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Episode 187: Soaring fuel prices, geopolitical tensions and airline disruptions are putting pressure on the travel industry.  Consumers still want to travel - they’re just changing how they do it. Today, Ann is joined by Airbnb CFO Ellie Mertz to discuss how travelers are adapting amid global uncertainty, why Airbnb is expanding further into boutique hotels, and where the company is seeing its big...

Episode 186: Today, Ann dives into a major telecom partnership between AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon focused on satellite-based, direct-to-device technology – designed to connect phones in remote areas where traditional cell towers can’t reach. Then, we unpack Cerebras’ blockbuster IPO and what it says about momentum in the AI semiconductor space. We also break down earnings from Honda, Cisco, YETI...

Episode 185: Today, Ann dives into the demand for AI through the lens of the upcoming Cerebras IPO – on track to raise up to $4.8 billion at a valuation just shy of $50 billion. Then, we unpack earnings from Birkenstock and Alibaba – why one stock is falling while the other is on the rise. Also: Rent the Runway loses its founder and geothermal company Fervo Energy gets a warm welcome to the public...

Episode 184: Today, Ann dives into earnings results out of Archer Aviation – why investors are looking beyond the concept phase and focusing on execution metrics, plus Archer’s legal battle with competitor Joby Aviation. Then, Ann is joined by Tony Bancroft, Portfolio Manager of the Commercial Aerospace & Defense ETF at GAMCO Investors. They discuss whether the U.S. is spending enough on defense –...

Episode 183: Today, Ann dives into the growing partnerships between AI giants and private equity firms – including what’s driving the deals and why they’re being adopted so quickly. Then, shares in Monday.com jump after reporting earnings, Dunkin’ Donuts heads back to Wall Street, and Sony Music expands its catalog by more than 45,000 songs. We also break down the Trump administration’s move to br...

Episode 182: The AI boom is here but how are we actually POWERING it and can the U.S. electric grid handle the growth?  Today, Ann is joined by Aman Joshi, Bloom Energy’s Chief Commercial Officer to discuss the company’s scaling of solid oxide fuel cells that convert fuel directly into electricity without combustion, generating power on-site without relying entirely on the grid.  They survey what...

Episode 181: Where does retail money go and why does it move so quickly? Today, Ann is joined by Steph Guild, Chief Investment Officer at Robinhood, the platform that holds around $307 billion in total retail investor assets. We discuss why access to information is pushing markets to move faster We also delve into the latest big tech earnings – why Steph is watching Amazon but disappointed in Micr...

Episode 180: Today, Ann unpacks how Burger King helped drive better-than-expected results for parent company Restaurant Brands International, even as other brands in the portfolio struggled to keep pace. Then, we survey earnings from Disney, Uber, CVS Health, and Compass, all trading higher after reporting results. Finally, a look at Victoria’s Secret’s proxy fight with one of its biggest sharehol...

Episode 179: Today, Ann is joined by Adam Patti, CEO of VistaShares, to discuss how he builds ETFs around the playbooks of legendary investors – and why he says it’s time to look beyond indexes dominated by the Mag 7. Then, Intel shares surge on reports of a potential partnership with Apple. Plus, earnings from Anheuser-Busch InBev get a boost… but without the buzz. And finally, Microsoft’s gaming...

Episode 178: Today, Ann unpacks GameStop’s bold and bizarre $55 billion bid for eBay… and why the video game retailer is going after a company multiple times its size. Then, we survey the logistics industry reaction as Amazon expands its own supply chain offerings. Also – why crypto companies are gaining after a key development in the CLARITY Act. Plus, we unpack earnings from Norwegian Cruise Lin...

Episode 177: Today, a rare conversation with a founder-CEO at a turning point. Ann is joined by Dave Girouard, Co-Founder of fintech Upstart, as he steps down as CEO after scaling the AI-driven credit platform to nearly a $3 billion market cap. They break down how Upstart hit record revenue and profitability in 2025, why it’s setting aggressive growth targets and what’s driving its push for a nati...

Episode 176: Today, Ann surveys Uber’s latest bid to become a one-stop shop for all things travel and mobility through its new partnership with Expedia Group. Then, Ticker on a Sticker: Big Tech edition. Ann and John step into the shoes of the hyperscalers to break down their latest earnings. Plus, an update on oil prices – and what’s pushing them higher. Finally, ’tis the season… earnings keep ro...

Episode 175: Today, Ann joins us live from Miami as the Possible conference continues. After attending a conversation with iHeartMedia CEO Bob Pittman, she breaks down the possibility of a SiriusXM-iHeartMedia merger and what it could mean for the radio industry. Then, we bring you the highlights from Ann’s fireside chat with Zeta Global CEO David Steinberg - they discuss building AI-native produc...

Episode 174: Today, Ann breaks down why reports of OpenAI missing internal targets rattled markets, dragging down names like Oracle and Nvidia. Then we’re joined by Dan Ives, Managing Director and Senior Equity Research Analyst at Wedbush Securities, to talk about the scope of AI, his take on the “SaaSpocalypse” and specific smaller-cap stocks on his radar. Next, we examine the geopolitical fallou...

Episode 173: Today, Ann joins live from the Possible Conference in Miami with what she’s hearing on the ground at a time when marketing technology stocks - like Adobe and Figma - are under real pressure. Then, we answer an audience question on Norfolk Southern railway and where its proposed $85 billion merger with Union Pacific stands – and what it means for the company’s latest earnings. Next, we...

Episode 172: Last month, we covered an audience question about Amprius Technologies – today, we’re going straight to the source. CEO Tom Stepien joins the show! Ann and Tom break down Amprius’ evolution, its path to going public, and where he sees the biggest growth opportunities across its target markets. They also dig into the company’s shift away from owning manufacturing facilities toward thir...

Episode 171: Today, Ann breaks down Tesla’s first-quarter earnings: strong headline numbers, but revenue that missed Wall Street expectations. Then Carolyn Aronson, founder and CEO of It’s a 10, joins the show with an inside look at the beauty industry – including what it takes to stay competitive as trends shift. Plus, Lululemon names a new CEO, Netflix bets on itself with a $25 billion stock buy...

Episode 170: Today, Ann discusses Adobe’s comeback attempt and whether the software giant’s bet on itself will pay off. Then we take a look at Blackberry’s pivot success story. Once known for mobile phones (and brickbreaker) is now a software company specializing in secure communications. We break down how and why that transformation worked. Then, we survey news out of the aviation industry – from...

Episode 169: Today, Ann dives into $160 billion in tariff refunds – how companies are claiming them and the questions around who should be getting that money. Then, we’re joined by Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group, to survey the state of the market – from high P/E ratios to why this bull market may still have room to run. Plus, the market reacts to Tim Cook stepping down, Amaz...

Episode 168: Today, Ann looks at why Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings is leaving the board of the company and if the growth in the streaming giant’s AI policies have anything to do with his departure. Then, Ann and John discuss President Trump’s pick for Fed Chair, Kevin Warsh, and what that confirmation could mean for investors. Finally, a roundup of market headlines you need to know to wrap your...

Episode 167: AI is omnipresent, seeping into every part of our lives. It’s dominating global news cycles, showing up in Washington hearings and moving markets. But how did we get here? Today, Ann is joined by Sebastian Mallaby, two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist and senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, to discuss not only the current state of AI, but the path that led us here. Through...

Episode 166: Today, Ann explains why Anthropic’s Chief Product Officer stepping down from Figma’s board could signal trouble for the software company (hint: AI may be coming for Figma). Then, we bring back Ticker-on-a-Sticker to survey Q1 earnings from some of the biggest banks, including JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs. Also: reports of Spirit Airlines potentially liquidating, PepsiCo shares rise as i...

Episode 165: Today, Ann discusses NVIDIA’s new AI model designed to “accelerate the path to useful quantum computers” and what it means for the industry. Then, we unpack AllBirds’ pivot from shoes to AI and explore what sent the stock soaring over 600% today. In other retail news: a vote of confidence for Nike from its CEO and Tim Cook and American Eagle Outfitters unveils its new Sydney Sweeney c...

Episode 164: Today, Ann presents this week’s Merger Moment: Amazon’s $11 billion acquisition of satellite telecom company Globalstar – and why the e-commerce giant agreed to pay more than a 30% premium to recent trading levels. Then, we take a look at the new fast-track lane into the Nasdaq 100 ahead of SpaceX’s anticipated blockbuster IPO. Finally, United Airlines and American Airlines shares tak...

Episode 163: Today, Ann explains what's going on behind the scenes at oil giant BP – and why the company could face a shareholder revolt at its upcoming annual meeting. Then, we survey the reaction to Anthropic’s new AI tool, Claude Mythos, which prompted Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to summon major bank CEOs to Washington, D.C. Finally, Dell shares pop...