Episode 654: Neal and Ann preview the biggest economic event of the year in Jackson Hole as all eyes are on Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s address. Then, Walmart is standing pat against the force of tariffs as it remains resilient amidst rising costs, but how can it hold? Also, Google’s Pixel 10 was unveiled and everyone is noticing how it’s lapped Apple in the A ... Show More
Nov 21
Walmart Cashes In on Affordability Crisis & Critics Warn Against AI Toys
Episode 719: Neal and Toby talk about the latest jobs report…that reports September numbers? That’s because of the government shutdown. And it’s a mixed bag, of course. Then, Walmart, America’s largest, and seemingly most reliable retailer reports strong earnings as consumers pri ... Show More
26m 52s
Aug 22
S&P 500 continues to slide, while Walmart warns of tariff impact
US stocks extended their losses amid trade tensions and mixed corporate earnings. Stronger-than-expected PMI data and warnings from Walmart, the US retail giant, that Trump's tariffs are driving up costs, have heightened inflation concerns and lifted yields. As markets are lookin ... Show More
12m 1s
Feb 2025
Tariff trade wars persist, Google’s antitrust allegations in China, Palantir soars
Today on Morning Brief, anchors Brad Smith and Seana Smith tackle the biggest market stories and speak to top Wall Street experts ahead of the opening bell. Our hosts analyze some of the top trending tickers: Spotify (SPOT), PepsiCo (PEP), Merck (MRK)
Takeaways:
China retaliates ... Show More
52m 39s
Sep 10
🤏 “Ozempic iPhone” — Apple’s iPhone “Air”. Ben & Jerry’s revolt. Sphere’s 4D Wizard of Oz. +Anti-Shoe-Startups.
<p>Apple just unveiled the iPhone Air… for Apple, it’s survival by a thousand features.</p><p>Wizard of Oz at the Sphere is basically the metaverse… and the blockbuster of 2025.</p><p>Ben & Jerry are calling for their namesake brand to be freed from Unilever.</p><p>Plus, the ... Show More
22m 8s
Oct 22
🍷 “LeBrunello James” — NBA’s wine season. China’s marriage markets. Warner Bros’ bidding way. +6-pound phone case
<p>The NBA season kicked off last night…and it’s the official league of wine.</p><p>Warner Brothers Discovery stock jumped 11% on word of a bidding war… Netflix, Comcast, and Paramount all want to buy it.</p><p>An old Chinese tradition is getting new attention… in-person Marriage ... Show More
22m 11s