Walmart’s secret “store of the future” unveiled, Starbucks’ loyalty-powered record high, and 3M’s worst day since ‘87| Listen on Anghami

Jan 30

🌅 “Afternoon Delight” — Starbucks’ All-day bet. Khabe Lame’s Influencer stock. Apple’s AI rental. +Silk Diapers

We went to Starbucks’ Investor Day… To keep the Siren growing, Starbucks wants your afternoon delight.TikTok star Khabe Lamy just sold his handle for $1B… He’s now the 1st ever Influencer stock.Apple earnings show why Apple isn’t building their own AI LLM… They’re renting AI inst ... Show More

23 m

Jan 29

⛸️ “$200K per Olympian” — Billionaires philanthropy splurge. Tesla’s young avocado tree. Phia’s $100M fashion butler. +Cursing Promotion Hack

Olympic athletes get $200K, babies get CEO money... It’s a golden era for billionaire donations.Tesla announced bad earnings but the stock rose… Because Tesla is a young avocado tree.Bill Gates’ daughter’s fashion startup Phia hit a $180M valuation… It’s AI’s butler era.Plus, the ... Show More

22m 39s

Jan 28

📖 “70% Rule of Excellence” — Reading’s business ROI. Vital Farms’ egg-troversy. Instagram’s Big Tobacco suit. +Pokémon’s AI test

The best business ideas came from reading 1 sentence… Because 70th percentile 3 times makes you a 99 percenter.Vital Farms’ $1B egg stock is dropping… on Tiktok drama over orange yolks.Instagram & YouTube kicked off the biggest social media court case ever… It’s Big Tobacco 2.0.P ... Show More

21m 48s

Jun 2025

Walmart’s very good year

The last 12 months have been great for Walmart, with its stock price rising on growing sales. And it’s all happening despite impending tariffs, and without adding more employees. Today on the show, US consumer editor Gregory Meyer joins Rob Armstrong to discuss what Walmart’s suc ... Show More

18m 19s

Sep 2025

Government Shutdown = Mass Layoffs? & Quantum Trading is Here

Episode 679: Neal and Toby discuss the potential government shutdown and the impact it’ll have on the economy. Then, Starbucks announces its closing 1% of its stores as part of its turnaround plan. Also, CarMax shares plunge as its latest earnings report warns nobody is buying us ... Show More

28m 22s

Aug 2025

Walmart Winces at Tariffs & Cracker Barrel’s Stock Sinks From Logo Fiasco

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 ... Show More

29m 51s

Sep 2024

Stock Market Surges After 'Aggressive' Fed Rate Cut & Costco Launches New Product…Housing?

Episode 413: Neal and Toby recap the Fed’s decision to make an aggressive cut by 50-basis points and how the stock market reacted. Then, a deadly attack in Beirut caused by exploding pagers has everyone wondering why these pagers are connected to Taiwan. Next, Snap launches their ... Show More

30m 49s

Dec 2024

New Crypto-Friendly Era For the SEC? & UnitedHealthcare CEO Fatally Shot in NYC

Episode 468: Neal and Toby talk about the shocking news of UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson fatally shot in front of his hotel during the company’s annual investor conference. Then, Trump names Paul Atkins as the new SEC chair signaling a much more friendly environment for the cry ... Show More

31m 39s

Mar 2025

The Battle to Be the King of Retail: Walmart vs. Amazon

Walmart has been America’s largest retailer by revenue for over three decades. But that title might change hands this year, with Amazon hot on the supercenter’s heels. WSJ’s Sarah Nassauer explains how Walmart has fought hard to keep its crown. Further Reading: -How Walmart ... Show More

19m 14s

Feb 2025

The 20,000 Steps to a Walmart Manager's Six-Figure Salary

We’re off for Presidents Day, but we wanted to reshare this episode.Walmart is offering higher pay, bonuses and more stock options this year to retain and attract managers. WSJ’s Sarah Nassauer spent a day with one manager, Nichole Hart, to understand why the job is commanding su ... Show More

18m 55s

Apr 2025

Google Ruled a Monopoly… Again? & Netflix Takes Closer Step to $1T

Episode 564: Neal and Toby recap the fallout from a federal judge’s ruling of Google monopolizing the ad tech space. Then, President Trump goes on the offensive, calling for the termination of Fed Chair Jerome Powell after he said tariffs would increase inflation. Plus, Netflix c ... Show More

31m 25s

Oct 2025

US-China Trade War Reignited? & The Bankruptcy Shaking Wall St.

Episode 691: Neal and Toby unpack the latest chapter in the US-China trade war and how markets reacted to tensions renewed. Then, auto-parts supplier First Brands has its CEO step down after a financial implosion leaves billions of dollars of debt. Next, the Nobel prize is awarde ... Show More

27m 53s

Sep 2025

Closing Bell Overtime: Stocks Power To Record Highs; Fans Flock To Apple Stores as New iPhone Goes on Sale 9/19/25

<p>Markets extend recent strength and notch fresh records. Former Bridgewater Chief Investment Strategist Rebecca Patterson on what's next for markets. Our Steve Kovach is on the ground at an Apple store to gauge customer excitement for the new phone. Vital Knowledge's Adam Crisf ... Show More

41m 52s

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