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Episode 248: How does a 117-year-old automobile company continue to create new engines of growth? Today, Ann welcomes Paul Jacobson, Chief Financial Officer of General Motors, for a far-reaching conversation about how the company is expanding its relationship with customers beyond the initial car sale – through digital subscriptions, insurance products and more. They also delve into Paul’s conviction in the future of EVs despite the current slowdown, GM’s push into vehicle-to-grid technology and its growing defense business. Plus, Paul shares his approach to breaking the “CF-No” stereotype and what he’s learned from working alongside CEO Mary Barra.

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Episode 247: Today, Ann digs into Goldman Sachs’ latest bet on ETFs and why the bank has spent billions on the sector. Then, an earnings roundup that includes On Holding, CAVA, Chili’s and more. Next up, a look at the Nelson Peltz-Wendy’s saga and a record deal in the sports world.

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Episode 246: Today, Ann unpacks Nvidia’s partnerships with top Wall Street asset managers to unlock up to $500 billion in AI infrastructure financing. Then, we spin through a few market headlines, including Bumble’s strategic U-turn and Joby Aviation’s defense move. Finally, we’re joined by Zeno Mercer, Head of Robotics and AI Research at VettaFi, to explore why robotics could be entering a new growth cycle, how AI is becoming an enabler for the industry and why the opportunity extends across sectors.

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Episode 245: Today, it’s a Brew Markets Newsletter Team takeover! Mark Reeth and Lucy Brewster join us to talk through some of the stories they’ve been covering. First up - it's all about earnings! With roughly 90% of the S&P 500 having reported, we step back and take stock of what corporate results are telling us about the market. Then, we dive into Mark Zuckerberg’s 6,500-word AI manifesto and unpack the biggest takeaways. Finally, we spin through the headlines moving markets today, including Berkshire Hathaway’s latest results, Intel’s $15 billion stock offering, Archer Aviation’s deal to acquire three Boeing subsidiaries and what’s happening at SpaceX after the lockup period ended.

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Episode 244: How does a 158-year-old lawn & gardening company convince consumers to buy more outside of spring? Today, Ann is joined by Nate Baxter, President and CEO of ScottsMiracle-Gro, to discuss his ambition to “push the edges of the season” and transform the lawn-care giant into a lifestyle brand. We also dig into the company’s efforts to reach a younger generation of consumers, how new media talent is reshaping its marketing strategy and why acquisitions will play a bigger role in ScottsMiracle-Gro’s next chapter.

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Episode 243: Today, Ann unpacks Google’s AI leadership reshuffle and why investors are paying attention. Then, we spin through the market headlines, including why Papa John’s and Celsius shares are sliding, how Burger King is giving parent company Restaurant Brands International a boost, and why Versant Media is betting on growth beyond the TV screen. Plus, we survey why shares of United Wholesale Mortgage – the largest U.S. mortgage lender – plunged nearly 50% today. Finally, we take a listener question to explore the evolving landscape of robotic-assisted surgery and what it could mean for industry leader Intuitive Surgical.

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Episode 242: Today, Ann unpacks SpaceX's first-ever earnings report as a public company and why, despite headlines beats, investors still hit the sell button on the stock. Then, we're joined by Torsten Slok, Partner and Chief Economist at Apollo, for a wide-ranging conversation on why the United States is propping up the Japanese yen, how AI could reshape the labor market, and Kevin Warsh's new approach to forward guidance. Finally, we break down earnings from Disney, Bloomin' Brands and Dine Brands.

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Episode 241: Today, Ann surveys Caterpillar’s record quarterly results, fueled by the data-center boom – and explains how the construction-equipment giant became yet another unlikely winner of the AI trade. Then, we spin through earnings from McDonald’s, Wayfair, Palantir and Kimberly-Clark. Finally, we unpack what really happened at Leopold Aschenbrenner’s Situational Awareness hedge fund, how it lost roughly $35 billion in asset value and why Citadel stepped in.

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$CAT $KMB $MCD $PLTR $W

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Episode 240: Today, Ann unpacks Visa’s $2.4 billion acquisition of fraud intelligence company BioCatch as the payments giant looks to combat increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks and AI-powered scams. Then, we spin through market headlines, including reports of a pharmaceutical mega-merger between AstraZeneca and Bristol Myers Squibb, earnings from Tyson Foods and Nissan, and Boeing securing FAA clearance for its smallest 737 Max after years of delays. Finally, we dive into Weyerhaeuser – the 126-year-old timber company looking to double its profit with an AI-powered strategy.

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Episode 239: Today, Ann is joined by Anthony Capuano, President & CEO of Marriott International, for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of travel, how AI could reshape hotel bookings, and the importance of Marriott's Bonvoy loyalty program. They also discuss whether the K-shaped economy is showing up in hotel demand, the rise of experiential travel and the leadership lessons that have guided Anthony's rise to the top of one of the world's largest hospitality companies.

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