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Episode 279: Today, John and Emily kick things off by exploring Meta’s new Enterprise segment and the silicon valley veteran they poached to run it. Then we look at the latest earnings out of Costco and the unique membership situation analysts are following. Plus an update on the unusual takeover dance happening between MGM and Barry Diller’s People. Inc. Finally, a spin through the headlines including NVIDIA’s share buyback and SpaceX’s successful launch. Visit Schwab.com/FinancialDecoder www.brewmarkets.com Subscribe to the Brew Markets newsletter: https://www.morningbrew.com/brew-mark...…
Brew Markets
by Morning Brew · English · Business
Brew Markets breaks down the day’s most compelling stock market stories and explores what they mean for you. Hosted by John Crotteau and Hanna Horvath, the show delivers refreshing insights into trading trends and money moves, every weekday afternoon.
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Paramount’s New Co-CEOs & Why Treasury Yields Hit 24-Year Highs
Episode 282: Today, John and Hanna explore the disconnect of an economy that is holding up pretty well on paper… and the feeling that Americans seem to hate it. Then we explore why despite cooling inflation and a likely-deferred rate hike, 10-year U.S. Treasury yields just hit a generational high. Next, Paramount takes on a new co-CEO and debt and a naming challenge. Finally, we explore the announced spin out of the Knicks and the Rangers from MSGS and which new Nike shoe sold out today in just 2 hours! Visit Schwab.com/FinancialDecoder www.brewmarkets.com Subscribe to the Brew Markets…
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30 Sep 2026 · 22 min
Inflation Cools & The Egg Boom Busts
Episode 281: Today, John and Emily review the latest government data that showed cooling inflation - and ask what it portends for the Fed. We also dig into earnings out of food giant Conagra: higher gas prices = fewer Slim Jims sold. Plus we explore why shares of America’s biggest egg producer dropped today. Finally, Leslie Pools declares bankruptcy and a Paramount poach leads to entertainment company leadership musical chairs. Visit Schwab.com/FinancialDecoder www.brewmarkets.com Subscribe to the Brew Markets newsletter: https://www.morningbrew.com/brew-mark... Follow Brew Markets on…
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29 Sep 2026 · 22 min
Oura Ring Pauses IPO & Netflix’s “Worrying” Engagement
Episode 280: Today, John and Emily explore why shares in FICO plummeted today as the near-monopoly credit score company gets more direct competition. Then we discuss Oura Ring putting its planned IPO on ice… and the details coming out from Anthropic’s IPO prospectus. Later: does Netflix have an engagement problem? Finally, we dig into earnings results from CarMax and Carnival Cruise Lines… turns out the American vacation is sacrosanct! Visit Schwab.com/FinancialDecoder www.brewmarkets.com Subscribe to the Brew Markets newsletter: https://www.morningbrew.com/brew-mark... Follow Brew Markets…
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25 Sep 2026 · 26 min
Tokenizing Stocks & The Billion-Dollar Battle for Your Dashboard
Episode 278: It’s Friday, which means Dylan, Hanna and John bring you three stories that caught their eye this week! First, Dylan dives into Robinhood’s plans to tokenize stocks and why AMC’s CEO is publicly pushing back. Then, Hanna explores how the rapidly aging U.S. population – combined with falling birth rates and lower immigration – could soon impact economic growth. And finally, John drives into the weekend with a look at the hidden revenue streams that come after an initial sale of a car – and why companies are battling for control of the dashboard. Visit Schwab.com/FinancialDecoder…
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24 Sep 2026 · 22 min
Oracle Plays Defense & Diller Folds on MGM
Episode 277: Today, Dylan and Hanna kick things off with a look at macro, diving into yields, the housing market and mortgage rates – and how they’re all intertwined. Then, we unpack why Barry Diller backed out of his MGM takeover plans and take a broader look at the Vegas economy. Also: Oracle just took steps to protect itself from Project Jupiter, the massive New Mexico data-center project being developed by Blue Owl. We unpack what the move reveals about the increasingly circular nature of the AI economy. Finally, John runs through the closing numbers and brings us a quick headline on why…
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23 Sep 2026 · 23 min
McDonald’s Investor Pitch & Royal Caribbean Lands on Sandals
Episode 276: Today, Dylan and Hanna bring us the details from McDonald’s Investor Day – including how Wall Street is reacting to its refresh strategy and whether the fast-food chain can get investors back on board. Then, we cruise into Royal Caribbean’s deal to buy a 50% stake in Sandals and Beaches Resorts and unpack why the cruise operator is expanding from sea to land. Next, we delve into the latest AI-related IPO: data center company NScale. We get into the numbers and discuss how much of the company’s growth is being driven by just a few big names. Finally, John spins through the market…
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9 Oct 2026 · 22 minNew
The Collab Economy & Levi’s Low-Rise Miss
Episode 288: Today, John and Hanna dive into the world of brand collabs to explore why they’re suddenly everywhere – and whether they actually move the needle on the bottom line. Then, we unpack Levi’s latest earnings and ask whether the '90s nostalgia craze is translating into sales for the denim giant. Finally, we hit the analyst disco, breaking down why Harley-Davidson just scored an upgrade while Sphere Entertainment was hit with a downgrade. Visit Schwab.com/FinancialDecoder www.brewmarkets.com Subscribe to the Brew Markets newsletter: https://www.morningbrew.com/brew-mark... Follow…
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8 Oct 2026 · 22 min
Pepsi Goes Flat & Uniqlo’s T-Shirt Empire
Episode 287: Stocks are rallying, but the bond market isn't sharing the enthusiasm. Today, John and Hanna unpack what this disconnect tells us about the economy. Then, we dig into PepsiCo's latest earnings and why the snack and beverage giant is struggling to win over North American consumers. Meanwhile, Uniqlo's parent company, Fast Retailing, is taking America by storm – and it's showing up in the numbers. Finally, we round out the show with a few market headlines, including Amazon's new Alexa tablet, Microsoft's Nvidia-powered computer and Starbucks' reportedly eyeing Chipotle. Visit…
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7 Oct 2026 · 20 min
FanDuel’s Losing Streak & Beer Bounces Back
Episode 286: Today, John and Emily unpack earnings from Modelo and Corona parent Constellation Brands – and discuss why there’s more to the story than its strong topline sales number. Then, they dig into who’s actually involved in building Elon Musk’s massive Terafab facility – and where Intel and TSMC fit into the picture. Also, Flutter Entertainment has had a tough year. Can a bullish call from Citi help the floundering stock? Finally, we unpack a few market headlines including why Webull shares dropped 20% and earnings from Penguin Solutions. Visit Schwab.com/FinancialDecoder…
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6 Oct 2026 · 22 min
Uber’s Catering Push & Who Produces Your Fast Food Fries?
Episode 285: Today, John and Emily discuss Uber’s plan to buy catering company ezCater for $2.3 billion – and how the rideshare giant is continuing its push to become an “everything app.” Then, we dig into earnings from frozen potato giant Lamb Weston and what its latest quarter tells us about the appetite for fries. Also, Amazon just landed a six-year deal to become the exclusive global home of the Emmy Awards – we analyze the move. Finally, we spin through a few market headlines, including Paramount officially closing its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery and why memory maker Seagate’s…
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