From a $33 billion family tie-up at Toyota to Japan’s 400% surge in M&A activity, Anthony and Stephen break down the latest investment banking scorecard and why dealmakers are suddenly flocking East.

They also dig into Disney’s final takeover of Hulu, the $15 billion Meta bet on AI startup Scale, and the fiery rise of Dave’s Hot Chicken, where three friends turned a $900 parking lot pop-up into a billion-dollar brand.

Essential listening for anyone tracking global M&A trends, streaming wars, AI arms races and the unexpected lessons of franchise chicken economics.

(00:00) Intro & Themes in Focus

(02:09) Investment Banking Scorecard Overview

(04:09) Japan's M&A Surge: A Deep Dive

(10:46) Disney's Strategic Acquisition of Hulu

(16:46) Meta's $15 Billion Bet on AI

(23:25) The Rise of Dave's Hot Chicken

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