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Starbucks Competitor Opens First US Stores & The Dollar Keeps Sliding Jul 01, 2025

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Episode 616: Neal and Toby explain what the Chinese brand 'Luckin Coffee' opening in the US means for Starbucks. Next, why the US dollar value is falling. Then the WNBA announces another expansion with three new teams. Then, are men not reading novels anymore? And the headlines you need to know to start your day.

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00:00 - Happy Bobby Bonilla Day

03:45 - Luckin Coffee Opens

09:00 - US Dollar Dwindles

13:20 - WNBA Expands

18:40 - Men Aren’t Reading Novels

22:50 - Headlines

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Stock Market Hits Record High & Gen Z Loves Saving For Retirement Jun 30, 2025

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Episode 615: Neal and Toby explain what's behind the stock market's recent record performance. Then, what is the latest on Trump's Big Beautiful Bill and what it contains. And why Meta is willing to pay top dollar for the best in the AI biz. Then the winners of the weekend are the seafood industry and Gen Z... because they are in the housing market and retirement! And finally a look at the week ahead.

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00:00 - End of the first half of the year
03:00 - Stock Market Ripping
08:00 - Big Beautiful Bill
12:30 - AI Race War Heats Up
18:40 - Gen Z in on Finances
22:00 - Lab-Grown Salmon
23:40 - Week Ahead

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‘Shadow Fed Chair’ Lurking Over Powell? & Apple’s Huge Gamble on ‘F1’ Jun 27, 2025

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Episode 614: Neal and Toby talk about Apple’s much-anticipated release of ‘F1’ as it hopes the Brad Pitt-led movie can bring box office riches. Then, Trump is considering naming Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s replacement, much sooner than expected. Also, Nvidia breaks another record, making it the Stock of the Week. And Zohran Mamdani’s Democratic primary win has NYC real estate companies scared, making them the Dog of the Week. Meanwhile, Japan continues to be the destination of choice for many Americans looking to take advantage of the weakening Yen.

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New Balance’s Big Basketball Ambitions & The Rich Are Ditching The UK Jun 26, 2025

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Episode 613: Neal and Toby discuss the rumors of Shell acquiring oil company BP that would create a massive conglomerate to compete with Exxon Mobile. Then, New Balance bets its basketball dreams on NBA No.1 Pick Cooper Flagg. Also, a mass exodus of millionaires leaving the UK for the UAE and the US. Meanwhile, Neal shares his favorite numbers on ChatGPT, manufacturing jobs, and Pixar’s ‘Elio.’

00:00 - ‘The Social Network’ sequel in the works

3:45 - Oil rumors spilled

8:15 - New Balance planting the Flagg

12:00 - Rich Wexit

17:00 - Sounding more like ChatGPT

19:30 - Empty manufacturing jobs

22:00 - ‘Elio’ flop

24:20 - Sprint Finish!

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The Fed’s Rift Over Rate Cuts & Mamdani Wins NYC’s Mayoral Primary Jun 25, 2025

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Episode 612: Neal and Toby recap Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s address to Congress, throwing cold water on any hope for a rate cut, but some officials are beginning to break rank. Then, Zohran Mamdani wins over Andrew Cuomo for NYC’s Democratic mayoral primary. Meanwhile, conflict in the Middle East and Eastern Europe has forced flights to fly around those regions, causing a spike in costs and danger. Also, the wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez has caused quite a stir for the people of Venice who are trying to rain on his special day.

00:00 - It’s very hot in the East Coast

3:20 - Zohran Mamdani wins NYC’s mayoral primary

8:00 - Dissension within the Fed

11:30 - Planes fly around war zones

16:45 - Bezos’ wedding woes

21:00 - Sprint Finish!

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Buy Now, Pay Later Impacts Credit Score? & Novo Nordisk Breaks Up w/ Hims & Hers Jun 24, 2025

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Episode 611: Neal and Toby dive into the FICO taking into account consumers Buy Now, Pay Later loans into their credit scores. Also, Novo Nordisk cuts ties with telehealth company Hims & Hers, accusing the mass sale and promotion of Wegovy copycats. Then, job seekers have been using AI to build their resumes for jobs at a rapid pace that is starting to overwhelm job screeners. Meanwhile, Toby examines the trend of SPACs becoming bitcoin treasuries. Finally, a rundown of the latest market reactions from the conflict in Iran.

00:00 - Images of the universe

3:30 - Market update from Middle East conflict

5:00 - Buy now, pay later impacts FICO score

8:30 - Novo Nordisk breaks up with Hims & Hers

12:00 - AI resumes flood the job market

17:00 - Toby’s Trends: SPAC Bitcoin treasuries

21:30 - Sprint Finish!

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Tesla’s Robotaxis Have Arrived & Oil Prices Jump After US Strikes Iran Jun 23, 2025

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Episode 610: Neal and Toby recap the markets’ reactions across the world from the major escalations happening in the Middle East. Then, after months of teasing the launch of Tesla’s robotaxi, it finally makes its debut in Austin, Texas. Also, a Republican-led push to put up acres of public land across the US for sale has interest groups from across the spectrum wondering if this is a smart move by the Trump Administration. Meanwhile, the 50th anniversary of ‘Jaws’ and the LA Lakers sale are the long weekend’s winners. Lastly, the biggest news you need to know in the week ahead.

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Can Liquid Glass Save Apple's Dominance? & Power Ranking Brands' Marketing Jun 20, 2025

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Episode 609: Neal and Toby sit down with branding and marketing expert Ashwinn Krishnaswamy (@shwinnabegobrand) about Apple’s recent WWDC conference and if its Liquid Glass redesign is worth the hype. Also, the latest brand moves by OpenAI, Nike, and HBO. Then, what’s the future of influencer marketing and how will AI become a powerful tool in the advertising business. Plus, what’s the real reason a company should do a rebrand and if it actually yields returns. Finally, a quick power ranking of some of the best marketing moves in the last couple years.

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Meta Offers $100M to Poach OpenAI Talent? & Nippon Closes $14B US Steel Deal Jun 19, 2025

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Episode 608: Neal and Toby recap the Fed meeting where Fed Chair Jerome Powell continues to hold rates steady. Then, Nippon closes its acquisition of US Steel with the US getting the rare ‘golden share’ of the deal. Also, Sam Altman is spilling the beans about Meta’s attempt to poach OpenAI’s talent with $100M offers. Meanwhile, Neal shares his favorite numbers: a new meme stock, the office supply, and the cost of being a sports fan nowadays.

00:00 - Tune in for our branding deep dive!

2:30 - Fed keeps it chill

6:30 - Nippon closes the steel deal

11:00 - Meta tries to poach OpenAI talent

15:30 - Meme stock madness

18:10 - Office glut cleanup

21:00 - It’s expensive to be a sports fan

24:40 - Sprint Finish!

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Kraft Heinz Ditches Artificial Dyes & The Rise of the ‘Infinite Workday’ Jun 18, 2025

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Episode 607: Neal and Toby chat about Microsoft’s latest study into the average worker’s workday and it looks like we’re in the age of the ‘infinite workday’ where messages and emails know no bounds. Then, Kraft Heinz announced they’re going to remove all artificial dyes from their products by the end of 2027. Also, social and streaming overtake traditional media outlets as go-to sources of news and entertainment. Plus, Robox’s ‘Grow a Garden’ game beats out Fortnite to become one of the most popular games in the world.

00:00 - Florida Panthers win the Stanley Cup

3:00 - Welcome to the ‘infinite workday’

8:10 - Kraft Heinz ditches its artificial dyes

11:50 - Social media for the news

14:00 - Streaming overtakes cable and broadcast

17:45 - Roblox rocks

20:40 - Sprint Finish!

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