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  • Costco Surges, Dell Booms, and Apple Skips Ahead

    Costco Surges, Dell Booms, and Apple Skips Ahead
    2025/05/30
    In this episode, we break down five of the week’s most important business headlines: The Fed braces for another inflation report as core prices remain sticky and Trump-era tariffs loom. Costco beats expectations thanks to its discount model and strategic tariff planning, while Dell sees record AI server demand drive revenue gains despite a slight earnings miss. Apple reportedly plans a major software rebranding, jumping from iOS 18 to iOS 26 as part of a broader overhaul, and Jeep unveils a new hybrid Cherokee in a bid to reverse a six-year sales slide. 🚀 Loving the show? Leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube to help more people discover it! 📩 Want to master your money in 5 minutes or less each week? Join the Master Money Newsletter → Sign up here 🎧 Like this show? You'll love our other podcast: The Personal Finance Podcast 📲 Follow Andrew Giancola on Social Media: YouTube 🎥 Instagram 📸 TikTok 🎵 🔥 Thanks for tuning in! See you next episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 分
  • Mortgage Rates Hit a High… and Buyers Still Showed Up

    Mortgage Rates Hit a High… and Buyers Still Showed Up
    2025/05/29
    In today’s episode of The Business Show, United Airlines plots a long-awaited return to JFK via a new loyalty-based partnership with JetBlue. A stunning data breach exposes over 184 million plaintext credentials tied to tech giants like Google and Facebook, sparking urgent cybersecurity concerns. Meanwhile, dessert wars heat up as Van Leeuwen ice cream races ahead of Crumbl in growth. Mortgage rates hit their highest point since January, yet homebuyer demand keeps rising. And finally, E.l.f. Beauty is going upscale with a $1 billion acquisition of Hailey Bieber’s Rhode skincare brand — all while navigating tariff trouble. 🚀 Loving the show? Leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube to help more people discover it! 📩 Want to master your money in 5 minutes or less each week? Join the Master Money Newsletter → Sign up here 🎧 Like this show? You'll love our other podcast: The Personal Finance Podcast 📲 Follow Andrew Giancola on Social Media: YouTube 🎥 Instagram 📸 TikTok 🎵 🔥 Thanks for tuning in! See you next episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    9 分
  • Lilo & Stitch Smash Records, JPMorgan Woos the Wealthy, and Consumer Confidence Climbs

    Lilo & Stitch Smash Records, JPMorgan Woos the Wealthy, and Consumer Confidence Climbs
    2025/05/28
    Disney’s Lilo & Stitch and Tom Cruise’s final Mission: Impossible installment just delivered the biggest Memorial Day weekend in box office history, raking in over half a billion globally. Meanwhile, Macy’s cut its profit outlook amid Trump-era tariffs and slower discretionary spending, even as its restructuring shows early promise. JPMorgan is launching luxury branches to attract high-net-worth clients through concierge-style service. And finally, U.S. consumer confidence rebounded sharply in May, reversing five months of decline thanks to easing recession fears and tariff pauses. 🚀 Loving the show? Leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube to help more people discover it! 📩 Want to master your money in 5 minutes or less each week? Join the Master Money Newsletter → Sign up here 🎧 Like this show? You'll love our other podcast: The Personal Finance Podcast 📲 Follow Andrew Giancola on Social Media: YouTube 🎥 Instagram 📸 TikTok 🎵 🔥 Thanks for tuning in! See you next episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    7 分
  • Credit Scores, Checked Bags, and CosMc's Collapse: What’s Changing in America This Week

    Credit Scores, Checked Bags, and CosMc's Collapse: What’s Changing in America This Week
    2025/05/27
    Student loan delinquencies are now so widespread that they’ve knocked down the U.S. average credit score for only the second time in a decade. Salesforce is doubling down on enterprise AI with its $8B acquisition of Informatica. Meanwhile, Southwest is ending its “bags fly free” policy after 50+ years and rolling out a major fare overhaul. McDonald’s is closing its Gen Z-focused CosMc’s stores, though some drinks may survive through franchise testing. And Apple’s long-rumored smart home hub could finally arrive by year’s end, with a robotic version coming soon after. Loving the show? Leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube to help more people discover it! 📩 Want to master your money in 5 minutes or less each week? Join the Master Money Newsletter → Sign up here 🎧 Like this show? You'll love our other podcast: The Personal Finance Podcast 📲 Follow Andrew Giancola on Social Media: YouTube 🎥 Instagram 📸 TikTok 🎵 🔥 Thanks for tuning in! See you next episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    8 分
  • Klarna Credit Losses Climb, AMC Slashes Ticket Prices, and Amazon Says Tariffs Aren’t Hurting

    Klarna Credit Losses Climb, AMC Slashes Ticket Prices, and Amazon Says Tariffs Aren’t Hurting
    2025/05/23
    In today’s episode, Klarna reports a 17% spike in credit losses, highlighting growing risks in the buy now, pay later market as more users rely on installment loans for necessities. New Census data shows a long-term shift toward renting across all age groups, with high housing costs pushing even retirees away from homeownership. AMC is slashing ticket prices by 50% on Wednesdays to revive midweek attendance with studio backing. Meanwhile, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says Trump’s tariffs haven’t dented consumer spending, as Amazon’s pricing strategies continue to shield shoppers—unlike other major retailers. And finally, Lowe’s reaffirms its full-year outlook as pro customer spending offsets weaker DIY demand, projecting modest year-over-year growth in a challenging home improvement market. 🚀 Loving the show? Leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube to help more people discover it! 📩 Want to master your money in 5 minutes or less each week? Join the Master Money Newsletter → Sign up here 🎧 Like this show? You'll love our other podcast: The Personal Finance Podcast 📲 Follow Andrew Giancola on Social Media: YouTube 🎥 Instagram 📸 TikTok 🎵 🔥 Thanks for tuning in! See you next episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    7 分
  • Bitcoin Breaks Records, Walmart Restructures, and OpenAI Goes Hardware-First

    Bitcoin Breaks Records, Walmart Restructures, and OpenAI Goes Hardware-First
    2025/05/22
    In today’s episode, Walmart announces 1,500 job cuts across its tech and e-commerce divisions in a move to simplify operations amid rising tariff pressures. Nike is also reacting to new trade duties by raising prices on adult shoes and gear, while keeping kids’ products flat to maintain affordability. The Senate passes the No Tax on Tips Act 100–0, though experts question its limited financial impact. Meanwhile, Bitcoin sets yet another record, rising to nearly $112,000 as regulatory clarity boosts investor confidence. And finally, OpenAI makes a $6.4 billion bet on hardware by acquiring Jony Ive’s AI startup, challenging Apple and redefining the future of consumer tech. 🚀 Loving the show? Leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube to help more people discover it! 📩 Want to master your money in 5 minutes or less each week? Join the Master Money Newsletter → Sign up here 🎧 Like this show? You'll love our other podcast: The Personal Finance Podcast 📲 Follow Andrew Giancola on Social Media: YouTube 🎥 Instagram 📸 TikTok 🎵 🔥 Thanks for tuning in! See you next episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 分
  • Target Stumbles, Google Goes Premium, and Tesla’s Robotaxis Hit the Road

    Target Stumbles, Google Goes Premium, and Tesla’s Robotaxis Hit the Road
    2025/05/21
    Target missed earnings expectations and now forecasts a full-year sales decline amid weak consumer spending, political backlash, and tariff headwinds; mortgage rates spiked to 6.92%, slashing application volume by 5.1%; Google announced a $249.99/month “AI Ultra” subscription and a smart glasses partnership with Warby Parker; Elon Musk confirmed Tesla will launch robotaxis in Austin by June, marking a major milestone for its FSD efforts; and Levi’s sold Dockers to Authentic Brands for $311 million, shifting focus to core denim and international direct-to-consumer expansion. 🚀 Loving the show? Leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube to help more people discover it! 📩 Want to master your money in 5 minutes or less each week? Join the Master Money Newsletter → Sign up here 🎧 Like this show? You'll love our other podcast: The Personal Finance Podcast 📲 Follow Andrew Giancola on Social Media: YouTube 🎥 Instagram 📸 TikTok 🎵 🔥 Thanks for tuning in! See you next episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    7 分
  • Crypto Gets a Win, Mortgage Rates Jump, and 23andMe Sells for Pennies

    Crypto Gets a Win, Mortgage Rates Jump, and 23andMe Sells for Pennies
    2025/05/20
    Markets are reacting to a wave of big moves: Home Depot isn’t raising prices despite tariffs, leaning on scale and supply chain shifts to protect margins. The Senate just advanced a bill that would regulate stablecoins, signaling long-awaited clarity for crypto. 23andMe, once a $6B darling of the DNA testing world, was sold for $256M to Regeneron in a bankruptcy-driven pivot to pharma. Mortgage rates surged past 7% again after Moody’s downgraded U.S. credit, renewing pressure on homebuyers. And TXNM Energy hit all-time highs after Blackstone announced an $11.5B buyout — showing investors still love a bold bet on energy infrastructure. 🚀 Loving the show? Leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube to help more people discover it! 📩 Want to master your money in 5 minutes or less each week? Join the Master Money Newsletter → Sign up here 🎧 Like this show? You'll love our other podcast: The Personal Finance Podcast 📲 Follow Andrew Giancola on Social Media: YouTube 🎥 Instagram 📸 TikTok 🎵 🔥 Thanks for tuning in! See you next episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    9 分