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Meta Ruled Not a Monopoly & “Baby Shark” Company Goes Public

Episode 717: Neal and Toby discuss Mark Zuckerberg’s big win against the government as a federal judge says Meta does not hold monopoly power in today’s social media landscape. A big loss for the FTC. Then, Home Depot reports a weak Q3 which is seen as a bad sign for the economy. And, Panera Bread, the once No. 1 fast-casual chain in the US, has steadily declined in the last few years and announces a turnaround plan to bring it back to its glory days. Meanwhile, “Baby Shark Dance,” the extremely popular and catchy tune on YouTube hasn’t quite made the profit that is proportional to its revenue. Finally, much of the internet was out yesterday…what the heck happened? Learn more at usbank.com/splitcard [https://www.usbank.com/credit-cards/split-card-world-mastercard-credit-card.html]  Get your MBD live show tickets here! https://www.tinyurl.com/MBD-HOLIDAY [https://www.tinyurl.com/MBD-HOLIDAY]  Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note]  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow]https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow%E2%81%A0] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Unpopular Jobs Are Becoming Desirable & Communal Dining Makes a Comeback

Episode 716: Neal and Toby chat about bitcoin’s price dropping to its lowest level in six months, stirring fears across Wall Street. Then, a struggling labor market means job seekers are forced to take up jobs that are uncommon and unpopular. Meanwhile, Jeff Bezos is jumping back into the startup world with a new AI company that has an eye popping $6.2B in funding to start. Plus, Toby looks into the growing dining trend for Gen Z of communal dining tables. Finally, Warren Buffett puts stock into Google…for the first time ever.  Learn more at usbank.com/splitcard [https://www.usbank.com/credit-cards/split-card-world-mastercard-credit-card.html]  Get your MBD live show tickets here! https://www.tinyurl.com/MBD-HOLIDAY [https://www.tinyurl.com/MBD-HOLIDAY]  Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note]  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow]https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow%E2%81%A0] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Trump Reduces Beef and Coffee Tariffs & Hollywood Stars Aren’t Bankable Anymore?

Episode 715: Neal and Toby discuss Trump’s tariff rollback on beef, coffee, and other food goods to address rising price concerns from the American people. Next, Hollywood is struggling to make hits at the box office, even when movies have a star-studded cast. Plus, Charlie Javice is fooling JPMorgan again, this time by charging luxury hotel stays as legal fees. Meanwhile, CEOs from iconic companies are getting ready to retire. Finally, what you need to know in the week ahead.  Learn more at usbank.com/splitcard [https://www.usbank.com/credit-cards/split-card-world-mastercard-credit-card.html]  Get your MBD live show tickets here! https://www.tinyurl.com/MBD-HOLIDAY [https://www.tinyurl.com/MBD-HOLIDAY]  Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note]  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow]https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow%E2%81%A0] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

‘Big Short’ Investor Calls it Quits & Cannabis Products Up in Smoke?

Episode 714: Toby and Ann chat about Michael Burry, famed ‘Big Short’ investor, who has been public about the resemblance between the housing bubble of 2008 and the AI boom of today. Then, congress was able to reopen the government, but snuck in a provision that places tighter restrictions on hemp products that could upend the hemp industry. Plus, Cisco Systems, the once darling of the 2000s, is seeing a resurgence thanks to a wave of AI-related demand. Meanwhile, speculative tech stocks have tanked in the last month. And, Robinhood is bringing cash to your door and Uber is taking skiers to the slopes.  Learn more at usbank.com/splitcard [https://www.usbank.com/credit-cards/split-card-world-mastercard-credit-card.html]  Listen to Ann's show, Brew Markets, every weekday afternoon: ⁠swap.fm/l/brewmarketsshow [swap.fm/l/brewmarketsshow] Get your MBD live show tickets here! https://www.tinyurl.com/MBD-HOLIDAY [https://www.tinyurl.com/MBD-HOLIDAY]  Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note]  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow]https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow%E2%81%A0] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Winners and Losers of Shutdown Ending & Last-Ever Penny Minted

Episode 713: Toby and Ann dive into the ending of the longest government shutdown in US history. But while federal workers and programs start up again, the ripple effects of its impacts may be far-reaching. Then, Google is standing up to scammers as it sues a shadowy operation, hoping to put an end to text phishing. Meanwhile, Toby shares his favorite numbers from Harvard’s alleged grade-flation, ChatGPT usage, and Disney’s economic toll from the YouTube blackout. Finally, it’s time to pay our condolences to a long time friend…the US penny.  Learn more at usbank.com/splitcard [https://www.usbank.com/credit-cards/split-card-world-mastercard-credit-card.html]  Listen to Ann's show, Brew Markets, every weekday afternoon: swap.fm/l/brewmarketsshow [swap.fm/l/brewmarketsshow] Get your MBD live show tickets here! https://www.tinyurl.com/MBD-HOLIDAY [https://www.tinyurl.com/MBD-HOLIDAY]  Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note]  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow]https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow%E2%81%A0] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]