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Aug 2022
23m 8s

Peloton: Some Assembly Required

The Motley Fool
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Amazon becomes the first partner to sell Peloton's equipment and apparel on their own site. (0:21) Bill Mann discusses: - The upside potential for Peloton - Whether Peloton may become part of Amazon's Prime membership offerings - Toll Brothers blaming supply chain and labor shortages for a cut in guidance - Nordstrom's challenges with inventory and family o ... Show More
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