Why Spirit Airlines’ Bankruptcy May Spark Mergers & Kraft Heinz Splits
Episode 12: Welcome to Brew Markets. Today, Ann explores why Spirit Airlines - declaring bankruptcy for the 2nd time - desperately needs to be acquired. Then, 10 years after its mega-merger, Kraft Heinz is breaking up - but does the market like the split? Finally, we celebrate Warren Buffett’s recent birthday with a cheeky look at Berkshire Hathaway’s succession plan.
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00:00 Welcome to Brew Markets Daily
00:28 Airlines Shake Up On The Way? ($FLYY)
05:35 Kraft Heinz to Split ($KHC)
13:19 Who's In Charge at Berkshire Hathaway?
16:25 Markets
17:39 Final Thought
18:48 Credits
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