When you think “companies Berkshire Hathaway likes”, often we think of mature, almost iconic businesses that have produced consistent results for years. Bending Spoons, an acquirer of legacy digital assets, doesn’t really fit the mold. Today, though, Matt, Jon, and Tyler take a closer look at why Berkshire is buying this Milan-based business and why it may b ... Show More
Oct 14
Can Apple Take Over Your Home?
Apple is making a new push into smart homes, but will consumers pay premium prices for products they can already get elsewhere? ASML’s latest earnings highlight booming AI chip demand and the limitations of its manufacturing capacity. Meanwhile, luxury giants like LVMH, Hermès, a ... Show More
16m 58s
Oct 13
Bank Earnings Have Entered the Upside Down
Bad results, stock up. Good results, stock down? This most recent round of big bank earnings has investors scratching their heads. We saw some expected things (Jamie Dimon had words of caution), and some unexpected surprises (credit card use way up). Matt, Lou, and Tyler break do ... Show More
23m 47s
Oct 12
Is Elon Musk Coming for Verizon?
Could SpaceX and Starlink disrupt the wireless industry, or are investors overreacting to Elon Musk’s ambitions? Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Dan Caplinger discuss the challenges facing traditional telecom companies, PepsiCo’s shrinking margins, and the limits of consumer pric ... Show More
19m 23s
Jun 2023
Apple’s $3,500 goggles
Apple’s launch of a new mixed reality headset shows that, for Apple, the metaverse isn’t dead. The Verge’s David Pierce explains.
This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn and Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd, an ... Show More
26m 6s