In this episode, we take a closer look at the stock market’s surprising rebound after April’s major tariff announcements. Has the economy truly recovered, or is something else going on beneath the surface? We talk about how companies like Amazon and Walmart are responding, why Q1 earnings reports might not tell the whole story, and how political beliefs are shaping investor behavior. Plus, I introduce a new segment, Is This Anything?, where I bring a few curious stock moves to Zach and ask if they actually mean anything.Topics covered:Liberation Day (April 2nd) and the tariff timelineThe difference between economy and market (spoiler: they're not the same)Investor psychology, meme stocks, and the role of political sentimentWhy Amazon is hoarding imports and Walmart is… notQuarterly earnings, stock drops, and funny little charts—*Buy The Dead Cow* is a casually educational finance podcast from two romantic partners: one speaks fluent Wall Street, the other still isn’t totally sure what a "stock" is.Zach Stone (he/him) is a retail trader and small business owner. Savannah Geary (they/them) is a science communicator who watched *The Big Short* one time. Together, they’re your two smartest dumb friends breaking down money in a way that actually makes sense—plus jokes, news, and the occasional shoutout to Robert Walpole.Yes, it’s a podcast about finance—but really, it’s about everything. Because if you squint hard enough, anything can be about money: history, weed, even your weird uncle’s conspiracy theory about GameStop.The name? It’s what happens when you combine “buy the cow” and “beat a dead horse.” You’re welcome.—Our theme song is “Spaghetti Western and Spaceballs” off the album SPACE Ranger by Lucky Bunn. Used under a CC-BY license. You can find the album on Soundcloud.I am cycling through thumbnails! You may see icons sourced from here:https://www.flaticon.com/free-icon/dumpster-fire_11230268https://www.flaticon.com/free-icon/donkey_3498452https://www.flaticon.com/free-icon/smartphone_4106906https://www.flaticon.com/free-icon/republican_2933058https://www.flaticon.com/free-icon/thinking_2584609https://www.flaticon.com/free-icon/chart_1584531