Disney and YouTube Are Beefin’ & What’s Behind the ‘K-Shaped’ Economy?
Episode 705: Neal and Toby discuss the ‘k-shaped’ economy where wealthy Americans are spending like nothing’s wrong, while lower-income earnings are pulling back their spending. Then, Disney pulls its content off of YouTube TV as content negotiations go south. Also, CEOs from Nvidia, Samsung, and Hyundai were spotted eating fried chicken in Seoul, which sent fried chicken stocks flying. Also, Egypt unveils its $1 billion Grand Egyptian Museum, aiming to be the best museum in the world. Finally, what you need to know in the week ahead.
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AI Music is Catching On & Businesses Have a Penny Problem
Episode 704: Happy Halloween! Neal and Toby cover Apple’s earnings which beat expectations thanks to a reinvigorated demand for the iPhone 17. And Amazon’s cloud business is booming.Then, since the stoppage of the penny, businesses have been unsure what to do when they need to give their customers exact change. Also, a popular AI music generator raised funds at a $2B valuation and just released a free version. Meanwhile, as more Americans are turning to GLP-1 drugs, obesity in the US has steadily declined over the last three years. Finally, a British reporter interviews the wrong Bill de Blasio. Whoops.
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The Fed Slashes Rates Again & Big Tech’s Endless AI Spending
Episode 703: Neal and Toby recap big tech earnings coming from Meta, Microsoft, and Alphabet. Then, the Fed makes its 2nd rate cut for the year as well as ending the effort to reduce its balance sheet, all while acknowledging the data blackout from the government shutdown. Also, ‘A House of Dynamite’ might have just made a big boom…but in the wrong place as the Pentagon vehemently rejects how the US missile defense system is portrayed. Next, Neal shares his favorite numbers on the fried chicken wars, animal actors, and PTO.
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Mass Layoffs Hit Corporate America & Musk’s Grokipedia vs. Wikipedia
Episode 702: Neal and Toby discuss the wave of layoffs sweeping across companies in different industries as a result of AI and mergers. Then, Microsoft and OpenAI reach a new deal that enables a for-profit structure for the ChatGPT-maker. Also, Elon Musk launches Grokipedia, the AI-powered encyclopedia that will compete with Wikipedia. Meanwhile, Bill Gates says it’s time to adopt a more “measured tone” when it comes to addressing climate change. Finally, an update on Hurricane Melissa as it makes landfall in Jamaica.
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Govt. Shutdown Threatens Food Stamps & AI Giving Performance Reviews?
Episode 701: Neal and Toby give an update on the government shutdown approaching its 28th day, which now threatens funding SNAP benefits that millions of Americans rely on. Plus, airport delays continue to plague the country. Then, a surge of AI usage in the workplace is leading to some misuse and reporting scams. Also, Qualcomm brings new chips for AI data centers and Wall Street is loving it. Meanwhile, Toby investigates the trend of Halloween candy that’s becoming less chocolate-y and more expensive. Finally, the world’s oldest president is elected.
0:00 - It was good day on Wall Street
2:30 - Effects of lingering shutdown
8:30 - Fake AI receipts
13:30 - Qualcomm gets into AI game
19:00 - Toby’s trends: Halloween candy
22:30 - Sprint Finish!
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Morning Brew Daily, a daily talk show that covers the latest news on business, the economy, and everything else, with Neal Freyman and Toby Howell. Witty, informative and everything you need to start your day. Available on all podcasting platforms and Youtube.
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