The Business Show

 In today’s episode, we break down 8 major money headlines starting with Supermicro’s brutal 17% drop after missing earnings and offering a bleak outlook. We also unpack Disney’s earnings miss paired with massive ESPN deals, Nintendo’s stock pop after Switch price hikes, and Uber’s bold $20 billion buyback plan. Plus, we look at Yum Brands’ growing reputation as a CEO factory, the all-time high $1.21 trillion in U.S. credit card debt, a surge in home delistings from sellers refusing to lower prices, and Fox Corp’s launch of a $19.99/month streaming platform. From Big Tech to your personal finances, these stories matter.

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 India fired back at President Trump’s tariff warnings by exposing the EU and U.S.’s own trade with Russia, defending its oil imports and revealing U.S. encouragement to stabilize markets. Meanwhile, Palantir hit $1 billion in quarterly revenue for the first time, thanks to soaring government contracts—validating retail investors’ long-held thesis. Trump’s proposed Medicaid cuts could gut the economy, risking 408,000 jobs and hitting rural hospitals hardest. Big Tech’s AI spending spree is beginning to pay off, with Google, Meta, and Microsoft delivering monster earnings using free cash flow, not just hype. And OpenAI’s ChatGPT is now at 700 million weekly users—a 40% jump in five months—making it the fastest-growing consumer tech platform in history.

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 Markets plunged Friday as Trump’s new tariffs took effect, job numbers disappointed, and the President fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics in an unprecedented move. Big Tech earnings were mixed—Apple got a bump from consumers panic-buying before tariffs, while Amazon stumbled on weak cloud growth. Berkshire Hathaway saw a 4% drop in earnings and warned tariffs could impact nearly every part of its business. Gen Z’s obsession with spice is reshaping restaurant menus, driving 76 new spicy items in just three months. Nintendo announced it will raise prices on older consoles and accessories due to tariffs, joining Sony and Microsoft. Amazon’s AWS growth lagged far behind Google and Microsoft, raising fears it’s losing ground in the AI-powered cloud wars. And finally, 3,200 Boeing defense workers went on strike after rejecting a generous contract, threatening military production. Every one of these stories has ripple effects for investors, consumers, and the future of the economy.

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President Trump’s surprise 50% copper tariff sent prices plunging and shocked global markets, while Microsoft became the second company to cross a $4 trillion market cap, thanks to booming AI and cloud growth. Meta also crushed expectations, soaring 12% as its massive AI infrastructure investments paid off. In other news, ChatGPT launched a new “Study Mode” to combat classroom cheating, and private companies added 104,000 jobs, showing labor market resilience. The Fed kept rates unchanged, but rare internal dissent hints at growing tension. Meanwhile, investors are watching Apple and Amazon closely after Microsoft and Meta’s big tech beats—and High Noon recalled seltzers after a packaging mix-up led to cans labeled as energy drinks.

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The U.S. economy surprised everyone with 3% GDP growth in Q2, defying expectations despite tariff worries. Meanwhile, meme stocks that led the S&P 500 to record highs have crashed, Starbucks says its turnaround is ahead of schedule despite more sales declines, and Meta is set to report earnings with bullish expectations. Plus, Gucci’s sales plunge 25%, and Nike loses a top women's business executive to Athleta. All that and more in today’s Business Show.

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Union Pacific is making railroad history with an $85 billion acquisition of Norfolk Southern, forming America’s first true coast-to-coast rail network. Merck announced $3 billion in cost cuts as it braces for the 2028 Keytruda patent cliff, while Nvidia just ordered 300,000 AI chips from TSMC to meet surging Chinese demand. Meanwhile, UPS stock fell 4% after the shipping giant pulled its guidance due to economic uncertainty, and UnitedHealth shocked investors with a $10 per-share profit cut for the year, citing rising healthcare costs. From industrial megamergers to AI chip wars and healthcare shocks, this episode covers everything moving the markets.

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In today’s episode, we break down President Trump’s $600 billion trade pact with the EU that sets 15% tariffs and unlocks massive investment in the U.S., Tesla’s $16.5 billion AI chip deal with Samsung that reshapes the semiconductor race, and Marvel’s box office comeback with Fantastic Four opening to $218 million globally. Plus, Nike stock surges 15% as its turnaround gains traction despite tariff headwinds, and Big Tech steps into the earnings spotlight with Apple, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft all reporting this week. From global trade and tech to movies and markets, we’ve got the five biggest money stories you need to know.

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 In today’s episode, Sydney Sweeney sends American Eagle shares soaring 18% after launching a viral ad campaign that drew retail traders into full-on meme stock mode—just as WallStreetBets momentum reignites. Intel beats revenue expectations but announces sweeping cuts to chip factory projects in Germany and Ohio, with the new CEO declaring an end to “blank checks.” Meanwhile, Deckers (owner of Hoka and UGG) jumps 12% after smashing earnings, showing strong brand power still matters. Southwest embraces bag fees—reversing course for $350 million in new revenue—but investors punish its earnings miss. And the FCC approves an $8 billion Paramount-Skydance merger in a move loaded with political controversy after CBS cancels Colbert’s show.

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 In today’s episode, Tesla stock sinks as Elon Musk warns of “rough quarters ahead” following a revenue miss and falling EV sales, just as tax credits disappear under Trump’s new bill. Meanwhile, Google defies the AI hype skepticism with soaring profits and a 32% jump in cloud revenue, proving AI can drive real business growth. Amazon shocks privacy advocates with its latest purchase—Bee, a bracelet that records and transcribes your conversations—and sparks fresh concerns about tech surveillance. Chipotle’s stock slides after cutting its sales outlook for the third time this year, signaling deeper struggles in fast casual. And homebuyers get crushed by a record-high median price of $435,300 as U.S. home sales hit a nine-month low amid high mortgage rates and low inventory.

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In today’s episode of The Business Show, meme stocks are making a dramatic return—GoPro, Krispy Kreme, and Opendoor are surging on pure retail investor hype, despite weak fundamentals. We break down the frenzy and what it says about today’s market psychology. Plus, President Trump announces a historic $550 billion trade deal with Japan, just before his August 1st tariff deadline. Egg shortages are hitting hard as avian flu wipes out nearly half of America’s egg-laying hens, leading major grocery stores to start rationing. Pepsi dives deeper into gut health with a new prebiotic cola launch after its $2B Poppi acquisition. And we unpack the latest in meme stock mania and why fundamentals seem optional when Reddit gets involved.

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