In today’s Dollars & Sense, Pam discusses Bitcoin's steep slide, officially dipping below the critical $67,000 threshold. While Bob’s Discount Furniture celebrates its IPO by ringing the opening bell, the broader indices tell a grimmer story with the NASDAQ heading toward its worst three-day slump in nearly a year. In the fast-food world, Pizza Hut is preparing to shutter 250 underperforming locations. Meanwhile, San Francisco’s Castro neighborhood is fighting to keep its local character intact as the historic Castro Theater reopens its doors.

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In today’s Dollars & Sense, Pam discusses the high-stakes world of Super Bowl advertising and ask if those multi-million dollar slots are a savvy investment or merely expensive vanity projects. While the marketing world braces for the big game, Wall Street is seeing a significant shift as tech stocks slide due to heavy profit-taking and a rotation into blue-chip stability. We also highlight a historic moment at the New York Stock Exchange where Citi CFO Mark Mason rang the opening bell to honor Black History Month. The tech landscape continues to shift with a major satellite partnership between Amazon and AT&T, while Netflix faces intense Senate scrutiny over its massive $83 billion bid for Warner Brothers Discovery. Closer to home, Bay Area theme parks kick off a massive hiring spree, and Dave & Buster’s is raising the stakes for Valentine’s Day with a "human crane" game featuring diamond rings worth thousands of dollars.

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In today’s Dollars & Sense, Pam dives into the surprising price cuts for avocados and Pepsi-Co drinks and snacks ahead of the big game. She also explores why fraud is hitting record highs and how seniors can protect themselves from sophisticated data-mining schemes. Then, Meta’s massive political bet on AI, the bizarre frenzy surrounding the Costco x Nike sneaker collaboration, and a luxury Valentine’s treat with McDonald’s new McNugget caviar kits.

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In today’s Dollars & Sense, Pam reacts to the news of Kevin Warsh being named the next Federal Reserve Chairman. Meanwhile, San Francisco’s transit landscape is evolving with Waymo launching restricted self-driving operations at SFO. In the retail sector, Starbucks announced hundreds of new store openings and cozy cafe renovations. Pam also highlights Heart Health and Awareness Month, urging listeners to prioritize medical checkups and healthy habits this February.

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In today’s Dollars & Sense, Pam explores the "great disconnect" in the American economy, starting with a look at why consumers feel a squeeze that Wall Street’s billion-dollar bank profits seem to ignore. Financial advisor and "Watchdog on Wall Street" host Chris Markowski joins the studio to pull back the curtain on the latest wholesale inflation data and explain why a "booming" GDP doesn’t always translate to the local grocery aisle. The conversation shifts to the global stage, where a heating tech war sees China officially blocking NVIDIA’s most advanced chips, while domestic giants Tesla and Amazon aggressively rewrite the rules for their customers and suppliers. She also dives into a landmark moment for the world’s fastest-growing sport as Nike signs its first-ever pickleball athlete, 18-year-old sensation Anna Lee Waters.

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In today’s Dollars and Cents, Pam dives into the intensifying corporate tug-of-war between Warner Bros., Paramount’s and Netflix. Then,

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In today’s episode, Pam breaks down the high-stakes deal to sell a 50% stake in TikTok’s U.S. operations to an investor group that includes Oracle and MGX. While tech stocks rally on the Nasdaq, OpenAI is making headlines with a massive push to raise $100 billion, potentially vaulting its valuation past other industry giants. Then a look at why your morning cup of coffee remains at record high prices despite recent tariff rollbacks on global producers. Here in the Golden State, California pear farmers are calling for federal intervention as they struggle against a surge of counter-seasonal imports from South America. Turning to the world of AI, a new survey shows that most U.S. executives admit to routine data errors despite claiming high accuracy and a celebration for the kickoff of the women’s college basketball Champions Classic this weekend.

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The entertainment landscape is shifting as the Warner Brothers board urges shareholders to reject a takeover bid from Paramount in favor of a deeper partnership with Netflix. Pam talks to an industry expert about the move that could redefine the future of movie theaters. FIFA is responding to fan backlash by introducing a special $60 ticket tier for the 2026 World Cup, specifically targeting "super fans." In the financial world, Medline made waves today with the year's largest IPO, raising over $6 billion as tech and AI stocks simultaneously dragged down the Nasdaq and S&P 500. American Airlines is also making headlines with a "customer reimagination plan" featuring luxury suites to combat recent losses, while air taxi pioneer Joby Aviation prepares to double its U.S. manufacturing with significant backing from Toyota. On the tech front, Amazon is reportedly in talks to invest a staggering $10 billion in OpenAI, a deal that would secure the use of Amazon’s custom AI chips and skyrocket OpenAI’s valuation. Finally, we wrap up with news from Napa Valley, where the iconic Mumm Napa has been acquired by Trinchero Family Wine & Spirits, and a special holiday segment featuring the best gift ideas for the men on your list.

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The episode dives into the Nasdaq’s groundbreaking proposal to extend trading hours to nearly 24/7, a move money managers are comparing to the risk of 24-hour casino gambling. Pam also discusses the market's initial drop following the jobs news and hear from financial advisors who prioritize anecdotal data from small businesses. Then major corporate shifts, including Ford’s expensive pullback from pure electric vehicles to hybrids and PayPal’s formal application to become a chartered bank. Finally, Pam touches on an investor group's purchase of California Pizza Kitchen and the skyrocketing use of AI in the American workplace.

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