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Episode 55: Ann sits down with Tinder’s former CEO Faye Iosotaluno for an exclusive conversation on how Gen Z is reshaping modern dating. They explore why younger users are craving more real world connection and how technology is changing what authenticity looks like online. Plus, we wrap up the week with earnings from Hershey that explain why the Halloween candy season got off to a slow start. ww...

Episode 54: Ann explores why after a mega CaPex AI spending spree, Meta shareholders may by saying: show me the money - and what the company plans for 2026. Then, we break down the earnings of other Mag7s: Microsoft and Alphabet including how the cloud is boosting revenue - plus we find out why Chipotle shares were down 20% on earnings. Finally, YouTubeTV squares off with Disney and Ann gives an u...

Episode 53: Today, Ann examines the Fed’s vote to cut interest rates and if there may be one more this year. Then we do a roundup of earnings reports moving markets today: Boeing’s ongoing turbulence with its 777x program, Caterpillar’s AI-fueled growth and a bespoke shakeup in leadership at Etsy. Ann then answers your question: why are there record stock buy-backs this year and should the market...

Episode 52: Today, Ann examines OpenAI’s split into two: a nonprofit that will control a $500 billion for-profit arm, the powerhouse board and how the restructuring might pave the way for an IPO. Then, we dive into highlights from today’s earnings - including UPS weaning itself off of Amazon, Royal Caribbean hitting rough seas and Wayfair shares way up on brick and mortar. Later, Ann jargon busts...

Episode 51: Welcome to Brew Markets. Today, Ann explores the rollout of eVTOL (electric vertical take off and landing aircraft) air taxis and talks to the Founder and CEO of Archer Aviation about what timelines investors should expect and if public safety concerns about small aircraft like helicopters can be overcome by software capabilities in their electric counterparts. Then, Travis Kelce is ta...

Episode 50: With $1.5 trillion spent worldwide on AI this year, Ann is joined by Professor Karim Lakhani to discuss his research on productivity and measuring the return on AI spend. He explores if corporations should have “clinical trials” of AI before putting more money behind it. Finally we wrap up the week with Target’s turnaround and earnings out of Proctor and Gamble. Listen to Capital Ideas...

Episode 49: Welcome to Brew Markets. Today, Ann dives into Tesla’s earnings: with vehicle deliveries up and operating income down, why Elon Musk wants to secure his voting control. Then we look at earnings for Southwest and American Airlines for travel trends, what’s signal and what’s noise? Then Ann nerds out over quantum computing: Nobel prizes, solving 150 year old mysteries and now interest fr...

Episode 48: Today, Ann explores the drama unfolding at Novo Nordisk after the company cuts its profit growth forecast for the third time this year.   Then an earnings roundup that finds Netflix getting squeezed by a Brazilian tax and leaning into live… Hilton embracing international travel… and Mattel feeling down on Barbie and FIsher Price.  Finally, Ann is joined by LinkedIn’s Chief Economist Ka...

Episode 47: Today, Ann explores the Merger Moment of French luxury powerhouse Kering  agreeing to sell its beauty division to cosmetics giant L’Oréal - how will both parties benefit? Then we break down today’s news out of Hollywood that storied studio Warner Brothers Discovery is considering putting itself up for sale. Plus - it’s earnings season! What nuggets did we glean today from Coke, Philip...

Episode 46: Today, Ann looks into the activist investor inside Cooper Companies that might be eyeing a link up with Bausch + Lomb. Then we dig into the luxury markets: why Gen Z prefers to buy their handbags second-hand and which marketplace companies are benefitting. Later, Ann busts the jargon around margin debts at record highs. Finally, we wrap up with Apple’s stock hitting a high, Molson Coor...

Episode 45: Ann is joined by author Michael Lewis to reflect on 15 years of “The Big Short” - how the 2008 financial crisis  might have unfolded in today’s social media environment, why the current market feels more like the internet bubble (with a twist) and how faith in Bitcoin is practically a religious belief.  Plus Michael outlines his approach to the research and writing of his best-sellers…...

Episode 44: Ann looks into Nestle - the world’s largest food and beverage company.  It has a new CEO who is pledging 16k job cuts to keep up with a quickly changing industry.  Then, two major American timberland companies are merging - we explore if the deal is about timber, or the land?  Plus, auto bankruptcies - we break down how the impact is spreading, as regional bank stocks drop with confide...

Episode 43: Ann is joined in-studio by Andrew Ross Sorkin to discuss his new book 1929 and the prevailing factors that predicated that year’s market crash and parallels at play today.  Sorkin talks prediction markets, the democratization of access to private capital, where he invests his money and so much more. Listen to Capital Ideas on your favorite podcast player https://podcasts.apple.com/us/p...

Episode 42: Ann dives into JPMorgan’s earnings and explores CEO Jamie Dimon’s “Security and Resiliency Initiative”, a politically savvy call for more investment in America.  Then we go inside the bankruptcy of two auto companies, the billions of dollars that vanished and what it might mean for private credit.  Finally, Ann sinks her teeth into Domino’s and Albertsons’ earnings, plus what they port...

Episode 41: Welcome to Brew Markets. Today, Ann is joined by Fed insider Danielle DiMartino Booth.  Hot on the heels of the release of minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee’s latest meeting, Danielle gives her insights on the state of the Fed, strategies for young people entering the workforce and if we are about to experience Enron 2.0.  Plus, AMD’s Lisa Su is our CEO of the Week. Listen...

Episode 40: Welcome to Brew Markets. Today, Ann welcomes “The Mooch” - Anthony Scaramucci - founder and managing partner of SkyBridge Capital. They explore the possibility of artificial intelligence replacing human-run hedge funds and the importance of neuroplasticity: staying mentally flexible and open to new ideas, technologies and generations. Plus shares in rare earth miners hit the mother lod...

Episode 39: Welcome to Brew Markets. Today, Ann discusses why an activist investor is growing impatient with PepsiCo - Ann suggests the CEO may be on borrowed time. Then what Delta’s earnings indicate for the future of business travel. Finally, Ann jargon-busts "dividend recaps" and a look at Ferrari and Costco. Listen to Capital Ideas on your favorite podcast player https://podcasts.apple.com/us/...

Episode 38: Welcome to Brew Markets. Today, meme ETFs are making a comeback and Ann explores which companies are included - whether or not they want the memestock title. Then the proposed merger of Fifth Third Bank and Comerica has us discussing why regional banks want to scale up and why big banks are trying to go local. Ann goes through why the likes of Robinhood and BlackRock are exploring Toke...

Episode 37: Welcome to Brew Markets. Today, Ann looks at why ICE - the public company that owns the New York Stock Exchange - is investing $2 billion in prediction market player, Polymarket. Next, we unpack why consumers are drinking less beer and what Constellation Brands has to say about the trend. Then, Ann answers a listener's question on what warrants are - and explains why OpenAI’s deal to g...

Episode 36: Welcome to Brew Markets. Today, Ann follows the money to see how today’s announcement of OpenAI partnering with - and taking an equity stake in - chip giant AMD may add to fears of an AI bubble. Then, we break down how Reddit’s content licensing deal with ChatGPT is going and Ann answers a listener question on how the prediction markets look at the US government shutdown. Finally, TSLA...

Episode 35: Welcome to Brew Markets. Today, Ann explores Spotify’s recent decision to install two CEOs - the unusual setup worked for Netflix, but does it leave folks wondering who’s in charge? Then Ann welcomes the Founder and CEO of Applied Digital, Wes Cummins, to discuss data centers, the physical backbone of AI. Finally, with the expiration of the EV tax credit, a look at automakers’ quarterl...

Episode 34: Welcome to Brew Markets. Today, Ann explores Amazon’s drive to dominate WalMart in the enormous grocery market. Then, Ann is joined by Sally Shin, a venture partner at Comcast Ventures, to discuss corporate in-house venture investing and if there is such a thing as new vs. old media. Finally, Ann breaks down how FICO scores are changing along with how consumers access credit. Listen to...

Episode 33: Welcome to Brew Markets. Today, Ann explores what the Government Shutdown means for access to inflation and other data that informs the Fed.  Then, it’s been a year since Nike’s new CEO started a company turnaround - we discuss what's working.  Finally, Ann answers a listener who is seeing headlines of gold at an all-time high and wondering how to buy.   Listen to Capital Ideas on your...

Episode 32: Welcome to Brew Markets. Today, Ann explores the agreement announced today between the White House and Pfizer to sell some of its drugs to Medicaid at reduced prices - and what could come next for the pharmaceutical industry. Then we try out ChatGPT’s new Instant Checkout feature on Etsy and discover why it’s an e-commerce game changer. Finally, Ann fields a listener question and expla...

Episode 31: Welcome to Brew Markets. Today, Ann looks at the potential government shutdown and how the markets have responded to past shutdowns. Then, even though Costco beat on earnings and is generating cash from membership fees, Ann dives into the numbers to see if the company might be overvalued. Finally, Ann jargon busts “OpCo/PropCos”, ETSY is selling through ChatGPT and the $55 Billion deal...