The Fed Slashes Rates Again & Big Tech’s Endless AI Spending
Episode 703: Neal and Toby recap big tech earnings coming from Meta, Microsoft, and Alphabet. Then, the Fed makes its 2nd rate cut for the year as well as ending the effort to reduce its balance sheet, all while acknowledging the data blackout from the government shutdown. Also, ‘A House of Dynamite’ might have just made a big boom…but in the wrong place as the Pentagon vehemently rejects how the US missile defense system is portrayed. Next, Neal shares his favorite numbers on the fried chicken wars, animal actors, and PTO.
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Mass Layoffs Hit Corporate America & Musk’s Grokipedia vs. Wikipedia
Episode 702: Neal and Toby discuss the wave of layoffs sweeping across companies in different industries as a result of AI and mergers. Then, Microsoft and OpenAI reach a new deal that enables a for-profit structure for the ChatGPT-maker. Also, Elon Musk launches Grokipedia, the AI-powered encyclopedia that will compete with Wikipedia. Meanwhile, Bill Gates says it’s time to adopt a more “measured tone” when it comes to addressing climate change. Finally, an update on Hurricane Melissa as it makes landfall in Jamaica.
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Govt. Shutdown Threatens Food Stamps & AI Giving Performance Reviews?
Episode 701: Neal and Toby give an update on the government shutdown approaching its 28th day, which now threatens funding SNAP benefits that millions of Americans rely on. Plus, airport delays continue to plague the country. Then, a surge of AI usage in the workplace is leading to some misuse and reporting scams. Also, Qualcomm brings new chips for AI data centers and Wall Street is loving it. Meanwhile, Toby investigates the trend of Halloween candy that’s becoming less chocolate-y and more expensive. Finally, the world’s oldest president is elected.
0:00 - It was good day on Wall Street
2:30 - Effects of lingering shutdown
8:30 - Fake AI receipts
13:30 - Qualcomm gets into AI game
19:00 - Toby’s trends: Halloween candy
22:30 - Sprint Finish!
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Trump Raises Tariffs On Canada Over Ad Spat & Nike Wants Motorized Walking
Episode 700: Neal and Toby talk about Trump’s tariff retaliation on Canada after it aired a misleading ad on TV. Then, Argentina’s Javier Milei’s free-market revolution hangs in the balance of the country’s elections. Also, a restaurant’s take on New York-style bagels may have upset bagel purists but it’s catching the attention of investors as it hopes to expand nationwide. Meanwhile, Nike unveils a new project to bring a new meaning of ‘power walk’ to the average commuter. Finally, what you need to know in the week ahead.
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Gambling Scandal Rocks the NBA & Oil Jumps After US Sanctions Russia
Episode 699: Neal and Toby unpack the gambling scandal that’s led to the arrests of Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier, which also involves an organized crime family. Then, the US just placed sanctions on two Russian oil producers, further putting pressure on Putin. Also, Trump pardons convicted Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, who pleaded guilty for money laundering in 2023. Meanwhile, the Korean skin care industry gets a boost from a Kardashian. And Google takes another quantum leap towards…quantum computing. Finally, Wall Street starves for the CPI report and Stranger Things finale will be 2 hours.
00:00 - Bye, Clippy. Hi, Mico
3:30 - Gambling scheme shakes NBA
8:45 - US sanctions Russian oil
12:20 - Binance founder gets pardoned
17:30 - Quantum computing power’d
20:15 - Korean skincare boomin’
24:30 - Sprint Finish!
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Morning Brew Daily, a daily talk show that covers the latest news on business, the economy, and everything else, with Neal Freyman and Toby Howell. Witty, informative and everything you need to start your day. Available on all podcasting platforms and Youtube.
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