movie hopes to give the box office a jolt. 00:00 - NYC updates its subway map 3:00 - New tariffs in town 8:50 - Pricer goods coming? 11:30 - World leaders react 15:00 - TikTok deadline coming up 18:45 - Microsoft turns 50 23:00 - Minecraft movie 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. Checkout TaxAct for more! 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

4 Apr 29min

Episode 553: Neal and Toby explain what Donald Trump's tariffs mean for the global economy after his "Liberation Day" reveal in the White House Rose Garden. Then, Tesla sales are down 13% after sharing their Q1 earnings and Nintendo reveals a new Switch for the first time in years. Then Neal shares his favorite numbers from the week and here are the headlines you should know from Wednesday. 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. Checkout TaxAct for more! 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

3 Apr 31min

Episode 552: Neal and Toby preview “Liberation Day” and what it means for the global economy as Trump gets set to announce sweeping tariffs from the Rose Garden. Then, Hooters files for bankruptcy and the facial recognition technology that banned a fan from Madison Squarer Garden. Next up the guys explain Tinder’s new AI where you can practice flirting. Then finally the 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. Checkout TaxAct for more! Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow 00:00 - April Fools Recap 03:00 - World Bracing for Trump Tariffs  09:35 - Hooters Files for Bankruptcy  13:45 - MSG Surveillance 18:30 - Tinder AI  23:00 - Headlines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Apr 29min