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Episode 459: Neal and Toby preview the much-anticipated openings of ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’, duly named ‘Glicked,’ and chat if it's able to capture the same magic as 2023’s ‘Barbenheimer.’ Then, there’s been a mass exodus of users from X since the election and Bluesky has been the main beneficiary. But…can it handle the influx of traffic? Also, it turns out the widely popular mobile game Pokém...

Episode 458: Neal and Toby chat about Comcast dropping $7B worth of its cable networks damaged by the streaming business. Then, the Justice Department asks a judge to order Google to divest its Chrome business. Next, Target shares plummet double-digits from its latest earnings report, failing to attract enough spending on its private-label goods. Meanwhile, Neal shares his favorite numbers from a...

Episode 457: Neal and Toby recap Walmart’s latest earnings report that shows the retail giant is in a very healthy spot heading into the holiday season. Then, private equity firm Blackstone acquired a majority stake in Jersey Mike’s Subs that could make the sandwich chain the new sandwich leader. Next, Jaguar reveals a brand new set of logos and designs, signaling its move to ultra-luxury in the e...

Episode 456: Neal and Toby are back! They chat about Spirit Airlines filing for bankruptcy after years of its struggling business. Then, Trump hires his new chair of the FCC, Brendan Carr, who is a big proponent of Elon Musk, but a big opponent of Big Tech. Next, a Pew report shows 1 in 5 adults get their news from social media influencers as the trust in legacy media wanes. Meanwhile, dermatology...

Episode 455: Toby and Kyle recap the big fight over the weekend – not the one with Jake Paul & Mike Tyson – but with viewers and Netflix as people took to social media to express their frustration of the glitchy broadcast. Then, some dissension between Trump and Musk over who should be the next US Treasury Secretary. Next, a settlement between Warner Bros. Discovery and the NBA is reached to keep...

Episode 454: Whoa! It’s Ann and Kyle! They talk about Meta’s antitrust court case where the FTC wants to break up Instagram and WhatsApp from the social media giant. Then, Disney is the Stock of the Week after reporting strong earnings to its streaming business with the help from its parks and studio divisions. Is Bob Iger the GOAT? Meanwhile, electric vehicles are the Dog(s) of the Week after the...

Episode 453: Neal and Kyle discuss the selling of food delivery app Grubhub for a massive $6.5B loss and why former Walmart exec Marc Lore may be interested in acquiring it. Then, as some users delete their X accounts and move to other platforms, some brands are flirting to get back with X. Also, NYC approves a bill that will end broker fees that have been a burden for many renters. Meanwhile, Nea...

Episode 452: Neal and Toby chat about the return of Wall Street’s big bonus-time after its 2 year drought of shrinking payouts. Then, Activist investor Elliott Management has taken a massive stake in Honeywell and is calling the company to break itself apart. Plus, the CEO of Saudi Arabia’s Neom has suddenly left, which marks another setback for the anticipated ‘city of the future’. Meanwhile, Ama...

Episode 451: Neal and Toby discuss Trump’s plan to mass deport millions of immigrants, which has economists concerned such an exodus may hurt the economy. Then, the COP29 climate summit kicks off and nations question the US commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Next, Mattel is doing damage-control after it mistakenly printed a link to a porn site onto its dolls for the upcoming film ‘Wi...

Episode 450: Neal and Toby explain why the Crypto world is soaring off of Donald Trump's presidential election win. Plus, what the incoming administration means for the business of sports. Next up, Barnes and Noble is opening 60 stores across the country. Then the winners of the weekend which include grammy nominations and NYC congestion pricing. Finally a look at the week ahead. 00:00 - Veterans...

Episode 449: Neal and Toby recap the Fed meeting through the lens of an incoming Trump presidency and whether Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s goal remains the same. Then, while the inflation rate has gone down, mortgage and borrowing rates continue to climb…what’s the deal?? Next, a recap of how the world economies are reacting to the election and Trump’s proposed plan of broad-based tariffs. Meanwhile,...

Episode 448: Neal and Toby continue discussing the aftermath of Trump’s return trip to the White House, starting with Elon Musk, who just got a generous wealth bump after Tesla stocks jumped. Then, Harris calls Trump to concede, more stock market reactions, the latest on the House, and how polls got it wrong. Next, M&As may be getting a resurgence after Trump vowed to remove regulatory red tape un...

Episode 447: Neal and Toby recap market reactions from Trump’s 2024 presidential victory, including Trump Trades soaring, Tesla and bank stocks surging from a boost of potential deregulations. Also, is the clean energy business in jeopardy? Meanwhile, the global wellness industry reaches a record high of $6.3T thanks to its very broad definition of “wellness”. Next, Walmart rolls out new tech that...

Episode 446: Neal and Toby break down what election night will look like on the biggest cable news networks and why the New York Times tech workers are going on strike ahead of election day. Plus, an explanation of why Florida is fighting the legalization of cannabis and why the average US homebuyer is getting older. Next up, TVs keep getting bigger and cheaper. Finally other headlines that includ...

Episode 444: Neal and Toby (fresh from his post-marathon glow) recap the biggest election news as we’re one day away from Election Day and each candidate is throwing the kitchen sink. Then, Warren Buffett sells another chunk of Apple shares which boosts Berkshire Hathaway’s cash up to new records. Next, TGI Friday’s files for bankruptcy. Meanwhile, the weekend’s winners are Nvidia and spray-on sne...

Episode 444: Neal and Toby chat about the recent data showing not all college tuition is getting expensive, in fact, it’s become more affordable in the last decade. Then, Britain’s Labour Party swings for the fences to catch up to the US economy by announcing its biggest tax hike on the wealthy yet. Next, Chinese EV maker BYD overtakes Tesla in EV sales for the first time this quarter, signaling t...

Episode 443: Neal and Toby chat about the recent uptick of wall street investors buying up cheap homes and charging higher than normal rent. Then, the Department of Transportation’s new rule about automatic refunds goes into effect that should ease the minds of many travelers. Next, the location of world leaders and their bodyguards could be traceable through the popular fitness app, Strava, says...

Episode 442: Neal and Toby discuss the final snapshot of major economic indicators before the general election that could potentially swing the last remnants of undecided voters. Then, major earnings reports from Alphabet, Reddit, McDonald’s, and Chipotle. Next, new nutritional guidelines around red meat has the meat industry shaking in their boots. Plus, Starbucks tells its employees to return-to...

Episode 441: Neal and Toby recap the big announcements from Apple, starting with its launch of Apple Intelligence – its very own in-house AI model. Then, the Philadelphia District Attorney has sued Elon Musk since he began giving out $1M payouts to get people to register to vote. Next, Sam’s Club, Aldi, Target, and Walmart all announce Thanksgiving meal deals to simplify the Big Dinner, but also t...

Episode 440: Neal and Toby discuss the decision made by the Washington Post and LA Times to not make any official endorsements for either presidential candidate which has left many debating if it was the right move in a wavering media industry. Then, the latest ‘Call of Duty’ adds to its money-making franchise but this time, it’s the first major game to test the success of Microsoft’s acquisition...

Episode 439: Neal and Toby dive into why election anxiety might be causing a reluctance for the American consumer and how it’s hurting businesses. Then, Keurig just bought a majority stake in Ghost energy drink for over $1B, which signals the growing category for caffeinated drinks. Next, Gold reaches another all-time high – will it ever slow down? Also, Philip Morris is the week’s Stock of the We...

Episode 438: Neal and Toby recap Boeing’s Q3 earnings, reporting a massive $6B loss amid chaos all across the company. Then, Apple and Goldman Sachs are hit with a combined $89M fine by the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for allegedly misleading Apple Card customers. Plus, Anthropic AI releases their upgraded Claude 3.5 Sonnet model that can control a user’s computer. Next, Neal shares hi...

Episode 437: Neal and Toby talk about the IMF’s recent report that puts the US at the top when it comes to global economic productivity, thanks to a healthy dose of tech and energy investments. Then, McDonald’s deals with a PR crisis as an e.coli outbreak is linked to one of its beloved menu items. Also, Target, Walmart, and other major retailers are rolling back prices to win back inflation-scarr...

Episode 436: Neal and Toby chat about the latest chapter in the battle against AI vs. news publishers – this time, against Jeff Bezos-backed Perplexity AI, which is accused of stealing content. Then, Disney's latest board shake up signals the start of a leadership change that will ultimately replace Bob Iger…again…hopefully. Plus, the Biden administration is making last-ditch efforts to win over v...

Episode 435: Neal and Toby discuss the economic fallout from Cuba’s power crisis as it has gone 3 days without any electricity. Then, Sam’s Club introduces its “store of the future” with no checkout lanes in hopes of providing a complete frictionless shopping experience. Also, a startup thinks it has the technology to help wealthy couples increase the IQ of their babies, opening up another debate...