Brew Markets

Ketchup, Cookouts & Kraft Heinz's Biggest Campaign Ever

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 stay as one company - doubling down on its one-portfolio strategy by investing $600 million across marketing and R&D. Plus, Todd shares his perspective on the U.S. consumer, how the company is using AI to build campaigns and how Kraft Heinz keeps its brands relevant as consumer tastes and habits evolve. Visit: Aflac.com/BrewMarkets [http://aflac.com/BrewMarkets] Source: 2025-2026 Aflac Workforces Report" www.brewmarkets.com [http://www.brewmarkets.com]  Subscribe to the Brew Markets newsletter: https://www.morningbrew.com/brew-mark... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkV0NFpVT3I5d1dEei1vbHVZbURJZ0xuWUdoQXxBQ3Jtc0ttTWlvZGVRNC1CWm1mMk16SEQtUUdWbkxtdnV4N2Fpb211T0p4bl81TG5CZkE5QVhhUHlySlFKdlFjaTlVVmF4Y0NrNW5TLUVjVUx4ZEU5cnEwQUVsbU51YzZ2bzVObzVjLUhFUFQzeGJ5a2xwX0pVYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.morningbrew.com%2Fbrew-markets%2Fsubscribe%3Futm_campaign%3Devergreen%26utm_medium%3Dyoutube%26utm_source%3Dbm&v=vkF6Dfoew1o] Follow Brew Markets on social: Instagram: instagram.com/brewmarkets TikTok: tiktok.com/@brewmarkets X: x.com/brewmarkets Follow Ann Berry on social: Instagram: instagram.com/annberry_nyc X: x.com/AnnBerry_NYC Listen to Brew Markets Here: swap.fm/l/9Qk4z73Z2nEwFiCB4qee [http://swap.fm/l/9Qk4z73Z2nEwFiCB4qee] Watch Brew Markets Here:⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow] https://www.youtube.com/@BrewMarkets [https://www.youtube.com/@BrewMarkets] The content shared on this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or investment advice. Brew Markets, Morning Brew and their hosts are not licensed financial advisors. Listeners should conduct their own research and consult with qualified professionals before making any financial decisions or investments. The views expressed are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Morning Brew or its affiliates. This podcast may include paid endorsements or sponsorships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Mercedes-Benz's Drone Bet & ETFs vs. Mutual Funds… explained!

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 difference between ETFs and mutual funds – and what it could mean for your tax bill. Check out: Liquid.Trade/BrewMarkets [http://liquid.trade/BREWMARKETS] www.brewmarkets.com [http://www.brewmarkets.com]  Subscribe to the Brew Markets newsletter: https://www.morningbrew.com/brew-mark... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkV0NFpVT3I5d1dEei1vbHVZbURJZ0xuWUdoQXxBQ3Jtc0ttTWlvZGVRNC1CWm1mMk16SEQtUUdWbkxtdnV4N2Fpb211T0p4bl81TG5CZkE5QVhhUHlySlFKdlFjaTlVVmF4Y0NrNW5TLUVjVUx4ZEU5cnEwQUVsbU51YzZ2bzVObzVjLUhFUFQzeGJ5a2xwX0pVYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.morningbrew.com%2Fbrew-markets%2Fsubscribe%3Futm_campaign%3Devergreen%26utm_medium%3Dyoutube%26utm_source%3Dbm&v=vkF6Dfoew1o] Follow Brew Markets on social: Instagram: instagram.com/brewmarkets TikTok: tiktok.com/@brewmarkets X: x.com/brewmarkets Follow Ann Berry on social: Instagram: instagram.com/annberry_nyc X: x.com/AnnBerry_NYC Listen to Brew Markets Here: swap.fm/l/9Qk4z73Z2nEwFiCB4qee [http://swap.fm/l/9Qk4z73Z2nEwFiCB4qee] Watch Brew Markets Here:⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow] https://www.youtube.com/@BrewMarkets [https://www.youtube.com/@BrewMarkets] Stocks mentioned: $MBGYY $ORCL $NAVN Paid endorsement. Brokerage services provided by Open to the Public Investing Inc, member FINRA & SIPC. Advisory services by Public Advisors LLC, SEC-registered adviser.  Investing involves risk. Not investment advice. Agentic Brokerage is an AI-powered conversational tool that allows you to enter instructions for a set of self-directed, recurring transactions (your “Agent”) for your account. Outputs from Agentic Brokerage are provided for informational and illustrative purposes only, and should not be considered investment recommendations or advice. Complete disclosures available at public.com/disclosures [http://public.com/disclosures]. The content shared on this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or investment advice. Brew Markets, Morning Brew and their hosts are not licensed financial advisors. Listeners should conduct their own research and consult with qualified professionals before making any financial decisions or investments. The views expressed are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Morning Brew or its affiliates. This podcast may include paid endorsements or sponsorships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Hot Inflation Ahead of Fed Meeting & The Knicks Market Rally

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 Madison Square Garden Sports have been soaring. Check out: Liquid.Trade/BrewMarkets [http://liquid.trade/BREWMARKETS] www.brewmarkets.com [http://www.brewmarkets.com]  Subscribe to the Brew Markets newsletter: https://www.morningbrew.com/brew-mark... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkV0NFpVT3I5d1dEei1vbHVZbURJZ0xuWUdoQXxBQ3Jtc0ttTWlvZGVRNC1CWm1mMk16SEQtUUdWbkxtdnV4N2Fpb211T0p4bl81TG5CZkE5QVhhUHlySlFKdlFjaTlVVmF4Y0NrNW5TLUVjVUx4ZEU5cnEwQUVsbU51YzZ2bzVObzVjLUhFUFQzeGJ5a2xwX0pVYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.morningbrew.com%2Fbrew-markets%2Fsubscribe%3Futm_campaign%3Devergreen%26utm_medium%3Dyoutube%26utm_source%3Dbm&v=vkF6Dfoew1o] Follow Brew Markets on social: Instagram: instagram.com/brewmarkets TikTok: tiktok.com/@brewmarkets X: x.com/brewmarkets Follow Ann Berry on social: Instagram: instagram.com/annberry_nyc X: x.com/AnnBerry_NYC Listen to Brew Markets Here: swap.fm/l/9Qk4z73Z2nEwFiCB4qee [http://swap.fm/l/9Qk4z73Z2nEwFiCB4qee] Watch Brew Markets Here:⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow] https://www.youtube.com/@BrewMarkets [https://www.youtube.com/@BrewMarkets] Stocks mentioned: $CBRL $CASY $SMCI $MSGS The content shared on this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or investment advice. Brew Markets, Morning Brew and their hosts are not licensed financial advisors. Listeners should conduct their own research and consult with qualified professionals before making any financial decisions or investments. The views expressed are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Morning Brew or its affiliates. This podcast may include paid endorsements or sponsorships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

OpenAI’s IPO Plan & Will Retail Investors Be Crushed?

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 Hirsch, Co-CEO of Hamilton Lane, to discuss the evolving relationship between public and private markets and who stands to benefit - and who might be crushed - by the upcoming blockbuster IPOs. Visit Public.com/BrewMarkets [http://public.com/BrewMarkets] www.brewmarkets.com [http://www.brewmarkets.com]  Subscribe to the Brew Markets newsletter: https://www.morningbrew.com/brew-mark... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkV0NFpVT3I5d1dEei1vbHVZbURJZ0xuWUdoQXxBQ3Jtc0ttTWlvZGVRNC1CWm1mMk16SEQtUUdWbkxtdnV4N2Fpb211T0p4bl81TG5CZkE5QVhhUHlySlFKdlFjaTlVVmF4Y0NrNW5TLUVjVUx4ZEU5cnEwQUVsbU51YzZ2bzVObzVjLUhFUFQzeGJ5a2xwX0pVYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.morningbrew.com%2Fbrew-markets%2Fsubscribe%3Futm_campaign%3Devergreen%26utm_medium%3Dyoutube%26utm_source%3Dbm&v=vkF6Dfoew1o] Follow Brew Markets on social: Instagram: instagram.com/brewmarkets TikTok: tiktok.com/@brewmarkets X: x.com/brewmarkets Follow Ann Berry on social: Instagram: instagram.com/annberry_nyc X: x.com/AnnBerry_NYC Listen to Brew Markets Here: swap.fm/l/9Qk4z73Z2nEwFiCB4qee [http://swap.fm/l/9Qk4z73Z2nEwFiCB4qee] Watch Brew Markets Here:⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow] https://www.youtube.com/@BrewMarkets [https://www.youtube.com/@BrewMarkets] Stocks mentioned: $SJM $NUVL $GSK $BX $APO Disclosure for podcast description: Paid endorsement. Brokerage services provided by Open to the Public Investing Inc, member FINRA & SIPC. Advisory services by Public Advisors LLC, SEC-registered adviser.  Investing involves risk. Not investment advice. Agentic Brokerage is an AI-powered conversational tool that allows you to enter instructions for a set of self-directed, recurring transactions (your “Agent”) for your account. Outputs from Agentic Brokerage are provided for informational and illustrative purposes only, and should not be considered investment recommendations or advice. Complete disclosures available at public.com/disclosures [http://public.com/disclosures]. The content shared on this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or investment advice. Brew Markets, Morning Brew and their hosts are not licensed financial advisors. Listeners should conduct their own research and consult with qualified professionals before making any financial decisions or investments. The views expressed are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Morning Brew or its affiliates. This podcast may include paid endorsements or sponsorships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Corning Keeps Winning & The Underwater Arms Race

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 listener question and survey the companies racing to stake their claim underwater. Check out: Liquid.Trade/BrewMarkets [http://liquid.trade/BREWMARKETS] www.brewmarkets.com [http://www.brewmarkets.com]  Subscribe to the Brew Markets newsletter: https://www.morningbrew.com/brew-mark... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkV0NFpVT3I5d1dEei1vbHVZbURJZ0xuWUdoQXxBQ3Jtc0ttTWlvZGVRNC1CWm1mMk16SEQtUUdWbkxtdnV4N2Fpb211T0p4bl81TG5CZkE5QVhhUHlySlFKdlFjaTlVVmF4Y0NrNW5TLUVjVUx4ZEU5cnEwQUVsbU51YzZ2bzVObzVjLUhFUFQzeGJ5a2xwX0pVYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.morningbrew.com%2Fbrew-markets%2Fsubscribe%3Futm_campaign%3Devergreen%26utm_medium%3Dyoutube%26utm_source%3Dbm&v=vkF6Dfoew1o] Follow Brew Markets on social: Instagram: instagram.com/brewmarkets TikTok: tiktok.com/@brewmarkets X: x.com/brewmarkets Follow Ann Berry on social: Instagram: instagram.com/annberry_nyc X: x.com/AnnBerry_NYC Listen to Brew Markets Here: swap.fm/l/9Qk4z73Z2nEwFiCB4qee [http://swap.fm/l/9Qk4z73Z2nEwFiCB4qee] Watch Brew Markets Here:⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow] https://www.youtube.com/@BrewMarkets [https://www.youtube.com/@BrewMarkets] Stocks mentioned: $GLW $AMZN $MRVL $CPB $OCC $OII $GD $TDY  The content shared on this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or investment advice. Brew Markets, Morning Brew and their hosts are not licensed financial advisors. Listeners should conduct their own research and consult with qualified professionals before making any financial decisions or investments. The views expressed are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Morning Brew or its affiliates. This podcast may include paid endorsements or sponsorships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]