In today’s episode, Walmart raised its full-year guidance after a strong second quarter, proving it can navigate tariff headwinds better than rivals like Target and Home Depot. The U.S. and EU unveiled details of a trade agreement that capped key tariffs at 15%, defusing rising tensions. Meta put a sudden freeze on its AI hiring spree after handing out $100 million signing bonuses to top researchers, sparking investor concerns. ESPN rolled out its first flagship streaming app, giving subscribers access to its full linear TV catalog and signaling a major pivot away from cable. Private equity firms swooped in on retail, with Claire’s selling most of its North American stores and Guess agreeing to a $1.4 billion buyout. McDonald’s cut combo meal prices after $18 Big Macs scared off diners. Newegg shares soared 24% after expanding its stock sale program, while Hertz struck a deal with Amazon to sell used rental cars online.

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 In today’s episode, Target tapped COO Michael Fiddelke as its new CEO, but shares sank 10% despite topping earnings expectations, highlighting the retailer’s struggle to keep traffic flowing. Tech stocks dragged the Nasdaq down 1.5% as all of the Magnificent Seven posted losses, while Bitcoin and Ethereum fell in tandem. President Trump escalated his tariff agenda, slapping new duties on more than 400 product categories, from auto parts to chemicals. Robinhood made a surprise move into sports with new football prediction markets aimed at its young trader base. Lowe’s outshined rivals with strong results and an $8.8 billion drywall supplier acquisition, while La-Z-Boy shares plunged 25% on weak guidance. Viking Therapeutics crashed 40% after its obesity drug showed high side effects, handing the edge to Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk. And Air Canada ended a three-day flight attendant strike that disrupted travel for half a million passengers.

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In today's episode, Home Depot stumbled with its first earnings miss on both revenue and profit since 2014, setting a cautious tone as Lowe's, Target, and Walmart prepare to report this week amid scrutiny over consumer spending strength. Intel shares jumped 5% on news of a $2 billion SoftBank investment at $23 per share, providing a financial lifeline as the chipmaker faces potential government involvement and leadership tensions. Palo Alto Networks surged over 6% after beating fourth-quarter estimates and raising guidance, though founder and CTO Nir Zuk announced his retirement from the cybersecurity giant. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman issued stark warnings about China's AI capabilities, particularly in inference capacity, challenging assumptions about U.S. export control effectiveness. Apple is ramping up iPhone production across five Indian factories while committing $100 billion to U.S. manufacturing as part of its China diversification strategy. GoodRx shares rocketed 37% on plans to offer Ozempic and Wegovy at $499 monthly, disrupting the high-priced GLP-1 market. Meanwhile, Air Canada suspended financial guidance as a flight attendant strike disrupts operations, and NBC rebranded MSNBC as "MS NOW," removing all NBC branding ahead of a potential sale.

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In today’s episode, all eyes are on retail earnings as Walmart, Target, Lowe’s, and Home Depot prepare to reveal how consumers are holding up under inflationary pressures. Novo Nordisk scored a major win with FDA approval for Wegovy to treat liver disease, opening a lucrative new market for the weight-loss blockbuster. Meanwhile, Yieldstreet investors are reeling after real estate bets touted as “invest like the 1%” ended in steep losses, highlighting the risks of alternative investments. The Winklevoss twins are pushing forward with an IPO for their Gemini crypto exchange, while Samsung is chipping away at Apple’s U.S. smartphone dominance thanks to folding phone buzz. On the tech front, OpenAI’s ChatGPT app has raked in $2 billion in mobile revenue in just over two years. Volkswagen is stirring controversy by locking EV horsepower behind a subscription paywall, and meme stock darling Opendoor keeps climbing as retail traders jump back in.

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In today’s episode, markets are treading water near all-time highs as traders await key inflation data, while Alphabet faces fresh calls for a breakup amid questions about the true value of its sprawling operations. Goldman Sachs is warning that tariffs could fuel higher prices and slow growth, despite public pushback from President Trump. Crypto excitement surged as Peter Thiel–backed Bullish rocketed 84% in its public debut, while U.S. homeowners are cashing out record amounts of equity through a refinancing boom. Amazon is stepping up its grocery game with same-day delivery for perishables to take on Walmart+ and Instacart, and the U.S. national debt has smashed through $37 trillion less than eight months into the fiscal year. Plus, Cisco beat earnings expectations as AI infrastructure orders flood in, underscoring the tech sector’s growing hardware demands.

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 In today’s episode, Wall Street celebrates a cooler-than-expected inflation report, sending the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to record highs and fueling hopes for Federal Reserve rate cuts. Fast-casual dining takes a hit as Cava plunges 20% after weak sales growth, joining a broader restaurant slump. Nvidia-backed CoreWeave slides despite beating revenue estimates, while Sphere Entertainment bets big on immersive Wizard of Oz screenings in Las Vegas. The International Energy Agency raises global oil supply forecasts even as demand softens, potentially pressuring prices. AI search startup Perplexity stuns the tech world with a $34.5 billion unsolicited bid for Google’s Chrome browser. GM plans to restart its driverless program after a high-profile safety incident, shifting focus toward personal autonomous cars. And Kodak, America’s 130-year-old photography icon, warns it may not survive without urgent debt relief.

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 In today’s episode, markets are in wait-and-see mode ahead of key July inflation data, with U.S. stock futures holding near flat and Bitcoin retreating from all-time highs. President Trump moved to calm investors by confirming gold bars won’t face tariffs and extended China’s tariff deadline by 90 days. Intel’s CEO, fresh off a public rebuke, followed Apple’s example with a White House visit that turned presidential criticism into praise. Nvidia and AMD struck an unprecedented deal to give the U.S. government 15% of their China revenue in exchange for export licenses, potentially creating a new model for tech trade policy. Ford is investing $2 billion to retool a Kentucky plant for cheaper EV production, aiming to boost affordability and profits before federal tax credits expire. Paramount shook up sports broadcasting with a $7.7 billion UFC rights deal that ends pay-per-view and moves fights to Paramount+, while C3.ai shares cratered 25% after a massive revenue miss. Finally, Trump’s push for China to quadruple soybean purchases adds fresh intrigue to trade negotiations.

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 In today’s episode, the White House strikes an unprecedented deal to take a 15% cut of Nvidia’s and AMD’s China revenue in exchange for critical export licenses, raising eyebrows about government partnerships in private sales. Apple’s stock rockets 13% in its best week in five years after Tim Cook’s high-profile White House visit, only to slip on Monday amid doubts about sustaining the momentum. EV buyers rush to dealerships as the $7,500 tax credit faces early expiration this September, pulling forward demand for Tesla, GM, and Ford. Bed Bath & Beyond rises from bankruptcy under a new name with a nostalgic coupon comeback, while the fashion world shifts from subtle “quiet luxury” to bold “loud luxury.” President Trump signs an executive order allowing crypto and private equity in 401(k)s, Starbucks lattes get called out for their $2,095-a-year cost, and Netflix explores picking up MLB’s Home Run Derby rights from ESPN in its latest push into live sports.

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 In today’s episode, tech heavyweights are lining up to please Washington—Amazon pledges $1 billion in cloud discounts, OpenAI offers enterprise ChatGPT to the federal government for $1, and Apple’s Tim Cook delivers gifts alongside new U.S. investments. OpenAI also unveils GPT-5, promising Ph.D.-level expertise and Gmail integration while eyeing a $500 billion valuation. Crocs collapses 29% on its worst guidance in over a decade, and companies tighten the reins on remote work as return-to-office mandates hit a four-year high. Expedia jumps 16% after smashing earnings expectations, President Trump moves to allow crypto and private equity in 401(k)s, and McDonald’s beats Wall Street’s estimates despite fewer diners walking through the door.

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 In today’s episode, Eli Lilly’s obesity drug empire sends profits soaring, but a weak obesity pill trial drags the stock down 12%. Meanwhile, DoorDash and Duolingo shatter earnings expectations, surging 9% and 25% respectively on explosive growth. President Trump prepares to shake up retirement plans by allowing crypto and private equity in 401(k)s, while Dan Ives of Wedbush enters the fashion world with his own clothing line. Apple pledges $100 billion to boost U.S. manufacturing, Shopify defies tariff fears with a 22% stock surge, and Claire’s files for bankruptcy again—signaling deeper cracks in traditional mall retail.

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