Episode 559: Neal and Toby look into a promising inflation report but see if the trade wars could spoil everything. Then, while Trump pulls back most reciprocal tariffs from most of the world, he remains staunch against China, which could mean many goods, including Christmas trees and movies, are diminishing. Also, Prada pays a pretty penny for its rival, Versace. Meanwhile, the Stock of the Week is Ring Pop, and the Dog of the Week is Pharma stocks. Let the weekend begin! 

00:00 - ‘Twilight’ concert goes on tour

3:30 - US-China trade war escalates

9:30 - Inflation cools…for now

13:00 - Prada strikes deal for Versace

16:45 - Dog of the Week: Pharma stocks

19:00 - Stock of the Week: Ring Pop

21:00 - Sprint Finish!

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Episode 558: Neal and Toby recap the markets’ reactions to Trump’s pause on sweeping tariffs for most countries…except for China. Then, Treasury yields are usually a safe haven when the economy is in the dumps…maybe that isn’t the case anymore. Also, this drone startup wants to beat Amazon to your doorstep. Meanwhile, Neal shares his favorite numbers from Japan’s train feat, microplastics, and The Great Gatsby. Finally, what makes the Masters golf tournament quite unique. 

00:00 - Uber’s 2025 Lost & Found Index

3:00 - Trump pauses on tariffs

8:00 - Bond market not looking good

12:00 - Look to the sky for drone packages!

18:00 - Japan’s 3D train station

20:00 - Plastics in our brain!?

22:00 - ‘The Great Gatsby’ turns 100

24:30 - The Masters is here

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Episode 557: Neal and Toby do another round of trade war updates with President Trump committing to impose another 50% tariff on Chinese goods, bringing the total to 104%. Then, in the midst of the trade war, shoppers are rushing to Apple stores to get their iPhones fearing prices are about to skyrocket. Also, the IRS has been the target of cuts by the federal government, which may bring low audit rates even lower. Meanwhile, retail chains are slowly coming back to SF’s downtown, breathing new life and hope for the once-sprawling district. 

00:00 - Worst baseball game ever?

2:40 - Tariffs reach new heights

8:00 - Panic-buying iPhones

12:15 - IRS audits hit new low

15:45 - SF back?

19:30 - Sprint Finish!

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Episode 556: Neal and Toby dive into how a single post on X about a tariff pause set the markets ablaze while the White House denies the credibility of the post. Then, Jamie Dimon, Bill Ackman, and other Wall St. big heads are publicly expressing their concerns about the tariff-induced market wipeout. Plus, a pivotal NCAA settlement case out in California could fundamentally change how athletes are paid by their schools for NIL. Meanwhile, Toby looks at the trend of metal braces making a comeback. 

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Episode 555: Neal and Toby continue to breakdown the fallout from Trump’s major tariff announcement last week and how businesses all over are managing. Then, oil prices take a plunge and what it means for consumers. Also, Billionaires suffer massive losses from the market rout. Meanwhile, the Minecraft movie provides a much-needed sigh of relief for Hollywood. Plus, Mega Millions is increasing its ticket prices even more in hopes to balloon its jackpot. Finally, what to expect in the week ahead.

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Episode 554: Neal and Toby recap the big effects from Trump’s latest baseline tariffs on countries all over the world, mainly with everyday goods likely to see price increases. Then, Apple’s manufacturing hubs throughout Asia are hurt the most while tech stocks are suffering one of their worst selloffs resembling the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus, how countries are responding to the US tariffs. Meanwhile, Amazon throws its bid to buy TikTok as the list keeps growing. Also, Microsoft turns 50 and the ‘Minecraft’ movie hopes to give the box office a jolt.

00:00 - NYC updates its subway map

3:00 - New tariffs in town

8:50 - Pricer goods coming?

11:30 - World leaders react

15:00 - TikTok deadline coming up

18:45 - Microsoft turns 50

23:00 - Minecraft movie

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Episode 553: Neal and Toby explain what Donald Trump's tariffs mean for the global economy after his "Liberation Day" reveal in the White House Rose Garden. Then, Tesla sales are down 13% after sharing their Q1 earnings and Nintendo reveals a new Switch for the first time in years. Then Neal shares his favorite numbers from the week and here are the headlines you should know from Wednesday.

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Episode 552: Neal and Toby preview “Liberation Day” and what it means for the global economy as Trump gets set to announce sweeping tariffs from the Rose Garden. Then, Hooters files for bankruptcy and the facial recognition technology that banned a fan from Madison Squarer Garden. Next up the guys explain Tinder’s new AI where you can practice flirting. Then finally the headlines you need to know to start your day. 

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00:00 - April Fools Recap

03:00 - World Bracing for Trump Tariffs 

09:35 - Hooters Files for Bankruptcy 

13:45 - MSG Surveillance

18:30 - Tinder AI 

23:00 - Headlines

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Episode 551: Neal and Toby discuss H&M electing to use AI models and what that means for the industry. Then, how farmers are being impacted by tariffs and why travelers are scrambling for Real IDs. Next up what did Larry Fink say about what Americans should be investing in in his annual letter and here are the headlines you should know to start your day.

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Episode 550: Neal and Toby recap a wild first quarter of markets all around the world. Then, Elon Musk sells X to xAI to create one single entity. Also, Trump pardons some prominent business leaders found guilty of fraud. Plus, the New York Yankees unveil a new hefty bat that looks like a bowling pin, but apparently doesn’t break the rules. Meanwhile, HBO’s ‘The White Lotus’ may be a favorite among many, except for one – as in the #1 seed Duke University. Finally, what’s coming in the week ahead. 

00:00 - East Coast weather gap

2:15 - Q1 markets recap

8:20 - X gon’ give it to ya

12:00 - Fraudsters freed

15:30 - Big bat energy

19:00 - Duke v. White Lotus

22:30 - Week Ahead

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