Leading Indicator

Gunjan Banerji, Markets Reporter at The Wall Street Journal, joins to discuss why investors are getting more and more bullish, the unexpected trend of money markets maintaining their allure, and why assets like gold are hinting there is underlying anxiety in the market. Hosted by J.D. Durkin.

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Ali Kashani, CEO of Serve Robotics ($SERV), discusses how the company's fleet of self-driving robots is transforming the economics of the food delivery business. The Uber and Nvidia-backed company, which spun out of Postmates in 2021, handles several hundred restaurants via the Uber Eats and 7-Eleven platform in LA and recently struck a partnership with Shake Shack. Hosted by Ann Berry.

Farzad Mesbahi, former Tesla insider, breaks down expectations for Tesla’s upcoming Robotaxi unveiling in October.

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Congressman Ro Khanna joins Leading Indicator to discuss the economic policies proposed by presidential candidates, the importance of the U.S. embracing pro-crypto legislation, and the risk of the Federal Reserve moving "too slow" to cut rates. Hosted by J.D. Durkin.

Andy Challenger, SVP at Challenger, Gray, & Christmas, speaks with Kyla Scanlon about the recent surge in job cuts and slowdown in hiring plans, indicating a deteriorating labor market. A new report from Challenger found that U.S.-based employers announced 75,891 cuts in August, a 193% increase from the 25,885 cuts announced one month prior. Challenger explains why recent hiring and job cut trends have his firm worried that the Federal Reserve may have "over-corrected" in the post-Covid period.

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Kyla Scanlon speaks with Jason Furman, a Harvard economist who spent 8 years as President Obama's top economic advisor. Furman argues in favor of the largely unpopular proposal for taxing unrealized gains, explains how tariffs could "shrink" the economy, explains immigration's role in the labor market, and more.

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Daniel Schreiber, CEO of Lemonade, breaks down why climate change and heavy inflation have lead to higher insurance rates throughout the industry.

Schreiber also explains how AI and technology separate Lemonade from the rest of the pack, through quick claims payments, efficient policy shopping experiences, and more.

The content of the video is for general and informational purposes only. All views presented in this show reflect the opinions of the guest and the host. You should not take a mention of any asset, be it cryptocurrency or a publicly traded security as a recommendation to buy, sell or hold that cryptocurrency or security. 

Guests and hosts are not affiliated with or endorsed by Public Holdings or its subsidiaries. You should make your own financial and investment decisions or consult respective professionals. Full disclosures are in the channel description. Learn more at Public.com/disclosures.

Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. There is a possibility of loss with any investment. Historical or hypothetical performance results, if mentioned, are presented for illustrative purposes only. Do not infer or assume that any securities, sectors or markets described in the videos were or will be profitable. 

Any statements of future expectations and other forward-looking statements are strictly based on the current views, opinion, or assumptions of the person presenting them, and should not be taken as an indicator of performance nor should be relied upon as an investment advice.

Kyla Scanlon interviews former Obama economic advisor Robert Wolf about the economic messaging of Vice President Harris and former President Trump. Wolf, who is currently CEO of 32Advisors and is a former CEO of UBS Americas, says Harris is focusing on "four quadrants" to help more Americans achieve the American dream: home ownership, food prices, healthcare, and childcare. Wolf discusses the importance of infrastructure and the revitalization of industrial America, the government debt situation, and tax plans such as the unrealized capital gains tax and the no taxes on tips proposal. Finally, they talk about the economic issues in swing states and the upcoming debates as crucial factors in tipping the scales for either candidate.

Ben Van Leeuwen, Founder of the popular ice cream company that bears his name, breaks down his vision for further expansion into the world of dairy treats.

Van Leeuwen talks about his favorite brand collaborations of the Summer, including partnerships with Sabrina Carpenter, Liquid Death, and more. The Van Leeuwen founder also explains his new store concept, which allows customers to test new flavor creations in the development stage.

The content of the video is for general and informational purposes only. All views presented in this show reflect the opinions of the guest and the host. You should not take a mention of any asset, be it cryptocurrency or a publicly traded security as a recommendation to buy, sell or hold that cryptocurrency or security. 

Guests and hosts are not affiliated with or endorsed by Public Holdings or its subsidiaries. You should make your own financial and investment decisions or consult respective professionals. Full disclosures are in the channel description. Learn more at Public.com/disclosures.

Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. There is a possibility of loss with any investment. Historical or hypothetical performance results, if mentioned, are presented for illustrative purposes only. Do not infer or assume that any securities, sectors or markets described in the videos were or will be profitable. 

Any statements of future expectations and other forward-looking statements are strictly based on the current views, opinion, or assumptions of the person presenting them, and should not be taken as an indicator of performance nor should be relied upon as an investment advice.

Marc Lore, CEO of Wonder, breaks down how he plans to disrupt the food delivery space, through partnerships with brands like Bobby Flay and Di Fara Pizza, and an in-house delivery system.

Lore also delves into Wonder's future expansion strategy, including grocery delivery, meal kits, dining reservations, and more.

(Recorded August 15, 2024)