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Warren Buffett is sitting on a record $382 billion+ in cash at Berkshire Hathaway — but that doesn’t mean you should stop investing. In this episode, Andrew breaks down why Buffett’s cash pile has nothing to do with the average investor’s plan, how copying billionaire moves can wreck your wealth, and why time in the market always beats trying to time it. You’ll learn the real reasons Buffett holds...

Visa and Mastercard ended a 20-year antitrust battle with merchants over swipe fees, reaching a long-awaited settlement likely to lower or cap transaction costs for retailers. Warren Buffett said he’ll retain a “significant” Berkshire stake after stepping down as CEO this year, calling Greg Abel the right successor and accelerating $1.3 billion in charitable stock donations. Amsterdam-based Nebius...

 Tesla shareholders approved Elon Musk’s historic $1 trillion pay plan, granting him 12 tranches of shares tied to performance milestones — including mass-producing 1 million Optimus robots. President Trump announced agreements with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to drastically lower GLP-1 obesity drug prices, with Medicare set to cover them starting mid-2026. Target is revamping its e-commerce strate...

 Tesla shareholders voted overwhelmingly to approve Elon Musk’s massive $1 trillion compensation package, which could boost his ownership stake to 25% if performance targets are met. Airline stocks tumbled as the FAA canceled thousands of flights due to staffing shortages tied to the ongoing government shutdown. Snap surged nearly 20% after beating revenue estimates and announcing a $400 million p...

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 Pinterest shares tanked 18% after missing both revenue and earnings estimates, as investors lose patience with its slow monetization. McDonald’s posted mixed results, beating on same-store sales but narrowly missing earnings forecasts. U.S. companies have announced nearly 950,000 layoffs through September — the highest since 2020 — signaling cracks in the labor market. Nintendo stock climbed 2.5%...

 Amazon is testing ways to sell mainstream grocery brands like Little Debbie at Whole Foods by separating them from organic items and experimenting with new in-store kiosks and app-based fulfillment. Berkshire Hathaway’s cash hoard hit an all-time high of $381.6 billion as Warren Buffett opted for T-bills over buybacks or new investments. Big Tech’s earnings showed robust ad revenue and a record $...

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This episode is sponoserd by the best business card out there. The Capital One Venture X. Earn 150,000 Bonus Miles once you spend $30,000 in the first 3 months from account opening Nvidia on Deal Spree as CEO Announces Domestic Chip Production in Arizona - Nvidia takes $1 billion stake in Nokia (shares up 22%), partners with Eli Lilly on AI drug discovery supercomputer, works with Lucid on self-dr...

Today on the show: Amazon Announces Biggest Layoff in Company History with 14,000 Cuts - Amazon laying off 14,000 workers (4% of corporate/tech workforce) as CEO Andy Jassy embraces AI to shrink workforce U.S. Debt Hits $38 Trillion in Fastest Accumulation Outside Pandemic - U.S. added $1 trillion in debt in less than two months; government likely to choose inflation option, eroding purchasing pow...

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 Southwest Airlines surprised Wall Street with a profit and revenue beat but still saw shares dip, while American Airlines rallied nearly 4% after topping expectations and offering a stronger outlook. Grab is teaming up with May Mobility to launch self-driving taxis in Southeast Asia, expanding the global robotaxi race. Gold tumbled 6% in its worst single-day drop in 12 years as optimism over trad...

 Warner Bros. Discovery stock soared 11% after the company said it’s open to takeover offers, signaling a potential end to its independence in a rapidly consolidating media industry. Shoppers are showing “discount burnout” as constant sales lose their appeal, even with fashion prices rising into the holidays. Gold prices crashed 6% in their worst drop in over a decade as optimism around a U.S.–Chi...

Apple shares rally to all-time highs after iPhone 17 sales data shows strong start in U.S. and China, helping lift broader market over 1%. General Motors crushes earnings expectations and lifts guidance while saying tariff impact lower than forecast, sending shares up 8.5%. U.S. and Australia ink $8.5 billion rare earth agreement as Cleveland-Cliffs soars 20% on plans to enter mining business. Net...

 A massive AWS outage took down major sites including Disney+, Snapchat, and airline check-in systems for Delta and United, underscoring how dependent the digital economy is on Amazon’s cloud infrastructure. Automakers are gearing up for a pivotal earnings week, with Ford, GM, and Tesla under pressure to prove resilience amid slowing demand and tariff headwinds. Apple’s iPhone 17 is selling 14% fa...

 Apple is finalizing a $140 million-per-year deal for Formula 1’s U.S. streaming rights, expanding its push into live sports. Ray-Ban maker EssilorLuxottica credits its partnership with Meta for strong growth, while Oracle stock rises on a new Meta cloud deal. CNN launches its new “All Access” streaming plan for $6.99 a month after the collapse of CNN+. Retail investors drive Charles Schwab’s mass...

Markets swung over 600 points as tariff fears reignited, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent saying a stock decline won’t stop U.S. pressure on China. United Airlines beat earnings but missed on revenue, while Salesforce gained on a bullish long-term forecast. Apple launched M5-powered MacBooks and iPads as Anthropic unveiled a cheaper AI rival, and OpenAI faced backlash for loosening adult cont...

Big banks post another round of strong earnings as Bank of America and Morgan Stanley beat forecasts, extending Wall Street’s rally. Boeing’s aircraft deliveries surge to pre-crisis levels as it secures EU approval for its $4.7 billion Spirit AeroSystems acquisition. The U.S. seizes $15 billion in Bitcoin linked to a global “pig butchering” scam, marking one of the largest crypto recoveries ever....

 JPMorgan unveils a $10 billion investment plan targeting defense, aerospace, and energy firms critical to U.S. national security. Lego’s MRI toy helps over 1 million children reduce anxiety and sedation rates before medical procedures. Gold and silver prices hit all-time highs as investors flee market volatility for safe-haven assets. Big banks including JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, and BlackRock pos...

Gold hitting all-time highs doesn't mean you need to care. In fact, it probably means you should care less, not more. High gold prices reflect fear and uncertainty in the market. That's when emotional investors make expensive mistakes, chasing safety in an asset that doesn't actually build wealth. Instead of buying gold, ask yourself: Are my investment fundamentals solid? Am I diversified across q...

AMD climbs 40% this week on OpenAI partnership, biggest weekly gain in nine years as Nvidia CEO calls deal "unique and surprising." IRS furloughs nearly half its workforce as Senate rejects sixth funding bill with shutdown entering second week. Google's new Work From Anywhere policy counts single remote day as full week, frustrating employees. United announces summer 2026 nonstop routes to Split,...

Gold futures surpass $4,000 per ounce for first time, marking 43rd record high of 2025 as Ray Dalio recommends 15% portfolio allocation. Private data shows just 17,000 jobs added last month while inflation expectations rise during government shutdown. Tesla unveils cheaper Model Y and Model 3 versions, but stock drops 4% as investors wanted new products. Confluent exploring sale with private equit...

OpenAI hosts first developer event in nearly two years, announcing App SDK, AgentKit, ChatKit and Codex, with Jony Ive making surprise appearance. Nike CEO Elliott Hill says company's turnaround path is "not linear" as quarterly sales and profits continue declining. Domestic box office hits $6.5 billion in first three quarters, up from $6.3 billion last year, with big releases coming. Verizon appo...

Online holiday spending expected to grow 5.3% to $253.4 billion, a slowdown from last year's 8.7% growth. Mortgage rates barely budging at 6.34% as government shutdown delays loan approvals and economic data. Ohio lawmaker introduces bill giving tax credits to employers who pay $1,000 bonuses to employees who get married. OpenAI reviewing hundreds of proposals for Stargate data centers as American...

 Perplexity makes its $200-a-month AI browser free worldwide in a bid to grab market share before Google and OpenAI dominate the space. Fair Isaac cuts out Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion, sending their stocks tumbling while FICO soars 18%. Taco Bell wins fastest drive-thru for the fifth year in a row, though AI hasn’t made service any faster or friendlier. Oil prices rise after a fire at Chevro...