#844: April’s inflation report shows the effects of the Iran War with CPI rising to its highest in three years. A popular Japanese potato chip brand, known for its colorful packaging, has gone black & white due to ink shortages. Sam Altman takes the stand in the trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI. Harvard leaders meet to weigh passing a possible cap on A grades to curb gradeflation. Finally, eBay rejects GameStop’s takeover bid. 

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#843: Young Americans have lost optimism on their job prospects, a new Gallup poll says. Short seller Andrew Left goes on trial, accused of manipulating the stock market, but legal experts are skeptical the SEC has a strong case. Venmo is overhauling its interface to turn it into a social media app for financial activity. Savannah Guthrie will host NBC’s “Wordle” game show. 

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#842: Chip stocks are booming and show no signs of slowing down. Lucky Strike, the biggest bowling operator in the country, is accused of building a monopoly that acts more of a fancy restaurant than a bowling alley. The OpenAI-Musk legal battle reveals an early investment by the University of Michigan that could pay off big time. Electric scooter rental Lime and Dunkin’s parent company are preparing for their IPOs. Finally, what you need to know in the upcoming week ahead. 

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#841: Health officials around the world try to trace and contain a hantavirus outbreak. US fuel exports surge to record levels as Europe and Asian rely on American energy supply. Whirlpool says the Iran War is hurting their business. Google launches a screenless fitbit that takes direct aim at Whoop. 

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#840: Cable TV pioneer and founder of CNN Ted Turner dies at 87. Uber and Disney point to resilient consumer spending that’s powering their business. Musicians are cancelling their shows and tours because of the empty seating they are seeing due to rising ticket prices. The World Cup is falling short of hotel bookings. iPhone users can receive up to $95 from a class action lawsuit. Fries taste better when they’re stolen. Anthropic and SpaceX strike computing deal. 

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#839: Coinbase sheds 14% of its workforce as it accelerates its AI efforts. AB InBev reports its first sales growth in 3 years, providing a bubbly outlook for the beer empire. Alberta separatist group gathers enough signatures to be one step closer to gaining independence from Canada. The Roomba inventor introduces a cute and cuddly emotional support robot pot. It’s the end of times. 

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#838: A new study finds cellphone bans in schools have…sorta worked? The Met Gala is facing new backlash after naming Jeff Bezos and his wife as honorary chairs. Tech leaders are protesting against Colorado’s burdensome AI bill which could spur a techno-exodus. Dot-com era tech companies are gaining new life as AI investments have led to a demand for data centers and infrastructure. Finally, tensions flare at the Strait of Hormuz. 

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#837: Spirit Airlines shuts down, leaving thousands of travelers stranded. GameStop prepares a takeover bid for eBay. Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel leads its first annual shareholder meeting in the post-Buffett era. The Savannah Bananas have a record-breaking night at Kyle Field. Finally, what to know in the week ahead. 

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Episode 836: Neal and Toby discuss the GDP report of the US economy which showed a solid growth of 2%, boosted by the all-out spending on AI. Next, Apple tops their quarterly earnings on strong iPhone sales, perhaps a promising sign for the post-Tim Cook era. Then, Ozempic might be helping people’s waistlines…but it’s not helping their breath. Meanwhile, Bill Ackman’s firm falls flat in its public market debut. Finally, the Devil Wears Prada 2 opens in theaters. 

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Episode 835: Neal and Toby do a roundup of major tech earnings coming from Microsoft, Meta, Alphabet, and Amazon. Then, the Federal Reserve keeps rates steady in what is likely Jerome Powell’s last policy meeting as leader. Next, Neal shares numbers on the $50 movie ticket, prediction market losses, and sleep aids for Americans. Finally, Uber gets into the hotel business and LIV Golf is on its deathbed. 

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