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Episode 149: Today, Ann breaks down the latest developments in the Middle East and what they mean for oil prices, global supply chains, and broader markets. Then, Ann is joined by Seana Smith, Senior Investment Strategist at Global X ETFs and former Yahoo Finance anchor. They discuss energy ETFs, international stocks and where investors are finding opportunities right now. Finally, Elliott Investm...

Episode 148: Today, Ann is joined by Ben Zeskind, PhD, Co-Founder and CEO of Immuneering. They break down the science behind cancer treatment and how the company’s Deep Cyclic Inhibitors are taking a different approach to pancreatic cancer by targeting not just tumors, but why treatments fail over time. They also discuss how the technology aims to improve survival rates while maintaining quality o...

Episode 147: Today, Ann discusses activist investor Elliott Investment Management’s new stake in Invisalign-maker Align Technology. The orthodontics company saw strong organic and acquisition-driven growth after its IPO, but shares have since fallen more than 75% from their all-time highs. Then, we break down earnings from Intuitive Machines - LUNR - and how the aerospace company is working to com...

Episode 146: Today, Ann breaks down the 100-year-old U.S. shipping law President Trump just waived and why the White House’s attempt to bring oil prices down may not be working. Then we dig into lululemon’s latest earnings and how a corporate power struggle has destabilized the yoga pants empire. We also discuss Meta’s decision to shut down Horizon Worlds, the company’s virtual reality social netw...

Episode 145: Today, Ann explains how airline travel is the latest indicator that the K shaped economy is alive and well. Despite higher jet fuel prices, extreme weather and TSA delays, demand for travel isn’t wavering, resulting in some airlines raising their outlook. Then, we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day – Brew Markets style – by breaking down the struggling alcohol industry through the lens of Di...

Episode 144: Today, Ann breaks down how one chart challenges the popular “set it and forget it” narrative around investing in the S&P 500, and why the index may not be as diversified as many investors think. Then, we discuss the role of AI in Hollywood as some media companies embrace the technology as a “tool” and others as a full content generator. Finally, the factors driving Dollar Tree’s stron...

Episode 143: Today, Ann is joined by Lauren Antonoff, CEO of Life360. They break down the company’s latest earnings, its move into advertising, and how the platform aims to evolve with its consumer base to serve families at every life stage, including new tools for pets and aging parents.  Plus how the company handles all that data and manages user permissions - along with investors’ wait-and-see...

Episode 142: Today, Ann breaks down a new lawsuit from a Costco member over who gets to keep the money from $160 billion in tariff refunds retailers could receive after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s tariff law. Then, ticker-on-a-sticker makes a comeback as Ann and John step into the companies’ shoes to break down several major retail earnings reports. We also recap Lucid Motors’...

Episode 141: Today, Ann dives into the world of e-waste recycling and how rising demand for critical minerals - along with the price of precious metals - is turning old electronics into a new business opportunity. Then, we break down earnings from Serve Robotics, the company behind the cutesy delivery robots appearing on sidewalks across the U.S., and how it’s expanding through data collection and...

Episode 140: Ann breaks down YouTube’s record-breaking ad revenue and how the platform is now bringing in more advertising dollars than its four largest media rivals combined, reshaping the traditional media landscape. Then, we dig into Casey’s latest earnings to see what’s fueling the convenience chain’s profits. Finally, Kohl’s struggles with its meme stock moment, Exxon Mobile is headed to Texa...

Episode 139: Today, Ann takes a look at Robinhood’s $HOOD newly launched venture fund and why it’s getting a lukewarm reception from investors. Then, we dive into the race to monetize chatbots, as companies experiment with advertising inside AI platforms and OpenAI pivots away from Instant Checkout. Finally, we break down Live Nation’s settlement with the Department of Justice, including its agree...

Episode 138: Today, Ann is joined by Lloyd Blankfein, former CEO and Chairman of Goldman Sachs, to discuss everything from the government’s role in public companies to whether gold has become a meme stock and the crypto industry. Drawing on his experience leading one of the world’s largest investment banks, Blankfein reflects on themes from his new book Streetwise: Getting To and Through Goldman S...

Episode 137: Today, Ann unpacks the Ratepayer Protection Pledge, signed by seven major tech companies with the goal of protecting consumers from potential rising electricity prices caused by data centers. Then we take a deep dive into battery manufacturer Amprius Technologies, its earnings results and look at where its batteries are being used (hint: in the air). Finally, shares of Six Flags are u...

Episode 136: Today, Ann explores the link between the conflict in Iran, South Korea’s market sell-off and what it could reveal about vulnerabilities around the AI surge.  Then, we dive into earnings from retail brands Bath & Body Works and Abercrombie & Fitch as well as Archer Aviation in its race to launch in the eVTOL space.  Finally, we look at the jump in Bitcoin and crypto-related stocks and...

 Episode 135: Today, Ann examines market dispersion, looking beyond the relative stability of major indexes and ETFs and diving into volatility hidden beneath the surface - the phenomenon that makes some investors nervous and others excited for stock picking.  Then, we break down Target and Best Buy earnings and how their “not-as-bad-as-expected” results were enough to send shares higher, making t...

Episode 134: Today, Ann previews the government’s antitrust trial of Live Nation that could result in Ticketmaster being spun out from the concert giant. Then, we survey how the markets are reacting to the US-Israeli strikes on Iran and what a shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz could mean for the price of oil.  Finally, Paramount announces plans for Warner Brothers Discovery and Netflix sees its sha...

Episode 133: Today, Ann is joined by Bill Gurley, renowned venture capitalist, who offers his perspective on the market today, why fewer big tech winners are going public and how IPOs need to change to work for retail investors.  Drawing on his experience investing in and serving on the boards of companies like Nextdoor, OpenTable and Uber, Bill discusses themes from his new book Runnin’ Down A Dr...

Episode 132: Today, Ann reviews highlights from CLEAR’s recent earnings that sent the stock up 40% - while shining a light on the company’s CEO Caryn Seidman-Becker who bought the company out of bankruptcy and pursues a “cash is queen” mentality while rolling out new products including a move into healthcare. Then we look at earnings from Joby Aviation as the air taxi maker partners with Uber and...

Episode 131: Today, Ann zooms in on three market takeaways from President Trump’s State of the Union address, including policy around energy for AI, retirement plans and tariffs - plus an investing issue that received bipartisan support.  Then we look at earnings nuggets from GoDaddy, including the company’s goal of registering agentic agents - and Cava’s new super-secret loyalty tier.  Finally -...

Episode 130: Today, Ann digs into the Novo Nordisk vs Eli Lilly vs Pfizer news roundabout: with Novo’s share price dropping, now too are the list price of its popular obesity drugs - does that leave the entire sector vulnerable to… loss?  Then we look at earnings from Constellation Energy, the largest operator of nuclear power plants in the U.S. -  regulatory scrutiny builds as the sector grows in...

Episode 129: Today, Ann digs into the market’s reaction to the Supreme Court striking down the Trump administration’s tariffs, what the White House is signaling could come next and where it leaves businesses seeking refunds.  Then we look at a potential takeover of PayPal, a strong slate of films bringing hope to AMC and stuff-crust delivering for Domino’s.  Finally, amidst a continued sell-off of...

Episode 128: Today, Ann is joined by Scott Blackley, Chief Financial Officer of Oscar Health to discuss how the company is dusting itself off after a tough, loss-making 2025.  The conversation is a de-jargoned survey of the $1.5 trillion health insurance sector, including insights into the  realities of the Affordable Care Act, state-by-state regulation and how Oscar aims to scale through personal...

Episode 127: Today, Ann digs into reports that Accenture’s new AI policy monitors how its staff uses AI tools and directs promotions toward employees who are more AI-inclined - and what it might portend for people-centric businesses beyond tech.  Then we survey earrings from DoorDash and Walmart as the two companies seek to get a handle on consumer sentiment and spend on tech in the war for delive...

Episode 126: Ann breaks down today’s game film on Madison Square Garden Sports’ record-setting share price performance following news that the company is considering spinning-off the Knicks and Rangers - a classic example of the sum of the parts being greater than the whole. Then we survey earnings from Moody’s, Fiverr and Wingstop - as leadership addresses AI adoption, the gig economy and potenti...

Episode 125: Today, Ann looks at two travel-related companies that are facing a growing stake from activist investors - one taking advantage of Norwegian Cruise Line’s CEO stepping down - the other pushing for Tripadvisor to sell… itself.  Then we diagnose earrings from Medtronic the medical devices OG that went from producing the first wearable battery powered pacemaker to now developing robotic-...