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Episode 276: Today, Dylan and John dive into Meta’s AI strategy with its Muse agent and how it could unlock a new revenue stream for the tech giant. Then, Paramount just cleared a major hurdle in its $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. We unpack the antitrust settlement the entertainment giant reached with 12 states. Also: California Governor Gavin Newsom is hoping a higher-ethanol gas blend will help combat soaring gas prices – we explore the reality.

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Episode 274: Novo Nordisk is entering its next act. Today, Dylan and John discuss the drugmaker’s pivot and how it plans to expand beyond the weight-loss market. Then, Nike just got booted from the S&P 100. We unpack how it lost nearly 80% of its market value along the way. Also – SoftBank just launched the largest corporate bond issuance in Japanese history. We delve into what it has to do with AI. And finally, a spin through today’s headlines, including an update on the Paramount-Warner Bros. deal, how Meta’s Muse AI agent is moving markets and Washington’s deal with Greenland.

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Episode 273: It’s Friday, which means Dylan, Hanna and John bring you three stories that caught their eye this week! First, Hanna looks at how the rise of dupes and increasingly selective consumers is squeezing fashion brands. Then, John reports back from the Brooklyn Bridge Marina, where he spoke with Brunswick’s CEO about the boating business – and caught up with Emmy-winning actor and boating enthusiast Matthew Rhys. Finally, Dylan breaks down BlackRock’s plans to bring more pension-like offerings to 401(k) plans.

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Episode 272: Today, Dylan and Hanna discuss nuclear company Holtec's decision to pull its IPO amid what it called a "perfect storm" in the AI sector. Then, we examine the oil market's wild swings and break down which sectors are winning and losing from the volatility. John also brings us a listener question, and we look at the business behind Take-Two Interactive ahead of GTA 6's November launch. And finally, Mastercard just introduced a new feature that could let AI agents shop for users. We dive into the details and ask whether consumers actually want AI checking out on their behalf.

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Episode 271: Today, it’s Fed decision day! Dylan and Hanna discuss the Federal Reserve’s latest rate decision, what drove it, and what Fed Chair Kevin Warsh is telling us about the path ahead. Then, we take a deeper look at the relationship between interest rates and the stock market. Next, we pivot to tech and examine Bending Spoons’ acquisition strategy through its latest purchase of digital workspace Miro. And finally, consumers are leaning into bling! We break down why jewelry is outperforming, even as shoppers get more selective about discretionary spending.

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