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Episode 80: Today, Ann explores President Trump’s decision allowing NVIDIA to ship H200 chips to China and why the 25% cut to U.S. coffers can’t constitutionally be called an export tax. Then we do a roundup of today’s earnings, looking at the tariff hit on AutoZone and Toll Brothers’ luxury position in a soft housing market. Finally, a look at stocks that moved the market including Campbell’s bla...

Episode 79: Today, Ann examines the turnaround happening at Ulta that recently sent its share price to an all-time high - how has management executed on three growth initiatives, including turning the beauty retailer into a destination? Then we look at the drama unfolding in Hollywood as Paramount launches a $108 billion hostile takeover of Warner Brothers Discovery just days after Netflix announc...

Episode 78: Today, Ann is joined in-studio by the founder of Wikipedia - Jimmy Wales - to discuss trust in social media, the prospects of using AI to edit Wikipedia and what Jimmy thinks about the launch of Elon Musk’s Grokipedia. Plus, as Bath and Bodyworks, The Gap and Abercrombie & Fitch see higher foot traffic and sales, we ask: are shopping malls making a resurgence?  www.brewmarkets.com  Sub...

Episode 77: Today, Ann examines Meta’s decision to slash the budget for its lagging metaverse operations and applauds the difficult move that’s right out of the playbook of another tech power player: Amazon. Then we look at two companies whose quarterly earnings didn’t wow markets today: why Snowflake is falling and Kroger shelved its automated grocery delivery plans. Finally, we sprint through he...

Episode 76: With news coming out of the White House this afternoon that auto fuel standards will be rolled back, Ann reviews which auto companies have already been stepping back from EV models and how their share prices have fared.  Then we look at earnings for Macy’s and Pure Storage… will the retailer’s refresh bring shoppers back to the department store… and can the flash storage company contin...

Episode 75: Today, Ann explores why the Omnicom-IPG merger, which created the world’s largest advertising company and is expected to generate more than $25 billion in revenue, might simply be “two drunks propping each other up on a lamppost”.  Then we look at earnings out of Signet and what they signal for holiday jewelry shopping.  Plus, we examine why Costco has joined a list of retailers suing...

Episode 74: Today,  Ann takes a look at the major battle shaping up in real estate over ‘private listings” - how Zillow’s ban on off-market and brokerage-exclusive listings is putting it at odds with several of the biggest brokerages.  Then, Ann is joined by Kamini Rangappan Lane, the President and CEO of Coldwell Banker Realty to discuss market conditions, mortgage rates and what it means for pot...

Episode 73: Ann explores Nuuly, the hidden gem inside Urban Outfitters that’s pushing Rent the Runway off the catwalk and bringing in predictable, recurring revenue for the clothing giant.  Then we look at Dell, the decades-old PC maker that has found a path in bespoke AI solutions.  Plus, Petco is begging for a turnaround, Uber robotaxis launch in Abu Dhabi and what exactly did Campbell’s have to...

Episode 72: Today, Ann digs into NVIDIA's note to analysts defending itself against concerns that it’s another Enron - meanwhile, AI chip competition is heating up, with Meta is in talks to buy billions of dollars of Google's TPUs. Then, we break down some of today’s earnings: why Smucker’s is protecting its billion-dollar frozen sandwich and how Foot Locker aims to tame the shoe wall.  Finally, i...

Episode 71: Today, Eli Lilly becomes the first healthcare company to join the Trillion-Dollar Market Cap Club - Ann looks at this intriguing and historical collection of companies.  Plus, Warner Brothers Discovery has put itself up for sale, we survey which Hollywood heavy hitters have submitted bids: Paramount seems to be in the lead, but can Comcast overcome debt and political headwinds… and wil...

Episode 70: Ann welcomes Charisse Hughes, the Chief Growth Officer of Kellanova (think Pringles and Special K) to explore how the company is using advanced analytics for greater customer insights and applying AI to marketing tasks while retaining the human creative. Plus we look at the frank comments made by the CEO of Bath and Bodyworks after the company’s recent poor earnings report and stock hi...

Episode 69: Today, Ann reviews Abbott Labs’ purchase of Cologuard maker Exact Sciences and what it could mean for the future of precision oncology.  Then, we survey earnings from Walmart and Nvidia - they’re both giants - but are they both tech companies… and why did shares rise today for one and not the other?  Then, Ann explores why Professor Yann LeCun - one of the godfathers of modern AI - is...

Episode 68: Today, Ann looks at Adobe’s struggle with lack of innovation and why she found today’s announcement that the company is buying Semrush for $1.9 billion… anticlimactic.  Then we look at earnings for Target and if an additional $1B refresh can turn the company around.  Plus, Viking River Cruises is thriving without kids on-board.  Finally, Ann answers your question about a 53-week report...

Episode 67: Today, Ann takes a look at CLEAR, the identity security company whose service you may use to cut those airport lines.  Ann sits down with CEO Caryn Seidman Becker for the latest on the impact of the government shutdown and  what’s next for biometrics.  Then we take a look at earnings for Home Depot and why a quiet storm season may have driven down revenue.  Plus, Klarna expands into cr...

Episode 66: Today, Ann explores a report of which companies have spoken about AI on their earnings calls and what it could potentially mean. Next up, a look at Aramark’s earnings report and what it means for the $10 billion food giant. Then a look at the potential merger between local news operators Scripps and Sinclair. And finally a look at how Alphabet keeps hitting record-highs.  For a limited...

Episode 65: Welcome to Brew Markets. Today, Ann looks at the 12-year tenure of Walmart’s CEO after today’s announcement that he’s stepping down.. is he going out on top?  Then we examine what the headlines missed on StubHub’s earnings, how Sally Beauty is seeking a makeover and if Virgin Galactic will get its next space vehicle off the ground. For a limited time, you can get up to $10,000 when you...

Episode 64: Today, Ann explores the new partnership between TKO - the boxing and ultimate fighting heavyweight - and prediction market leader, Polymarket… and why it could have sport-betting companies shaking in their boxer shorts.  Then, we look at Disney’s earnings and examine the family-run department store with an $11b market cap that you may not have heard of.  Later, Ann explains why investo...

Episode 63: Today, Ann examines what went wrong at Beyond Meat - tanking stock, briefly meme’d, dropped by McDonald’s… and what it might signal for the plant-based sector.  Then we jump into earnings for On, the Swiss shoe company that’s setting race records - and look at IP at Sony and why shares in Okla are up despite reporting a loss.   Finally, Ann presents our CEO of the week: the man behind...

Episode 62: Today, Ann examines the evolution of Instacart - from marketplace to software-as-a-service - and where the new CEO wants to go next.  Then we discuss the potential changes coming to payments and why your pricey rewards card may be rejected by some merchants.  Plus in honor of Veterans Day, we welcome asset manager Ted Oakley to share not only his market perspectives, but lessons learne...

Episode 61: Today, Ann reviews the progress made toward re-opening the government and the markets’ strong reaction.  Then, we take a look at quarterly earnings for D-Wave, the quantum computing company that has raised a lot of cash, but hasn’t yet seen big returns... plus what has Tyson asking "where's the beef?".  Then Ann answers a question from the audience and explores the naming process for s...

Episode 60: Ann sits down with the co-founder of Reddit, Alexis Ohanian, who explains why the internet needs to feel human again and how he’s partnered with his arch-nemesis to restore trust and fun to the web.  He shares a story about working with Sam Altman during OpenAI's earliest era. They also discuss his launch of Athlos - the first women's-only professional track and field competition - his...

Episode 59: Today, Ann examines why Robinhood’s stock is down today despite posting blockbuster revenue - will the trading platform lean into prediction markets?  Then we take a look at earnings: investors balk at Duolingo’s long-term play, Planet Fitness names its greatest competitor and what a sale of Warner Brothers might mean to AMC.  Then, Ann answers a question from the audience about Netfli...

Episode 58: Today, Ann examines McDonald’s earnings and what they - along with the CEO - have to say about the state of the consumer (hint: they like Snack Wraps).  Then a conversation about earnings from Toast, Lemonade and Rivian… is its future riding on the next SUV?  Finally, Ann sets the table for today’s massive legal moment as the Supreme Court considers Trump’s tariffs. For a limited time,...

Episode 57: Today, Ann examines why famed hedge fund investor, Michael Burry is betting against Palantir & NVIDIA and which CEO called him crazy for shorting chips. Then we look for nuggets in quarterly earnings: Hertz is back in the driver’s seat, while Yum! Is open to selling Pizza Hut. Later, FiServ’s stock dropped off a cliff - did the CEO prompt it on purpose? Ann explores The Big Bath Theory...

Episode 56: Today, Ann breaks down Kimberly-Clark’s purchase of Tylenol maker Kenvue  - with the drug in the political spotlight, who stands to win and what is there to lose?  Then we look at Amazon’s cloud hosting wins while the company struggles to deliver on Whole Food’s  grocery business.  Finally, Ann breaks down Pfizer and Novo Nordisk’s unprecedented battle over who gets to buy Metsera, the...