Brew Markets

Episode 211: Today, John digs into why pharma giant AbbVie is writing a $10.9 billion check for a clinical-stage company with no approved drugs and no product revenue - and why the “patent cliff” is forcing drugmakers to shop early. Then we take a spin through the headlines - including Getty’s deal with OpenAI and UPS’s investment in their cold chain logistics network. Next, we play a round of Ove...

Episode 210: Turnarounds are tough – especially as a public company where investors are watching every move. Today, Ann sits down with Kaz Nejatian, CEO of Opendoor, the largest iBuyer in the United States and a company in the midst of a major turnaround effort. In a candid conversation, Kaz explains how he's reshaping the business – from restructuring the real estate portfolio and leaning more he...

Episode 209: Today, we survey the latest Fed rate decision and its new approach to communicating under Chair Kevin Warsh. Then, we spin through the headlines moving markets – and it's all about cars! OG online used-car retailer Carvana is betting on new cars, CarMax reported earnings and BMW just slashed its profit outlook. Finally, we dive into Bending Spoons – the company buying up famous-but-st...

Episode 208: Today, Ann surveys SpaceX's $60 billion acquisition of AI coding platform Cursor and what it suggests about SPCX’s new life as a public company. Then, we spin through market headlines, including earnings out of Dave & Buster's and Pizza Hut's exodus from Yum! Brands. Finally, we welcome JB Mackenzie, Vice President and General Manager of Futures and Prediction Markets at Robinhood, to...

Episode 207: Today, Ann unpacks the UK’s proposal to ban children under 16 from major social media platforms – and the impact it could have on the social media companies themselves. Then, it’s a Monday full of merger moments – as Salesforce, Fox and American Express announce acquisition plans. Finally, as SpaceX wraps its first full day of public trading, we answer a listener’s question about whic...

Episode 206: It’s almost the Fourth of July!  Ann welcomes Todd Kaplan, Chief Marketing Officer of North America at Kraft Heinz, to the show. They discuss how the company is celebrating America 250 with its first-ever portfolio-wide campaign: 'The United Tastes of America,' which brings together its household brands, from Heinz Ketchup to Oscar Mayer. They also discuss Kraft Heinz’s decision to st...

Episode 205: Today, Ann unpacks Mercedes-Benz's decision to look skyward for its next frontier of growth by entering the drone arms race. Then, we survey earnings out of Navan and Oracle. Also: the European Central Bank just raised interest rates for the first time since 2023, - days before the Federal Reserve's next policy decision. Finally, we take a question from the audience to discuss the dif...

Episode 204: Today, Ann delves into the newly released inflation numbers - just one week before the Federal Reserve's next interest rate decision. Then, what Cracker Barrel's earnings say about its turnaround efforts and what has Casey's stock on a tear. Also: we explore why Super Micro Computer shares are falling. Finally, we unpack the Wall Street story inside the NBA Finals and why shares of Ma...

Episode 203: Today, Ann digs into OpenAI’s IPO filing and the race to go public as a wave of blockbuster tech offerings head to Wall Street. Then, we survey earnings from J.M. Smucker, drugmaker GSK's $10.6 billion acquisition of Nuvalent and one of the largest private credit deals in history: Anthropic's newly finalized financing package led by Apollo and Blackstone. Finally, we welcome Erik Hirs...

Episode 202: Today, Ann explores the multibillion-dollar agreement between Corning and Amazon to help build out the tech giant’s next generation of U.S. AI data centers – and why Corning has emerged as one of the AI boom’s most unexpected winners. Then, we dive into earnings from Campbell's and Optical Cable Corporation. Also: Marvell Technology secures a spot in the S&P 500. Finally, we answer a...

Episode 201: Today, Ann welcomes Josh Isner, President of Axon - the public safety technology company originally known for the TASER and now behind body cameras, drones, counter-drone technology and AI-powered dispatch. Josh walks us through Axon's role in securing the World Cup, the explosive growth of its counter-drone business - up 300% last quarter - and what privacy issues come with the scale...

Episode 200: Today, Ann explores the unorthodox SpaceX IPO on the docket for next week - including Elon Musk’s “take it or leave it” approach to pricing.  Then we look at headlines moving the market, including earnings results out of Five Below and Petco and what sent their shares lower.  Finally, we answer a listener’s question about the breakup of Honeywell’s industrial conglomerate.  Check out:...

Episode 199: Today, Ann looks at the latest around Palantir, which has long been a lightning rod for this wave of tech ambivalence.  From protests to a new UK report, the company is finding itself under fire - with shares down 7% today.  Then we survey new jobs numbers and takeaways from Macy’s recent earnings report.  Finally, we dig into Victoria’s Secret ticker rebrand - VSXY - that signals the...

Episode 198: Today, Ann dives into Berkshire Hathaway’s $10 billion investment in Alphabet and what it signals about the company’s future under new CEO Greg Abel. Then, we welcome Seana Smith, Senior Investment Strategist at Global X ETFs and former Yahoo Finance anchor, back to the show – we discuss opportunities in space, why markets remain resilient despite geopolitical uncertainty and the evol...

Episode 197: Today, Ann dives into Hilton’s bet on college nostalgia with the launch of Undergraduate by Hilton. Then, we take a spin through the market headlines - including People Inc.’s proposal to acquire MGM Resorts and Anthropic’s plan to go public. Finally, we unpack Berkshire Hathaway’s first major deal under new CEO Greg Abel – and Warren Buffett’s reaction to the $6.8 billion acquisition...

Episode 196: Today, Ann welcomes Peter Oey, Chief Financial Officer of Grab - the Southeast Asian super app serving 50 million users a month across 900 cities. Peter explains how what started as a ride-hailing service has grown into a platform combining mobility, food delivery and financial services for a region that's young, mobile-first and full of cities where two, three and four-wheelers all c...

Episode 195: Today, Ann dives into why the White House is reportedly making a major bet on America’s drone industry… and which public companies stand to benefit. Then, we unpack the first inflation report since new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh took over and what it could mean for the future rate decisions. Also: why Snowflake stock is surging, Best Buy’s better-than-expected earnings and Caesars Entertai...

Episode 194: Today, Ann dives into Ford’s latest growth engine and the unexpected business fueling it (hint:  it’s not cars or trucks). Then, we break down earnings from Dick’s Sporting Goods and what’s driving MGM Resorts’ shares higher. Also: Robinhood opens its platform to AI agents, and the latest update in Lululemon’s proxy battle. Finally, we take a question from the audience and dive into e...

Episode 193: Today, Ann is joined by economist and former Fed insider Danielle DiMartino Booth to discuss what a Federal Reserve under new chair Kevin Warsh could look like – including the economic and market challenges he may inherit, and why Jerome Powell could end up being one of his biggest allies. They also dive into the disconnect between consumer sentiment and market performance, domestic m...

Episode 192: On this special episode of Brew Markets, Ann sits down with social media powerhouse and NYT best selling author Haley Sacks (Mrs. Dow Jones) – live from the Brew Markets "Eyes on Her" event. They get into Haley's background in late night comedy, why she initially boxed herself out of finance, and the mantra she now lives by: exciting life, boring investments. Plus her takes on predict...

Episode 191: Today, Ann reports back from Spotify’s first investor day since 2022 – and the first under its new co-CEOs, who took the helm earlier this year. Then, we take a spin through earnings reports out of Walmart and Ralph Lauren. Also, why a Trump administration announcement is sending quantum-computing stocks rallying and Oura Health’s move to go public. Finally, we unpack the main takeawa...

Episode 190: Today, Ann brings you highlights from the World Department Store Summit – including her key takeaways from interviewing Authentic Brands Group (Sports Illustrated, Guess, Juicy Couture and DOZENS of other brands) founder Jamie Salter in one of his final interviews as CEO, as the company pivots to a possible IPO in the next 12 months.  Then, we break down earnings from CAVA, Lowe’s and...

Episode 189: Today, Ann is joined by Mona Mahajan, Head of Investment Strategy at Edward Jones, to discuss why this earnings season has been "absolutely phenomenal" - and what's driving the results.   They also get into oil prices and  if markets are already pricing in a resolution to the Middle East conflict. Then, why buying on IPO day is often a losing bet and a spin through macro: U.S. Treasur...

Episode 188: Today, Ann brings you the latest in the Lululemon saga, as the athleisure giant issues its first major public response in its ongoing battle with founder Chip Wilson. Then, we dive into Berkshire Hathaway’s revamped investment portfolio under its new CEO. Also: Why Publicis Groupe is acquiring LiveRamp and why shares of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals are tumbling. Finally, we wrap it up wi...

Episode 187: Soaring fuel prices, geopolitical tensions and airline disruptions are putting pressure on the travel industry.  Consumers still want to travel - they’re just changing how they do it. Today, Ann is joined by Airbnb CFO Ellie Mertz to discuss how travelers are adapting amid global uncertainty, why Airbnb is expanding further into boutique hotels, and where the company is seeing its big...