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Aug 25
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US Takes 10% Stake in Intel & Olive Gar...

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Episode 655: Neal and Toby discuss why the US government is taking  a 10% stake in Intel. Then a recap of Jerome Powell’s speech on Friday and what it could mean for interest rates. Next up the Trump admin will be ending an offshore wind project. The winners of the last weekend are Olive Garden for bringing back endless pasta and US tourism because it is hot ... Show More
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