The Business Show

 Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway makes its biggest move since 2022 with a $9.7 billion deal to buy Occidental’s chemical unit. Amazon launches a new budget grocery brand with most items under $5 to win over price-conscious shoppers. Fast-food chains from McDonald’s to Wendy’s hit the chicken strip panic button to revive sales. The U.S. government shuts down after a healthcare funding fight, fu...

 President Trump announces a deal with Pfizer to cut drug prices in exchange for tariff relief, sending shares up nearly 7%. Nike beats Wall Street expectations but warns of weak holiday sales ahead. More companies, including Spotify, embrace the co-CEO model, splitting top leadership roles. Ford CEO Jim Farley predicts EV demand could drop by half once federal tax credits expire. Spotify founder...

You’ve heard the advice a thousand times: stay invested. But today, I’m going to give you the cold, hard numbers that prove why. In this episode, we’re diving into 10 powerful market stats that will change how you think about investing forever. From the danger of missing just a few of the market’s best days… to the power of compounding over decades—these numbers speak louder than any opinion ever...

 President Trump announces a $625M investment to keep coal plants running, positioning coal as critical for AI and reindustrialization. Honeywell rolls out a new cockpit alert system aimed at preventing close-call airport incidents. GSK shares jump 3% after announcing a new CEO. Electronic Arts agrees to a massive $55B deal to go private, backed by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund. Snapchat st...

 Claire’s is getting a $140 million rescue after its second bankruptcy, with new owners betting they can revive the tween brand. YouTube TV and NBC are in a carriage fight that could cut off Sunday Night Football for millions of subscribers. President Trump dropped a fresh round of tariffs hitting imported drugs, kitchen cabinets, and trucks while also signing a TikTok deal that shifts U.S. operat...

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American credit scores are falling for the first time since 2009 as delinquencies surge, especially among Gen Z and student loan borrowers. Coffee lovers are paying the price of tariffs, with beans hitting record highs and Congress floating a “No Coffee Tax Act.” Uber is testing bulk ride passes and cheaper meal deals as users push back on rising costs, while Disney+ is hiking prices yet again, ra...

Markets pulled back slightly after last week’s record highs, with futures down 0.3% as investors await inflation data and weigh government shutdown risks, while gold surged to a new all-time high above $3,760 an ounce. Bitcoin fell below $113K, dragging Coinbase, MicroStrategy, and Riot lower in a broader crypto selloff. The White House unveiled a proposed TikTok governance plan with Oracle oversi...

The Fed takes center stage today with its rate decision and Powell’s press conference, while Big Tech pours $40B into U.K. AI infrastructure during Trump’s visit. StubHub prices its long-awaited IPO at $23.50 per share, and Meta bets on $800 smart glasses as the next frontier for everyday wearables. Trump extends TikTok’s U.S. divestment deadline again, with Oracle and Silver Lake in line to take...

 The Fed faces a crucial week as Governor Lisa Cook retains her seat after a court blocked Trump’s attempt to fire her, while Stephen Miran casts his first vote at today’s meeting. President Trump floated cutting earnings reporting to twice a year, with the SEC signaling openness to the idea. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Trump’s hard line on TikTok forced China to the table, and a potenti...

It’s a busy week across tech, markets, and policy. Tesla jumped after Musk bought $1 billion worth of shares, while Nvidia faces new regulatory pressure from China over its Mellanox acquisition. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the U.S. and China are close to a deal on TikTok, and Swatch mocked Trump’s tariffs with a limited-edition protest watch. Oracle soared more than 25% on AI spending ti...

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Markets and headlines are buzzing. Apple unveils its latest lineup today, while the Nasdaq climbs to record highs ahead of critical inflation data. Starbucks’ CEO says the coffee chain’s comeback is underway, StubHub is planning a $9 billion IPO, and Carlyle is betting on Formula 1 for brand exposure. Planet Labs shares soared nearly 50% after posting record growth, Tesla’s U.S. EV market share hi...

 Stocks and headlines are moving across tech, housing, and entertainment. Robinhood and AppLovin are surging after being added to the S&P 500, while EchoStar scored another major spectrum deal—this time with SpaceX. The U.S. is weighing annual chip permits for Samsung and SK Hynix as trade tensions with China continue, and Hollywood is ramping up its push into gaming franchises like Call of Duty....

Markets are edging higher as investors brace for today’s critical jobs report, with economists expecting only modest gains in hiring and a potential uptick in unemployment, fueling speculation of September Fed rate cuts. Tesla has asked shareholders to approve a new pay package for Elon Musk that could grant him up to 12% of the company, even as competition in EVs intensifies. Broadcom shares surg...

 Stocks are edging higher as Wall Street braces for tomorrow’s jobs report, with recent labor data adding weight to the case for Fed rate cuts. Broadcom reports earnings today under the shadow of China tensions, while Ford notched its sixth straight month of sales growth, fueled by EV and hybrid demand ahead of expiring tax credits. Google scored an antitrust victory that protects its $20 billion...

 In today’s episode, Google scored a major legal win as a federal judge allowed it to keep Chrome while restricting exclusive search contracts, sending Alphabet shares up more than 5%. Markets slid after a federal appeals court struck down most Trump tariffs, with investors bracing for policy uncertainty and fiscal fallout. McDonald’s is reviving its Extra Value Meals to restore affordability whil...

 In today’s episode, a federal appeals court struck down most of President Trump’s tariffs as illegal, throwing his signature trade policy into uncertainty ahead of an October Supreme Court appeal. Kraft Heinz announced it will split into two companies by 2026, reversing its troubled 2015 mega-merger. Spirit Airlines filed for bankruptcy for the second time in under a year, slashing its fleet and...

 In today’s episode, July inflation data takes center stage with economists expecting overall prices to hold at 2.6% but core inflation to tick up to 2.9%, the Fed’s last major data point before September’s policy meeting. Tech stocks took a hit as Dell and Marvell both fell on weaker guidance, underscoring margin and demand pressures. YouTube TV and Fox reached a carriage deal just in time for co...

In today’s episode, Nvidia shares slipped nearly 2% despite posting record $46.7B revenue as investors zeroed in on a slight data-center sales miss, underscoring the pressure on its core AI business. Tesla’s European registrations fell 40% in July, marking seven straight months of declines while rival BYD’s sales surged 225%, showing Tesla losing ground in a growing EV market. Retail earnings seas...

 In today’s episode, Nvidia’s Q2 earnings after the bell could shake the entire AI sector, with analysts expecting $46B in revenue and options pricing signaling the biggest stock move in a year. The U.S. doubled tariffs on India to 50% over its Russian oil purchases, testing Washington’s Indo-Pacific alliance strategy. Cracker Barrel reversed course and restored its classic logo after customer bac...

 In today’s episode, markets softened as President Trump threatened to fire a Federal Reserve official and raised new tariff warnings, raising concerns about central bank independence and policy uncertainty. Walmart reinforced its retail dominance with nearly 5% U.S. sales growth, while Target logged its 11th straight quarter of sales declines and a looming CEO transition. Trump escalated trade te...

 In today’s episode, the U.S. government stunned markets by acquiring a 10% stake in Intel for $8.9 billion, citing national security and domestic chipmaking independence. Keurig Dr Pepper announced an $18 billion takeover of JDE Peet’s and plans to split into two companies, while Trump’s tariff probe into imported furniture sent domestic manufacturers higher and import-heavy retailers lower. Elon...

 Markets fell for a fifth straight day, with the S&P 500 retreating after its summer highs and the Nasdaq tracking its worst week since May. Nvidia is in talks with Washington about selling advanced chips to China while halting its H20 production. John Deere faces $600 million in tariff costs and weaker demand but continues to outperform the market. Court filings revealed Elon Musk sought Mark Zuc...

 In today’s episode, Walmart raised its full-year guidance after a strong second quarter, proving it can navigate tariff headwinds better than rivals like Target and Home Depot. The U.S. and EU unveiled details of a trade agreement that capped key tariffs at 15%, defusing rising tensions. Meta put a sudden freeze on its AI hiring spree after handing out $100 million signing bonuses to top research...